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THE WORLD'S biggest technology show is back for 2019, where tech giants introduce their latest products and exhibit inventions and cool new gadgets.

Here is everything you need to know about the exciting new releases announced so far.

 CES is the world's biggest technology show – attended by major tech giants
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CES is the world's biggest technology show – attended by major tech giantsCredit: CES

What is CES 2019 and when is it held?

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in January every year.

The Las Vegas, US, event draws tech firms from around the world, and has been running on and off since 1967.

states it "has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years".

It's typically attended by major names like Samsung and Sony, and this year runs from January 8 to January 11.

 CES 2019 is expected to attract around 200,000 visitors
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CES 2019 is expected to attract around 200,000 visitorsCredit: CES

But most of the news dropped during pre-show press conferences on Monday, January 7.

So far we've seen products such as the world's first FOLDING smartphone, beating Apple and Samsung to the technology and a belt that helps you diet.

Samsung also unveiled a 98-inch, 8k screen television.

Plus, there's talking toilets and a ten second toothbrush, suggesting our homes will look very different in a decade.

 Companies typically show off their coolest concept tech at CES
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Companies typically show off their coolest concept tech at CESCredit: CES

And Hyundai have unveiled a walking car.

We have also seen new tech from global firm IBM who claim they can now undertake weather forecasts with extreme accuracy in a 200 per cent improved system.

Where is the show held and is it open to the public?

CES is held in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, USA.

Unfortunately for tech heads all around the world, CES is a trade-only event for people 18 years of age and older and affiliated in the consumer technology industry.

Tickets start at $300 (£235) and can reach as much as $1,700 (£1,334) for deluxe packages

Sun Online are at the event and will be covering new releases from top to bottom, so keep checking for the latest updates!

​Samsung reveals huge 98 inch ‘8K’ television at CES 2019 in Las Vegas
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