The Best New Tech to Look Out For in 2016 and Beyond.....

At CES tech companies from around the world descended on Las Vegas to show off their biggest and brightest innovations for the upcoming year and beyond. Not only is the event a time when many of those companies made some of their largest announcements of the year, but it is also a place where we, as consumers, got a idea of what’s in store for the upcoming year. But with over 3,600 companies and 2.4 million square feet to cover, the event can be a bit overwhelming.

Don't fret. We scoured the show floor all week to find the best new tech out there. Here are some of our favorites from the show:

Chevy Bolt EV

Finally, there’s an electric car that’s affordable for the average consumer. Chevrolet’s new 2017 Bolt EV has a 200-mile range, more than doubling the range of other consumer models out there. Set to launch later this year, the car also has a number of built-in tech features including Bluetooth low energy, which will automatically set the vehicle’s seat, temperature and other personalized TK to the driver's personal settings as he or she approaches the vehicle to drive. The car is priced at $37,500 ($30,000 after tax credits), making it within reach of everyday consumers.

Related: What To Expect From CES 2016

EHang 184

Forget flying a drone. What if you could be flown by a drone? EHang’s 184 drone is a quadcopter with one unique feature: it can carry a person. Once someone climbs inside she just tells the drone where to go, and it navigates her there with no need for any pilot skills. The drone can fly at a maximum altitude of 11,000 feet, has a top speed of 60 mph and has 23 minutes airtime.  It’s not going to be a replacement for an airplane, but it could ultimately be something you use to make that morning commute a little easier, that is if the FAA approves use of the gadget. No release date is available but when it does hit the market, the estimated starting price will be $300,000.