What's New At CES 2018

If you love gadgets, then you'll love the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the wall-to-wall tech expo that happens every January in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This year the show is scheduled to start on Tuesday the 9th of January (through to January 12), and it is already looking like it is going to be the biggest one yet.

So what can you expect? The main event is now just days away, so we're starting to get a good idea of the kind of gear that will be appearing, and the companies that are going to be present this year, including Samsung, Google, LG and Sony.

Smartphones have in recent years not been given much love at CES, given that Mobile World Congress, the largest mobile phone showcase in the tech calendar, is held just weeks after.

Samsung recently announced its new mid-range Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus smartphones, so these could receive some attention. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is slated to make a "cameo" at the event, according to Venture beat although an official launch event for the phone could be several months away.

Dozens of other smaller smart home suppliers with products from smart lights to smart locks will also be appearing to demo their gadgets.

Smartphones

Smartphones have in recent years not been given much love at CES, given that Mobile World Congress, the largest mobile phone showcase in the tech calendar, is held just weeks after.

Samsung recently announced its new mid-range Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus smartphones, so these could receive some attention. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is slated to make a "cameo" at the event, according to CES although an official launch event for the phone could be several months away.

Weird gadgets and plenty of robots

Every year there are plenty of bizarre gadgets making their debut at CES as well as dozens of robots. Last year robots such as the Kuri nanny robot and LG's Hub robot. This year Sony could show off its Bruno pet dog, which it announced last year, although it has only been available in Japan.

Robots often make for exciting headlines, although their uses have often been limited. Many of the robots in previous years have been little more than singing, dancing, Wi-Fi connected tablets with arms.

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