The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) always serves as a glimpse into the future of technology, and 2025 was no exception. This year, we were blown away not just by the new products on the main floor but the fresh and innovative ideas coming out of Eureka Park, the scrappy yet impressive startup area. Many companies just launched this week, bringing new ideas and bold solutions to life. Here’s what caught our eye this year.
Top 2025 Tech Trends
1. AI Everywhere: From Practical to Pure Hype
Artificial Intelligence was everywhere. If you’ve imagined an AI assistant for just about anything, it probably existed at CES. Some of the standouts included:
- AI Note Takers for meetings
- Real-Time Translators
- Vision-Based Tech like palm locks and facial recognition systems
Of course, with any tech boom, there’s bound to be some noise. For every groundbreaking AI solution, there was another that seemed, well, less grounded in reality. Still, the sheer scope of AI’s presence underscored how deeply it’s becoming embedded in daily life and business operations.
2. EVs and the Connected Energy Ecosystem
One of the most exciting 2025 tech trends was the focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and the connected energy ecosystem. EVs dominated the automotive space, outnumbering internal combustion engines (ICE) significantly. We spotted only one hybrid vehicle among the sea of electric offerings.
But the story wasn’t just about the cars themselves. The big-picture focus was on how EVs connect to the broader smart energy ecosystem:
- Smart homes integrated with EVs and connected grids
- Energy management systems designed to optimize power usage across homes and vehicles
- The seamless integration of home energy storage, solar power, and EVs into a smarter, greener future
This convergence of smart home tech with EV infrastructure is something we’ve been watching closely and something we’ve had hands-on experience with. Seeing the industry move further in this direction at CES reaffirmed just how critical smart energy solutions will be in the years ahead.
Beyond consumer EVs, the electric vehicles category extended into commercial applications with innovations in logistics vehicles, garbage trucks, and even a USPS delivery vehicle.
3. Robotics on the Rise
If there’s one thing CES never fails to deliver, it’s robots. This year, they were everywhere - from household helpers to industrial solutions. Robotics innovation is advancing rapidly, with many startups offering practical applications for tasks that once seemed like science fiction.
4. AR/VR Is Maturing
Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) continues to grow, moving beyond niche gaming into more mainstream applications. We tested a pair of AR glasses from a startup, and to our surprise, they weren’t bad. While some of the AR/VR tech is still finding its footing, it’s clear the industry is evolving and pushing closer to everyday adoption.
Looking Ahead
CES 2025 confirmed that the future of technology is more connected than ever, blending AI, EVs, smart grids, robotics, and AR/VR into our ecosystem. For startups and established players alike, the opportunity lies in finding ways to build real value into these solutions and avoid the pitfalls of tech for tech’s sake.
Hatch remains at the forefront of product development and manufacturing, excited to help bring many of these 2025 tech trends and innovations to life. Whether you’re a startup with a brand new concept or a company looking to scale, our team is here to help you navigate the product development journey.
