We are a breath away from CES 2025 (January 7th – January 11th), which for years has essentially been the first big tech event that raises the curtain on each new technology year. Although many major manufacturers have turned to stand-alone events for their announcements and major releases, CES remains the ultimate meeting point for the trends shaping the future of technology in areas such as computing, home entertainment and autonomous driving. . So Las Vegas is once again wearing its “holiday” clothes (not that it particularly needed it) and let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from the exhibition this year…
Starting with computers, which as usual every year are the central theme of the great celebration of technology on the other side of the Atlantic, the Intelh AMD and the Qualcomm are expected to introduce new processors that promise improved performance and energy efficiency. These new platforms also incorporate AI features, making devices smarter than ever. OR Nvidia keeping with tradition is expected to unveil its next generation of GPUs, the GeForce RTX 50xx graphics cardswhich are expected to jumpstart gaming (how much it will be a significant step compared to the previous generation, that’s something that the first benchmarks will show… however, the only thing that is certain is that it will be a bit more expensive). At the same time, the Wi-Fi 7 it will integrate with more devices, enabling faster and more stable connections. Finally, neural processors (NPUs) built into the latest generation processors will make AI-based functions such as voice recognition and resource optimization more efficient than ever. Based on the above, it is certain that all the big manufacturers will do their best to present desktops and laptops for…everyone.
As is easily understood, AI cannot be absent from CES 2025, which is why there will be many companies that will “flex” their innovative technologies at the hardware and software level. Nvidia (which currently leads developments in IT), with Jensen Huang at the helm, will open the show with a keynote that will likely include new announcements about AI. Additionally, the NPUs we’re already seeing in processors from Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD will boost AI applications, making them more accessible for everyday use. Companies such as Google and Microsoft will demonstrate how their platforms can be leveraged by developers and users to develop AI applications.
Taking a quick look at the home entertainment and A/V product segment, here mini-LED and QLED TVs will continue to dominate the market, while what we know is that the presence of 8K remains limited due to high costs and lack of content ( more on that probably after 2027). However, the new HDMI 2.2 standard promises better connectivity for future products, though its impact won’t be immediate for consumers. Of course, as in every CES, this year too there is expected to be a big focus on gaming and casual monitors with OLED screens being in the foreground. At the same time, IPS Black technology offers improved contrast, making screens more attractive for professional use and gaming.
In addition, Wi-Fi 7 will be a major talking point as it makes its appearance in more routers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Although this technology promises better performance and greater stability, its spread to smart home and car products may be slow. However, 2025 is definitely the year that Wi-Fi 7 adoption will start to gain significant ground and become more and more mainstream (the first devices that support it already exist). At the same time, at CES 2025 we expect to see a greater emphasis on Matter technology, which focuses on creating a common ecosystem for smart homes, continues to expand, allowing different devices to work together seamlessly and without a trace of loss.
Moving on to the world of mobile products (tablets and smartphones), here we shouldn’t expect much, as at the beginning of March all the lights will fall on Barcelona and the Mobile World Congress. However, several companies (such as Asus) will certainly present us with a tablet with a specific orientation, while the TCL (which loves CES) is expected to focus on products based on the next stage of NxtPaper technology. Finally, although electric cars have had a strong presence in previous years (being an undisputed hot tech trend), this year it seems that many automakers are absent. However, Honda and Scout may introduce new models that combine innovation and practicality. Based on what we know, CES 2025 will focus more on vehicle technology, such as autonomous driving and connectivity systems.
These are some of the trends and new technologies that we will see at CES 2025 (January 7 – January 11), but we are definitely expecting more “surprises”, so stay tuned!
Source: myphone.gr
