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Digital assistants that "listen" to voice commands are now built into more devices. Many come in the form of Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-ready smart speakers.

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Larger screen sizes and 4K resolution for TVs have become mainstream. Makers are offering 55in and bigger versions. At CES 2018, there are big-screen releases that are more than a hundred inches, including Samsung's The Wall modular TV that reached 146in.

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Face recognition is getting as popular as fingerprint sensing technologies.Unveiled products identify faces more accurately and do not get tricked easily. Many are access control systems and smart locks.

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Next-gen robots turn more lifelike and showcase more movements or new skills. The latest models resemble humans and pets, and are good companions, teachers and entertainers.

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Competition among the leading voice control systems, namely Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple's Siri, has led to the emergence of a new batch of smart home appliances that can be controlled by more than one voice platform.

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Recent advancements in wearable technology has given consumers the ability to diagnose major medical conditions such as heart disease. At CES 2018, a number of exhibitors are beginning to embed this technology into the fabric, creating opportunities for the medical field and smart apparel to converge.

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Rising dependency on wireless technology has also increased the risk of exposure to radiation coming from personal devices, which is said to have an adverse effect on reproductive health. Underwear that blocks 99 percent of radiation can serve as protection.

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Improving player safety is among the priorities of sports tech companies, especially for high impact sports. CES 2018 unveiled several concussive detection devices that use sensors to monitor player activity from the sidelines, alerting coaches and medical staff of potentially serious injuries.

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VR's main objective is to immerse users into another world. A number of exhibitors are now announcing models that have a 3K and 8K resolution. This helps cut down on a so-called “screen door effect,” or the appearance of fine black grids when a headset is worn.

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Security has been an important part of smartphones over the years, with fingerprint scanners becoming more mainstream in various releases. At CES 2018, technology that enables the fingerprint sensor to be put under the display was shown off. This makes use of an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver, compared to optical that captures images.

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With the introduction of the Qi charging feature on the iPhone 8 and X, more manufacturers are now coming up with units that cater to various needs. Some are wrapped in fabric, while others double as mousepads and lamps. A number of models are mountable and come in different colors.

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A number of manufacturers are now loading PCs with mobile chips such as Qualcomm Snapdragon and Intel XMM. This allows computers to take advantage of LTE connectivity and have an all-day battery life while running a full desktop operating system.

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Several fitness tech and footwear firms have joined forces to launch a range of intelligent footwear catering to different needs, from IoT-enabled running shoes to fall-detecting sneakers.

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