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Photos: New gadgets unveiled at CES

Updated 1:23 PM ET, Tue January 15, 2013

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The world's smallest electric wheels, seen here on Wednesday, January 9, made by SPNKIX, go 10 miles per hour for seven miles and sell for $699. Over the years CES, under way this week in Las Vegas, has introduced such game-changing inventions as the Xbox and the Blu-ray player. What gadgets will make a splash this year? Here's a look at some of the more noteworthy ones.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – The world's smallest electric wheels, seen here on Wednesday, January 9, made by SPNKIX, go 10 miles per hour for seven miles and sell for $699. Over the years CES, under way this week in Las Vegas, has introduced such game-changing inventions as the Xbox and the Blu-ray player. What gadgets will make a splash this year? Here's a look at some of the more noteworthy ones.
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This Orbit toy helicopter from Puzzlebox is controlled via brain waves. The user wears a headset which detects brain electrical activity and wirelessly transmits it to the helicopter, making it fly. The Orbit sells for $189.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – This Orbit toy helicopter from Puzzlebox is controlled via brain waves. The user wears a headset which detects brain electrical activity and wirelessly transmits it to the helicopter, making it fly. The Orbit sells for $189.
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A model demonstrates the DryWired coating that protects devices from liquid exposure during the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday, January 9.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – A model demonstrates the DryWired coating that protects devices from liquid exposure during the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday, January 9.
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Intellect Motion shows off its GameCube on Wednesday, January 9. The system allows players to control a game using sensors that detect gravitational effects on the human body.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Intellect Motion shows off its GameCube on Wednesday, January 9. The system allows players to control a game using sensors that detect gravitational effects on the human body.
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ECOVACS Winbot uses suction to attach itself to and clean the inside and outside of windows.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – ECOVACS Winbot uses suction to attach itself to and clean the inside and outside of windows.
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A man dressed in a full body suit wears headphones by MTX Audio.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – A man dressed in a full body suit wears headphones by MTX Audio.
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Movable television screens by Vutec sit in wooden picture frames and allow digital artwork to cover the screen when the TV is not being watched. Prices reach up to several thousand dollars, depending on size.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Movable television screens by Vutec sit in wooden picture frames and allow digital artwork to cover the screen when the TV is not being watched. Prices reach up to several thousand dollars, depending on size.
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Boo, billed as "the world's cutest dog," is depicted on furry headphones and iPhone cases made by Audio Technology of New York. They will be available in stores in six weeks.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Boo, billed as "the world's cutest dog," is depicted on furry headphones and iPhone cases made by Audio Technology of New York. They will be available in stores in six weeks.
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People who wanted to demo Nikon's new cameras Tuesday could snap photos of these dancers at the Nikon booth.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – People who wanted to demo Nikon's new cameras Tuesday could snap photos of these dancers at the Nikon booth.
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Edifier makes this Art Deco-styled multimedia speaker system. No price was announced.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Edifier makes this Art Deco-styled multimedia speaker system. No price was announced.
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CES attendees enjoy the EP MA70 full-body heated massage chair by Panasonic. The chair sells for about $7,000.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – CES attendees enjoy the EP MA70 full-body heated massage chair by Panasonic. The chair sells for about $7,000.
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The Shell Shoxx system by Earthquake Sound Corp. creates synced vibrations in any chair to enhance your enjoyment of playing video games. It retails for about $350.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – The Shell Shoxx system by Earthquake Sound Corp. creates synced vibrations in any chair to enhance your enjoyment of playing video games. It retails for about $350.
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Wavien shows off its latest super-bright flashlight, the upgraded Night Navigator. It sells for $499.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Wavien shows off its latest super-bright flashlight, the upgraded Night Navigator. It sells for $499.
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Sound Logic makes this rubber wireless speaker cone that connects via Bluetooth.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Sound Logic makes this rubber wireless speaker cone that connects via Bluetooth.
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No more annoying waiters! Moneual makes this interactive restaurant tabletop, called Touch Table PC, which would enable customers to browse menus, order food and pay directly from the table.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – No more annoying waiters! Moneual makes this interactive restaurant tabletop, called Touch Table PC, which would enable customers to browse menus, order food and pay directly from the table.
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Radocubo, a low-tech but stylish AM/FM radio, features an original design from Italy that has been displayed in modern art museums. The radio, made by Brionvega, is so far sold only in Europe and China.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Radocubo, a low-tech but stylish AM/FM radio, features an original design from Italy that has been displayed in modern art museums. The radio, made by Brionvega, is so far sold only in Europe and China.
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Wealthy audiophiles will love these high-end, expensive IE 800 ceramic earphones by Sennheiser. They'll set you back a cool $1,000.
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New gadgets unveiled at CES – Wealthy audiophiles will love these high-end, expensive IE 800 ceramic earphones by Sennheiser. They'll set you back a cool $1,000.
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