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CES 2015 Day 2: The highlights (pictures)

The press conferences are done. Day 2 is when the hardcore floor-surfing takes place, with a few panel discussions thrown in for variety. Put your feet up and take it easy while we walk you through it.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Claire Reilly Former Principal Video Producer
Claire Reilly was a video host, journalist and producer covering all things space, futurism, science and culture. Whether she's covering breaking news, explaining complex science topics or exploring the weirder sides of tech culture, Claire gets to the heart of why technology matters to everyone. She's been a regular commentator on broadcast news, and in her spare time, she's a cabaret enthusiast, Simpsons aficionado and closet country music lover. She originally hails from Sydney but now calls San Francisco home.
Expertise Space, Futurism, Science and Sci-Tech, Robotics, Tech Culture Credentials
  • Webby Award Winner (Best Video Host, 2021), Webby Nominee (Podcasts, 2021), Gold Telly (Documentary Series, 2021), Silver Telly (Video Writing, 2021), W3 Award (Best Host, 2020), Australian IT Journalism Awards (Best Journalist, Best News Journalist 2017)
Lori Grunin
Claire Reilly
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1 of 10 Screen capture by Lori Grunin/CNET

PonoPlayer

We got some hands-on time with the PonoPlayer -- the brainchild of Neil Young and the next must-have (or don't want) device for audiophiles.

Read our First Take of the PonoPlayer

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2 of 10 Screen capture by Lori Grunin/CNET

50 Cent's annual visit to the CNET stage

CNET saw its share of famous faces at CES on Day 2. In this year's chat with Brian Tong, 50 Cent spoke about SMS' new Star Wars headphones, the intersection of music and technology... and underpants.

Watch 50 Cent on the CNET stage

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3 of 10 Screen capture by Lori Grunin/CNET

LG's dual curved-screen concept phone

Because two curves are better than one, right?

Read our First Take and watch Luke Westaway show off those curves.

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4 of 10 Screen capture by Lori Grunin/CNET

Smart Home panel

It really is amazing how much of the show revolves around the connected home. CNET Editor-in-Chief Lindsey Turrentine led a discussion of how far the Smart Home has come and how far it still needs to go.

Watch the Smart Home panel discussion

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A new path towards illumination

Forget glaring tail lights. BMW's M4 Concept Iconic Lights feature laser headlights at the front of the car and OLED tail lights at the rear. The OLEDs are ultra energy efficient and the display can be customized to different shapes and different.

Get a first look at BMW's new lighting concept

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6 of 10 Xiomara Blanco/CNET

IO Hawk

Part Segway, part skateboard -- the IO Hawk moves intuitively as soon as you step on to the deck, and you can lean forward or back to control direction.

See the IO Hawk in action

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7 of 10 Luke Westaway

Panasonic offers beauty advice

CNET's Luke Westaway channels his inner Boy George with Panasonic's new smart mirror -- a futuristic display that allows you to check your hair and makeup before you walk out the door.

Watch the smart mirror at work

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8 of 10 Screen capture by Claire Reilly/CNET

Nick Cannon live on stage

It wasn't just 50 Cent who appeared on the CNET stage -- CES Entertainment Matters Ambassador Nick Cannon also came by to talk about tech at the show.

See CNET's one-on-one with Nick Cannon

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9 of 10 Screen capture by Claire Reilly/CNET

iHome connects Siri to your home

Plug anything into the iHome Smart Plug to remotely control your devices via app. And thanks to home kit compatibility, you can ask Siri to turn things on and off for you.

Learn more about iHome's clever little plug.

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10 of 10 Dan Graziano/CNET

The Android smartphone with gaming controls

The W3D from Snail Games adds physical gaming controls to an Android smartphone to create a Vita-like experience.

Read our first take as we get hands on with the W3D

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