CES 2025: Anticipated Press Conferences and Innovations from Leading Tech Firms

The Engadget CES 2025 team has arrived in Las Vegas to cover the largest yearly technology conference. Our workspace is active, and we will soon ramp up our coverage. The actual event starts on January 7, but numerous press conferences will be happening tomorrow. Many companies are already holding exclusive briefings to showcase their upcoming innovations.

Based on our prior experiences and recent trends in the technology sector, we can predict what might be showcased at this year's conference. Over the years, CES has highlighted various technologies, including televisions, vehicles, smart home devices, and health gadgets, alongside laptops and accessories. This year, AI is expected to play a focal role across all exhibits. Additionally, we're likely to witness the launch of new processors, laptops, wearable tech, tracking devices, kitchen appliances, and diverse massage chairs.

What We Already Know is Coming

A glance at the lineup from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) provides insight into what to expect. Keynotes will feature notable figures such as Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, and executives from companies like Panasonic, SiriusXM, Waymo, and Volvo. Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (Twitter), will have a discussion with journalist Catherine Herridge on January 7, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will share insights about the platform's future on January 8.

Press Conferences of Note at CES 2025

We will host a live blog throughout the show starting on January 6. A number of press conferences from companies like NVIDIA, LG, Samsung, and AMD are set for that day, which we'll cover live. Our focus will primarily be on NVIDIA, LG, Samsung, and Sony, while also keeping an eye on various other press events and discussions featuring Yaccarino and Spiegel. Here are some important press conference times:

• Samsung CES 2025 Press Conference: Watch live on Monday at 5 PM ET

• Sony CES 2025 Press Conference: Watch live on Monday at 8 PM ET

• NVIDIA CES 2025 Press Conference: Watch live on Monday at 9:30 PM ET

CES 2025 News That's Already Announced

Some companies have chosen to reveal their news before the official start of CES. For instance, LG has traditionally announced its upcoming products weeks in advance, showcasing the 2025 updates for its QNED evo range of LCD TVs. They've also revealed a 45-inch UltraGear bendable OLED gaming monitor along with a series of curved OLED displays.

Here's a summary of LG's CES 2025 announcements thus far:

• LG has introduced a projector designed to resemble a table fan.

• The company has updated its Gram laptop line ahead of CES 2025.

• LG's latest microwave now features a 27-inch touchscreen.

• OLED evo TVs for 2025 come with AI functions and a 165Hz refresh rate.

• LG has previewed the compact S20A soundbar.

Hyundai Mobis announced it will present a "Holographic Windshield Display," touted as a worldwide first. They even shared an image of their booth at CES 2025.

Many other innovations have been revealed as well, including Roborock's vacuum cleaner designed to grasp small objects, and Belkin's creator accessory bundle, which includes a tripod for hands-free phone video recording. For a complete view of CES 2025 announcements, you can visit our dedicated page.

New Video Cards from AMD and NVIDIA

2025 promises to be a significant year for PC gamers. NVIDIA is expected to unveil its long-awaited RTX 5000 series of video cards at CES, while AMD's CEO Lisa Su has confirmed the showcase of next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs early in the year. AMD especially needs this upgrade, as their previous Radeon 7000 series lagged in comparison to NVIDIA's offerings, particularly in ray tracing capabilities and AI features.

AMD's RDNA 4 promises enhancements in gaming performance, particularly in ray tracing and AI functionalities. NVIDIA's RTX 5090 is rumored to be potentially 70% faster than its predecessor RTX 4090, enticing many gamers to consider an upgrade, particularly from older models.

AI PCs Round Two

Expect AI to continue as a central theme at CES, building upon the momentum from 2024. Companies like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are integrating even more powerful AI capabilities into their chips. Microsoft has pushed forward AI PCs through its Copilot+ initiative, highlighting AI features and premium specs like a minimum of 16GB of RAM.

This year may highlight the transition as Windows 10 support ceases, encouraging manufacturers like Dell and HP to promote new AI PCs pre-installed with the latest operating system.

Innovations in Earbuds and Hearing Health

Innovations in the audio space, particularly regarding hearing health, have been inspired by Apple's updates to the AirPods Pro 2. Companies like Samsung and Google may follow suit by introducing hearing health features in their products. Sennheiser, a consistent standout at CES, may also bring hearing-focused features to its flagship Momentum line of earbuds.

Electrification in Transportation

With electric vehicles becoming increasingly common, CES isn't just about cars; flying taxis have gained ground in recent years. Companies such as Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are expected to launch their electric vertical take-off and landing services soon.

Satellite Phone Innovations

The introduction of features like Emergency SOS via Satellite on the iPhone has sparked a surge in satellite communication developments. From Qualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite project to Google’s satellite calling in the Pixel 9, expect to see more devices integrating such capabilities this year.

Improved Soundbars

While soundbar technology may not evolve dramatically yearly, features designed to enhance dialogue clarity are a prime opportunity for improvement. Companies like LG and Samsung, known for their soundbar innovations, are anticipated to introduce better audio enhancement features, particularly for speech.

Updates:

-- December 17, 2024: Keynotes at the show now include new company executives.

-- December 20, 2024: LG and Hyundai Mobis have announced new products ahead of CES 2025.

-- December 25, 2024: Predictions regarding satellite communication devices have been added.

-- December 30, 2024: A new section detailing what is coming has been incorporated into the article.

-- January 3, 2025: LG's announcements have been updated, and the introduction has been refined.

-- January 5, 2025: Coverage updates on LG, Belkin, and Roborock have been integrated.

-- January 5, 2025: Information about noteworthy press conferences has been added.

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