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Roll-up TV screens, smart cities and robots: we preview the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 06:  A member of a show crew sets up exhibition for the booth of Intel prior to the CES 2018 at the Las Vegas convention Center on January 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 9-12 and features about 3,900 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 170,000 attendees.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
A member of a show crew sets up exhibition for the booth of Intel prior to the CES 2018 at the Las Vegas convention Center on January 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Roll-up TV screens, smart cities and robots: we preview the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show

The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) kicks off in Las Vegas this week with the newest technology in everything from televisions and wearables to virtual reality and robots.

In recent years, the auto industry has capitalized on CES to showcase advancements in self-driving cars, electric technology and infotainment, and this year is no different.

Other expected trends include developments in smart city infrastructure and 5G wireless technology. Some of the new gadgets include Alexa for your bathroom and a television screen display that rolls up like a poster. No, really.

What are the biggest technological trends at this year’s CES? What are the most interesting gadgets? And what are the potential flops?

Guests:

Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET; he tweets

Matt Burns, managing editor for TechCrunch; he tweets