Can Consumers Attend CES?

While CES is primarily a trade show, there are usually some consumer-focused events and experiences. We recommend that you check for public days, see if the official CES website mentions any public days or special events open to the general public. What are Some Tips for Following CES? Create a Watchlist: Make a list of companies and technologies you're most interested in. Stay Organised: With so much happening, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Use a news aggregator or social media lists to stay on top of the latest news. Don't Get FOMO: Remember that most products announced at CES won't be available for months, if not years.

CES 2025: The Future is Now!

Dive Deep into CES 2025

Discover the groundbreaking innovations showcased at CES. From advancements in AI to stunning home entertainment solutions, this year’s event was packed with exciting developments. Here’s our recap of the top highlights.

CES 2025 was a whirlwind of cutting-edge technology, with AI undeniably stealing the spotlight. AI-powered TVs took centre stage, offering smarter interfaces, personalised content recommendations, and energy-efficient operation. These advancements not only enhance user experiences but also contribute to sustainability through energy conservation.

Beyond AI, CES 2025 unveiled a new generation of TVs with larger displays, enhanced brightness, and advanced picture quality. Our CES 2025 recap dives into the latest tech in home entertainment, helping you explore the exciting possibilities that await.

AI Takes Centre Stage at CES 2025

Around the Home

AI-Assisted Living with Samsung

Samsung’s AI-powered smart appliances are engineered to streamline daily life and boost efficiency. The Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™ exemplifies this by intelligently adjusting wash and dry cycles based on fabric type, all within a single unit, eliminating the hassle of transferring laundry. Moreover, the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Combo™, powered by Bixby (Samsung’s virtual assistant), learns user habits to efficiently clean floors and manage mopping schedules, freeing up valuable time¹.

Samsung's AI-powered smart appliances CES 2025

It’s a Breath Of Fresh Air: TCL’s FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner

Arriving in 2025, TCL’s FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner is expected to transform home climate control. This TCL air conditioner prioritises air quality by passing air through quadruple purification filters, delivering greater hygiene. The air conditioner’s “FreshIN” feature allows for controlled fresh air intake, and it maintains consistent indoor temperature with minimal fluctuations after introducing fresh air. The TCL FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner also boasts ultra-quiet operating noise levels as low as 16dB. It also offers smart voice control without requiring an internet connection, enhancing the overall user convenience.

TCL’s FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner

All Things Entertainment

Samsung’s Impressive Displays and New Frame Pro

At CES 2025, Samsung showcased its future technologies including the “Generative Wallpaper” function, which uses AI to create customised digital displays. Meanwhile, the Samsung HoloDisplay featured a floating screen with 3D technology that projected images in lifelike detail – perfect for use in retail and out of home settings. For beauty, health and wellness, the MICRO LED Beauty Mirror analyses skin conditions and offers personalised beauty solutions.

Samsung’s popular Frame TV gets a makeover with The Frame Pro. The Frame Pro TV, boasting a Mini LED backlight, offers brighter pictures with higher contrast when compared to standard Frame TVs. Samsung’s The Frame Pro TV is also said to support a 144Hz refresh rate, with a wireless connect box that supports the TV’s minimalistic design.

Hisense’s World First 116” TriChroma LED TV and C2 Projector Series

Hisense turned heads with the release of its new 116” TriChroma LED TV, the world’s first RGB-MiniLED. Powered by RGB local dimming technology, instead of using white or blue backlight, the TV uses red, blue, and green LEDs that produce colours from the light source itself. What this means is an improvement in overall image quality with a wider range of colours, brighter visuals and higher contrast.

Also redefining home entertainment are the new Hisense Laser Mini Projector C2 Series. The 3x portable and smart projectors (C2, C2 Pro and C2 Ultra) are designed to suit any type of home entertainment need, space and budget.

Hisense’s World First 116” TriChroma LED TV

TCL Unveils Its Mini LED TV, With World’s Largest at 115”

The emphasis for TCL at CES 2025 was its QD-Mini LED technology with the next-generation of large screen TVs. TCL’s 2025 QLED TVs with Mini LED boasts more pixels, displaying incredible colours with greater detail, brightness and ultra-high contrast. The lineup of large displays includes the TCL 98” X11K, TCL 98” QM7K and the TCL 115” QM891G which is currently the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TV.

Large screens aside, TCL also released details of its new QM6K Mini LED 4K TV. The QM6K is an entry-level Mini LED TV, available in six sizes ranging from 50” all the way up to 98”. The TCL QM6K boasts Zero-Delay Transient Response technology for smooth transitions between bright and dark images. Adding to this are the 500 local dimming zones for brighter visuals, HDMI 2.1 inputs and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz in 4K – making the TV perfect for all genres, gaming included.

Urbanista’s Long-Lasting Noise Cancelling Valencia Headphones

Merging design and functionality, Urbanista’s newly released Valencia over-ear headphones provides a durable listening experience. Boasting 25dBa active noise cancellation, 50 hours of wireless playtime, and a foldable design, the Urbanista Valencia offers both comfort and portability. Powered by precision-tuned 40mm drivers, the Valencia delivers powerful sound with exceptional clarity, making it the perfect companion for urban life and audio enjoyment on the go.

It’s a Wrap: CES 2025

CES 2025 showcased a wave of AI-powered innovations, from AI-driven smart home appliances that enhance efficiency and sustainability to cutting-edge advancements in TVs with larger, brighter displays and immersive sound. Discover how AI is transforming everyday life with smarter appliances, enhanced home comfort, and innovative personal tech solutions. Sign up for our newsletters and always be in the know with new and exciting developments.

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FAQs

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world's largest and most influential tech event. Annually held in January, CES is where companies unveil groundbreaking gadgets and technologies for the coming year.

CES is typically held in early January in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In 2025, CES was from Wed, 8 Jan 2025 to Sat, 11 Jan 2025.

Everything and anything is showcased at CES, from smartphones and TVs to self-driving cars, robots, and even bizarre futuristic concepts. Think cutting-edge innovations across all areas of technology.

While CES is primarily a trade show, there are usually some consumer-focused events and experiences. We recommend that you check for public days, see if the official CES website mentions any public days or special events open to the general public.

What are Some Tips for Following CES?

Create a Watchlist: Make a list of companies and technologies you're most interested in.
Stay Organised: With so much happening, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Use a news aggregator or social media lists to stay on top of the latest news.
Don't Get FOMO: Remember that most products announced at CES won't be available for months, if not years.

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¹ Actual implementation planned for 2025.