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It's only the first day of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas but we're already starting to see some themes emerge from the tech industry's biggest showcase.
Let's recap the five things we learned on the first day of CES.
1. Displays now bend and curve
Apparently it's not enough to just have a giant high definition television. The screen has to bend and curve too.
Companies such as LG and Samsung trotted out curved TVs and even models that was bendable.
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Having already revealed its mammoth 105 inch curved Ultra HD TV Samsung announced it will launch curved television of the 55 65 and 78 inch varieties.
HS Kim Samsung's executive vice president of the visual display business says the sets will offer even more lifelike picture quality with more depth.
But that wasn't the only surprise. Both Samsung and LG revealed displays that bend to the user's will. Samsung's 85 inch LED featured a display that could either sit flat or curved. Meanwhile LG which already revealed the curved LG G Flex smartphone boasted a 77 inch flexible OLED TV. However neither company offered details on availability or pricing.
2. Wearables are back in a big way.
The wearable computing space seemed poised to expand after devices like the Pebble and Fitbit hit store shelves. But expect them to have plenty of company soon. Among the notables
Both LG and Razer jumped into the fitness band business with their pair of wristbands. Let's start with Razer's Nabu described as a cross between a smartwatch and fitness band. The device can track activity sleep and location like a fitness band but also delivers text and email alerts like a watch.
Meanwhile LG announced its LifeBand Touch which allows users to track their activity as well as receive email and text alerts and control music.
Smartwatch makers Pebble returned to showcase a more sophisticated model of their popular wearable device called Pebble Steel. The smartwatch functions just like the standard Pebble only includes a shiny metal body and Corning Gorilla Glass. It ships later this month for $249.
3. More tech is landing behind the wheel.
The invasion of mobile apps into the car has already started but prepare for this tech to become more sophisticated in the coming years. Here are three interesting ways apps are being incorporated into cars
Hyundai. The car maker's app for the Genesis does everything from start your vehicle to help plan the appropriate route including avoiding routes with heavy traffic.
BMW. Its not the driverless car but BMW's ActiveAssist is pretty close. The feature is built to take control of the vehicle in case of an emergency braking accelerating and steering when required.
Chevrolet. Need to book a hotel in a hurry A new partnership with Priceline will let drivers book a room from their car. Drivers will be able to reach Priceline through the OnStar service or via app.
4. Ryan Seacrest wants a physical keyboard for the iPhone.
The American Idol host preferred a physical keyboard over the iPhone's touchscreen. So what did he do With developer help he created the Typo.
The Bluetooth keyboard fits onto the iPhone 5 or 5s like a case allowing users to easily type text with the physical keys.
One company already has its eyes on the accessory BlackBerry. The ailing smartphone maker is suing Typo for patent infringement.
5. Even toothbrushes are smart.
Last year we had the smart fork. This year it's all about the smart toothbrush.
French startup Kolibree created a Bluetooth enabled toothbrush that when paired with an app will track how well you're brushing your teeth right down to the number of strokes.
Prices for the toothbrush are expected to range between $100 and $200.
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