The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is set to commence on January 7th in Las Vegas, marking the start of the year for the consumer electronics and automotive industries. TechCrunch will be reporting from the event, covering both established tech companies and emerging startups. Keynote speeches will be available via livestream for those not attending in person, with the bulk of major announcements expected on January 6th, “Press Day.”
Many leading tech brands including Nvidia, Samsung, Toyota, and Sony are scheduled to present, attracting a large international audience. For those not attending, major press conferences and keynotes will be streamed online, accessible through the companies' press pages or the CES website itself.
AMD's press conference is scheduled for January 6th at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET. The company is anticipated to reveal its next-generation GPU technology, possibly unveiling new RX 8000 or RX 9000 series cards, as they seek to compete with rival Nvidia's AI-driven advancements. This announcement comes as AMD aims to rebrand its GPU offerings in the face of increasing competition.
Following AMD, Toyota is slated to present on January 6th at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m ET. Subsequently, Samsung will hold its press conference at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, focusing on its traditional lineup of TVs and appliances. Samsung’s presentation, themed "AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere," is expected to feature consumer robots and other innovations, despite the anticipated launch of the Galaxy S25 smartphone later in the month.
Nvidia is expected to dominate the conversation at CES 2025, with its keynote scheduled for January 6th at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET. Given their significant market position and contributions to the ongoing AI boom, the company's presentation, led by CEO Jensen Huang, is highly anticipated. Their advancements and new products will likely set the tone for the technological landscape in the coming year.
