We visited CES 2014 last week and took these photos of incredible new hardware and other electronic products. If we had to pick one theme that stood out from all the others, it would have to be 4K UltraHD displays.

Highlights of the show included a plethora of 4K UltraHD TVs and computer monitors of all sizes (curved displays look to also be a growing trend), smart watches, smart tablets, fancy new cars with power speaker systems, and a lot of trinket booths from various new companies.

Have a look!

At the CES 2014, Samsung revealed the first ever “bendable TV.” Major TV brands such as LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sony, and Sharp also revealed their newest ultra high definition televisions. 4K TVs were also introduced in every major manufacturer’s lineup, as well as a few non-TV products, such as the Lenovo ThinkVision 28 monitor that runs Android KitKat. Also at CES 2014, more companies are adding smart capabilities into TVs; Roku partnered with Hisense and TCL to construct six TVs with Roku’s Smart TV platform built in, which requires no box.

The most impressible TV at CES 2014 was by far a “bendable TV” by Samsung. When you press a button on the remote control, small servos behind the screen will begin to move, causing the edges of the screen to form a curved shape. When you press another button, the process goes backwards, and the screen becomes similar to a flat-screen HDTV. At first Samsung stated that this TV was just a concept, but now it is a reality, as this “bendable TV” will begin to ship this year. The Demo TV displayed at CES was an 85-inch LED LCD with 4K resolution. When the TV is curved, it would match the radius of Samsung’s nonbendable curves sets. To see pictures of this TV, follow this link: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-85u9b/4505-6482_7-35833930.html

LG made it’s mark at CES as well by introducing 12 models of 4K televisions for 2014; three of these models include a 105-inch LCD and two curved OLED series: EC9700 and EC9800. These two curved and the three LCD series: the UB9800, UB9500, and the UB8500, make the largest offerings of Ultra HDs ever displayed. LG said that all of their TVs will have the latest connections, as well as Smart TV advancements. The 105-inch 105UC9 is a 21:9 TV, similar to the Vizio CinemaWide XVT3D580CM from 2012. This TV will also enable side-by-side viewing on 16:9 content; this will in turn eliminate the vertical black bars. To see pictures of these amazing TVs, follow this link: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35303_1-57616614/lg-unveils-12-4k-televisions-for-2014/

Panasonic first made a name for itself by making plasma TVs, but now has stopped the production of plasma TVs. Due to financial difficulty, Panasonic made it’s last plasma TV in December. Panasonic was not that impressive with it’s TV lineup, showing only one 4K TV, the AX800U series. Panasonic was more impressive with it’s latest Smart TV interface design. Though the “My Button” on the remote control, the TV can learn individual or family viewing preferences with the aid of a cough or a TiVo thumbs-up. The TV will then display these preferences in the “My Stream” screen; this screen shows a single channel of content from several sources personalized for a single individual. The rest of the TVs are pretty much 1080p TVs with touch pad remotes. To see more info and photos, go to this link: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35303_1-57616638/panasonic-ces-2014-tvs-all-led-one-4k-and-little-excitement/

17 new LED LCDS, varying from a 32-inch 720p value play to an 85-inch 4K-resolution TV was displayed by Toshiba. Some of the models also included an LED backlight with full array local dimming. To see a full list of the TVs, visit this link: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35303_1-57616634/toshiba-ces-2014-tvs-full-array-local-dimming-4k-and-clouds/ Sony did the most promoting with 4K resolution, from their TVs to their video distribution services. Mostly all of the Sony TVs featured a 4K resolution; one of the models was an entry-level series that aimed at a “broader base of consumers.” Go to this link to see the full line of TV models: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35303_1-57616738/sony-tvs-at-ces-2014-tripling-down-on-4k/

Sharp was extremely impressive at CES 2014, unveiling their new line of Aquos TVs. Sharp President John Herrington referred to the Aquos 4K and the Aquos Q as “gamer changers.” The Aquos Quattron Plus features 10 million more pixels than full HD. Sharp further started that the Aquos Quattron Plus is meant to be a bridge between a 1080p and a 4K TV. The Plus is also the highest resolution full HD TV. Follow this link to read more on the Sharp TVs: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35303_1-57616417/sharp-boasts-game-changer-high-res-aquos-quattron-plus-tv/

Lenovo showed off a ThinkVision 28 4K display monitor that has a 3,840×2, 160-pixel resolution, and also doubles as an Android all-in-one device. With a price tag of $1,199 and up, the monitor has a variety of ports, including DisplayPort, Ethernet, and three HDMI ports. This monitor also features two 5-watt speakers, two noise-canceling microphones, and a front facing 2-megapixel camera. The ThinkVision runs on an Android 4.4 operating system, with a NVIDIA Tegra CPU and 2 GB of RAM; it also has 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card. You could also adjust the stand which will allow you to tilt the monitor all the way back so it’s even with a flat surface. Bluetooth 4.0, NFC capabilities and Miracast software are other features of the ThinkVision. Go to this link to see images of the ThinkVision: http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/lenovo-thinkvision-28-smart/4505-3174_7-35833676.html

At CES 2014, Roku announced their TV platform; they will partner with Hisense and TCL to produce six models this coming fall. Three models will come from each company in sizes from 32 to 55 inches. Essentially, The Roku TV is a standard HDTV with a Roku box built in, similar to Smart TV features seen in many manufacturers; the only difference is that the Roku TV will run on Roku’s robust software. This software will gives users access to over 1,000 channels; it will also have a cross platform search for movies and TV shows, and a simple interface. Roku has the best streaming software, which made them earn the CNET’s Editors’ Choice Award over the competitors. To read about Roku features, see this link: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35296_1-57616615/roku-tv-unveiled-television-sets-with-roku-streaming-built-in/

During 2013, Microsoft and Sony debuted their new consoles, but now Valve looks to make their new gaming device a steep competition in the gaming scene. After Valve became most popular for the digital distribution of PC games and apps through its online Steam store, they decided to jump into gaming hardware with the creation of the Steambox platform. Valve introduced this platform in 2013; this platform combines console-like hardware that runs PC games based on Steam. The platform also works with a Valve-designed custom controller. At the CES 2014, Valve announced that it will partner with PC makers that will make and sell the Steambox. Companies such as Dell, Maingear, Falcon Northwest, and Origin PC actually showed some early prototypes of the Steambox. To see a picture of the Steambox and read more about this platform, visit this link: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-35291_1-57616727/steambox-debuts-offers-a-new-path-to-living-room-pc-gaming/

From PCMag.com: It’s that time again. Anyone who has attended a major tech trade show knows that many booths house not only gadgets but attractive women, commonly known as “booth babes.”

As The Wire noted in its history of booth babes last year, the concept dates back to the 1960s at CES, though at the time they were known as the more PC “CES Guides.” The moniker “booth babes” appears to have arrived in the mid-80s (shocking) and has persisted to this day, for better or worse.

To be fair, while some of the ladies manning the CES booths sport skimpy outfits, it’s not exactly scandalous these days. For that, you might want to return to Vegas next week for the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. When AVN used to coincide with CES, we checked it out (for work, of course) and saw some … things.

Whatever. You’re not even reading this anymore, are you? That’s right. Just clicky clicky the pretty pictures.

Read more at PCMag: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2429419,00.asp

At the CES 2014, many companies unveiled their newest technology gadgets, and Razor was one of those companies. Razor introduced The Nabu, a combination of a smartwatch and a fitness band.

The Nabu is somewhat similar to devices like the Fitbit Force and the Nike Fuelband ; it tracks steps taken and calories burned. The Nabu does do other things as well that most other devices don’t do; it receives notifications from iOS and Android phones, such as text messages, phone calls, and much more.

Razor will initially launch a developer-only edition for $49, followed by a consumer version for a little bit higher, according to Razor’s public relations.

Go to this link to read more about The Nabu: http://reviews.cnet.com/watches-and-wrist-devices/razer-nabu/4505-3512_7-35833858.html

Intel wants to be inside — everything.

That’s the message coming from Intel’s CEO Brian Krzanich. In a 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) keynote delivered Monday night, Krzanich demonstrated an array of innovative technologies from Intel that firmly place the silicon giant at the forefront of the new wearable computing and mobile technology revolution.

At the core of Krzanich’s keynote was the announcement and demonstration of new silicon called Edison, which is based on Intel’s Quark effort that brings x86 computing down to the embedded computing form factor. The Edison is the size of a standard SD-flash memory card and provides what Krzanich describes as Pentium-class computing capabilities. Edison is a 22-nanometer process based chip and initially will be available with a dual core and include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options. Edison will be at the core of a host of new smart connected devices that Intel want to help bring to market.

Read more at Datamation: http://www.datamation.com/mobile-wireless/intel-ceo-debuts-new-wearable-tech-at-ces-2014.html?google_editors_picks=true

From USAToday.com: More gadgets are powering up thanks to solar energy, homes are growing more tech friendly, and what happens when a CEO crashes his rival’s party?

Here are a few things we learned during the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show.

1. The Marissa Mayer show

Yahoo’s CEO used a little star power during her CES keynote to lay out the tech giant’s plans for 2014, recruiting John Legend, Saturday Night Live cast members and newest Yahoo Katie Couric, who will anchor a news program.

Along with the news program, Yahoo launched a pair of new websites called Yahoo Food and Yahoo Tech.

Mayer says the company is undergoing “a massive shift to mobile,” pouring more of its resources into creating content for smartphones and tablets. The company topped 400 million monthly mobile users, and Mayer forecasts 3.8 billion connected devices worldwide.

2. Devices go solar

This is a gadget show, after all, so let’s get back to the devices, some of which will be fueled with solar power.

Colorado-based EnerPlex unveiled a $99.99 smartphone battery case that users recharge through solar energy. It will be available for iPhones and Android smartphones.

Meanwhile, automaker Ford showed off its C-Max Solar Energi Concept car at CES. The vehicle’s battery recharges using solar panels located on the roof.

3. PlayStation games off to the cloud

By this summer, owners of Sony’s PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 video game consoles will have access to the platform’s library.

During its CES keynote, Sony unveiled PlayStation Now, which will allow players to stream older titles onto PS3 and PS4. Other devices will follow, including PlayStation Vita handhelds, Bravia TVs and even other smartphones and tablets.

Users will be able to either rent individual games or sign up for a subscription and gain wider access. No details were revealed on pricing.

4. Tech for the home

CES played host to countless devices aimed at securing your home and making every day tasks easier. Here’s a quick peek at some of the interesting items spotted on the show floor:

— Scooba. The latest model from iRobot not only vacuums the floor, but scrubs up any excess moisture during a second passthrough. It works on surfaces such as tile, wood and linoleum. And it’s expensive — $600 to be exact.

— Lighting Science bulbs. A retired NASA astronaut takes advantage of his experiences in space to create light bulbs that help users wake up and fall asleep. The Definity Digital Good Night bulb helps people doze off at night, while the Awake & Alert energy enhancing light helps them pop out of bed in the morning. The bulbs will cost $69 a piece.

— The iOS Kitchen Thermometer. In search for a sophisticated kitchen thermometer? iDevices has created a gadget that features remote monitoring and temperature presets. Users can also share temperature data with friends. The Kitchen Thermometer launches this month for $79.99.

5. T-Mobile might want to its own CES party

Maybe T-Mobile CEO John Legere won’t be attending AT&T parties any time soon. Legere reportedly attended the party of wireless rival AT&T, saying he just wanted to check out main act Macklemore. However, Legere was quickly escorted off the premises.

Naturally, Legere didn’t shy away from taking a dig at his rival. As Re/code reports, Legere said with the money AT&T spent on the party, he could have cut prices on T-Mobile devices. AT&T did not comment on the incident.

Read more at USAToday.com: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2014/01/07/ces-day-two/4366277/