CES 2018: The dawn of 5G (it's nearly here) brings great opportunities and challenges

By John Bugailiskis

LAS VEGAS – The buzz around 5G can be seen almost everywhere as you walk on the show floor of the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, where it becomes clear that its impact will reach far beyond just enabling super-fast smartphones.The transition to 5G will also power emerging technologies such as virtual reality, self-driving cars and other Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets. The speeds offered by the next generation of wireless technology will be essential in order to make virtual reality truly wireless, while its low latency will be crucial for autonomous vehicles. The current VR and AR games now out...