...there was also, as you may have heard, a blackout.
Since there was some time to kill, we decided to hop on social media to not only get updates on the matter; but, to also see people's reactions.
Here are the best tweets of the #CESBlackout.
Once word got out, all eyes were on the Las Vegas Convention Center.
From attendees to exhibitors, the irony was not lost on anyone.Back at the office watching the #CESblackout unfold like pic.twitter.com/RU8xWftTzq
— Elizabeth M. VanStee (@evanstee) January 10, 2018
The Consumer Electronics Show lost electricity because irony knows no bounds #CES2018 #CESblackout https://t.co/otDLIsRVqS
— Fast Company (@FastCompany) January 10, 2018
For the most part everyone decided to roll with the punches and find humor amongst the darkness in Central Hall.Darkness has always been man's greatest foe. It hides dangers and fills us with fear of the unknown. However, thanks to modern technology, we can now create light on command and truly vanquish the night forev - oh. #CESBlackout pic.twitter.com/vpnRxI0hA1
— PCMag (@PCMag) January 10, 2018
Introducing Blackout™: The biggest thing to hit #CES2018 since #5G. #CESblackout pic.twitter.com/xObxxxHvQe
— Intel (@intel) January 10, 2018
Our booth looks a little bit different this year... #CESblackout #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/W7Wtjy3Pqy
— Texas Instruments (@TXInstruments) January 10, 2018
However, there were a few unlucky attendees that found themselves in quite the pickle...Hottest gadget at #CES2018 right now! #CESBLACKOUT pic.twitter.com/74JD77D59C
— ISPNtweets (@ISPNtweets) January 10, 2018
On the positive side, a couple quick-thinking exhibitors saw the blackout as an opportunity to show off their products for those that decided to remain in Central Hall.These people are out of luck, their phones aren't charging and they're stuck in these cool charging stations until the #CESblackout ends. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/bUL6KrJNJQ
— Angie Tucker (@AngeliqueTucker) January 10, 2018
The #CESblackout has nothing on the ME20F-SH that features a 35mm full frame CMOS sensor with an equivalent sensitivity in excess of 4,000,000 ISO, enabling us to capture video in near darkness. #CES2018 #VisionariesWelcome pic.twitter.com/asRcGVHu3b
— Canon USA Imaging (@CanonUSAimaging) January 10, 2018
In the end, everyone came together to keep everyone lit and, in some cases, entertained.It's okay everyone, we got this. #CESblackout pic.twitter.com/KI6wrjgOAL
— Polaroid Originals (@polaroidorignls) January 10, 2018
@Energizer is still going! Come to booth #12000 for light to avoid the #cesblackout pic.twitter.com/R82jwvL1UT
— Jasco Products (@JascoProducts) January 10, 2018
After about 2 hours, all was well and CES carried on.The human spirit never loses its power. #CESblackout @thisishaana pic.twitter.com/ECUcm0lGKE
— Intel (@intel) January 10, 2018
What exactly caused the power to go out on Day 2? As reported by CNET, the rain from the previous day was to blame:We have confirmation that #CES2018 is indeed lit
— CES (@CES) January 10, 2018
In a joint statement the Las Vegas Visitor and Convention Authority, NV Energy and Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said condensation from yesterday's rains was what led to the outage:
"Today at approximately 11:15 a.m. PT, the Central Hall and South Hall bridge meeting rooms at the Las Vegas Convention Center lost power. Power in the South Hall was restored within minutes, and power has now been fully restored to all areas. A preliminary assessment indicates that condensation from heavy rainfall caused a flashover on one of the facility's transformers. We are grateful to NV Energy for their swift assistance, to our customers and their clients for their patience and to the staff for ensuring the safety and security of all attendees and exhibitors." For more CES coverage, check out our Facebook page for CES videos and photos.
