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CES tests tech pitches from Las Vegas teens

On Sunday, the last day of CES 2017, five young entrepreneurs in businesslike black blazers and slacks pitched ideas quickly: for a mobile technology safety feature, a nutrition-based concept and an innovative medical device.

Tech reporter turned PR maven celebrates 50th anniversary attending CES

While working as a reporter, Whitman attended the first Consumer Electronics Show held in New York City in 1967 — and she’s been to every one since then, a feat that was recognized in a small ceremony at the conference’s 50th anniversary this year.

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At CES, some high-tech toys to capture your attention — VIDEO

This year, the 50th anniversary CES trade show had more items to peruse than ever before. Of the 3,800 exhibitors across 2.5 million square feet, here are a few of many stand-out items.

Tomorrow’s cars — connected, electric and driverless

The cars of tomorrow will be connected, electric and driverless. This is where cars are heading, speakers at CES 2017 said on Thursday, and the future isn’t that far away.

Carnival Corp. CEO unveils wearable technology at CES

Following in the tracks of Walt Disney Co., Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise operator, has announced it will be launching wearable technology to improve customers interaction on its ships and at its resorts.

2016 was hottest year on record for most of the world

Last year was the hottest on record by a wide margin, with temperatures creeping close to a ceiling set by almost 200 nations for limiting global warming, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday.

Carnival unveils new concierge technology at CES 2017

Carnival, the operator of such cruise lines as Princess, Holland America and Carnival, is unveiling new concierge technology designed to help crew members anticipate and respond to passengers’ needs.

Faraday Future offers peek of electric car to CES crowd

Faraday Future, the electric car startup that’s promised to build a $1 billion plant in North Las Vegas, gave audiences a look at its FF 91 electric car late Tuesday at a CES 2017 event in Las Vegas.

Lenovo announces new VR headset at CES in Las Vegas

Add Lenovo to the list of companies making virtual reality (VR) headsets. The Chinese consumer electronics giant announced at CES in Las Vegas this week that it is going to launch its own VR device later this year.

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