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Best of CES 2019: Cool tech you can buy this year

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With so many announcements this week, it’s easy to get lost. But, believe it or not, some of the just-announced devices at CES 2019 will be on sale soon. Here’s a round-up of them all.
From Sony to Google, there were so many events and announcements at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, we can’t possibly fault you for getting confused by it all. So, to help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the top gear we spotted on the show floor. Better yet, these are all the things you can either pre-order now or buy soon.
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LG plans to release its rollable OLED TV sometime during the second half of 2019, though it hasn’t yet announced pricing. Our sister site, CNET, looked at it at CES 2019 and called it “incredible” and said it “feels like a finished product, something a wealthy buyer with a huge swath of windows and a million-dollar view would snap up in a heartbeat.”
Blue, a popular maker of microphones, offers affordable models like the Yeti for YouTubers, as well as XLR models for professionals. Now, it has a middle-of-the-road offering: An XLR mic that will cost only $100 when it debuts in February.
AfterShokz Xtrainerz bone-conduction headphones are ideal for swimmers, as they’re completely waterproof (up to six feet). They also have 4GB of MP3 storage, so no Bluetooth is needed. You’ll be able to buy them this spring for $150.
The Red Magic Mars is a gaming phone with two touch buttons on the shoulders for physical gameplay. It also has a big battery and liquid-and-air cooling system complete the package. It will launch in the US and Europe around March for $399 (about £310).
Want a smartwatch for your kids? If they’re between four and nine years old, the Coolpad Dyno kid tracker will lets them call or text pre-approved contacts. It also features an SOS button for calling emergency contacts or 911. It is launching in January for $149, though you’ll have to pay $10 per month for the watch’s cell service plan.
The Razer Turret is a keyboard with Chroma lights and built-in mousepad and wireless mouse. The mousepad slides out or can be hidden away completely. Unlike most gadgets on this list, it’s already available for $250 (about £250).
Royole introduced a flexible screen last November. Now, it’s showing off a flexible QWERTY keyboard that connects via Bluetooth. With the push of a button, it can be rolled up. Pricing isn’t confirmed, but it’ll literally roll out in the second quarter of 2019.
Trifo is a new robot vaccuum for just $299.

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