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A shot at gold, a swearing in, and a tech get-together are all thwarted by omicron

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A shot at gold, a swearing in, and a tech get-together are all thwarted by omicron

December 21, 2021 • The alarming surge in COVID infections is prompting city leaders, heads of companies, and even sports officials to withdraw from public events that could potentially expose more people to the virus.

What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

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What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

January 6, 2020 • At the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the gadgets range from big-screen TVs and 5G networks to futuristic health care devices and toilet-paper-toting robots.

What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

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'Africa Tech' Is Hard To Find At CES — But Worth Looking For

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'Africa Tech' Is Hard To Find At CES — But Worth Looking For

January 12, 2018 • The entrepreneurs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas have some interesting ideas. But what about the follow-through?

Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Batteries.

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All Tech Considered

Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Batteries.

January 10, 2015 • The Consumer Electronics Show has wrapped up its showcase of the latest in high-tech gizmos. But according to a survey from Fortune magazine, many Americans have a simpler wish: longer battery life.

Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Batteries.

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Self-Tracking Gadgets That Play Doctor Abound At CES

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Self-Tracking Gadgets That Play Doctor Abound At CES

January 5, 2015 • A new wave of self-monitoring devices and apps is hitting the Consumer Electronics Show — ones with explicit medical purposes. They promise to help diagnose everything from ear infections to diseases.

Self-Tracking Gadgets That Play Doctor Abound At CES

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NPR Labs At CES 2011: Moving Radio Captioning Forward

December 31, 2010 • Federal law mandates that television broadcasts accommodate deaf and hard of hearing consumers with the captioning of shows. Why not radio?That's a question we have been pondering (and struggling with) at NPR Labs.