Tech gathering showcases gadgets no one needs - until they do

Published:Sunday | January 14, 2018 | 12:07 AM
A cottage industry is striving to imbue every last household appliance or wearable item with connectivity.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute's companion robot plays Scrabble with attendees at the CES International gadget show on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Willow wearable breast pumps are displayed at the CES International technology show on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Seven Dreamers CEO Shin Sakane demonstrates use of the Laundroid, a laundry folding machine, at the CES International technology show on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Samsung unveiled 'The Wall', the world's first consumer modular MicroLED 146-inch TV, at the CES International 'First Look' event on January 7, 2018 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for Samsung/AP Images)
Attendees wave at Honda robotics concepts 3E-C18, left, and 3E-A18 at the CES International gadget show on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Anki Cozmo coding robot is on display at the CES International technology show on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A pole-dancing robot built by British artist Giles Walker performs at a gentlemen's club Monday, January 8, 2018, in Las Vegas. The event was held to coincide with the CES International technology show. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
An attendee plays table tennis with Omron's Forpheus at the CES International technology show on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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