A look at weird gadgets at CES in Las Vegas

NEVADA – Electronics manufacturers came up with creative and unusual concepts and designs at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

If there are smartphones, then there are smart bras.

A smart bra developed by Microsoft is designed to help control the wearer's appetite and prevent emotional over-eating. With the removable sensors attached to it, the bra will monitor heart and skin activity. The bra has an "EKG"' that will wirelessly feed the app on your phones.

If wearing bras is not your thing, then there are smart socks. Smart socks have sensors that wirelessly transmit biometric data to your smartphones. It's designed for people who are trying to lose weight and improve their running performance.

Meanwhile, a doll called "Mother" will keep an eye on your kids. It promises to bring some relief to parents.

“Make sense of movements in actions that you make in everyday life,” said Rafi Haladjian of sen.se.

“It's called a Mother because it does exactly what mothers do--which is taking care of everything in your life. They don't do something specific but they take care of your health, fitness, your safety whatever your needs are today they will adapt to your needs,” Haladjian said.

Dancing robots will also entertain kids and adults as the robot's dancing skills and interactive talking features groove along to the beat of any kind of music. Boasting 56 dance moves, their movements are also customizable using an app on your smartphone.

When it comes to OLED TVs, curved televisions are all the rage at this year's electronics show. But Panasonic takes it even further by being able to flex a flat TV into a curved TV and vice versa with a simple press of a button.

That's not all. These TVs can also curve the other direction.

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10 highlights from Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS -- Here are some of the highlights and trends seen at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which ended last Friday:

1. Wearables: From connected socks and bras to baby clothing, wearable technology with the ability to transform computing was an overriding theme at the huge electronics fair. There was no showing of Google Glass, but other connected eyewear and apps for Glass were prominent, as was the first-ever "wrist revolution" zone.

2. The Internet of Things: A connected toothbrush, basketball and tennis racket showcased the many uses of embedded technology in everyday objects.

3. Televisions: The major manufacturers showed off their biggest displays, including "ultra HD," curved screens and interactive features. The tech and entertainment industries unveiled new partnerships to deliver high-definition content which can benefit from the format.

4. Automobiles: A record nine automakers were at CES, highlighting the importance of technology in the vehicle. A fully self-driving car was not part of the show, but driverless parking was demonstrated. And General Motors announced some cars would have 4G Internet connections.

5. Smartphones: If the smartphone was already the center of personal technology for many, it has now become the foundation for many innovations at the show. Apps leveraging the computing power of the smartphone and linking to the cloud were numerous. And the show saw the introduction of some powerful new "phablets," as well as bendable displays.

6. Robotics: For play, work or entertainment, robotics took up an increasing amount of floor space. Robots designed to teach children programming as well as "telepresence" robots were showcased.

7. Drones: Grabbing a lot of attention were a handful of exhibitors of personal drones to be used as toys, or for professional photography and cinematography.

8. 3D Printing: Advances in 3D printing technology on display at CES suggest this technology is ready for the masses. Singapore-based Pirate 3D introduced its Buccaneer home printer that sells for $497.

9. Smart homes: Home appliance titans LG and Samsung added their might to a trend of letting people command and even exchange text messages with stoves, washing machines, vacuums and other household equipment for tending to the demands of daily life. Another new twist at the show came from makers of Internet-enabled door locks.

10. Intuitive computing: Technology firms want to get rid of the mouse and touchpad. New computer and gaming hardware at the show was imbued with software that recognizes gesture, voice and even eye movements as people are freed to interact with devices naturally instead of having to click on icons or use touchscreens.

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