Innovative Gadgets

The Consumer Electronics Show is one place where every gadget lover should make a pilgrimage to, at least once in his life. 
The annual exhibition is the launch pad for new consumer electronics products and tends to be the place where one can observe the technology roadmap for the year.

CES has has lost its sheen as more and more tech giants choose to hold their own dedicated launch events for their product announcements. However, it’s still a roving ground for hot new startups that have made a mark on Kickstarter.

The major trends this year are centred around wearable gadgets and Internet connected devices. Here's our roundup from the first day of CES 2015:

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  FitLinxx - AmpStrip
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  This wearable heart rate monitor started as a crowd funded project on indiegogo, and will launch publicly in July. It’s a waterproof device that needs to be be taped to your body like a band-aid, to measure heart activity around the clock. The data is sent to your smartphone on iOS/Android using an app.
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  Hugone
  Monitor your family’s sleep through sleep sensors called mini hugs, that log information into the HugOne, which acts like a hub. The device monitors air quality, and can be used to control it by connecting it to a smart thermostat.
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  Connected Cycle
  Connected Cycle
  Turn your ordinary bike into a smart bike by using this pedal, which tracks your fitness and bike thieves with GPS and GPRS sensors powered by cycling. The data from your cycling activities can be viewed on your smartphone.
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  Giroptic
  
  Another tech gadget that has its origins in Kickstarter, the Giroptic is the world’s first full HD 360 degree camera. The device incorporates three fish-eye lenses, which are synchronized to simultaneously capture and stitch images in real time. It has three modes - photo, video, and live video, and has a whole bunch of accessories to extend its usage.