Top 10 Coolest and Whackiest Gadgets Launched at CES 2013

By Gizbot Bureau

| Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 10:17 [IST]

The Consumer Electronics announced that the 2013 International CES proved to be the largest in the shows 45+ year history, with 1.92 million net square feet of exhibit space. The previous record was 1.86 million net square feet of space at the 2012 International CES. More than 3,250 exhibitors unveiled some 20,000 new products at the 2013 CES, drawing more than 150,000 attendees, including more than 35,000 from more than 170 countries outside the United States. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 International CES is the worlds largest annual innovation event and concluded today.

Hence lets take a look at top 10 coolest and whackiest gadget launches which abounded at the 2013.

Liquid Image goggles

John Noonan displays a pair of Liquid Image goggles with a built in camera at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The goggles which have built-in WiFi are currently available on the market and have a retail price of USD 399. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 8-11 and is expected to feature 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.

Nectar mobile power source

A woman demonstrates the Nectar mobile power source at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The device announced on Sunday at CES, will charge and power a mobile device for up to two weeks.

Parrot AR. Drone

A Parrot AR. Drone with video camera flies on autopilot at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. New movie-making software features are coming this year for the $299.00 quadricopter , a representative said.

Sculpteo 3DPCase iPhone case

A woman shows off a Sculpteo 3DPCase iPhone case featuring two faces looking at each other at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The case was created by a customer using the companies app to custom build a case using a 3D printer. CES, the world's largest technology conference, kicks off on Monday. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

EGO video camera

An EGO video camera is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The Wi-Fi enabled camera mountable Full HD camera has live view features through a smart device. The camera retails for $179.00.

Eton Rukus XL

An Eton RukusXL solar powered boom box was displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The portable speaker system can play for about 8 hours and recharges in 5 hours.

Smartphone with HzO Waterblock Technology

A smart phone with HzO Waterblock technology is dipped in liquid at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The system is currently marketed at manufacturers but may have future consumer applications, a representative said.

12-button Gila GX Gaming Series

A 12-button Gila GX Gaming Series mouse by Genius is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The extremely precise mouse can record up to 72 macro keys per button, a representative said. The mouse retails for $99.00.

Flower Power plant monitor

The Flower Power plant monitor has been launched during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The monitor will sense the plant's enviroment and relay the information to the user's smartphone.

Diego Romeu of 3M Touch Systems

Diego Romeu of 3M Touch Systems uses an 84 inch touch table during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.