The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, kicked off for invite-only media keynotes on Monday, but the showroom will be open to paid attendees January 7-10 in Las Vegas. This annual trade show is held every year in January and showcases the latest innovations in the consumer electronics market. CES brings a sneak peak into the consumer technology trends that will shape companies and the market in the coming year.
Here are five consumer categories expected to see new tech this week:
Services: Subscriptions and services have been an explosively growing margin in the technology sector, with big names like Apple
Streaming: On top of services and subscriptions, the heart of CES over the years has been new TV tech and entertainment products. Companies that have revolutionized the video entertainment market in recent years include Netflix
Computers: A major part of the trade show is giving big chip companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Health: The fastest-expanding category at CES in the past few year has been innovations in health, fitness and wellness. New companies and technology that caters to accessibility, digital health, fitness, and wearables are expected to be present on the showroom floor.
5G: 2019 was a buzz of 5G announcements hitting the tech world, with mobile companies vying for the spotlight. Companies like AT&T