Sneak peek: CES unveils tech gadgets at largest consumer technology show
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9 in Las Vegas, showcases the latest products and services from 3,600 exhibitors featuring new developments in virtual reality, self-driving cars, drones, wearables, and the Internet of Things. Here is a sample of what to expect.
An aroma module is inserted into a Sensorwake alarm clock. The $109 olfactory alarm clock releases the scents at the programmed time but will also sound an auditory alarm if you don't wake up after three minutes.Steve Marcus/Reuters
A Canhe-Fit pendant for pets is displayed on a toy dog. The fitness tracker monitors your pet's activity level, then an App gives nutritional advice depending on the breed, age and weight of the pet.Steve Marcus/Reuters
Satoshi Yanagisawa of Japan displays the Orbitrec, a connected 3D printed bicycle by Cerevo. The bicycle features 3D printed titanium joints, carbon fiber tubes and a built in sensor module that sends a variety of information to a smartphone.Steve Marcus/Reuters
An attendee shoots images of Sphero's BB-8 technical prototype. Sphero partnered with Lucasfilm to build the USD 150, app-enabled toy from the droid character in the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." It can be controlled using Bluetooth by a smartphone or a Force Band that resembles a digital watch and features gesture-based technology enabling users to control it with Jedi-like movements.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Uday Parshionikar (L), founder and CEO of Perceptive Devices, demonstrates the Smyle gesture control software as he plays Angry Birds. The system uses your facial expression, in place of a mouse, to move and click.Steve Marcus/Reuters
A Mother monitoring system by Sen.se is displayed. The device for seniors has features such as medication reminders and alerts. Sensors on pill bottles let Mother know if the medication has been accessed or merely moved.Steve Marcus/Reuters
Smart charging stations produced by The Bubbles Company.Alex Wong/Getty Images
Slow Control's Yum & Done, the first smart spoon and a cuddly toy to help make kids eat their vegetables. A button on the Bluetooth-enabled spoon activates an app on a smartphone or tablet that is covered by a cuddly toy to keep a child's attention while being fed from the spoon.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
An attendee demonstrates the Aspira Science iGrow hair growth system.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
The Faraday Future FFZERO1 electric concept car.Steve Marcus/Reuters