If you've never been to CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, imagine a massive, buzzing hive of innovation—hundreds of thousands of people from around the world flooding enormous convention halls filled with glowing booths, futuristic gadgets, robots roaming around, and the constant hum of excitement (and yes, a lot of background music and applause!). It's overwhelming in the best way: endless walking through crowds, demoing cutting-edge tech, and getting a preview of tomorrow's world.
In recent years, AI has dominated everything, from smart robots to immersive digital worlds. The metaverse is evolving too, blending virtual reality with real-life applications like industrial digital twins and hyper-realistic platforms.
Here are some standout highlights from CES 2024 and 2025 that showcase this vibe:
- CES 2024: Heavy focus on the industrial metaverse (e.g., Siemens partnering with Sony for immersive engineering tools) and AI-integrated devices. It felt like the groundwork for practical AI applications.
CES 2025: AI went even bigger—NVIDIA's keynotes on physical AI and robotics, innovative metaverse honorees like AI2RE (turning images into 3D geospatial worlds) and Hey.D (AI-driven 3D characters), plus humanoid robots and VR headsets pushing boundaries.
If you're curious about AI or the metaverse, CES is the ultimate preview of what's coming next—it's where hype meets real innovation.
For a quick virtual taste of the atmosphere (mostly ambient sounds, music, and that electric crowd energy from the show floor in Vegas):
- CES 2024 Experience: https://youtu.be/m9cmExcDm6c
- Live from CES 2025: https://youtu.be/Z8g3WY8t0is
I'm heading to CES 2026 next week (January 6–9 in Las Vegas)—super excited to dive in firsthand! If you're into tech, it's an experience like no other. What aspect of AI or the metaverse intrigues you most?