Last week, all eyes were on the Consumer Electronics Show, an annual showcase of some of the most interesting and innovative offerings from tech companies the world over. Business analysts and tech enthusiasts alike look to the show for a hint of what's to come in the future. Such trade shows can be very helpful for everyone in the business to check out the competition and see what the biggest developments for the year are likely to be.

Here at PortableOne, we kept an eye on the event and noticed a few trends that we thought we'd pass along to you:

1. Better quality overall - As time marches on and technology production gets both more efficient and less expensive, companies have room to up the ante on their products. Across the board, companies are using better materials to make gadgets that look and feel expensive and well made. It's not hard to see that this trend also comes from Apple, with many executives forced to admit the company's success in their model of charging comparatively more for better-designed products that worked well.

2. More portability and digitization - This year's CES saw everyday mechanical objects becoming digitized and app-controlled. Luggage tags, door locks and a number of other analog devices have now gone digital.

3. Sharper edges, led by Apple design - Ever since the first iMac, Apple has solidified itself as a leader in electronics design. But while the first iMacs were egg-shaped and colorful, the offerings from the tech company, such as the high-profile iPad mini, are now sleek and high-tech looking, containing sharper edges and higher-end materials. Following these industry-leading designers, the rest of the consumer electronics field has followed suit, sharpening their own products which was pointed out by Wired writer Joseph Flaherty.