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CES 2016 photos: Wacky, weird and over-the-top tech

By // January 8, 2016, 6:49 PM PST // teena_maddox

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  • EHang 194 octocopter

    No need for a runway with the EHang 184 AAV system. You can take off and land vertically with one-click control. A trip can last up to 23 minutes at 60 mph. It's not exactly a drone, since a drone by definition is unmanned. But it uses the same technology and will need to pass some degree of regulatory issues before it can go on sale.

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  • Candy Crush fruit-scented phone cases

    Candy Crush fruit-scented phone cases come in a range of aromas. Because doesn't everyone need a blueberry-scented phone cover?

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  • In-Tail animatronic tail

    In need of an animatronic animal tail? Try In-Tail. The analog version sells for $200, and the new electronic version is a whopping $400 and allows the user to select different types of wags - choose happy dog or angry cat. Coming soon is a kid's version for $80.

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  • Spün smart utensil

    The Spün is a smart utensil so that you always know how much you're eating. It takes a picture of your food and monitors the speed you're eating and your calorie intake.

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  • Sereneti robotic cooking

    Add fresh food to the Sereneti and it will prepare a dish for you. Now if you could just teach it to do the grocery shopping, too.

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  • Sketchers remote control game shoes

    Sketchers Game Kicks 2 is a remote controlled shoe that has a light chase game on one shoe, and a remote control stored in the other. The lights can be turned off so that your child doesn't get in trouble in school.

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  • Chip K9 robot dog

    No more dog hair on the couch with Chip the K9 robot dog. Currently part of an Indiegogo campaign, this is the perfect low-maintenance pet.

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  • Blu-Toque beanie

    This beanie has built-in waterproof Bluetooth speakers. So what if you won't look cool wearing it.

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  • Tipron robot projector

    Ever wanted to be woken up by a robot at your bedside? The Tipron robot projector moves freely around your home and can be programmed to wake you by projecting news or the weather report or any other internet content.

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  • WonderWoof smart bowtie

    The WonderWoof bills itself as a fashion forward activity-tracking device so that a dog can be as dapper and stylish as its owner.

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  • Samsung Family Hub refrigerator

    Got $5,000? Then you can afford the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator that comes with three cameras inside to take photos of your food and let you know when it's time to replenish the orange juice. You can also use the Groceries by Mastercard app to order groceries, and use the 21.5 inch touchscreen built into the front door to access apps such as Pandora, and mirror the video feed from your Samsung smart TV. You'll never leave the kitchen again.

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  • Ember smart cup

    The Ember smart cup allows you to adjust the temperature to keep your coffee or tea hot for up to 8 hours. At a price tag of $129, perhaps you should just buy another cup of hot coffee instead.

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  • Belty Good Vibes

    As if last year's metal mesh Belty wasn't enough, now there's the Good Vibes Belty that expands if you eat too much and gently vibrates to remind you to get up and walk if you've been stationary too long.

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  • Sensorwake alarm clock

    The Sensorwake claims to work like an alarm by emitting scents, not sound. But if the scent of warm croissants and chocolate doesn't inspire you to wake, you might want to set the backup alarm with sound.

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  • Somabar robotic bartender

    Too lazy to get up and make a drink? The Somabar is a robotic bartender that works like a Keurig but delivers a mixed drink instead of coffee. You order a drink from a smartphone app and the device is filled with pods of liquor and juices that are used to mix your cocktail.

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  • Smart Wheel

    The Smart Wheel is a steering wheel cover that alerts (or nags) you when you don't hold the steering wheel correctly, and a mobile app analyzes driving behavior.

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  • Rem-Fit smart pillow

    Snore too much? This pillow will fix it. If you snore during the night, it will alert you before you wake your spouse. It even offers a SnoreScore by using the ambient noise around it to provide analytical data on when and how often a user snores. Oh, and it also has a vibration alarm to wake you in the morning, and embedded speakers so that you can listen to music without disturbing your sleepmate.

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EHang 194 octocopter

No need for a runway with the EHang 184 AAV system. You can take off and land vertically with one-click control. A trip can last up to 23 minutes at 60 mph. It's not exactly a drone, since a drone by definition is unmanned. But it uses the same technology and will need to pass some degree of regulatory issues before it can go on sale.

Image: Teena Maddox

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Teena Maddox is a Senior Writer at TechRepublic, covering hardware devices, IoT, smart cities and wearables. She ties together the style and substance of tech. Teena has spent 20-plus years writing business and features for publications including Peo...