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| MOTORCYCLES |
| BMW shows motorcycle helmet head-up display and laser light concepts |
 | Two electronic systems that BMW Motorrad is developing for its motorcycles offer a glimpse of the near future. Presented in prototype form at CES 2016, a head-up display with ample connectivity features and a laser-powered lighting system are destined to make motorcycles safer and more functional. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Self-installing child safety seat is 4moms |
 | If you can imagine a child safety seat that has its own smartphone app and a car seat that virtually installs itself, then you can see into the future. About six months into the future, to be exact. The latest product from 4moms is coming in June 2016 and that’s exactly what it is. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Nikon finally adds a new flagship APS-C DSLR with the D500 |
 | The Nikon D500 is the firm’s new flagship APS-C DSLR, and one we didn’t know if we’d ever see. The D500 combines a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor with many of the high-end features of the new D5, such as a 153-point autofocus system and 4K video recording. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Lego aims to make learning more fun with WeDo 2.0 |
 | Lego Education has updated its aging WeDo robotic learning system with WeDo 2.0. Geared toward schools, it comes in kit form and is an aid to spark young students' interest in science, computing, engineering and technology subjects. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volkswagen gives the Microbus a high-tech makeover |
 | Talk of a new, all-electric Volkswagen Microbus concept has been going on for much of the five years since Volkswagen last showed a modern minibus concept. It's finally here and it's called the Budd-e. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Nikon’s flagship D5 becomes official and shoots 4K video |
 | The D5 is the new flagship DSLR from Nikon, and it looks like it could be quite an improvement over its predecessor. The new camera features an updated autofocus system, a massive ISO range, and can shoot 4K video. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Maggie aimed at offering refugees a better shelter |
 | Current humanitarian disasters prove the widespread need for emergency shelters isn't disappearing anytime soon, so potential improvements in the field are always welcome. DMOA has thrown its hat into the ring with a shelter that functions like a tent, but is more stable and permanent. read more |
| CHILDREN |
| Fisher-Price aims to get your kids coding with cute Code-a-Pillar |
 | Fisher-Price's Code-a-Pillar has been designed to teach kids how to code in an entertaining and engaging way. The wheeled caterpillar head can be connected via USB to a number of segments. The order in which the segments are connected determines the bot's actions.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Harman driver monitoring system keeps an eye on the eyes |
 | We all know that driving while tired is dangerous, but so too can be driving while distracted or overstimulated. Harman has unveiled a new technology that detects all of these states. Its eye and pupil tracking system keeps tabs on a driver's cognitive workload so their car can respond accordingly. read more |
| HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Panasonic brings back Technics SL-1200 turntable |
 | Back in 2014, Panasonic reanimated the Technics brand with the launch of two high end audio ranges. The company confirmed plans to introduce a new direct drive motor assembly for an upcoming turntable at IFA 2015. Now, the picture is complete with a CES reveal of the brand new Grand Class SL-1200G. read more |
| ROBOTICS |
| New sensor system enables robots to look inside luggage |
 | A new robot-mountable, sensor system allows authorities to scan abandoned luggage and get an accurate image of its contents. The contact-free detection system can not only potentially help bomb specialists assess danger quickly, but it could also help them obtain vital evidence. read more |
| DRONES |
| Walkera's methanol-fuelled range extender keeps a QR X900 hexacopter in the air for more than an hour |
 | Chinese drone manufacturer Walkera has decided to go beyond the battery, teaming up with micro-generator producers at GenSmart to build a new hybrid powertrain for its QR 900 professional heavy lift hexacopter. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Samsung's new smart fridge lets you check in on its contents through internal cameras |
 | Samsung wheeled out a connected fridge with internal cameras so you can peer inside using your phone when you're out doing groceries. After numerous false starts could it be Samsung's Family Hub Refrigerator that earns this everyday appliance a place at the Internet of Things table? read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Bosch's smart car wraps the driver in digital displays |
 | Whether it's the array of large displays in the 2015 Mercedes F 015 or the touchscreen controls of the 2015 VW Golf R Touch, concept car designers are packing car cabins with digital displays. Bosch's CES 2016 show car offers yet another take on digital screen overload. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Nikon rolls into the action cam space with a 4K, 360-degree shooter |
 | Nikon has made its debut in the action cam arena, revealing what it says is the first in a family of durable, compact devices for harsh shooting conditions. The rugged KeyMission 360 is claimed to clearly capture all manner of outdoor activities, and in ultra-sharp, 360-degree video no less. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Withings Go offers automatic activity tracking and an e-ink display |
 | The Withings Go is an entry-level activity and sleep tracker which boasts a large e-ink display and an eight month battery life. The clip-on or wrist-worn device also features automatic activity tracking whether you’re walking, running or swimming. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Harman's portable Bluetooth speaker plays music in and out of the car |
 | In addition to its high-tech smart car technologies, Harman has debuted the Voyager Drive car audio system at CES 2016. The simple plug-and-play Bluetooth audio system hinges around a compact speaker that docks in the dashboard and removes for use outside the car. read more |
| DRONES |
| Parrot flies with fixed wings for its speedy Disco drone |
 | On show at CES this week, Parrot's Disco drone does away with the popular quadcopter design in favor of a speedy wing-shaped model that can simply be tossed in the air to take flight. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| HTC Vive Pre hands-on: Still awesome VR, now with less chance of smacking into things |
 | If you want the very best virtual reality, that's probably going to mean using one of the Windows PC-based headsets. There you have two major choices: the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. While the Rift is gearing up for its consumer launch, we got a look at the new HTC Vive Pre dev kit today. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S is a Windows 10 rival for the iPad Pro |
 | As tablets get more powerful and laptops get lighter, the lines between these two device categories are more blurred than ever, as Apple's iPad Pro and Microsoft's Surface Pro have already shown. Now Samsung has its own Windows 10 device ready to go in the form of the TabPro S, announced at CES. read more |
| BICYCLES |
| Garmin's Varia Vision brings smarts to regular cycling glasses |
 | ​Cyclists already have their pick of several brands of Google Glass-like smart glasses, which display data in riders' peripheral vision. However, what if they already have a pair of "dumb" glasses that they want to keep using? Well, that's where Garmin's Varia Vision add-on comes in.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Faraday Future shows off electric FFZERO1 Concept |
 | Faraday Future has unveiled its single-seater FFZERO1 Concept vehicle. Billed as a test-bed for the company's future range of electric vehicles, the track car incorporates a new chassis design and claims to have a "sixth sense" that adapts to the driver's intentions and needs.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Toyota joins with Ford to adopt SmartDeviceLink open source in-vehicle app |
 | Toyota has announced its next-generation connected vehicle plans at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Toyota has joined with Ford to adopt the SmartDeviceLink open-source smartphone app interface as a key to that expansion. read more |
| MOBILE TECHNOLOGY |
| Huawei brings new phones, smartwatches and a tablet to CES |
 | It's been a busy day at CES 2016 and Huawei held a press event to showcase its new products for the year. As well as a new phone, a new tablet and a new pair of smartwatches, there was a global launch for the Mate 8 flagship and a new color for its Nexus 6P smartphone. read more |
| DIGITAL CAMERAS |
| Vuze flying saucer camera shoots 3D VR footage |
 | Vuze is a flying saucer-shaped camera which is being billed as the world's first affordable consumer 360-degree 3D VR camera. The sub US$1,000 device is said to be simple to use, and employs eight cameras to produce 3D VR content. read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| NASA technologies could save US airlines roughly $250 billion in operational costs |
 | According to NASA, US airlines could save up to 250 billion dollars between 2025 and 2050. It will all be thanks to green technology pioneered by the agency and industry partners, as part of NASA's Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) project. read more |
| ELECTRONICS |
| Cassia Hub extends Bluetooth range to 1,000 feet |
 | A new Bluetooth-enabled hub introduced by Cassia at CES could extend Bluetooth range up to 1,000 feet or through three interior walls, and allow up to 22 different devices to be connected at once.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volvo and Microsoft to KITT out cars with remote voice control |
 | Fans of Knight Rider, the day you've been waiting for has arrived. Volvo and Microsoft have paired up to allow forward-thinking owners to remotely control their cars by talking to a "smart band" connected with the Swedish brand's On Call app. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| BMW iVision Future Interaction Concept wraps next-gen diplay tech in an i8 body at CES |
 | The iVision Concept takes the i8 Concept Spyder's dramatic body and packs it full of tech designed to make it easy to stay connected with the outside world. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The Healthbox aims to supply everything you need for a quantified lifestyle |
 | A joint collaboration between Under Armour and HTC, the Healthbox features a fitness tracker, heart rate sensor strap and smart scale: pretty much everything you need to begin monitoring your health and lifestyle, in one red box. All your collated data feeds back into the UA Record app. read more |
| SPACE |
| Cassini snaps image of the Saturnian moons Enceladus, Rhea and Atlas |
 | NASA has released a stunning image captured by its Cassini spacecraft showcasing the gas giant's distinctive rings framed by three of its eclectic moons. The image was taken soon after the veteran spacecraft's final flyby of the icy moon Enceladus, which took place on Dec. 19. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ford wants to put your home in the driving seat |
 | The car and home are typically separate domains, but Ford wants to change that. It wants drivers to be able to control smart home devices from their car. And their car from their smart home devices. The carmaker is exploring Sync integration with devices like Amazon Echo and Wink. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| HTC Vive Pre is the company's second-generation VR headset for developers |
 | Virtual reality is one of the hottest technologies on show at this year's CES, and HTC announced a new version of its VR headset, the Vive Pre. It's still only available to developers for now, but includes upgrades that are eventually going to make their way to the consumer version later this year. read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| Hypnos hoodie hood pumps up for power naps |
 | We've all been in a position where we want to take a nap but are away from our bed. To make it possible, clothes manufacturer Hypnos has taken the hoodie and given it a pillow. When wearers need some shut-eye, they need only inflate the hood to rest their head. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Technogym debuts "world's first" music-interactive treadmill tech |
 | Quite a few people listen to music while using a treadmill, with the idea being that they'll run in time to the beat. Utilizing the Running Music feature on Technogym's Unity treadmill console, however, things are a little different – the music selection changes to suit the cadence of the user. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Original Oculus Rift Kickstarter backers will get the consumer version for free |
 | ​It's easy to forget, but the Oculus Rift began as a Kickstarter project more than three years ago. Though backers who pledged a minimum amount received the Rift dev kit they were promised years ago, Oculus is honoring its first supporters by also giving them a free consumer version of the Rift.​ read more |
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