LAS VEGAS -- This year's CES doesn't officially begin until Tuesday, but journalists got a few days to report the heck out of endless news conferences and events.
The fun started Sunday night with CES Unveiled, a gathering for the media to check out a select group of CES participants (as well as drink, eat, and share CES war stories). It's loud and incredibly crowded, but it's also the first event where a bit of CES's magic can shine through.
Below, check out a few of my impressions of the companies that managed to stand out from the crowd last night (for whatever reason).
Kolibree's smart electric toothbrush
These days we can easily track our steps and sleeping habits -- so what if we took that data obsession to something a bit more mundane? French startup Kolibree has developed a $99 electric toothbrush that can track your brushing habits (or more likely, your kids'), and offer up ways for you to brush better. Dean already
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Kurio's family-friendly Android phone
After bringing a child-safe Android tablet to CES last year, Kurio showed off a new Android phone that you'll actually want your kids to play with, the
Prescient Audio's thin subwoofer drivers
Typically, if you want a large subwoofer for your home theater, you'll need to set aside a big chunk of floorspace. Not so for