Gallery: Stop Trying to Judge CES

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    A tour through Qualcomm's connected home. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    A plastic baby models Intel's Smart Onesie on the escalator. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    The packed convention center. *Photo: Jim Merithew/WIRED*
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    Filming products on the show floor at ShowStoppers. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    A cutout of the Cowardly Lion stands on the edge of the crowd at Digital Experience. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Pepcom festivities came to a screeching halt as some of the 4k televisions were showing the BCS championship game, which became a nailbiter in the closing minutes. Florida finally closed out the game with a 34-31 win over Auburn and the nerds went back to looking at iPhone cases and wearables. *Photo: Jim Merithew/WIRED*
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    CES attendees watch LG's giant 3D display at one of the entrances to the Central Hall of the show floor. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    Attendees enjoy lunch outside the convention center. *Photo: Jim Merithew/WIRED*
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    A view of the show floor - and lunch time. *Photo: Jim Merithew/WIRED*
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    Sleep is hard to come by throughout the week, so naps happen wherever you can take them. *Photo: Jim Merithew/WIRED*
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    A crew films during a demonstration of a VR game in Eureka Park at the Venetian Hotel. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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    The sun sets over the convention center. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
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