The holiday season is here –– and that means shopping season is officially underway. Find out which tech gadgets are at the top of everyone’s list this year with new insights from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, producer of CES®. Then see these trends come to life and discover where we’re headed next on the show floor in Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10, 2025.

What’s the outlook for digital health in America? CTA’s research-based diagnosis is systems, products and services for more personal, portable and precise care. As digital health exhibits and programming continue to take shape for CES 2024, top trends point to the sector’s offerings becoming more tailored to the individual, accessible and intelligent. 

If it floats, sails or drives, you likely saw the latest at CES 2024. More than 400 exhibitors showcased their newest breakthroughs in vehicle technology including ships, drones, EVs and other innovations powered by AI, robotic, autonomous and remote tech designed for improved sustainability, accessibility and efficiency. 

The food business today is about more than what’s for dinner. Now, companies are discovering – and delivering – technologies for smarter ways to feed more people more sustainably. Food tech innovation returned to CES 2024. Exhibitors included agriculture tech pioneer John Deere, as well as startups that continue to invent ways to improve distribution, decrease waste and extend freshness.

From innovations on the CES show floor to major announcements from leading tech firms, 2024 is poised to be a major year for digital twins. This technology has the power to transform and elevate a variety of industries including automotive design, healthcare practices, and more. With the rise of artificial intelligence capabilities, the potential impact of digital twins will only grow further in the coming years.

Increasingly, home is where the tech is – and where it’s making a particularly profound impact on consumers’ quality of life. AI, IoT and other technologies are helping our loved ones age in place comfortably and securely. Families can more easily automate appliance performance to exacting specifications. The trend is convenience, safety and sustainability. Press a button or turn a dial to control lights, window shades and more. It was all on display at CES 2024.

Four new exhibitors to CES work to further better living through sustainable, digital and literally ground-breaking innovations. We welcomed barbeque behemoth Char-Broil, agricultural equipment leader Kubota, wellbeing champion Noom and air mobility pioneer Supernal to CES 2024.

As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, CTA proudly recognizes the vast accomplishments of women across the world. From the CES stage to CTA’s Innovation House, meet the leaders advancing our industry into the future.

As more companies commit to countering global warming and minimizing waste, technologies to these ends are quickly coming online. Here’s a look at what attracted attention at CES. 

For many, pet care is human care. Ample scientific and anecdotal evidence suggests that pets may surpass meds at improving the odds for a longer, healthier life. Recognizing the implications for human wellbeing, the tech industry is delivering products that simplify and ensure sound pet care. Three exhibitors are among those committed to pet welfare.

AI tools are advancing consumer products and evolving user experience. Here are four sectors, and a sampling of CTA members, that appeared at CES 2024 and are using artificial intelligence to shape the world and change lives. AI was on prominent display at CES 2024, as were some of these member companies.

This Women’s History Month we are putting the spotlight on the women at Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® who make CES® possible. Learn what Women’s History Month means to them and tag us on social media and tell us about the women in tech who inspire you.

Find out what you don’t know about Gen Z, those aged 11 to 26. While some are teens, others are already living on their own. This generation represents a quarter of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and, as they age, the tech industry must be vigilant to changes in tech habits and preferences. Is your business ready? CTA’s latest study explores generational similarities and differences that may help inform strategic decision-making.