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A mirror that tells it like it is? Here are the wackiest gadgets from CES 2018

CES 2018 may offer some groundbreaking tech, but there's also an array of more offbeat offerings. Here are eight of our favorites.
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Catch up on Day 2 of CES 2018 with our quick wrap-up video

Catch up on everything that went down during Day Two of CES 2018 with Digital Trends' wrap-up video.
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The Sense Glove enables users to get a grip on virtual reality

Ever wish you could reach out and touch objects in virtual reality? The makers of the Sense Glove think they can help.
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The new Onewheel has more power, more torque, and twice as much range as before

While the OneWheel+ XR doesn't bring any new functionality to the table, Future Motion's latest hoverboard now has a range of up to 18 miles.
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Future Motion says its new OneWheel+ XR hoverboard does away with ‘range anxiety’

Electric mobility device users must closely monitor how far they travel. Future Motion says that's no longer necessary with the OneWheel+XR.
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Pebby lets you play with your pet even when you are away

More than just a camera, Pebby allows you to play with your pet via your smartphone from a remote location.
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Enormous 3D printer is designed for an equally huge job: printing yacht parts

Netherlands-based company CEAD is developing an industrial scale 3D printer with a very specific use case: helping to 3D print ships.
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‘Adversarial glasses’ can fool even state-of-the-art facial-recognition tech

Researchers have developed 3D-printed glasses that are capable of fooling even cutting-edge facial recognition systems.
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Implantable miniature robot helps correct defects in internal organs

A miniature robot that helps generate body tissue has been developed by a team of MDs and engineers at the Boston Children’s Hospital.
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U.S. firm uses its tech in new search for missing Malaysia Airlines jet

A U.S. firm is about to use its powerful technology to begin a new search for the Malaysian Airlines plane that went missing in 2014.
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Indiegogo stops by DT’s booth at CES to show off some cool crowdfunding projects

Indiegogo stopped by the DT CES booth to detail their efforts on moving beyond crowdfunding -- and show off a few cool crowdfunded gadgets.
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Boeing’s beast of a drone can carry up to 500 pounds of cargo

Boeing has designed an enormous prototype drone capable of carrying cargo weighing up to an astonishing 500 pounds.
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Kickstarter’s lasting effect on consumer tech is on full display at CES 2018

While Kickstarter itself has been around for the better part of a decade, 2018 seems to be its breakout year at CES.
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DJI didn’t unveil any new drones at CES, but it’s Osmo stabilizer is pretty cool

If you were waiting for DJI to announce a new drone, you'll be disappointed. But it's new Osmo mobile camera stabilizer is pretty cool.
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Tersa Steam can clean a shirt before you finish your morning coffee

Need to get to work, but don't have a clean shirt? Don't sweat it. Tersa Steam will clean and dry your clothes in ten minutes flat.
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The future of weed? Cloudious 9’s Hydrology 9 combines vaping and smoking

Cloudious 9 has made waves by combining vaporizers and water pipes. We spoke with CEO Richard Huang at CES about the Hydrology 9.
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BrainTap’s headset promises mindful meditation in as little as 20 minutes

BrainTap Technologies' latest headset, with built-in visor and headphones, uses light and sound to promote relaxation.
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Squeezing into a phone case, the Selfly is a drone fit for everyday carrying

Aerial photography is cool, but hauling a camera drone around can be annoying. The Selfly is a small drone that fits inside a phone case.
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Join us as we kick off Day 2 of CES 2018 with details of our live coverage

It's Day Two of CES 2018, and we have another full day of interviews with the biggest companies and live video coverage ahead.
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Power outage at CES plunges thousands of exhibitors and attendees into darkness

Bad news for attendees at CES: The Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall was plunged into darkness following a power outage.
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Watch as we crawl inside Furrion Robotics’ gargantuan Prosthesis racing mech

We caught up with Furrion Robotics' Jonathan Tippett on the CES show floor to chat about the X1 Mech Racing League and the Prosthesis mech.
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Graphene-based wearable could help save babies from ‘crib death’

Researchers have developed a graphene-based smart sensor which could help keep babies safe from sudden infant death syndrome.
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Why weed tech is missing from CES 2018, even as the budding industry booms

Marijuana-related technology is booming, but it's notably absent from CES 2018, North America's largest tech show.
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This A.I. eavesdrops on emergency calls to warn of possible cardiac arrests

In Denmark, a voice recognition A.I. is being employed by emergency services to diagnose possible cardiac arrests when a person calls up.
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Formlabs aims to usher in the era of ‘mass customization’ with new 3D printers

3D printing up until now was used primarily to develop prototypes. Formlabs thinks it's time to use it for mass market applications.
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L’Oreal’s fingernail wearable tells users when they’ve had too much sun

The UV Sense fingernail wearable is simple enough to lack batteries and sophisticated enough to help wearers avoid skin cancer.
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On vacation? A robot could soon be carrying your bags to your hotel room for you

LG debuted three new concept commercial robots at CES this week aimed at providing service in hotels and airports.
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Did SpaceX lose the classified Zuma payload during its latest launch?

SpaceX launched a rocket carrying into orbit a $1 billion satellite for the U.S. government, but reports suggest the mission failed.
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You can take a bath while flying inside this crazy ‘drone’

Taking a bath in a drone-like flying machine is of course an utterly absurd idea, but these guys from Germany have shown it's possible.
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The ‘Forever Battery’ charges your devices wirelessly from across the room

Tired of wireless charging that requires a mat? A company called Ossia promises that its new Forever Battery heralds true wireless charging.
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The Ember Ceramic Mug makes sure your coffee never, ever gets cold

In the market for a self-heating coffee cup? Look no further than Ember's Ceramic Mug, which stealthily keeps your joe warm for hours on end.
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Furrion Robotics’ 8,000-pound Prosthesis mech takes a big step toward the future

Mechs have long seemed trapped in the realm of sci-fi, but Furrion Robotics hopes to make a functional one ... and race it.
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Fix it in post: OverCapture is now available for the GoPro Fusion

OverCapture is now available in the iOS version of the GoPro App, with an update for Android users coming later this month.
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SkyFire Consulting is helping firefighters use drones to save lives

SkyFire Consulting CEO Ben Kroll talks with Digital Trends about how it is helping police and fire departments save lives with drones.