AI Dominates CES 2025: From Smart Mirrors to Robot Vacuums

AI-powered devices dominate Consumer Electronics Show

The world's biggest annual event showcasing the latest in personal technology this week was awash with devices from televisions, cars and even washing machines -- all infused with generative artificial intelligence. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, tech companies including US giants Google and Amazon, as well as South Korea's LG and China's Hisense exhibited new AI-powered products and services in the latest sign of how the transformative technology is upending the global industry. The scene was set by Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, the $3.5tn chipmaker whose stock has risen more than 150 per cent over the past year on the back of huge sales of its market-leading graphics processing units needed to power advanced AI models. During a keynote address in which he unveiled an array of new products including a new mini AI supercomputer and a suite of foundational AI models on its new Cosmos platform, Huang told an audience of over 6,000 delegates that AI was advancing at an "incredible pace." "It started with perception AI -- understanding images, words and sounds. Then generative AI -- creating text, images and sound," he said, saying next comes an era of "physical AI, AI that can proceed, reason, plan and act". Those advances are expected to be featured in an array of products over the coming year, following the smartphone sector's major push into AI, with Apple, Samsung and Google all rolling out major new redesigns in 2024. In the automotive sector, Amazon announced that its Alexa voice assistant, upgraded with large language models, will appear in some BMW vehicles. Semiconductor group Qualcomm also revealed new industry partnerships for its AI technology platform for cars that promises voice assistants and driving aids powered by large language models. Meanwhile, LG and Samsung announced they are adopting Microsoft's AI co-pilot for their TVs, while Google announced it is integrating the company's Gemini AI assistant into its TV operating system. Small companies also revealed more niche products, such as wearable-technology group Halliday, which unveiled lightweight glasses with a built-in AI assistant, seeking to take on Meta's bestselling Ray-Ban smartglasses. Among the more outlandish exhibits was a "modular flying car" costing "below $300,000" from China's Xpeng AeroHT, in which a foldable aircraft can be unleashed from the back of futuristic truck. Japanese drinks maker Kirin showed off a favour-enhancing electronic spoon that sends a small electric current to the tongue to provide the sensation of additional saltiness. But it was Nvidia's Huang who created the biggest stir. Samsung's stock rose 3 per cent on Wednesday after the Nvidia chief said he was confident the Korean group would be able to solve technical issues that have hit its production of high-end memory. Samsung's shares lost those gains and traded down over subsequent days. Shares in quantum computing companies such as Rigetti Computing, IonQ and D-Wave Systems also fell sharply after Huang said that the wait to create "very useful quantum computers" remained more than 15 years away. The Nvidia chief was far more bullish on robotics, predicting a "multitrillion-dollar" opportunity from the company's AI chips powering everything from self-driving cars to factory robots. Apptronik, a company that uses Nvidia's robotics hardware and software which announced a collaboration with Google's AI lab DeepMind in December, displayed its "Apollo" robot. The "general purpose" humanoid device, which the company hopes to sell at a price point of around $50,000, is designed to operate in a wide range of workplaces, from warehouses to elder care homes. "Generative AI works very well on these types of robots," chief executive Jeff Cardenas told the Financial Times, saying it opened the door to more advanced reasoning and capabilities. "What you want to do is just drop a robot into an environment where it can do one task, and then it can get a software update and go and do the next task," he said. Despite the week's enthusiasm over AI, some analysts said many consumers remained wary about the technology, due to issues around safety and reliability. Bank of America analysts wrote on Friday that demand for consumer AI products had so far "generally been lacklustre." "Most consumers are looking for a reason to say no," said Patrick Moorhead at Moor Insights & Strategy, partly because "there aren't many ways to experience generative AI yet for consumers".

AI-powered smart mirrors, snore-blocking earbuds and waterproof TV...

LAS VEGAS - A wave of AI-powered gadgets, "smart home" devices and futuristic personal wearables wowed attendees at CES 2025 on Wednesday - and the impressive demonstrations suggest that many of them are more than just a passing fad. While the phrase "AI-powered" is something of a punchline among attendees at the annual tech conference, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, many products seen by The Post are genuinely useful to the public out of the box - or point to innovations that will make life easier in the near future. One that caught the eye of many wandering the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center was the Omnia, an AI smart mirror developed by French firm Withings, which looked right at home in "Star Trek." The prototype conducts 360-degree scans of the human body and provides a data-based breakdown on key health metrics, such as heart health and vitamin analysis. Though still in the conceptual stage and not available to the public, Withings spokesperson Thi Nguyen said the device, or future iterations of it, could also serve as a telehealth platform that would connect users to doctors if they need an appointment. The company is aware users are concerned about their privacy and is building its AI-powered personal health products with that in mind. "We are not selling any data," Nguyen told The Post. In the wearables category, startup Ozlo displayed its "Sleepbuds" - a pair of Bluetooth-enabled earbuds developed by former Bose engineers that help users fall asleep faster by masking outside noises like snoring or police sirens. "These are a marriage-saver," one CES attendee joked at Ozlo's booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Sylvox, a China-based TV manufacturer, had one of the more eye-popping exhibits for its new Cinema Pro Outdoor TV - a 110-inch screen that functioned despite being inundated with water from a nearby fountain. "It can withstand temperatures of negative 22 degrees up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit," a representative at the booth said. "It's 100% waterproof, 100% weatherproof." Startup LeafyPod unveiled an AI-powered planter that should help anyone who struggles to keep their plants alive manually. The device, which is available for preorder and ships this spring, automatically waters plants and monitors metrics like light levels and humidity to ensure optimal growing conditions. The planter is designed to make "plant care stress-free and deeply satisfying," co-founder Cleo Song said in a press release. Beatbot unveiled a next-gen robotic pool cleaning system, the AquaSense 2, that uses AI to map out pools, identify debris and avoid obstacles. The cheapest of three available models, which ship in February, starts at $1,500. Other exhibits at the trade show showed how AI-powered gadgets could bring ease to our daily lives in the future. The Transportation Security Administration is testing a smart prototype that could finally allow passengers to keep their shoes on while passing through security. A TSA representative said the shoe scanner, which can identify any objects hidden within footwear, would run automatically by algorithm and integrate with existing security checkpoints - speeding up the process for travelers. Another intriguing device was LG's Signature Smart Instaview microwave, which seems tailor-made for the social media era. The device features a 27-inch touchscreen with entertainment options, built-in cameras to record the cooking process and automated sensors to ensure nothing gets burned. Smart accessories and appliances were a major theme on show floors as companies like Amazon, Samsung and countless others unveiled their latest entries. At a keynote earlier in the week, Samsung revealed a roadmap for "Home AI" that will connect household devices capable of responding to the voices of individual residents and anticipating their needs.

CES 2025: AI gadgets take centre stage at Consumer Electronics Show

The annual Consumer Electronics Show opens on January 7 and will host over 4,500 exhibitors in Las Vegas. Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking centre stage as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest tech fair, kicks off this week in Las Vegas. From personal tech and health care to climate solutions, AI was incorporated into multiple gadgets on display amid previews of the multi-day event. Consumer Technology Association (CTA) boss Gary Shapiro says AI will become more personalised and help to "make lives better". "The chip companies are talking about what you can do with AI," Shapiro said. "We'll see the companies themselves, the PC companies, also focusing on personalisation, new products that will really give a push for the PC marketplace and laptop marketplace," he added. "And then, of course, there's AI being used in mobility, and it's just not in cars and self-driving, it's being used in all sorts of vehicles". The US robotics company Roborock is showcasing what it claims to be the "world's first" vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm. The machine, which uses AI, can identify and put away small objects under 300 grams such as socks, shoes, and towels. "AI is really important because, without artificial intelligence and machine learning, the robotic arm is just a robotic arm," said Ruben Rodriguez, a senior manager of global PR and communications at Roborock. "But thanks to machine learning, it's able to actually recognise objects on the ground, walk around them, pick them up, and know where to go, where to place them," he added. Meanwhile, a robotic dog named Jennie can give people with dementia comfort. It can respond to voice commands and has touch sensors. "She can rest comfortably on a person's lap for hours at a time... she doesn't walk, that would be a tripping hazard," said Marissa Steingold, a marketing and sales account executive at Tombot. "The idea is that she treats the symptoms of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, really by providing comfort and companionship round the clock," she added. French tech molluSCAN, meanwhile, uses molluscs and the latest digital technology to monitor water quality. "If they are disturbed by any kind of pollution, we can detect it live and send messages, an early warning system if you want, to bring this information to our clients," said molluSCAN CEO, Ludovic Quinault. Some expressed doubts about the necessity of AI in some gadgets. "There's a lot that calls for AI and is trying to find a reason to be, but it's not necessary," said Carolina Milanesi, a technology expert, who added that this year was "more of the same". She said some gadgets were trying to solve problems that were not there to start with. The annual trade show CES opens on January 7th, following two days of media previews. It will host over 4,500 exhibitors across 232,000 square metres of floor space, according to its organisers.

The Most Eye-Catching and Absurd AI Products Unveiled at CES 2025 So Far - Decrypt

As CES 2025 unfolds, one thing is clear -- artificial intelligence is everywhere. From TVs to vacuum cleaners, consumer electronics companies are racing to showcase the new AI features, sometimes shoehorned, into their products. Some of these AI-powered products are impressive, while others stretch the meaning of "artificial intelligence" to its limits. Here's a look at some of the most eye-catching and occasionally absurd AI-powered products at CES so far. The Roborock Saros 270: The robot vacuum claw machine What it Does: Developed by Roborock, the Saros 270 is a robot vacuum equipped with a robotic arm that moves small objects out of the way while cleaning. It has a charging station and can lift up to 300 grams, or 0.66 pounds. Why It's Absurd: So, it's cool, but the Saros 270 is limited by its size, making it useful for only picking up small toys and lightweight shoes and socks. The claw it uses to pick up objects is only good for small and lightweight objects. Beyond that, what's the point? Unless the Saros 270 can carefully deposit those objects in a basket like a carnival claw machine, you're left with slightly rearranged clutter. Fun? Yes. Practical? That's debatable. The SwitchBot K20+ Pro: The Swiss Army Knife of robot vacuums This robot can carry a humidifier, maneuver between rooms, and even collect floating pet hair from the air. Need to cool down at night? Attach a fan. Want a drink delivered? Add a shelf and let it roll your snacks around. Why it Stands Out: Its versatility is impressive. Unlike standard robot vacuums, the K20+ Pro feels more like a quirky butler on wheels. It's playful and genuinely useful -- if you're into the idea of your vacuum multitasking as a drink coaster. Samsung's Smart TVs now integrate AI to recognize their surroundings, adjust to user preferences, and offer generative AI features like creating digital art for wallpapers and screen savers and providing real-time subtitle translation during live broadcasts. Why It's Absurd: While the tech sounds fancy, AI-generated wallpapers and live translation feel more like marketing gimmicks than necessities. Plus, the more connected your TV is to other smart appliances, the bigger the cybersecurity risk. Do we really need another entry point for hackers in our living rooms, this time powered by AI? Omnia Smart Mirror: Your reflection and health hub What It Does: Making the rounds at CES, the Omnia Smart Mirror by Withings is a smart mirror that provides AI-driven insights and tracks health metrics. The Omnia Smart Mirror also acts as a smart scale, heart rate monitor, and AI assistant in one, offering real-time health data directly from your reflection. Why It Stands Out: The Omnia Smart Mirror stands out by reimaging the mirror as a health tool. Similar to the Tonal workout station, where personal health metrics are clearly displayed. Adding to the appeal of the Omnia Smart Mirror is the option to track weight, cardio, body composition, and sleep patterns...if it ever launches. LeafyPod: The Self-Watering Planter that thinks for you What it Does: LeafyPod is an AI-powered, self-watering smart planter that makes plant care effortless. The LeafyPod is equipped with sensors that monitor soil moisture, light, temperature, and humidity, and it automatically adjusts watering schedules to suit your plant's needs. Why It Stands Out: By automating plant care, LeafyPod will appeal to those who want green spaces but lack a green thumb. It ensures plants receive optimal care without constant attention. The LeafyPod's water reservoir can hold enough water to last up to four weeks, and a mobile app lets users monitor their plants and the surrounding environment. AFEELA by Sony Honda Mobility: The intelligent EV What It Does: A collaboration between Sony and Honda, the Afeela is an electric car that blends advanced AI and sensor technology to elevate the driving experience. The Afeela comes with 40 sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic units -- Afeela offers automated driving assistance and immersive in-car entertainment. Why It Stands Out: One of its most unique features is in the cabin, where the driver can control in-car functions using natural voice prompts with the Afeela "Personal Agent" and receive activity suggestions. Views and maps on the onboard display use Epic Games' Unreal Engine, which hints at future features that could see the Afeela becoming not only a driving experience but also an entertainment hub. While this is only a small sample of the innovations being unveiled at CES, it shows the AI arms race is still very much alive and well.

CES 2025 proves AI is everywhere, unstoppable, and perhaps just how you want it

The ubiquity of artificial intelligence across the CES 2025 landscape is just as impressive and commanding as the already iconic Sphere. It's a clarion call of intention from innumerable tech companies all promising to make AI the center of your known digital universe. Unlike other CES trends - think VR and 3D TV - that are more marketing than utility, there is some inescapable logic here. AI's inherent power, versatility, and unprecedented exponential growth make it almost unlike any technology we've encountered before. What companies like Delta, BMW, LG, Hisense, Samsung, and others have recognized is that the data their systems have been collecting and moving among their once disparate digital systems can be pulled together by AI into an almost organic whole that proactively operates at your behest. Delta, for instance, turns 100 this year, which means it's had a century-long intimate relationship with our travel needs, which naturally tie to us as people. We travel for work, fun, family connection - the best and worst and most mundane moments of our lives - where we go and what we do doesn't just start and end on the flight. It begins the minute we start thinking about a trip, planning it, packing for it, getting there, arriving at a destination, and then turning around to come back home. Companies like Delta that provide services of connection also have a vast treasure trove of data about what we do and that's the life's blood of powerful AI. And so, a Delta concierge that eventually ties that all together and proactively guides and assists you through the journey makes sense. Similarly, Samsung's been trying for years to interest consumers in its SmartThings smart home platform but this year the effort was transformed into Home AI and SmartThings everywhere. The backbone of connection is data, cross-product, and cross-category communication, and AI helps stitch it all together so that the results make sense for everyday consumers. Even Bixby, a somewhat forgotten digital assistant, appears to be getting an intelligence upgrade that finally makes it a useful part of the whole. If there's one thing that's consistent across most of the AI-related announcements I've seen thus far it's their boldness. BMW isn't just polishing its existing iDrive system like an aging "Beamer", adding one new screen, or an app-based assistant. Instead, it's reimagining the interior of almost all its new cars. The dash is not just a bunch of disparate readouts, it's a system, a window into the heart of your driving experience and needs that extend far beyond the car interior. Again, AI is emboldening companies to try and connect more broadly to your life experience. Naturally, as one company tries to engage you in the home while another is marching to your doorstep, there may be odd collisions, and we may soon question just how much AI we need in our lives. But the reality is if all this AI works, it'll be transparent. We'll notice that apps and screens are becoming hyper-customized, recalling our preferences, schedules, and connections in a way that seems useful, transformative, and not forced. Certainly, CES keynoter Nvida believes this. The company is almost singlehandedly driving the backbone of the AI revolution with ever more powerful silicon that can run ever larger models. The energy costs are a big question, but I'm almost certain that will be solved in tandem with AI's growth, or perhaps it will be solved by Artificial General Intelligence which may be right around the corner. There is, of course, an element of oversell with companies like Hisense promising to "AI your life." I mean, they're not necessarily wrong, but there might be a better way to phrase it. Samsung likes to say "AI for All," which is true but maybe too much like a rallying cry. LG offered "Affectionate Intelligence," which sounds nice but also creepy. AI has no real emotion - and I'd rather it didn't try to fake affection. I also saw some companies confusing proactivity with invasiveness. LG's in-car AI solution seemed to be watching everything you do and would then offer suggestions related to your most minute emotional or physical prompts. No one wants to feel like they're being watched. The good news is that customer distaste will quickly stamp out that kind of AI "innovation" and less weird and more helpful AI will take its place. Yes, CES is overstuffed with AI but I also think that even the smallest companies that are embracing it here are doing so for long-term gains and not short-term goals or notoriety. I saw one sexual health company that is encouraging customers to opt into a beta program where they can share intimate but anonymized data so the AI model can learn and ultimately improve the product for all users. CES has always been about technology's potential to change our lives. AI ubiquity at the massive event doesn't change that, it just does it at scale. You might also like

AI expected to be the star at CES gadget extravaganza

Las Vegas: Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump. The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens formally in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a major theme of the show, along with autonomous vehicles ranging from tractors and boats to lawn mowers and golf club trollies. "Everybody is going to be talking about AI," Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi told AFP. "From fridges to ovens to whatever, everybody is going to be mentioning AI whether it is there or not." Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang will give a "do-not-miss" keynote speech on the eve of the CES show floor opening, touting innovations at the AI computer chip powerhouse, according to independent tech industry analyst Rob Enderle. Chip industry rivals Intel, AMD and Qualcomm are expected to counter with news of their own. CES will also be a gigantic auto show, with carmakers and those supplying components showing off self-driving and automated safety capabilities. "CES has been an auto show for a while now and if anything, it is more so this year," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump is expected to reduce regulatory speed bumps regarding autonomous vehicles. And while still far from being a part of everyday life, flying cars will be part of the CES scene, according to analyst Enderle. "You should start seeing flying vehicles you can buy," Enderle said. "Getting approval to fly them is a whole other matter." Robots designed to handle work tasks or be comforting companions - and even adorable pets - are among the promised CES exhibits. Gadgets for calming the mind, beautifying the body, or helping get a sound night's sleep will also be on the show floor as tech continues to seep into every aspect of existence. "Digital health is going to be huge," said Greengart. "We are seeing a lot more tech being worn or used to track your health markers." AI-enhanced tech will also be infusing homes, from a spice dispenser that "learns" a cook's taste and robot vacuum cleaners to increasingly "smart" major appliances. Tariffs talked about by Trump would raise costs for imported items, and that will likely be on the minds of CES attendees targeting the US market, according to analysts. A lot of the products at the show have imported content, and if Trump hits Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs, it will mean a spike in prices, analyst Enderle reasoned. "There will be a lot of concerned vendors at CES," Enderle said of tariff trepidation. "But a lot of the talk will happen behind closed doors to not anger the coming administration." Discreet talk at CES will include how to navigate supply chain constraints that could be caused by tariffs, according to Greengart. Milanesi is keen to see whether China-based companies shun CES due to Trump's trade rhetoric or flock to the show because it may be years before they return. "It will be interesting talking to the little guys from outside the US to get a feel for how they see the impact of four years of Trump and Musk on tech," Milanesi said. Chinese companies with significant US presences, like smart television rivals TCL and Hisense, will be at CES. "They are going to be back, probably bigger and brighter than ever," Greengart said of the TV makers. "But there is also a growing bifurcation of market between China and the rest of the world that is most acute in the mobile market and the auto market with electric vehicles."

Homes talk and tables walk at AI dominated CES

Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday. All these will compete for attention at the annual CES extravaganza in Las Vegas, as vendors behind the scenes seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump. AI is once again a major theme of the show, along with autonomous vehicles ranging from tractors and boats to lawn mowers and golf club trollies. South Korean consumer electronics giant LG kicked off a media day Monday by outlining a vision for "Affectionate Intelligence" in which home appliances watch over people -- from tracking how well they sleep to making sure they remember umbrellas when rain is in the forecast. "At LG, we're seamlessly integrating AI into physical living spaces around us," said chief executive William Cho. "We see space not merely as a physical location but as an environment where holistic experiences come to life -- across the Home, Mobility, Commercial and even Virtual spaces." Before the show floor even opened, vendors enticed visitors with electric roller skates, hologram booths for life-size remote collaboration, and even a robot that looked like a lamp affixed to the top of a walking table. Most offerings boasted being enhanced with AI. "Everybody is going to be talking about AI...whether it is there or not," Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi told AFP. After years of being in the background, chip makers will be among the stars of the show as Nvidia and rivals tout processors powering computing capabilities in the cornucopia of gadgets. AI on the move CES will also be a gigantic auto show, with carmakers and those supplying software and parts showing off self-driving and automated safety capabilities. "CES has been an auto show for a while now and if anything, it is more so this year," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump is expected to reduce regulatory speed bumps regarding autonomous vehicles. And while still far from being a part of everyday life, flying cars will be part of the CES scene, according to analyst Enderle. "You should start seeing flying vehicles you can buy," Enderle said. "Getting approval to fly them is a whole other matter." Robots designed to handle work tasks or be comforting companions -- and even adorable pets -- are among CES exhibits. Gadgets for calming the mind, beautifying the body, or helping get a sound night's sleep are on display as tech continues to seep into every aspect of existence. "Digital health is going to be huge," said Greengart. "We are seeing a lot more tech being worn or used to track your health markers." AI-enhanced tech will also be infusing homes, from a spice dispenser that "learns" a cook's taste and robot swimming pool cleaners. Tariff anxiety? Tariffs talked about by Trump would raise costs for imported items, and that will likely be on the minds of CES attendees targeting the US market, according to analysts. A lot of the products at the show have imported components, and if Trump hits Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs, it will mean a spike in prices, analyst Enderle reasoned. "There will be a lot of concerned vendors at CES," Enderle said of tariff trepidation." Talk at CES will include how to navigate supply chain constraints that could be caused by tariffs, according to Greengart. "But a lot of the talk will happen behind closed doors to not anger the coming administration," he added. Chinese companies with significant US presences, like smart television rivals TCL and Hisense, are at CES. But Greengart warns of a "growing bifurcation of market between China and the rest of the world" as trade frictions play out.

Homes talk and tables walk at AI-dominated Consumer Electronics Show

Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artificial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday. All these will compete for attention at the annual CES extravaganza in Las Vegas, as vendors behind the scenes seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. AI is once again a major theme of the show, along with autonomous vehicles ranging from tractors and boats to lawn mowers and golf club trollies. South Korean consumer electronics giant LG kicked off a media day Monday by outlining a vision for "Affectionate Intelligence" in which home appliances watch over people -- from tracking how well they sleep to making sure they remember umbrellas when rain is in the forecast. "At LG, we're seamlessly integrating AI into physical living spaces around us," said CEO William Cho. "We see space not merely as a physical location but as an environment where holistic experiences come to life -- across the Home, Mobility, Commercial and even Virtual spaces." Before the show floor even opened, vendors enticed visitors with electric roller skates, hologram booths for life-size remote collaboration, and even a robot that looked like a lamp affixed to the top of a walking table. Most offerings boasted being enhanced with AI. "Everybody is going to be talking about AI ... whether it is there or not," Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi told AFP. AI on the move CES will also be a gigantic auto show, with carmakers and those supplying software and parts showing off self-driving and automated safety capabilities. "CES has been an auto show for a while now, and if anything, it is more so this year," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart. Tesla CEO Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump is expected to reduce regulatory speed bumps regarding autonomous vehicles. And while still far from being a part of everyday life, flying cars will be part of the CES scene, according to independent tech analyst Rob Enderle. "You should start seeing flying vehicles you can buy," Enderle said. "Getting approval to fly them is a whole other matter." Robots designed to handle work tasks or be comforting companions -- and even adorable pets -- are among CES' exhibits. Gadgets for calming the mind, beautifying the body, or helping get a sound night's sleep are on display as tech continues to seep into every aspect of existence. "Digital health is going to be huge," said Greengart. "We are seeing a lot more tech being worn or used to track your health markers." AI-enhanced tech will also be infusing homes, from a spice dispenser that "learns" a cook's taste and robot swimming pool cleaners. Tariff anxiety? Tariffs talked about by Trump would raise costs for imported items, and that will likely be on the minds of CES attendees targeting the U.S. market, according to analysts. A lot of the products at the show have imported components, and if Trump hits Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs, it will mean a spike in prices, analyst Enderle said. "There will be a lot of concerned vendors at CES," Enderle said of the tariff trepidation. Talk at CES will include how to navigate supply chain constraints that could be caused by tariffs, according to Greengart. "But a lot of the talk will happen behind closed doors to not anger the coming administration," he added. Chinese companies with significant U.S. presence, like smart television rivals TCL and Hisense, are at CES. But Greengart warns of a "growing bifurcation of market between China and the rest of the world" as trade frictions play out.

Homes talk and tables walk at AI dominated CES

LAS VEGAS (AFP) - Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday. All these will compete for attention at the annual CES extravaganza in Las Vegas, as vendors behind the scenes seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump. AI is once again a major theme of the show, along with autonomous vehicles ranging from tractors and boats to lawn mowers and golf club trollies. South Korean consumer electronics giant LG kicked off a media day Monday by outlining a vision for "Affectionate Intelligence" in which home appliances watch over people - from tracking how well they sleep to making sure they remember umbrellas when rain is in the forecast. "At LG, we're seamlessly integrating AI into physical living spaces around us," said chief executive William Cho. "We see space not merely as a physical location but as an environment where holistic experiences come to life - across the Home, Mobility, Commercial and even Virtual spaces." Before the show floor even opened, vendors enticed visitors with electric roller skates, hologram booths for life-size remote collaboration, and even a robot that looked like a lamp affixed to the top of a walking table. Most offerings boasted being enhanced with AI. "Everybody is going to be talking about AI...whether it is there or not," Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi told AFP. After years of being in the background, chip makers will be among the stars of the show as Nvidia and rivals tout processors powering computing capabilities in the cornucopia of gadgets. CES will also be a gigantic auto show, with carmakers and those supplying software and parts showing off self-driving and automated safety capabilities. "CES has been an auto show for a while now and if anything, it is more so this year," said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump is expected to reduce regulatory speed bumps regarding autonomous vehicles. And while still far from being a part of everyday life, flying cars will be part of the CES scene, according to analyst Enderle. "You should start seeing flying vehicles you can buy," Enderle said. "Getting approval to fly them is a whole other matter." Robots designed to handle work tasks or be comforting companions -- and even adorable pets -- are among CES exhibits. Gadgets for calming the mind, beautifying the body, or helping get a sound night's sleep are on display as tech continues to seep into every aspect of existence. "Digital health is going to be huge," said Greengart. "We are seeing a lot more tech being worn or used to track your health markers." AI-enhanced tech will also be infusing homes, from a spice dispenser that "learns" a cook's taste and robot swimming pool cleaners. Tariffs talked about by Trump would raise costs for imported items, and that will likely be on the minds of CES attendees targeting the US market, according to analysts. A lot of the products at the show have imported components, and if Trump hits Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs, it will mean a spike in prices, analyst Enderle reasoned. "There will be a lot of concerned vendors at CES," Enderle said of tariff trepidation." Talk at CES will include how to navigate supply chain constraints that could be caused by tariffs, according to Greengart. "But a lot of the talk will happen behind closed doors to not anger the coming administration," he added. Chinese companies with significant US presences, like smart television rivals TCL and Hisense, are at CES. But Greengart warns of a "growing bifurcation of market between China and the rest of the world" as trade frictions play out.

CES 2025: Checkout Top Gadgets and Innovative Products

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Tech Trends: Top 5 AI Products You Can't Miss at CES 2025

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 is embracing limitless innovation, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the key highlight. Categorizing from extremely impressive smart home devices, sophisticated robotics, and even AI wearables, this year's event seems ready to revolutionize how we live, work, and play with AI Technology Trends. So, if someone is looking for a glimpse of the innovative future, here are the top five AI products at CES 2025:

Tech trends at CES 2025 favor growth, so long as trade war doesn't start | CTA

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The tech market in the U.S. is expected to grow a few percent in 2025 to $537 billion, so long as there isn't a trade war triggered by promised tariffs from president elect Donald Trump. That's one of the predictions made today about tech trends at the opening session of CES 2025, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. AI could drive that growth, as 93% of U.S. adults are familiar with generative AI. And 61% of U.S. adults have used an AI tool that worked. Brian Comiskey, senior director of innovation and trends at the CTA, talked about the predictions for tech trends in front of a room full of international tech press. He noted Gen Z is about 32% of the global population now, and it is 27% of the OECD economic workforce. He said Gen Z grew up with smartphones and is the first truly digital native generation. Comiskey said 60% of Gen Z are early adopters of tech in the U.S., based on their purchasing habits. Comiskey got on stage with Melissa Harrison, head of marketing and communications at the CTA, the trade association that puts on CES. The CTA expects the U.S. tech market will grow 3.2% to $537 billion in 2025, up from $520 billion in 2024. But the warning is that tariffs promised by Trump could take those numbers down dramatically if the tariffs trigger a trade war. Things like laptop sales could go down as much as two-thirds if that happens, he said. Game consoles would also be dramatically affected in a negative way. Human security is a big trend that will affect tech. That includes energy transition, including grid resilience and infrastructure. Companies are investing in nuclear power just to power the infrastructure needed to meet AI demand, Comiskey said. He also said we're advancing toward autonomy, for everything from aircraft to Waymo self-driving ridesharing vehicles to Mobileye sensors. The AI retail market is expected to hit $7 billion while virtual try-on is going to be a $2 billion market. Consumers are taking to AI purchasing. about 64% have used AI tools for shopping online. The modern enterprise is benefiting from advances in computing and AI tech. Semiconductors can only perform their best if software enables modern data infrastructure. Smart home will take advantage of the next generation of AI for products like smarter TVs. AI will help out robotic vacuums from Narwal, and improve pet care products like Pawport. Harrison said she toured the show floor and noted that Oshkosh, which is more than 100 years old, is showing up to CES for the first time and it is "bringing it," she said.

CES tech fest: Nvidia unveils robot training tech, gaming chips

STORY: Top names in tech are gathering in Las Vegas for one of the industry's biggest events. The CES trade show brings together manufacturers, suppliers and analysts from across the technology world. This year it kicked off with a keynote speech from Nvidia boss Jensen Huang. He unveiled a new system for training robots and self-driving cars at a much lower cost. "The Chat GPT moment for general robotics is just around the corner." Huang also revealed new chips designed to give video games movie-like graphics. They also feature AI technology that will help game developers create more realistic human faces. But the tech fest takes place this year under a looming shadow. In less than two weeks Donald Trump will be sworn in as president, and he's promised sweeping tariffs on imports, particularly from China. Gary Shapiro is head of the Consumer Technology Association, the CES show organiser. He says protectionism doesn't help anyone: "It hurts American companies, it hurts the American stock market, hurts the retirement plans, the 401ks. And I know President Trump cares about all of that. So, while tariffs are a negotiating tool for him, it will have some difficult, even terrorizing moments for the business community and American consumers. I think that ultimately, President Trump will do the right thing." However, Trump this week denied reports that he could scale back tariff plans, calling it "more fake news". That's sure to see the firms gathered in Las Vegas asked whether they plan to change suppliers or move production. Trump has also vowed to end government support for sales of electric vehicles - nowadays a big focus for the tech sector. Updates on self-driving systems are expected at the show, from firms including Toyota. In his keynote address, Huang said the Japanese auto giant would be buying chips from his firm to power driver assistance features. AI is also likely to remain a buzzword at the event, with the tech set to power everything from companion robots to immersive VR headsets.