General Motors has filed a patent for an "Autostereoscopic Campfire Display" that uses a complex projection system to beam holographic images to passengers' eyes -- creating a 3D effect. The system involves a passenger monitoring system, a spatial light modulator and a beam steering device to track eye positions and project images.

Athom has released the Homey Pro Mini, a compact and affordable smart home hub. The device supports Ethernet, Zigbee, Thread and Matter, and it runs on the Homey OS, although users can add Z-Wave, Bluetooth LE and infrared by pairing the Mini with the Homey Bridge. The release follows LG's acquisition of Athom, with plans to integrate Homey with LG's ThinQ platform.

Stellantis is launching the range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger before the all-electric Ram 1500 REV -- citing strong consumer interest and slowing demand for electric trucks. The Ramcharger, with a targeted range of up to 690 miles, will be available for orders in the first half of 2025, while the Ram 1500 REV has been delayed to 2026.

Oura has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to $5.2 billion. The company plans to use the funds to expand its product line, enhance AI capabilities and explore new wearable form factors. Oura has been profitable for 14 months and expects to double its annual revenue to $500 million this year.

Walmart is piloting body cameras for employees at select stores to enhance safety, with signs at entry points notifying customers. The cameras are intended to be used during escalating interactions with customers, and employees are instructed to log incidents in an ethics app. A Walmart spokesperson says the company will evaluate the pilot before deciding on broader implementation.

Tractor Supply is exploring the potential of retail media by leveraging its national footprint to offer advertising partners significant reach. With a strategic focus on digital enhancements and a marketplace experience, the company aims to capitalize on latent profit opportunities similar to those of major retailers like Walmart. The retailer has also enhanced its mobile app with features such as geofencing, barcode scanning and live chat with a veterinarian to improve customer service across channels.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote at CES 2025. Known for his forward-thinking approach and passion for technology, Huang has been named the world’s best CEO by Fortune and The Economist, as well as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. His CES 2025 keynote will set the scene at Mandalay Bay for an exciting conference featuring the latest in technology.

The Consumer Technology Association’s study, "2024 US Future of Gaming," was conducted to gauge US gamers’ attitudes, behaviors and ownership regarding video game content and hardware to define key market segments and explore their impact within the gaming industry. Specific focus areas include sizing and segment analysis, product ownership, gamer sentiment, and future trends. Access the report for exclusive insights -- complimentary for CTA members.