Photos: 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

A crowd gathers at the Sling Television booth to view movies on tablets, phones and televisions.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A crowd gathers to view streamTV Network’s Ultra-D glasses-free 3D technology that is installed in ultra-HD TVs.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, DJ, record producer, and philanthropist Will.i.am, poses with his i.amPULS, touted as a computer worn on the wrist which doesn’t connect to a smartphone because it is a phone in itself that can make calls, send messages and play music.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Detail of rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, DJ, record producer, and philanthropist Will.i.am’s i.amPULS, touted as a computer worn on the wrist. It doesn’t connect to a smartphone because it is a phone in itself that can make calls, send messages and play music.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A view of the Elio Motors gas-powered car that seats two people in tandem, gets 84 mpg on the highway and 49 mpg in the city and sells for $6,800.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The CES Innovation award winner Matter and Form 3D scanner is on display at ShowStoppers @CES press event.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Vivofit2 smart fitness bands by Garmin that track activity level, assign goals and mark milestones.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The vívosmart fitness band by Garmin tracks activity level, assigns goals and marks milestones.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The waterproof Sony Xperia Z3 compact tablet, Z3 Xperia smartphone and SmartWatch 3 SWR50.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Samsung booth was popular at the 2015 CES Convention.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A look at the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Samsung Galaxy Gear links with a smartphone.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Samsung wireless audio system speakers with omni-directional sound hang from the ceiling.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

DJ Jenaux performs on the 808 Studio stage.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Refinery29’s lifestyle director Kelly Bourdet showcases a smart handbag by Leoht, featuring LEDs, phone or tablet charger, USB charger and hidden passport holder.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Refinery29’s lifestyle director Kelly Bourdet showcases a tech-oriented apartment.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Attendees arrive for the opening of the four-day 2015 Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday. Hundreds of tech-oriented companies showcase their latest products to thousands of industry professionals and media members from around the world.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Attendees arrive for the opening of the four-day 2015 CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Attendees arrive for the four-day 2015 Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A representative explains how the mamaRoo by 4moms rocks a baby with sensors that replicate a mother or father’s rocking motion at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Gogoro Smart electric scooter, touted by the company as a high-performance, zero-emission, hyper-connected smartphone on wheels, is on display at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Jonathan Graft demonstrates the iGrow hair growth system by Apira Science at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Generatr Y1200 by enerPlex, on display at the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday, is a lightweight and portable battery that its creators say can be used for emergencies, camping or any time power is needed for long periods of time.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Dash robot by Wonder Workshop is a robot that teaches kids to write computer code by using an application on display at the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Nima Shams shows off a pair of computer glasses with high-quality optics during the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Hall, left, of Imagitas plays a video game on the Samsung Gear VR during the opening day of the 2015 CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Nest Learning Thermostat, which programs itself and can be controlled with a phone, is displayed at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The prototype Mod-t 3-D printer by New Matter, which will soon be retailing for under $400, is shown at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Vysk’s QS-1 smartphone case and battery, which have numerous encryption features, are displayed at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Julian De La Rua demonstrates the Onewheel electric self-balancing board at the Digital Experience portion of the 2015 CES at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Alan Lee displays a home lighting show by Blisslights of Escondido during the opening day of the 2015 CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the media view the 88” Samsung JS 9500 SUHDTV during a press conference at the 2015 CES Convention in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Joe Stinziano, EVP of Samsung Electronics America, right, and Tim Baxter, president and COO, present the 105” S9W Curve, left, and 88” Samsung JS 9500 SUHDTVs at CES on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

A member of the media photographs the 105” S9W Curve SUHDTV following a press conference at the 2015 CES Convention at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Venus wears the Tagg GPS Plus tracking, activity monitoring and temperature sensing on-collar device for pets at the 2015 CES Convention at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on Monday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Electronics industry and media members view the 2015 CES Innovation Award-winning Axxess CE Air2 floating Bluetooth speaker levitating over its base at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Michael Shabun shows off the DJI Inspire 1 drone, which now features a handheld stabilizer and exhibited at the 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The 2015 CES Innovation Award-winning Axxess CE Air2 floating Bluetooth speaker levitating over its base is on display at the 2015 CES Unveiled at Mandalay Bay Hotel during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The DJI Inspire 1 drone, which now features a handheld stabilizer, is exhibited at the 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The DJI Inspire inspire stick, a working title, featuring a handheld stabilizer, is exhibited at 2015 CES Unveiled at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lindsay Kresch, director of corporate partners at Misfit, shows off the Misfit Shine fitness activity tracker disguised to be visually appealing and track steps and was among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Sleep/Sport Band, KaZoo Clip, Ribbon Wristband and LightRunner armband, all by Griffin Technology, which features stylized/personalized bands for the Fitbit fitness tracker. Fitbit helps people stay motivated, improve health by tracking activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. The accessories were among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

LightRunner armband by Griffin Technology holds a smartphone during exercise and was among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Phillip Payne demonstrates for media members how My Vert wearable jump rate monitor works by measuring how high he jumps and was among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Cathy Bernstein sports the Visijax electronic cycling jacket, featuring LED lights and motion-activated turning system and was among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Takuma Iwasa, of Cerevo Inc. of Japan, shows off a Xon Snow-1 snowboard movement tracking system that allows snowboarders to analyze their rides at the 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday. SNOW-1 is snowboard bindings with Bluetooth4.0 LE module and various sensors. Data measured and accumulated when using SNOW-1 will be transmitted to a smartphone in real time connected by Bluetooth, which allows snowboarders to analyze their rides.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Johann Gobba sports the smart belt “Belty” by Emiota of Paris, which measures waist size and tracks activity and was among several wearable technology products featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Thibaud Dumas, left, My Brain Technologies co-founder, and Julien Fiszman, commercial development, wear the melomind headset that measures relaxation while resting and is featured at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The 49Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball that measures any forces applied to it, such as spin and acceleration, by InfoMotion Sports Technologies and received the CES Innovation Award at 2015 CES Unveiled at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Brian Evarts, right, is used as a human display for his son, TJ Evarts, as they show off TJ’s Smart Wheel invention that tracks young driver’s habits for safer driving at 2015 CES Unveiled the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during the CES Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday. TJ said his goal is to encourage safer driving and that his first client was President Obama.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)