All the cool new gadgets at CES 2016 (pictures)
Our picks of the hottest, coolest and most sizzling tech on show in Las Vegas.
By Lori Grunin
UPDATED JANUARY 12, 2016
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LG Rollable OLED
If I had to pick one piece of tech at the show that really makes me think "we are living in the future!" it's LG's Rollable OLED, which does exactly what it says. It's a screen that you can roll up. Why am I so impressed? Because once this becomes a reality, it will transform the design and function of everything that has a screen -- and these days, everything has a screen. While it's not quite ready for prime time, it's not 5 years away, either.
Photo by: Sarah Tew/CNET
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Nanoleaf Aurora
Technology advances by becoming invisible: The most high-tech stuff usually aims to disappear into its surroundings. But these triangular programmable lights, which connect to each other on any edge, can be arranged in patterns to create funky lighting arrays -- you know, the kind you see in movies that make homes look more futuristic. It's still in prototype, but they'll come in starter packs of 10 panels with a projected price of $200 (converted, about £135, or AU$275), and power needs to feed into just one panel of every 30.
Photo by: Nanoleaf
3
Onagofly Nano Drone
Last year's Zano nano drone never made it off the ground, so here's hoping Onagofly's 5-inch/125mm-square follow-me drone has better luck with liftoff. It's already had an Indiegogo campaign funded seven times over, and boasts really useful features like obstacle avoidance and live streaming, for $300 (£200 or AU$415).
Photo by: Onagofly
4
Livestream Movi
You know how broadcast setups cut between different cameras to vary the viewpoint, even if it's just two different sides of a talking head? Livestream's Movi, a 4K video camera and app, will allow you to create the same effect by selecting different crop areas to generate a 720p final video. And the camera fits in your bag. This quick-and-dirty studio will run $400 when it arrives in April (about £270 or AU$550).
Photo by: Joshua Goldman/CNET
5
Immersit
Now you can feel every pothole in the New York City streets while watching (or leading) a car chase in the comfort of your living room. Immersit vibrates, lifts and rocks your chair or couch in synchronization with games and movies that support it. You can pair it with VR goggles for an even more realistic experience. The price isn't set yet, but you'll have to budget extra for Dramamine.
Photo by: Jonathan Garnham/CNET
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Sensorwake
The smell of coffee. Your nose twitches. Minutes later, the need for caffeine drives you out of bed. That's the concept behind Sensorwake, a $110 (about AU$150 or £75 converted) alarm clock that diffuses the enticing scent of your choice -- such as coffee, money or mint -- at the appointed hour. The odor of smelly litter box is more likely to roust me from my slumber, but I can understand why that might not be a popular choice.
Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET
7
Smart Ski Airbag Vest
As a professional klutz, I'm all for padding as much of myself as possible short of bubble wrappage. The Smart Ski Airbag Vest incorporates gyroscopic sensors, an accelerometer and a GPS in service of keeping you safe, inflating to protect your hips, back and insides when it detects a potential fall. It's targeted at skiers -- well-funded ones, at $1,200 a pop (roughly £815, AU$1,668) -- but this would make a great product for elders with balance issues as well. You won't be able to buy it until the weather warms this summer (but happily, midwinter for Australians).
Photo by: Claire Reilly/CNET
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Sevenhugs' Smart Remote
It's hard enough corralling your out-of-control home theater: When you start tossing in everything electronic in your home, the number of controllers and interfaces multiplies awkwardly. The whimsically named Sevenhugs is working on an easily programmed but generically named Smart Remote to bring order to your smart-home chaos. It'll cost less than $200 and
