2013 started off strong with the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). If you've never heard of it, or didn't follow it this year, CES is where all the big tech news and developments are released for us nerdy folks to drool over.

Here are some of the big trends I noticed this year:

Wireless Charging
The tech world really seems to be getting behind the trend of wireless charging platforms for devices. It was announced on Monday at CES that 30 companies across the smartphone industry are joining the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) organization, which consists of government leaders and major companies such as Starbucks, AT&T and Google working to get rid of cable-based charging plugs and embrace wireless power. How cool would it be to be able to walk into Starbucks grab a coffee and place your phone down on a table to charge while you recharge? People are saying this could very much be a reality in the next year or so.

Gigantic Smartphones
Remember when our mobile devices were tiny little flip phones--smaller the better? Now we're seeing the trend of bigger is better when it comes to the newest and greatest mobile phones on the market. I'm sorry but this is a trend I can't get behind. The screens keep getting better, which in theory sounds great, but eventually I'll have to buy a purse to fit my mini HD TV/Phone. Fashion and functionality have me here.

Wearable Tech
Watches and wristbands were all the rage this year at CES. The Pebble Watch had to be one of my absolute favorites (and a wish-list item)! Pebble raised $10 million on Kickstarter for its smart watch before it became a reality. The Pebble syncs to Android phones and iPhones, and displays incoming messages and caller information. Users can also program it to send custom alerts. The e-ink style LCD display makes it easy to see in bright sunlight, and you can customize the way you want the time to display