CES Unveiled: TVs take a backseat in the first sneak peek at 2019 tech

The CES 2019 gadget show is revving up in Las Vegas, bringing the latest in consumer technology from all around the world. So far this year, the show floor appears less dominated by TVs and is leaning more toward the overall smart home, with everything from high-tech beauty devices to smart showers and aroma systems. A slew of adorable home robots were also on display, with many geared toward introducing children to STEM concepts early on. Codi an AI enabled toy robot from Pillar Learning is seen at CES Unveiled 2019 at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on Sunday January 6, 2019 Much like last year, sales in smart devices are expected to grow in 2019; so far, the Consumer Technology Association predicts nearly 37 million Amazon Echoes, Google Homes and other smart speakers will be sold this year in the U.S.. This marks a 5 percent increase from a year ago.