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?

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.