DAY 1 OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

At CES, Samsung unveiled new televisions that can be controlled with hand gestures. People will be able to swipe through on-screen menus in a reimagining of the old remote control. The company said certain high-end Samsung smart TVs sold since last year will be able to be upgraded with the features with an add-on kit. In addition to Samsung’s products, many of the new “smart” televisions are outfitted with speech and motion controls. Lee Jin-man/AP

At CES, Samsung unveiled new televisions that can be controlled with hand gestures. People will be able to swipe through on-screen menus in a reimagining of the old remote control.

The company said certain high-end Samsung smart TVs sold last year will also be able to be upgraded with the features with an add-on kit.

In addition to Samsung’s products, many of the new “smart” televisions are outfitted with speech and motion controls.

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