With the Consumer Electronics Show well underway in Las Vegas, we look at the biggest trends among this year's offering of tech gadgets, including haptic devices for the metaverse and the latest AI-powered products.
The world's biggest tech event, CES is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 5 to 8 January.
After Covid caused the show to go fully digital in 2021 and heavily scaled back in 2022, 2023 sees the event return in force, with more than 3,200 brands exhibiting.
The metaverse and Web3 take centre stage this year, with the introduction of a new dedicated section in the convention centre's Central Hall.
Wellness continues to be a major topic, with tech gadgets for improved sleep, and health and fitness monitors being integrated into both wearables and connected-home devices. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be found in more products than ever, while the arrival of Matter ? a smart-home standard that makes it easier for smart devices from different brands to talk to each other ? is paving the way for new tech brands to carve out space in the market.
Here's an overview of the biggest trending themes:

Top: Bird Buddy is an AI-powered birdbox. Above: Ring Car Cam offers car security
Smart surveillance
Smart security cameras are already in our homes, but they are now serving other functions.
Ring, best known for its doorbell cameras, has expanded its range to include car security. The Ring Car Cam is equipped with sensors that can detect if your car ...