Day 2 of CES 2025 delivered a wave of announcements from smart vehicles to smart homes and green energy. Here are a few products that caught my eye.
Sony’s Afeela 1
Sony took a bold step into the future of mobility with the unveiling of the Afeela 1, a collaboration with Honda. This AI-powered vehicle isn’t just smart – it’s designed to connect seamlessly with its users, offering an interactive, personalized driving experience. At $89,900, it’s a signal that the future of cars is about more than transportation; it’s about integration. If you live in California, you can reserve yours with a $200 deposit.
Jackery’s Solar Roof and HomePower System
Jackery introduced its Solar Roof tiles capable of powering a home for more than four days during outages. For homeowners facing rising energy costs and climate instability, this innovation could be a lifeline, as well as a reminder that technology can lead the charge toward a greener planet.
Game-Changing Advancements in Computing Hardware
I generally hate the phrase "game-changing," but in this case, all of this new gaming hardware is game changing. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm showcased processors designed to embed AI into everyday devices, making computing smarter, faster, and more accessible. AMD’s Ryzen AI chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X promise to push AI capabilities into affordable PCs, ensuring businesses and consumers alike can harness the power of next-gen technologies. These chips will enable a wave of devices that adapt to their users, paving the way for a future where AI works seamlessly in the background.
The big news about CES 2025 is still AI, everywhere, all at once. We'll get into that later this week.
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