CES 2025 has concluded, showcasing a remarkable array of innovations poised to reshape our lives in the coming years. From groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence to sustainable technologies and futuristic gadgets, the event offered a glimpse into a world increasingly connected, automated, and personalized. Here are eleven key tech trends that emerged as highlights, defining the direction of technology in 2025 and beyond.
Ubiquitous AI: Artificial intelligence permeated nearly every aspect of CES 2025, solidifying its position as the core driver of transformation across industries. AI has evolved beyond a standalone category, now embedded in everything from AI-powered health diagnostics and personalized travel planning to next-gen gaming and customer experience tools. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous decision-making, also stood out, promising to transform human-machine interactions through voice control and contextual prompting. NVIDIA's Cosmos platform, designed to accelerate the development of physical AI systems for autonomous vehicles and robotics, was a prominent example.
Electric Vehicles and Connected Energy Ecosystems: EVs dominated the automotive space, emphasizing their connection to a broader smart energy ecosystem. The focus extended beyond the vehicles themselves to encompass smart homes integrated with EVs and connected grids, alongside energy management systems optimizing power usage across homes and vehicles. Chinese EV startup Xpeng also showcased the AeroHT, a "flying car" that is essentially an electric mini-van with a foldable mini electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVOT) vehicle.
Robotics on the Rise: Robots were prevalent at CES 2025, ranging from household helpers to industrial solutions. Advances in AI are accelerating robotic innovation, with many startups offering practical applications for tasks that once seemed like science fiction. The SwitchBot K20+ Pro, a multitasking household robot capable of vacuuming, purifying air, delivering items, and monitoring home security, exemplifies this trend. Humanoid robots capable of eye contact, speech, and human-like gestures were also showcased.
Smart Glasses Go Mainstream: Smart glasses are becoming increasingly socially acceptable, with CES 2025 potentially marking their breakthrough year. The Halliday Smart Glasses, featuring an invisible display design and AI-powered features, stood out for their sleek form factor. These glasses deliver features similar to the Meta Ray-Bans but in a lighter design.
The Multi-Tasking Household Robot: Imagine a robot that vacuums, organizes, purifies air, monitors your pets, and even delivers food while you relax. The SwitchBot K20+ Pro is an upcoming multitasking household robot revealed at CES 2025. Unlike single-function robots, it can vacuum, purify the air, deliver small items, and help monitor home security, all in one device.
Screens Get Bigger and Better: While 8K was noticeably absent, screens have become larger and more prominent. TCL showcased screens up to 163 inches, while Hisense demonstrated similarly massive screens. LG also featured their transparent screens from 2024. There weren't any new screen technologies, but there were improvements and innovations with existing ones.
Health Tech Blends into the Background: Longevity was a significant theme, with technology supporting people's healthspans. L'Oréal's Cell Bioprint, a compact device offering personalized and detailed skin analysis, exemplifies this trend. Eli Health's Hormometer, a real-time hormone analyzer providing insights from a saliva sample, also garnered attention. The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon, which uses mild electric currents to trick the tongue into tasting salt, is designed to help users cut back on sodium without sacrificing flavor.
Sustainable Tech Solutions: Sustainability was a leading topic, with innovations like the Flint Paper Battery gaining traction. This greener battery utilizes cellulose, offering a biodegradable and scalable power source for various devices. Aptera, a Californian company, is on a mission to make solar mobility a reality with its two-seater and three-wheel car. The Aptera is covered in solar panels which allows for the car to drive up to 40 miles per day and if fully charged through an electrical source, 400 miles.
Next-Gen Laptops and PCs: CES 2025 featured significant developments in laptops and PCs. The Asus Zenbook A14, a lightweight Copilot+ PC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip, offers up to 32 hours of battery life. Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 features a rollable OLED display that extends from 14 to 16.7 inches.
Automotive Infotainment Takes Center Stage: Automakers are realizing that advanced infotainment systems will be key differentiators for their vehicles. BMW partnered with TiVo to produce an integrated infotainment system, while Samsung collaborated with Harman to demo their system, turning cars into intelligent companions. These systems personalize the driving experience by syncing with phones, music preferences, and GPS routes.
AI-Powered Reading for Children: Woongjin ThinkBig's Booxtory, an AI-powered reading device, uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to read books aloud. The device can switch between different preset voices or even be trained with a sample of your own voice.
