The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, brought to market over 20,000 new products to entice the smart home owner. Some were practical, some were dubious and some were downright unbelievable.
However, the 3D food printer by XYZprinting is one of the more useful and interesting items: the concept enables any user to upload any design or import them from the Internet for making cake and biscuit decorations. The Food Printer works by turning ingredients such as chocolate, dough or other solid items into uncooked food. XYZPrinting says it has worked with a food specialist, and created a proprietary recipe that can be used in single- or triple-material versions. The machine has an onscreen touch display which allows users the choice of preset designs for the shape of the food. Alternatively, budding Mary Berrys can import designs from online or upload their own designs via a USB port.
Also unveiled at CES was a wearable fitness tracker that can analyse body composition. 
The InBody Band tells you your fat and muscle mass, body fat percentage, sleep patterns, heart rate and body mass index using four sensors, two at the front and two on the rear. You can get a reading simply by placing your fingers on the front-facing sensors. Ideal for those on the move who want to monitor their bodily performance on a constant basis.
Or if you prefer a belt, then the wearable market has been introduced to a smart belt called “Belty” from Paris-based Emiota. This device monitors the wearer’s waistline measurements and advises when they become too tight and less intake and more exercise is required. Automatically loosening when the wearer sits and tightening when they stand, the belt is expected to alert people when it’s time to start losing the fat!
Finally Swedish furniture manufacturer, Ikea has launched a brand new range of furniture fitted with wireless charging spots for mobiles and tablets. Called the Home Smart range, products include bedside and coffee tables as well as individual charging pads for any surface. Makes you wonder why no-one has thought of this concept before!