Next year, I'd like to see and other alternative energy options incorporated into more consumer devices so that we can all be less dependent on the grid. Mobile computing is now such a big part of life around the globe that such features need to be standard.

5. Open-Source Enterprises

Open-source software is often free, but it can also provide a nice business for companies willing to provide paid . Just look at Red Hat.

I'd like to see more businesses emerge around key pieces of open-source software and display their wares at CES, providing consumers with more options than just the usual "Thing 7." , in fact, could soon be a great basis for such innovation.

It was an impressive CES this year, but I expect openness to be a bigger factor next year. Here's hoping at least some of these dreams come true.