One of the companies that made the biggest announcements at this year’s CES was probably Intel. Apart from the various devices powered by its new chips, the tech giant also introduced some interesting projects it is currently working on.

On one hand, we have the Intel Curie module, a button-sized hardware intended for wearables. The module is expected to be available by the second half of 2015 and should include Intel’s Quark SE chip, a Bluetooth LE radio, sensor and battery charging.

The company also announced that they are currently working with several fashion brands to push wearable technology into the main stream. The company’s CEO, Brian Krzanich mentioned several brands including Basis Peak, Fossil Group, Luxottica Group, MICA and Opening Ceremony and SMS Audio to name a few.

And speaking of collaboration with fashion brands, Intel has reiterated its efforts to collaborate with Oakley on smart eyewear. Krzanich says the first product may come later this year and will be geared towards athletes.

Lastly, the chipmaker has announced its plans to invest $300 million to help build a pipeline of female and under-represented engineers and computer scientists. Intel plans to work with several partners in the tech industry to create or enhance programs that make use of female talent and those of the minority.

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Dell’s new XPS 13 laptop is certainly raising the bar when it comes to bringing great displays into small form factor devices. The laptop sports a 13.3-inch panel with a 5.2mm bezel on the top and sides, and boasts a resolution that can go up to 3200 x 1800 pixels.

Under the hood, Dell has included the latest generation Intel Core i processors that goes up to the top of the line Core i7 CPU. Memory-wise, the XPS 13 comes with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB SSD.

The XPS 13 is also packing a Chiclet style keyboard with background lighting as well as a precision trackpad with glass buttons. Dell is also claiming that the laptop can last up to 15 hours on a single charge.

Dell is planning to release the XPS 13 with a price tag of $799 for the Core i3 model and can go up to $1899 for the Core i7 model with 8GB of RAM, QHD display and 256GB SSD.

Also on Dell’s rack at CES is the updated Venue 8 tablet. The tablet sports an 8.4-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600; and just like the XPS 13, boasts an edge-to-edge panel that Dell calls as an Infinity display.

The innards is comprised of a 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, an optional LTE radio, an 8MP camera and two 720p stereoscopic sensors that make up Intel’s new RealSense Snapshot depth camera. This new camera technology from Intel allows users to capture images with much more depth and offers more control over images in post processing.

The tablet will be available in a couple of days, initially in the US and in Canada for $399.

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If the Withings Activite is a bit too much for your budget but you still want to get a smartwatch that you can still pair with a suit or something a little less formal, then you might want to try out the Activite Pop.

For just $149.95, the Activite Pop looks like a typical mechanical watch. But lurking inside the watch is a fitness tracker that allows users to track their steps, sleeping habits and other basic functions. The watch uses a PVD-coated body combined with a silicone strap.

The Activite Pop is water resistant and can last up to 8 months on a single charge. And just like its bigger and more expensive sibling, it connects to smartphones using Bluetooth. Moreover, users can also share their stats with their friends using a companion app.

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Kodak is following Polaroid’s lead by venturing into the smartphone business with its brand new IM5 that was announced a few days ago at CES.

The IM5 is built as a mid-range phone and as such sports mid-level specs. The handset comes with a 5-inch HD display, a 13MP rear camera with LED flash, a 5MP selfie snapper on the front, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage and a 1.7GHz octa-core processor.

The phone will run on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, but will later be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop shortly after its launch. The phone will also have a number of photo-related apps giving users the power to edit, print and share images on the fly.

Kodak has given word that the phone will land in markets in Europe towards the end of March followed by an international rollout. The IM5 will be priced at around $270.

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HTC’s Desire line is getting two new members this week with the Taiwanese smartphone maker’s announcement of the Desire 320 and Desire 826 smartphones at CES in Las Vegas.

The first handset is an entry-level smartphone that sports a quad-core processor. The Desire 320 plays along the line of last year’s Desire 310 and sports similar specs. These include a 4.5-inch FWVGA display (480 x 854), a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 512MB-1GB of RAM depending on the region where it will be sold and either 4GB or 8GB of internal storage.

At the back, there’s a 5MP camera that is capable of capturing 1080p videos while on the front, there’s a VGA camera for taking selfies. Connectivity-wise, the Desire 320 comes with 3G connectivity, dual-SIM card slots, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0 and GPS.

The phone is already available in select markets including Canada where it is sold for $99 off-contract.

Also on display at HTC’s CES booth is the new Desire 826. Designed as a mid-range to upper tier smartphone, the 826 packs a 640bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chip with a 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.

There’s a 13MP camera at the back, an UltraPixel camera on the front, a 2600mAh battery, BoomSound speakers with Dolby Audio and HTC EYE software. There’s no word yet on pricing and availability but HTC says the phone will launch in the Asia-Pacific region with a global roll-out to follow shortly.

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LG’s curved smartphone – the G Flex is finally getting an update. The Korean tech giant introduced the second generation G Flex at this year’s CES in Las Vegas.

The phone comes with a 5.5-inch P-OLED panel with full HD resolution. The screen is protected by LG’s own glass cover that is said to be 20% more durable than Gorilla Glass 3. Just like its predecessor, the G Flex 2 also features a self-healing back cover but has been improved for a faster healing time.

Under the hood, there’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage.

On the camera-side, the G Flex 2 comes with a 13MP camera at the back with similar features as that of the LG G3 including OIS+ and laser autofocus. Selfie fans will also be happy by getting a 2.1MP snapper on the front with Gesture shot feature that makes taking selfies by simply doing a gesture.

Connectivity-wise, the handset sport 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 with Apt-X and microUSB 2.0 port with SlimPort for TV out. Power on the other hand is supplied by a 3000mAh battery.

Another device making a surprise appearance at CES is WebOS inside a LG G Watch R. The device was made in collaboration with Audi. The watch will be used as an accessory to connected Audi vehicles providing users with a way to control certain features of the car remotely such as unlocking doors using the watch’s NFC.

The device is definitely based on the G Watch R but comes with an upgraded feature set including a stainless steel back plate and sapphire crystal face.

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