Hot gadgets unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 2015

The Vigilant LilyPad Wi-Fi pool thermometer & UV sensor is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Alarm.com smart thermostat and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Alarm.com smart thermostat and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Zepp sensor and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device uses 3D and video analysis features to analyze and improve aspects of your swing. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Zepp sensor and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device uses 3D and video analysis features to analyze and improve aspects of your swing. (AP Photo/John Locher)
BeeWi wirelessly controlled lights are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
BeeWi wirelessly controlled lights are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the eGeeTouch Smart Luggage Lock by Digi-Pas at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device allows you to unlock luggage with a smart tag or mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the eGeeTouch Smart Luggage Lock by Digi-Pas at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device allows you to unlock luggage with a smart tag or mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the Parrot RNB 6 in-vehicle infotainment system at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the Parrot RNB 6 in-vehicle infotainment system at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Rollkers transportation device prototype is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device attaches to the bottom of your shoes and allows for faster transportation based on walking. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Rollkers transportation device prototype is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device attaches to the bottom of your shoes and allows for faster transportation based on walking. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Smarter iKettle is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The kettle can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Smarter iKettle is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The kettle can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man holds up the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man holds up the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Baby Glgl by Slow Control is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device holds a baby bottle and can record how fast and how much a baby is drinking and it can send that information to a mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Baby Glgl by Slow Control is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device holds a baby bottle and can record how fast and how much a baby is drinking and it can send that information to a mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the messaging capabilities of the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the messaging capabilities of the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Axxess CE Air2 is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bluetooth speaker levitates over it's base. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Axxess CE Air2 is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bluetooth speaker levitates over it’s base. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Vigilant Rainbow smart toothbrush is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The toothbrush connects to a smartphone to keep records on brushing and allow for interactive games. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Vigilant Rainbow smart toothbrush is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The toothbrush connects to a smartphone to keep records on brushing and allow for interactive games. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jerome Bouvard demonstrates the Parrot Pot at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The pot is linked to mobile devices and will automatically water your plant. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jerome Bouvard demonstrates the Parrot Pot at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The pot is linked to mobile devices and will automatically water your plant. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting 3D Food Printer displays a design in chocolate on a piece of bread at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting 3D Food Printer displays a design in chocolate on a piece of bread at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 3-D printer is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 3-D printer is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Liquid Image EGO LS-800 wearable and mountable 4G enabled camera is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Liquid Image EGO LS-800 wearable and mountable 4G enabled camera is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Withings Activite Pop smart watch is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Withings Activite Pop smart watch is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A brand ambassador tests Samsung's Gear VR headset at the Samsung Galaxy booth at the International CES Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A brand ambassador tests Samsung’s Gear VR headset at the Samsung Galaxy booth at the International CES Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics, introduces the new 4K camcorder during a news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics, introduces the new 4K camcorder during a news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sony's prototype SmartEyeglass Attach is on display at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sony’s prototype SmartEyeglass Attach is on display at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee places his smartphone next to Sony's 65-inch X900 C series 4K Ultra HD TV to compare the thickness at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The display is less than 0.2 inches thick at its slimmest point. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee places his smartphone next to Sony’s 65-inch X900 C series 4K Ultra HD TV to compare the thickness at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The display is less than 0.2 inches thick at its slimmest point. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
John Herrington, senior vice president of Samsung Electronics America, talks about new appliances during a Samsung news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
John Herrington, senior vice president of Samsung Electronics America, talks about new appliances during a Samsung news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A Volkswagen employee shows off the touch screen in the Golf R Touch during a Volkswagen news conference at the International CES on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A Volkswagen employee shows off the touch screen in the Golf R Touch during a Volkswagen news conference at the International CES on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A woman rides an IO Hawk, a self-balancing motorized personal transporter at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The world's largest annual trade show officially opens Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A woman rides an IO Hawk, a self-balancing motorized personal transporter at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The world’s largest annual trade show officially opens Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Vivek Khemka, senior vice president of product management at Dish, introduces the new Hopper voice remote during a news conference at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Vivek Khemka, senior vice president of product management at Dish, introduces the new Hopper voice remote during a news conference at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The LG G Flex 2 during a media preview before CES International Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The LG G Flex 2 during a media preview before CES International Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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The Alarm.com smart thermostat and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Zepp sensor and application are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device uses 3D and video analysis features to analyze and improve aspects of your swing. (AP Photo/John Locher)
BeeWi wirelessly controlled lights are on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the eGeeTouch Smart Luggage Lock by Digi-Pas at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device allows you to unlock luggage with a smart tag or mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the Parrot RNB 6 in-vehicle infotainment system at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Rollkers transportation device prototype is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device attaches to the bottom of your shoes and allows for faster transportation based on walking. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Smarter iKettle is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The kettle can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man holds up the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Baby Glgl by Slow Control is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device holds a baby bottle and can record how fast and how much a baby is drinking and it can send that information to a mobile device. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A man demonstrates the messaging capabilities of the Invoxia Triby at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The device can make phone calls, receive digital messages and play music. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Axxess CE Air2 is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bluetooth speaker levitates over it's base. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Vigilant Rainbow smart toothbrush is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The toothbrush connects to a smartphone to keep records on brushing and allow for interactive games. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Jerome Bouvard demonstrates the Parrot Pot at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The pot is linked to mobile devices and will automatically water your plant. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting 3D Food Printer displays a design in chocolate on a piece of bread at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 3-D printer is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Liquid Image EGO LS-800 wearable and mountable 4G enabled camera is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Withings Activite Pop smart watch is on display at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Takuma Iwasa demonstrates the Cerevo XON Snow-1 snowboard bindings at CES Unveiled, a media preview event for CES International, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. The bindings have pressure sensors to analyze your snowboarding technique. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A brand ambassador tests Samsung's Gear VR headset at the Samsung Galaxy booth at the International CES Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics, introduces the new 4K camcorder during a news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sony's prototype SmartEyeglass Attach is on display at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee places his smartphone next to Sony's 65-inch X900 C series 4K Ultra HD TV to compare the thickness at the Sony booth at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The display is less than 0.2 inches thick at its slimmest point. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
John Herrington, senior vice president of Samsung Electronics America, talks about new appliances during a Samsung news conference at the International CES Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A Volkswagen employee shows off the touch screen in the Golf R Touch during a Volkswagen news conference at the International CES on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
A woman rides an IO Hawk, a self-balancing motorized personal transporter at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. The world's largest annual trade show officially opens Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Vivek Khemka, senior vice president of product management at Dish, introduces the new Hopper voice remote during a news conference at the International CES, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The LG G Flex 2 during a media preview before CES International Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The show that dictates many gadgets and tech trends is getting underway in Las Vegas — the 2015 International Consumer Electronics show.

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Neal Augenstein has been a reporter at WTOP since 1997. Through the years, Neal has covered many of the crimes and trials that have gripped the region. Neal's been pleased to receive awards over the years for hard news, feature reporting, use of sound and sports.

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