As we wrap up our live coverage of all things CES, it's time to pick out the best of the show. Many of the new things we saw this year had an artificial intelligence component: a noticeable rise in the popularity of AR glasses, earbuds for hearing aids, solar-powered technology, emotional support robots, and robot vacuum cleaners. (Why this year, robots?)
Our list of CES 2025 winners spans categories from typical Engadgety stuff like PCs, home entertainment and gaming, to themed winners in sustainability and accessibility.
In fact, our best show winner was chosen for accessibility: WeWalk Smart Cane 2. A high-tech version of a mobile cane for blind people seemed to be the best useful application of AI. With the new GPT-based voice assistant, users can speak directly to the cane for navigation directions, while sensors alert the user to upcoming obstacles. Because the cane can control functions such as turn-by-turn navigation, users don't have to worry about holding the smartphone while trying to get around.
There were many other winners. Which laptop beats the rest? Read on to find out more!
— Mat Smith
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