2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

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Journalists and visitors arrive at a pre-opening event during the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. One of the world's largest annual consumer technology trade shows, CES runs from January 8-11 and is expected to feature 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.

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A pair of Matrix Qube pocket speakers are on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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The Spare One phone run on AA batteries is displayed at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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The Nectar by Lilliputian, a portable power supply system to recharge mobile devices, is on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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A Power 2U AC/USB outlet by Other World Computing is on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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French Parrot introduces their automatic 4 rottor flying drones during the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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Brushbuddies displays new talking and singing tooth brushes during the opening of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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Lenovo introduces their new tablet/laptop "Thinkpad Helix" during the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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Inventors demonstrate the Sphero robot ball operated by an iPad at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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Thierry Dechatre of Avenir Telecom shows the BeWii bluetooth operated helicopter being controlled by an iPhone during the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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An inventor displays a iSpO2 pulse oximeter personal health monitor that attaches to mobile devices to record, save and transmit vital statistics during the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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Journalists record interviews with an iPad during the opening of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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An smart phone using HzO Waterblock technology is displayed in a bowl of water during the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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A Body Media arm band designed to record physical activities is displayed at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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An Eversense electronic thermostat by Allure Energy is on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The electronic energy management system allows a user to control a home environment using a smartphone.

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Diego Romeu of 3M Touch Systems uses an 84 inch touch table during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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John Noonan displays a pair of Liquid Image goggles with built in WiFi and a GPS system at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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Parrot's Flower Power plant monitor and application is on display during the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The monitor will sense a plant's enviroment and relay the information to the user's smart phone or tablet.

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