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CES 2015: ShinyShiny at #CES2015

Every year thousands of tech enthusiasts, journalists and big brands travel to Las Vegas for CES (or the Consumer Electronics Show if we're being official). This massive convention takes over the whole of Sin City to celebrate the world of tech, giving industry insiders an exclusive look at what's to come over the next twelve…

Sexism was alive and well at CES 2015

We saw a lot of amazing things at CES this year. A robot that can help seriously ill people see the world. A pair of motorised roller skates for walking at double speed. A WiFi battery that lets you turn your smoke alarm off from your phone. But we also saw something we wish we…

Why the Yo app is making a comeback

Last month, the BBC joined Yo. If you're not familiar with Yo, it was pretty big news in summer 2014, when the internet was ablaze with equal numbers of people who thought it was either simplistic genius or dumbed-down idiocy. Like Facebook's Poke button in app form, Yo simply allowed you to send the word…

CES 2015: keep kids entertained with Skechers’ Game Kicks shoes

When we saw someone at CES quite literally playing with a shoe, we couldn't resist having a go. Skechers Game Kicks are trainers for kids with a game of Simon built in - in other words, you have to repeat the pattern until you win. Brilliantly, our demo was extremely repetitive, but Skechers assured us…

CES 2015: the OriHime robot is a second body for bedbound patients

We've seen some incredible health innovations at CES this year, and one of our favourites is the OriHime robot by Ory Laboratory. It's a sweet, alien-esque robot that acts as a 'personal avatar' - or, effectively, second body - for people who are injured or ill enough that they can't go out. Here's a video…

CES 2015: we go hands-on with Kodak’s IM5 Android smartphone

We've previously mentioned Kodak's anticipated IM5 Android smartphone, and now we've had a chance to see it close up on the show floor at CES. Take a look at the video below to see some of the key features and the somewhat surprising audience Kodak is aiming for with this phone, which will be released…

CES 2015: The Internet of Things is dangerous, warns U.S goverment

Most of the presentations about the Internet of Things at CES this week have been full of enthusiasm, extolling the different ways it can enrich our lives (and make them easier). The U.S government, however, is a bit more cautious in its optimism. Edith Ramirez, chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, gave a CES address…

CES 2015: The Veta case could save your life, if you carry an EpiPen

While most of the tech at CES is just incredibly cool, it’s sometimes more interesting to hear about a development that can actually save lives. The Veta case, designed for EpiPens is one of these. Anyone who has a severe allergy will carry an EpiPen with them at all times, in order to inject themselves…

CES 2015: Intel’s Compute Stick will bring PC power to your TV

The button-sized Curie chip wasn't the only thing Intel had on show at CES, it also had the Compute Stick, a tiny HDMI device capable of bringing the power of the PC to your TV. The aim is to have a PC-like experience, but kept in a device that fits in the palm of your…

CES 2015: Could Osterhout’s smart glasses be more popular than Google Glass?

They’ve built their business making military goggles, but at CES this year, Osterhout Design Group showed off a new smart glasses prototype aimed at the consumer market. Based on Wayfarer sunglasses, the AR Smart Glasses design is undeniably cooler than Google Glass’ business-chic aesthetic. They’re also designed to be light to wear, if a little…