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CES 2024 is upon us. Here’s what to expect from this year’s annual show of all-things tech

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual trade show of all-things tech, is kicking off in Las Vegas this week.

https://apnews.com/article/ces-2024-tech-show-las-vegas-9bff972274f6820e5edbea0eb1b18f44?

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CES 2024: Honda Previews '0 Series' Concept EVs With 10-Minute Charging

Honda's next EVs will debut in North America in 2026 with a new logo and improved battery. The concept vehicles inspiring the lineup, dubbed the Saloon and Space-Hub, are on display at CES.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/ces-2024-honda-previews-0-series-concept-evs-with-10-minute-charging?

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From AI to Wild Displays: The 4 Biggest Trends From CES 2024

Whether you're interested in cars, laptops, or TVs, AI is built into many of CES' biggest reveals. But it's not the only technology we saw again and again in Las Vegas.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/biggest-trends-from-ces-2024?

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Here are the ‘Worst in Show’ CES products, according to consumer and privacy advocates

The best CES products pierce through the haze of marketing hype at the Las Vegas gadget show to reveal innovations that could improve lives.

https://apnews.com/article/ces-worst-show-privacy-alexa-bmw-instacart-earbuds-aa17a5edaaf94f776d7495714a984023?

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The Best of CES 2024

Among countless new products and technologies at CES this year, these are the ones that will shape the landscape for the next 12 months and beyond.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-of-ces-2024?

From AI to Wild Displays: The 4 Biggest Trends From CES 2024

Whether you're interested in cars, laptops, or TVs, AI is built into many of CES' biggest reveals. But it's not the only technology we saw again and again in Las Vegas.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/biggest-trends-from-ces-2024?

CES 2024: 10 New Gadgets From The Show That You Can Buy Right Now

CES might have a reputation for being full of vaporware and conceptual products that will never get released, but this year's show has plenty of gear that's already available for purchase.

https://www.pcmag.com/articles/ces-2024-tech-you-can-buy-right-now?

The Best Desktops and PC Components of CES 2024

New chips, new cards, new PC parts, new year! CES 2024 was an explosion of innovation from familiar faces AMD and Nvidia, plus some names you may not know. Here's the show-stopping stuff from the DIY sphere.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-desktops-and-pc-components-of-ces-2024?

The Most Interesting PCs of CES 2024

All the major laptop makers came to this year's show with big ideas and exciting new designs, but these machines stood out from the rest.

https://www.pcmag.com/articles/the-most-interesting-pcs-of-ces-2024?

 

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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health.

https://apnews.com/article/ces-worst-show-tech-ai-ba0f44b2befe4296f6ff46e7cd76903e?

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CES 2025 highlight: 3M debuts new products and partnerships

3M recently highlighted some of its latest innovations across mobility, data centers, climate tech and more at CES 2025. The goal: 3M aims to take on today’s big, complex challenges and create uncomplicated solutions. Learn more.

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What We Expect to See at CES 2026

Our experts will be in Las Vegas to see what's in store for the world of PCs, components, wearables, smart home, and more in 2026. Spoiler: They're all going to have AI inside.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/ces-2026-what-we-expect-to-see-preview?

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Consuming Electronics

What's the point of a consumer electronics show? Consumer electronics shows are large convention-type events where companies debut new technologies and products. The largest and most notable shows are CES in Las Vegas, a trade show every January, and IFA Berlin, which takes place annually in September. The events have historically introduced novel, cutting-edge products that later became household standards, like HDTVs, VCRs, DVDs, and gaming consoles (see list).   Over time, these shows evolved from product showcases (see last year's coolest gadgets) into complex industry ecosystems, serving as a meeting ground for startups, multinational technology companies, investors, and the media. Hardware launches, keynote speeches, and off-floor meetings influence business strategy, often shaping it months or years before products reach consumers.   CES, founded in 1967, positions itself as a future-facing, agenda-setting trade event focused on emerging technologies and long-term industry direction. IFA Berlin, which held its first meeting in 1924, is more market-facing, emphasizing finished consumer electronics and appliances that are closer to retail. ... Read what else we learned about the events here.   Also, check out ...  > Photos of early iterations of CES. (View) > See last year's winners of the CES "Worst in Show" awards. (Read) > It's actually pretty hard for the public to get into CES. (Read) > The time Bill Gates triggered the "blue screen of death" while showcasing Windows 98 onstage. (Watch)

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The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of the CES and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more.

https://apnews.com/article/ces-tech-ai-robot-siemens-razer-fusion-573eaf2c9ebcc7f857e877759a6ade05?

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From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

CES 2026 offered a glimpse of a future that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie: bendable screens, paper-thin TVs and cars and gadgets that can think for themselves as they get to know you and your family’s wants and needs. Read more.

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CES Wraps Up

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up this weekend in Las Vegas. The trade show included a wave of product announcements, with many focused on physical artificial intelligence, including humanoid robots.  The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, unveiled new chip models and software platforms and was one of 40 companies highlighting humanoid robots on the trade show’s website. Competitor AMD revealed a robot from a company it backs set to be deployed in shipyards later this year. Robots at CES this year shadowboxed, folded laundry, played blackjack, and danced, though speed and safety remain a concern. McKinsey estimates that the market for general-purpose robotics could reach $370B by 2040; see this year’s humanoid robots here (w/video).  Founded in 1967, CES focuses on emerging technologies and long-term industry direction. Explore a roundup of other highlights from this year’s trade show here, including Lego’s Smart Bricks, smart bird feeders, and more.