The annual client tech convention held in Las Vegas has arrived. TechCrunch journalists are delivering live updates from the event. On this special day, the press conference features keynote speeches from prominent industry figures, along with other esteemed guests.
At the CES 2025 press event, several key announcements were made that have significant implications for the tech industry and consumers alike.
NVIDIA’s Founder and CEO Jensen Huang capped off the CES Press Day with a string of AI-infused announcements and key takeaways.
A privately developed artificial intelligence-powered computer system designed to seamlessly integrate with the company’s Grace Blackwell Superchip, rendering it more accessible and user-friendly through a streamlined interface. While we’re not discussing mainstream accessibility, it’s worth noting that unspecified Digits devices are set to debut in May for a steep price tag of $3,000, with more details to follow later this year.
Nvidia has announced its efforts to tackle global styles, a type of AI model inspired by how humans form their mental models of the world, reflecting cultural and societal influences on our perceptions and beliefs.
The corporation also unveiled the Cosmos World Foundation, initially focused on harnessing “physics-based simulations and generating artificial intelligence.”
By leveraging the capabilities of the Apple Vision Pro, individuals can train robots to execute specific checks and tasks through demonstrations.
Watch Huang’s comprehensive vlog in its entirety below.
At Sony’s press conference, the focus wasn’t on a plethora of hardware announcements, instead, they zeroed in on the entertainment side of their business. At the event, they took a significant step closer to bringing their Afeela EV, a collaborative effort with Honda, to market, as preorders simultaneously went live.
Their showcase primarily focused on creator-driven expertise, featuring insights into projects within Sony’s walls and collaborations with other studios, such as the Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers film initiatives, or an in-depth look at their upcoming slate of Demon Slayer anime movies and a Ghosts of Tsushima anime series for Crunchyroll, which Sony acquired in 2021.
Watch their full press conference in its entirety by clicking on the embedded link below.
The Client Expertise Association, responsible for the CES initiative, released a comprehensive report highlighting American clients’ spending habits related to expertise in 2025. The impact of a potential tariff increase on global demand is significant, with a projected decline in consumer spending power of $90-$143 billion should President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect and affect US buyer purchasing power.
Despite producing chargers in various forms and measurements, Anker surprisingly encountered a novel problem: The innovative solar-powered umbrella charges devices via USB-C with a robust 80-watt capacity, poised for a summer debut.
As usual at recent tech gatherings, Samsung reserved its most significant mobile hardware announcements for its own events, culminating its CES 2025 showcase with the unveiling of…
Samsung is poised to finally unveil its home robot, Ballie.
Samsung’s resident robotic Ballie has been making waves at the CES conference for over five years, but company officials have finally confirmed that the technology will be available on the market by 2025. However, there are still several hurdles to overcome before its release. Samsung presents its spherical robot as a “personal residential companion, effortlessly navigating through homes to accomplish diverse tasks,”
Discover the delightful world of Cute Devices and Robots by Yukai Engineering – innovative creations that will capture your heart.
Don’t we all crave a charmingly quirky robotic pal? Yukaï Engineering presents a revolutionary, fuzzy, and expressive robot designed to mount on a handbag. Its purpose is to recreate the pure joy experienced when interacting with a human child who eagerly attempts to collaborate with you.
A miniature robot, shaped like a feline, which disperses a gentle breeze into your tea or soup to temper its temperature to your liking.
LG’s ‘Affectionate Intelligence’
LG unveiled innovative strategies for harmonious coexistence with homeowners through its “Affectionate Intelligence” initiative, showcasing how AI agent LG FURON can be tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences, such as adjusting temperature settings or sending alerts about impending rain showers, ensuring seamless integration with one’s daily life.
The corporation also established a strategic partnership with Microsoft across its residential, mobile, and industrial offerings.
AMD unveils new chips
AMD unveiled new Ryzen processors for laptops, desktops, and gaming handhelds. According to the company, their gaming-centric 9950X3D processor boasts an 8% performance boost over AMD’s 7950X3D in typical video game scenarios.
The corporation is poised to unveil a series of revitalized processors, designed to power the next generation of Copilot+ PCs: the Ryzen AI 300 series and Ryzen AI Max series, as well as new additions to its Ryzen Z2 family catering to lightweight and gaming-centric builds.
John Deere revolutionizes outdoor spaces with its innovative Robotic Lawnmower, designed to effortlessly maintain your lawn’s perfect cut. This intelligent machine navigates your yard with ease, sensing and adapting to changing terrain and obstacles. With precise cutting patterns and adjustable mowing height, you’ll enjoy a flawless finish every time. Plus, advanced connectivity allows seamless scheduling and monitoring via the John Deere app.
John Deere has unveiled a new, commercially-oriented landscape drone designed to operate for up to 10 hours and provide 360-degree views.
As electric mowers quietly revolutionize lawn care, concerns arise about the potential threat to human employment. The corporation has also launched an autonomous 5ML orchard tractor capable of precision blasting and spraying crops, complemented by a larger 9RX tractor designed for efficient tillage of fields, as well as an autonomous articulated dump truck engineered specifically for quarry operations?
Toyota says it’s ‘exploring rockets’
Toyota has updated its innovative Woven City project, a self-sustaining community being built at the foot of Mt. The iconic Fujifilm camera, initially launched. Toyota’s CEO, Akio Toyoda, publicly showcased the company’s robotic arms’ newfound ability to fold T-shirts in a Japanese-inspired pattern, demonstrating their enhanced dexterity.
Toyota’s chairman introduced a surprise announcement, revealing no further details about his statement, but instead showcased a rendering of a rocket designed by Interstellar Technologies, a pioneering Japanese spaceflight company.
What’s for Dinner?
I saw a mouth-watering dish on TV last night – Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake)
– 1 medium onion, sliced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Samsung is introducing a cutting-edge feature on its 2025 smart TVs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the food displayed on-screen and automatically generate a recipe for you. The Samsung Meals app allows users to track the progress of their grocery and takeout delivery orders in addition to providing recipe recommendations.
