The Consumer Electronics Show proves there’s more to Las Vegas than The Sphere and casinos. Here are some of the highlights
For tech watchers, January means one thing and one thing only: the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and a trip to Las Vegas. Once there, attendees can discover all kinds of weird and wonderful gadgets, spot emerging tech trends and discover what some of the world’s biggest companies plan to waggle under our noses over the year ahead. As usual, Apple was conspicuous by its absence, but that didn’t stop it from being the talk of the show – and not solely because it announced the on-sale date of its new Vision Pro (see p10) just as CES delegates were gathering.
Across the booths, halls and myriad meeting rooms of CES were all kinds of devices that will either work with your Apple gear, or have been designed to compete with it (like the Rabbit R1, left). Plus there was the usual mix of jawdropping TVs, smart home innovations, robots, car stuff, and even personal electric aeroplanes – you’ll find our favourites over the next three pages. So grab a questionable liquid from your new AI-powered juicer and let’s begin…
LG Signature OLED T
When is a TV not a TV? When it’s see-through, of course! LG’s incredible 55-inch transparent TV was undoubtedly a highlight of the show, wowing everyone who saw it. Currently only available as a prototype, it nevertheless shows the shape of televisions to come – even if that shape also includes shelves for the touristy knick-knacks you picked up on your trip to Las Vegas.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Apple’s own AirPods may be impressive, but there are plenty of takers for the true wireless crown. Witness these £259.99 versions from Sennheiser, which build on the company’s audio credentials by boasting even better sound quality, longer battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast, a new technology that should make it easier to overcome ambient noise.
LG S95TR
If you’re upgrading your TV, you may be in the market for a soundbar too. And there were plenty of those at CES 2024. LG launched three, including the range-topping S9
