CES 2025 Press Day: Everything Nvidia, Sony, Toyota, Samsung announced, and more | TechCrunch
Jan 06, 2025 - techcrunch.com
CES 2025 in Las Vegas has kicked off with major announcements from tech giants. Samsung is set to launch its home robot, Ballie, in 2025, designed as a personal home assistant. Yukai Engineering introduced Mirumi, a cute robotic companion, and Nekojita FuFu, a robot cat that cools beverages. LG showcased its "Affectionate Intelligence" AI system, LG FURON, and announced a partnership with Microsoft. AMD unveiled new chips, including the gaming-focused 9950X3D and processors for Copilot+ PCs. John Deere revealed an electric robot lawnmower and autonomous tractors, while Toyota discussed its Woven City project and hinted at exploring rockets.
Samsung also introduced Samsung Food, a feature on its 2025 TVs that uses AI to generate recipes from food seen on screen and track grocery and takeout deliveries. These announcements highlight the ongoing integration of AI and robotics in consumer technology, with companies focusing on enhancing user experience and exploring new technological frontiers.
Key takeaways:
Samsung plans to release its home robot, Ballie, in 2025 as a personal home assistant.
Yukai Engineering introduced Mirumi, a fuzzy robot companion, and Nekojita FuFu, a robot cat that cools down hot beverages.
LG showcased its "Affectionate Intelligence" AI systems and announced a partnership with Microsoft for expanded cloud gaming experiences.
AMD unveiled new chips for gaming and lightweight devices, including the Ryzen AI 300 series and Ryzen AI Max series.
