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CES 2006: Gadget glitz in Vegas

The gadget-loving masses have descended on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. Here's everything you need to know.

CNET News staff
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CES 2006

CES 2006: Gadget glitz in Vegas

The gadget-loving masses have descended on Las Vegas for the annual blockbuster Consumer Electronics Show. From the conference rooms to the show floor, keynotes and parties, here's everything you need to know.

Verizon's music service disables MP3s

Signing up for cell phone giant's download store may undermine phones' ability to play most common music format.
January 9, 2006

Panasonic to emphasize cameras, plasmas

While some say plasma is a dying format, sales continue to climb for Panasonic, its CEO asserts at CES.
January 9, 2006

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Larry Page onstage
Google co-founder talks about Google's Video Store and more.

Samsung to assault Apple with ads, products

Samsung said it would take on Apple in music last year. Not much happened. Now, it says 2006 will be the year.
January 9, 2006

HD camera, new monitor attract crowds

Electronics show attendees were interested in, among other things, a new Sanyo video camera and a BenQ monitor.
January 7, 2006

Cars and stars as Google's Page takes the stage

Not to be outdone by other companies' star power, Larry Page shares keynote spotlight with Robin Williams--and a robotic car.
Photos: Google's Page takes CES stage
January 6, 2006

Google entering video-on-demand business

Service will let users pay 99 cents to $3.95 for recent and classic movies, TV shows, sports games.
January 6, 2006

In Vegas, it's all about CEXXX

Porn industry's love affair with technology on full display as Web site owners and content providers gather at Adult Entertainment Expo.
January 6, 2006

DivX partners with Google Video, Pioneer

The video technology provider announces plans to help make Google Video available on consumer electronics.
January 6, 2006

News.com Poll

Who stole the show at CES?

Bill Gates
Howard Stringer
Michael Dell
Terry Semel
Larry Page
Paul Otellini
Tom Cruise



View results

Philips: 3D TV to appear in 2008

Hollywood makes a few 3D movies, but some new TVs arriving in about two years, according to Philips Electronics, could help expand the concept.
January 6, 2006

Gates and Ballmer: What's on their Xboxes

Gates prefers car racing; Ballmer likes basketball. Their kids just think Xbox 360 is really awesome. Sony? Maybe not so much.
January 6, 2006

Yahoo's CES demo: Mission impossible

Stars Tom Cruise, Ellen DeGeneres help Internet company through technical glitches during keynote.
Photos: Cruise, DeGeneres to the rescue
January 6, 2006

Intel links up with the movie studios

Wondering about Viiv and Duo? Don't just ask CEO Otellini. Ask actors DeVito, Freeman and Hanks.
January 5, 2006

iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing lead in the market for MP3 players.
Photos: This year's would-be iPod rivals
January 6, 2006

CES 2006

CES 2006: Gadget glitz in Vegas

The gadget-loving masses have descended on Las Vegas for the annual blockbuster Consumer Electronics Show. From the conference rooms to the show floor, keynotes and parties, here's everything you need to know.

Verizon's music service disables MP3s

Signing up for cell phone giant's download store may undermine phones' ability to play most common music format.
January 9, 2006

Panasonic to emphasize cameras, plasmas

While some say plasma is a dying format, sales continue to climb for Panasonic, its CEO asserts at CES.
January 9, 2006

Video
Click here to Play

Larry Page onstage
Google co-founder talks about Google's Video Store and more.

Samsung to assault Apple with ads, products

Samsung said it would take on Apple in music last year. Not much happened. Now, it says 2006 will be the year.
January 9, 2006

HD camera, new monitor attract crowds

Electronics show attendees were interested in, among other things, a new Sanyo video camera and a BenQ monitor.
January 7, 2006

Cars and stars as Google's Page takes the stage

Not to be outdone by other companies' star power, Larry Page shares keynote spotlight with Robin Williams--and a robotic car.
Photos: Google's Page takes CES stage
January 6, 2006

Google entering video-on-demand business

Service will let users pay 99 cents to $3.95 for recent and classic movies, TV shows, sports games.
January 6, 2006

In Vegas, it's all about CEXXX

Porn industry's love affair with technology on full display as Web site owners and content providers gather at Adult Entertainment Expo.
January 6, 2006

DivX partners with Google Video, Pioneer

The video technology provider announces plans to help make Google Video available on consumer electronics.
January 6, 2006

News.com Poll

Who stole the show at CES?

Bill Gates
Howard Stringer
Michael Dell
Terry Semel
Larry Page
Paul Otellini
Tom Cruise



View results

Philips: 3D TV to appear in 2008

Hollywood makes a few 3D movies, but some new TVs arriving in about two years, according to Philips Electronics, could help expand the concept.
January 6, 2006

Gates and Ballmer: What's on their Xboxes

Gates prefers car racing; Ballmer likes basketball. Their kids just think Xbox 360 is really awesome. Sony? Maybe not so much.
January 6, 2006

Yahoo's CES demo: Mission impossible

Stars Tom Cruise, Ellen DeGeneres help Internet company through technical glitches during keynote.
Photos: Cruise, DeGeneres to the rescue
January 6, 2006

Intel links up with the movie studios

Wondering about Viiv and Duo? Don't just ask CEO Otellini. Ask actors DeVito, Freeman and Hanks.
January 5, 2006

iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing lead in the market for MP3 players.
Photos: This year's would-be iPod rivals
January 6, 2006