Consumer Electronics Show news and trends

CES Adds Momentum to Consumer AI Push
artificial intelligence // January 03, 2024

If next week’s Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, artificial intelligence is moving from the world of engineering and technology to the province of consumers, commerce and the connected economy. “We didn’t get the full CES fire hose of AI announcements last year like we’re going to...

Amazon Alexa and Disney Team on ‘Hey Disney’
Amazon // January 05, 2023

Want to watch The Mandalorian? No problem. Just say “Hey Disney” to your Amazon Echo. That’s the upshot of Amazon’s preview announcement Thursday (Jan. 5) on the opening day of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), providing an apt backdrop to debut the voice-activated experiences...

Apple Expands Fitness Offerings as Consumers Embrace Digital Health
Fitness // January 05, 2023

Apple is beginning 2023 with a series of new offerings for its Fitness+ service. Beginning next week, the platform will roll out a new kickboxing workout and add a new theme called “Sleep” to its meditation library, the company said on its blog Thursday (Jan....

L’Oréal, Perfect Use AI and Tech to Drive Makeup Makeover
Retail // January 04, 2023

Whether it’s for speed, convenience, precision or accessibility, the cosmetic industry is undergoing a major makeup makeover. While a challenging economy and changing consumer tastes and needs are always driving product innovation in this multibillion-dollar global business, the push toward bringing new technology and innovation...

Interviews & Exclusives
Robots Join CES Exhibits as Next AI Evolution

January 08, 2024
Just a week ago, the smart money was on artificial intelligence to dominate the Consumer Electronics Show. But someone forgot to tell the robots. Because when the show opens on Tuesday (Jan. 9) in Las Vegas, robots will literally be roaming the aisles and stealing some thunder from some of the more practical uses of […]

CES Adds Momentum to Consumer AI Push

January 03, 2024
If next week’s Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, artificial intelligence is moving from the world of engineering and technology to the province of consumers, commerce and the connected economy....

CES (And Why It’s Secretly All About Mobile Pay)

January 05, 2017
For most of the year, Las Vegas is something of a specific taste. If one happens to love gambling, showgirls or extremely bright lights, it is a lot of fun....

Quick Reads
Apple Expands Fitness Offerings as Consumers Embrace Digital Health

January 05, 2023
Apple is beginning 2023 with a series of new offerings for its Fitness+ service. Beginning next week, the platform will roll out a new kickboxing workout and add a new theme called “Sleep” to its meditation library, the company said on its blog Thursday (Jan. 5). In addition, Apple will debut a Beyonce-themed series of […]

COVID Concerns Prompt Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest to Bow Out of CES

December 21, 2021
Facebook parent Meta, Twitter and Pinterest all announced separately that they will not be sending teams to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) due to concerns over the omicron variant of...

Consumer Electronics Show Goes Virtual Due To COVID

July 28, 2020
The giant Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which draws tens of thousands of marketers, tech enthusiasts and reporters each year to Las Vegas, has become the latest victim of the resurgent...

Tech Startups Gear Up For CES

January 04, 2016
One of the most highly anticipated tech industry events is set to kick off this week in Las Vegas and this year’s organizers focused on reining in an increasingly large...