CES 2021: Five tech trends to watch

A file photo of people looking at a 145in Ultra Large UHD display in the LG booth at the CES tech show, on Jan 8, 2020, in Las Vegas. With no physical conference due to the pandemic, 1,800 companies are instead taking to streaming video to show off new products and technology to 150,000 CES attendees across the globe. — AP

CES, the annual gadget show that showcases the buzziest and brightest tech, looks different this year – less Vegas glitz, more Internet efficiency. With no physical conference in Las Vegas due to the pandemic, 1,800 companies are instead taking to streaming video to show off new products and technology to 150,000 attendees across the globe.

Trends to watch reflect the tumultuous year that preceded it. These include Covid-related robots and gadgets, products that make it easier to work from home, more uses for 5G technology, AI infused in everything, and TVs that can bend or even become transparent.