CES 2025 was a fantastic show for companies making good on the promises of years past. At these events, we're used to seeing booth after booth of gadgets in concept and prototype phases, with vague details about final designs and release windows of "eventually." This year, however, the vibe was way more release-ready. A handful of high-profile projects that debuted at previous CESes are back with concrete plans and actual release dates, and many of these products are available right now. Remember Ballie, the rolling robot that Samsung debuted in 2020 and then brought to CES 2024?

As we finish up our live coverage of all things CES, it's time to pick the best in show. So many of the new things we saw this year had an AI component, with a noticeable uptick in AR glasses, hearing aid earbuds, solar-powered tech, emotional support robots and robot vacuums. Our list of CES 2025 winners covers various categories, ranging from typical Engadgety things like PCs, home entertainment and gaming to themed winners in sustainability and accessibility. In fact, our best-in-show winner was an accessibility pick: the WeWalk Smart Cane 2. A high-tech version of the mobility cane for people who are blind seemed like the best helpful application of AI. With a new voice assistant powered by GPT, users can speak directly to the cane to get navigation guidance, with sensors that alert the user of upcoming obstacles.

A new self-driving car developed by Sony and Honda is set to launch in 2026 that will take aim at Elon Musk's Tesla. The joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel. The EV is available in two trims: the 89,900 Afeela 1 Origin and the 102,900 Afeela 1 Signature. They feature the same five seats, four doors and high-tech look, including a screen just below the car's hood that displays the weather and tells passers-by to'have a nice day:).' Both cars are equipped with 45 cameras and sensors, allowing vehicles to see their surroundings and collect information for safe driving.