The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, will join the expanding keynote programming at CES 2026 and will highlight the AMD vision for delivering future AI solutions, from cloud to enterprise, edge, and devices. AMD's keynote will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 5, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. Additionally, registration for CES 2026 is now open.

Hisense has announced the continuation of its partnership with FIFA, which will see the company serve as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup. This new deal marks the fourth collaboration between the two since 2018.

Holiday spending by U.S. consumers is set for its steepest drop since the pandemic as shoppers -- particularly Gen Z -- pull back amid economic uncertainty, a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey showed.

TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.

Level, creator of an award-winning line of home smart locks, has announced a new integration with Josh.ai at CEDIA Expo 2025. Launching later this year, the partnership will enable homeowners to control Level locks through Josh.ai's natural voice, text, and touch interfaces - offering secure, intuitive access that complements the modern entryway.

Apple has a refreshed entry-level smartwatch for 2025, the new Apple Watch SE 3. Announced at the "Awe dropping" event alongside new iPhones, the SE 3 has a faster S10 processor, longer battery life, stronger front glass, and (finally) an always-on display.