CES 2016: First look at new gadgets on the show floors

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Pilotless drone to transport humans

Power sockets are being sucked dry at the CES tech show as thousands of new gadgets vie for attention.

The Las Vegas show floors are finally open and the BBC's tech team has been racing around to bring you some of the highlights.

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There is another bumper crop of gadgets on show at CES 2016

We've also been keeping an eye on what some of the picture agencies have spotted.

Below are our picks and some of our tweets from CES's first official day.

Tweet by Nick Kwek: "World's largest consumer drone?! Not sure I'd rise this human-carrying autonomous UAV just yet..." with a photo of a small helicopter that could carry a person.
Whirlpool French Door Bottom Mount RefrigeratorImage source, Getty Images
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This new fridge from Whirlpool connects to a smartphone app that lets its owner control the temperature of its different drawers

Jane and robot
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BBC's Jane Wakefield was on the lookout for new robots at the show

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Jane also sent back these short clips of some of her other finds

GoSun StoveImage source, Getty Images
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The GoSun Stove uses solar energy to cook meals, and will even work in the dark

Mcor Arke modelsImage source, Getty Images
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These are some of the objects made by a 3D printer that uses paper and glue to build models

Tweet by Jane Wakefield: "The latest in hi-fi equipment" with what appears to be an old gramophone player
LG TVsImage source, Getty Images
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LG is among the many TV-makers showing off sets able to show high dynamic range video

Tweet by Zoe Kleinman: "Getting an AR makeover from Modiface. Blue eyes!"
Casio smartwatchImage source, Getty Images
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Casio is showing off its first Android-wear powered smartwatches

WowWee Rev AirImage source, Getty Images
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WowWee is showing off Rev Air - a drone that chases a smartphone-controlled car

Parrot DiscoImage source, Getty Images
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Parrot has a bigger drone on show - the Disco is unusual for having a fixed-wing design

Tweet by Spencer Kelly: "And here's the Sensorwake. The olfactory alarm clock. Wake up with your choice of smell."
Oculus Rift queue
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There were huge queues to try out the final version of Oculus' virtual reality Rift headset

Tweet by Zoe Kleinman: "This is smart, if not smart tech. Samsung washing machine with little door to stick in laundry you forgot".
ZTEImage source, Getty Images
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Chinese firms are on the rise at CES - this one, ZTE, unveiled new Android phones

Thule bags
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The show isn't just about gadgets - there's also plenty of bags, smartphone cases, tripods and other such gear

Chevy Bolt EVImage source, Getty Images
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General Motors is showing off the Chevy Bolt EV - an electric car that will cost about $30,000 (£20,500) after tax credits

Toyota concept carImage source, Getty Images
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You will have to wait longer to buy Toyota's concept hydrogen fuel car, assuming it is ever put on sale

VW van
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VW is getting some good PR for a change thanks to its BUDD-e electric minivan

Vivitar Speaker SmartbulbImage source, Getty Images
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Vivitar's new "smartbulb" doubles up as a Bluetooth speaker

Tweet by Zoe Kleinman: "And then there are the cat headphones. Because why not."
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It's busy, busy, busy - and we'll have more from CES throughout the week

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