CES 2023: Gadget gala looks to shake off economic gloom

Attendees enter CES Unveiled ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) of Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan 3, 2023. CES explores next-gen technology in the context of numerous topics, including 5G and IoT, advertising, automotive, block chain, health and wellness, immersive entertainment, robotics and more. 2023 CES will showcase more than 1400 exhibiting companies. — AFP

LAS VEGAS: The annual CES consumer electronics extravaganza throws open its doors in Las Vegas on Jan 5 as the industry looks to the latest innovations to help cure the pain from an ailing global economy.

High inflation, lingering supply chain troubles and tech company layoffs provide a dark backdrop for technology’s premier trade show where more than 100,000 attendees are expected from around the world until Sunday.