CES 2023: From a new player in electric cars to the next generation of VR - what to expect from the world's biggest tech event
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center will be at full capacity for the first time since before the pandemic when it kicks off, raising the anticipation for what the likes of Samsung, Amazon and Sony might show off.
Tuesday 3 January 2023 11:36, UK
Never mind Adele's residency, it's the gadgets of the future that will be taking Las Vegas by storm this week.
Two miles down the road from where the British star is entrenched in a four-month run of performances at the Caesars Palace Hotel, thousands of enthusiasts will go hands on with the latest in tech.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center will be at full capacity for the first time since before the pandemic when it kicks off on Thursday, raising the anticipation for what the likes of Samsung, Amazon and Sony might show off.
Here's a guide to what you can expect from the world's biggest consumer technology event.
When is it?
The CES show floor officially opens on Thursday and runs until Sunday, but plenty of announcements will come via news conferences hosted by major attendees on Wednesday.
The likes of LG, Sony, and Samsung will be livestreaming their events on their YouTube channels.
Who's going to be there?
Most of the biggest names in tech will be represented, including Amazon, LG, Microsoft, and Samsung.
However, it's worth noting that Apple is never at CES, as it prefers to make announcements at its own events.
That's also true of Samsung and Google when it comes to their annual smartphone updates, so expect the former to prioritise TVs and appliances here, while the latter's presence will likely be focused on the smart home.
It does mean there's plenty of room for smaller firms and start-ups to make their mark among the almost 3,000 companies attending, with a focus this year on sustainability and health gadgets.
CES is also always stacked with computer manufacturers like Intel, Nvidia, and AMD, which will be worth watching given ongoing struggles with chip supplies, and carmakers like BMW and Mercedes.
CES 2020's strangest announcements:
Concept car inspired by Avatar
Self-sinking golf balls and a flying taxi
Anti-snore pillows and tiny security systems
What kinds of products should we expect?
Thousands of products will be on show at the convention centre, and