The coolest tech you missed at CES 2016
Paste BN's Tech team was all over the 48th annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, checking out the new gadgets, gizmos and contraptions on display at the world's largest trade show. Here's what we saw:
Auto tech kicked into high gear
Once again, one of the hottest areas of CES 2016 is auto tech. There were nine automakers and 115 suppliers showing off technology, ranging from incremental upgrades on existing models, to futuristic demos that sketch out the transportation world we will soon inhabit (hint: it will involve self-driving cars).
Speaking of cars ...
Faraday Future unveiled a racy electric prototype, dubbed the FF Zero 1 Concept, that looks like a cross between a futuristic Batmobile and a very real Porsche 919 Hybrid track demon. And, there's a lot of conjecture it could it be a brilliantly conjured smokescreen for tech giant Apple's first steps into the automotive industry.
Virtual reality got real
Smart bras are now a thing
A San Francisco company, OMsignal, hopes women will ditch the Fitbit or Apple Watch and forget about having to use an accessory to measure heart rate and steps. Instead, they are offering a way for women to measure their biometrics with a piece of clothing they already wear daily.
Bluetooth pregnancy tests also now a thing
The thinnest laptop ever made big impression
Lenovo’s new 13-inch YOGA 900S laptop is just a half inch thick — about the same an iPhone — and it’s crazy light, too, with a carbon fiber body that weighs just 2.2 pounds.
Drones, drones everywhere
Drones were one of the most popular gadgets on display at CES, and the Drone Rodeo featured over 100 new models in every shape and size, from tiny toys to industrial machines.
Robots: Cute or creepy?
Sure, Pepper the companion robot is adorable, but are we really ready for a four-foot automaton who knows us so well it can anticipate our desires? A robot bartender on the other hand ...
Seriously cool security tech
You can forget your passwords. Soon, you'll be able to access your phone, computers and bank account with the blink of an eye, thanks to EyeLock, a new company which showcased an iris-enabled ATM.
The 7 of the coolest tech toys at CES 2016 were ...
