GITEX 2014 opened to great fanfare on 12 October for a five-day run ending on 16 Oct. The COMPUTEX d&i awards, hosted by COMPUTEX organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council and iF, made another appearance at GITEX this year. Ultra-thin high-efficiency handheld devices, WiFi-enabled wireless products, video gaming peripherals and wearable products were featured in its 74-piece winners showcase.