Rappler's latest stories on CES 2018
SciTech wRap for January 13, 2018
Here's a roundup of our favorite science and technology stories for this week!

Beyond the car: how tech firms are exploring the future of transport
A predicted shift away from owning and relying on cars will change the way urban planners design cities, say experts

24 of the coolest new gadgets showcased at CES 2018
A phone case that's also a drone, a Nokia 'smart mattress,' and Razer's phone-powered laptop – these are just some of the awesome new gadgets shown at CES 2018
Traffic solutions, health tech, smart cities star at CES 2018
Get a glimpse of new technological solutions to age-old problems being envisioned at one of the world's biggest trade shows
Pole-dancing robots aim to spice up CES 2018
The robo-strippers are the creation of British artist Giles Walker, who says he designed the vaguely humanoid machines as an expression about surveillance, power, and voyeurism
Digital assistants duel for dominance at CES 2018
Google, Amazon, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Microsoft, Apple – all these brands are pushing virtual assistant technologies, potentially the new way people will be interacting with computers and appliances
Intel chief says chip flaw damage contained by industry
The negative effects of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities have been limited thanks to 'remarkable' collaboration by tech industry, Intel CEO says
Bucking trend, Hyundai bets on hydrogen fuel cell for new car
While most of its rivals turn to all-electric power, Hyundai debuts the Nexo, a hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle that uses voice commands, and artificial intelligence
LG adds Google AI in 'smart home' push
'2018 will be the tipping point for the smart home and, more important, for the smart connected lifestyle,' says LG US marketing vice president David Vanderwaal
Toyota's new self-driving concept vehicle aims for customizability
Toyota says it's designing not just a vehicle but a mobile platform for use in e-commerce, ridesharing and medical services, among others
Virtual aide market a 'wildfire' at CES gadget show
Researchers expect sales of smart speakers to double to $3.8 billion in 2018 compared to last year
The 4 top tech trends expected at CES 2018
From smart, driverless vehicles to a more forceful push for 5G, these are the top trends at the year's biggest electronics show