The International Consumer Electronics Show 2018 is yet to start in its full glory, however, this is not stopping from brands to launch their products. Convention organised to cater to some of the best offerings from the who's who of the tech world. The consumer-focused show is an annual event that provides a platform for all most every kind of tech-related products. The convention will see some of the biggest names in the industry show their latest products that are likely to shape the future of the products we use. Company leaders of Huawei, Ford Motor Qualcomm are just to name a few who will present their speech at CES 2018. From SONY smartphones to LG rollable televisions to everyday wearable gadgets to robots, CES 2018 even before its start has seen some of the whacky products. Some of the products on offer is a lamp that beams internet, a belt that has airbags or a device that lets you make your own perfume, check out some of the best, unique and whacky tech gadgets announced at CES 2018. 
Merge VR with a Nerf-like gun for smartphone games: One of the most interesting products on display is the Merge VR's latest product that comes with nerf-gun and supports smartphone games. This product can revolutionize the way mobile games are played if it delivers what it says. Merge Labs has brought relatively cheap toy-like AR/VR products in the past and with this Nerf-like toy gun, they will be able to reach new quantum. The device supports mixed reality games from a smartphone and is called as the “6DoF Blaster,” that has a space for a smartphone. The price of this product remains a mystery as of now. (mergevr.com) -
Sgnl wristband: In one of the unique products launched at CES 2018. This wearable product lets you hear phone calls through your fingers. Basically a wristband-slash-watch strap, Sgnl wristband lets your fingers be the phone receiver. The band has to be paired with a phone in order to listen to the callers only by touching your finger to your ear. How this works is by transferring the vibrations your wrist to your fingertip. Futuristic ha! The price of this device is yet to be unveiled. (kickstarter/sgnl)
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Belt with airbags: Designed for elderly, this unique product protects the user from accidental falls. However, this protection comes at a whopping cost of $800. From a company called Helite, Hip’Air is basically an overstuffed belt but it has sensors that are able to sense when you’re about to fall. The belt has two airbags inflate right above your hips to absorb the impact. (hip-air.com)
Smart brake light for cyclists: Safety seems to be the top priority for the tech companies at CES this year. In the interest of the bikers and skaters, a French startup called Cosmo Connected has a solution. They have come up with a smart light which can be attached to the rear end of your cycle. The smart light has eight LED lights and the feature that makes it smart is that it has a “fall detector” that can alert friends and authorities of potential injury. (cosmoconnected.com) -
Robot called Buddy: Call it assistant or call it a robot, this new piece of tech will definitely give you that the future is now. Just like Alexa or Google Now, Buddy the robot helps you with your daily queries and it can set reminders, play games, show weather information. The robot has a facial recognition feature that will come in handy to detect unwanted people in the house. (indiegogo)
Mu Tag: This small device will come in handy for a lot of people whose device may get stone. This tiny security gadget made its presence at CES 2018. The small device can be attached to a number of products like keys, smartphones, wallets, cars and more. Mu Tag uses Bluetooth to create a virtual ‘leash’, instead of using GPS. (Kickstarter/Mu Tag) -
Nota Nota perfume maker: Tired of using perfumes from different brands? This device will help you make your own perfume. Nota Nota is a smart perfume dispenser. This small device can be used to make and even share perfumes. The device has cartridges which are called “Tola” that can absorb fragrance from other aromas which form the basic composition. The device can be used from a smartphone. (nota-nota.com)
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Bob – the dishwasher: A dishwasher may not be a groundbreaking device, however, when it comes to Bob, the world's smallest dishwasher, things do get interesting. Bob is a small dishwasher measuring that is perfect for a one or two people. The makers allege that the device can clean and dry dishes in 20 minutes. However, it should be noted that the device uses only 3 liters of water per cycle! Also, it can be used over the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. (Daan Technologies)
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L'Oreal's UV sensor: Not exactly a wearable tech, this small thumb-sized device from L'Oreal can keep a track of your UV consumption. UV Sense is a mere as a sensor can be attached to a fingernail. This sensor provides information to your smartphone via NFC. (L'Oreal)
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A lamp that beams internet: Named as 'My Li-Fi', this product lets you get internet wirelessly using a lamp and a dongle that plugs into your computer’s USB port. The maximum speed it can fetch is at 23 Mbps. My Li-Fi costs about $840 and comes with one dongle that means only a single person can use the lamp at a time. The company is looking to raise money on their Kickstarter.
