Big switch on for Consumer Electronics Show extravaganza in Las Vegas

A press event ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) offered an early glimpse into what could be the biggest trends of the four-day event, which starts today and is expected to attract around 170,000 people.

The CES is taking place in Las Vegas, with major brands including Sony, Samsung, and HTC all making announcements.

A gaming chair for virtual reality and a four-wheeled robot driven by a smart glove are among the first products to have been revealed at the world’s biggest technology convention while smart fridges and washing machines that interact with users were at the centre of the LG press conference ahead of the CES event.