Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is here and will be like no other. With no in-person attendance allowed due to COVID-19 pandemic, experience will be electronic in a fitting tribute to innovation show in electronics. 

People attending online won’t change the backbone of the show. CES is still going to do what CES does best — show off the latest innovations and ideas in tech, and set the agenda for what’s happening in the industry in the months and years ahead.

Here is what to expect from the show:

COVID-19 will dictate innovation– Companies are going to be pitching a lot of tech to help people cope with COVID-19 fears, lockdown life and working and learning from home. In the health and smart home spaces, we’re going to see high-tech masks, smart air purifiers, more hands-free devices, UV-C lights to kill germs and plenty more.

Less vendors, more clarity- Half of the 4500+ vendors will present their products. The usual clutter around the products that matter would be less. There would be more clarity because the consumer will not be drowned with information by vendors and fellow show goers.

TV section to make more noise- TV has again gained prominence due to lockdown and people spending more time at home. Keep an eye on transparent TVs and count on them to make more noise. This year it’s likely to be LG’s transparent OLED screens. These are going from 10% transparent to 40% transparent, which opens up new possibilities for lots of creative use cases.

Automakers flash EVs- Automakers have been using CES as a platform to talk about what they call the “digitisation and electrification” of the car for over a decade now. Automakers are converting some of the industry’s most iconic brands to EV, including the Mustang, Ford F-150 and Hummer. GM CEO Mary Barra will give the opening keynote address of CES and Chevrolet has already promised that new EV announcements are coming.