Are you ready to talk to your toilet? Or cuddle with a robot? Those are just a few of the ideas presented at CES 2018, the annual consumer technology confab at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other venues. Sure, there are tech titans battling to control our computers, TVs and smart homes. But our favorite part is the thousands of other companies that gather to launch something new.
While these ideas sometimes catch on, such as fitness trackers and wireless ear buds, many go nowhere. But the eager attempts are always interesting and often say something about where we’re headed in our relationships with technology. See Saturday’s Style to see what kinds of outlandish gadgets being touted at this year’s show.