CES SPECIAL...... What's on centre stage at the CES show? Your voice and smart tech

What's on centre stage at the CES show? Your voice and smart tech

As the annual CES gadget show kicks off in Las Vegas this week, manufacturers are expected to unveil even more voice-controlled devices _ speakers and beyond _ as Amazon and Google make their digital assistants available on a wider array of products. If these prove popular, you'll soon be able to order around much more of your house, including kitchen appliances, washing machines and other devices. 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Computers that learn your preferences and anticipate your needs are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Consumers are seeing practical applications in voice-assisted speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. These systems will get more useful as manufacturers design new ways to control their products with voice commands. 

SMART EVERYTHING 

Cars, lights, washing machines and other everyday items are getting internet connections. That could mean checking what's left in your fridge from the grocery store, for instance. Expect more appliances and tasks for them to do online. 

CONSUMER GADGETS 

CES is typically when Samsung, LG and other manufacturers announce their TV lineups for the year. In a bid to get consumers to upgrade sooner, higher-end models will come with fancy technologies going by such names as ``4K,'' ``HDR'' and ``OLED.'' Many sets will come with voice controls. They will sit alongside basic sets that work just fine for regular viewing. 

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