2025 CES: Top Tech Takeaways for Creatives and Professionals

CES 2025 did not disappoint, continuing its tradition as the premier showcase for cutting-edge technology. Unsurprisingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominated nearly every professional and consumer product category, underscoring its transformative role across industries.

While AI took center stage, other groundbreaking technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) also gained traction. Attendees were treated to stunning new displays, high-speed storage solutions, and innovative devices designed to revolutionize workflows. Let’s dive into some of the most buzzworthy highlights from CES 2025.

NVIDIA’S GAME-CHANGING ANNOUNCEMENTS

NVIDIA brought the excitement early with two big reveals:

Smart Glasses: NVIDIA secured a patent for its “Backlight-Free Augmented Reality Digital Holographic Technology,” signaling potential AR innovations on the horizon. Digits AI Supercomputer: Set to launch in May, this desktop powerhouse, starting at $3,000, promises unmatched performance for AI training and operations. Equipped with the GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip, 128GB of unified memory, and up to 4TB of NVMe storage, this compact marvel is designed for AI enthusiasts ready to take their projects to the next level. PIMAX: ADVANCING VR COLLABORATION

Pimax showcased its exceptional VR headsets in partnership with Need Immersive Reality, which develops next-gen XR solutions for businesses and creatives. Together, they demonstrated how VR can elevate storytelling and content creation, underscoring the potential for immersive technologies in professional workflows.

RAYNEO V3: SMART EYEWEAR GETS SMARTER

Rayneo states that the RayNeo V3 redefines smart “eyewear” by offering the on-the-go content creation. Weighing in at 1.37 oz (39 g), it ensures comfort while capturing moments in detail. Equipped with a 12MP Sony IMX681 sensor featuring HDR technology, optical stabilization, and ArcSoft's advanced image processing, the V3 delivers solid visuals for videos and photos. Three directional microphones enhance audio capture, ensuring lifelike sound quality to complement every memory. The V3 has advanced AI features enabling voice-guided board game insights and hands-free task management along with customizable lens options.

SONY XYN XR: BRIDGING REAL AND VIRTUAL WORLDS

Sony unveiled XYN XR, a hardware-software ecosystem for spatial content creation. By combining advanced imaging, sensing, and display technologies, XYN enables seamless 3D recreation of objects and environments, supporting industries like film, animation, and gaming.

LENOVO THINKBOOK PLUS GEN 6 ROLLABLE: A NEW TAKE ON LAPTOPS

For professionals craving more screen space, Lenovo introduced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, which expands vertically from 14 to 16.7 inches. This innovative design offers added versatility for multitasking and creative workflows—perfect for road warriors needing compact but powerful devices.

OWC: HIGH-SPEED STORAGE SOLUTIONS

OWC impressed with three key products:

ThunderBlade X12: Portable RAID storage for handling 8K+ workflows, ideal for video editors and VFX artists. Active Optical Cable: Long-distance data transfer at 40Gb/s, streamlining workspace setups. Thunderbolt 5 Hub: Compact hub with multiple ports to enhance connectivity and productivity. MONITORS & DISPLAYS FOR CREATORS

High-resolution monitors took center stage for content professionals:

Asus ProArt PA32QCV: A 32-inch 6K monitor designed for video editing and VFX, offering HDR certification and factory calibration for precise color accuracy.

The ProArt PA32QCV is a 32-inch monitor with 6K resolution that’s incredibly sharp and aimed at creators who need that high of a resolution for video editing, designing, and visual effects work. The ProArt 6K still comes with DisplayHDR 600 certification and factory calibration, which Asus claims delivers a color error of less than 2 out of the box.

LG UltraFine 6K 32U990A: This Thunderbolt 5-enabled 32-inch monitor delivers unparalleled resolution, catering to high-end video editing needs.

One of the most intriguing high-resolution computer monitors to come out of this year's show is the LG UltraFine 6K Monitor. LG's 6K monitor now means there's another option for professionals who need a higher-end monitor for video editing. The LG’s 6144×3456, 32-inch display also has something no other 6K monitor has: Thunderbolt 5.

For the ultimate client viewing experience:

Samsung 8K LCD with RGB Micro-LED Backlight: A stunning prototype with advanced brightness and color capabilities.

Samsung has unveiled an 8K LCD TV that uses an RGB micro-LED backlight at CES 2025. The TV has no official name or model number, but Samsung hopes to release it in 2025. Samsung has demonstrated an 8K set with an advanced RGB micro-LED backlight. The prototype was actually shown one day before CES at the 'Samsung First Look' event. The model on display was an 8K, 98-inch set, though Samsung says it may be available in smaller sizes as well. Samsung says that opting for micro-LED over mini-LED in the RGB backlight will allow for "three times more LEDs", meaning bolder colors and improved brightness. The even smaller micro-LED backlight will most likely allow for more dimming zones than the mini-LED backlight as well. The 8K, RGB micro-LED TV, if released in 2025, will serve as the flagship 8K TV for Samsung.

Hisense 136MX MicroLED TV: A 136-inch modular display with pixel-perfect contrast and extraordinary brightness, ideal for professional screenings.

MicroLED technology has been around for a while. Other brands like Samsung even sell giant MicroLED displays to wealthy buyers via custom installers. But those are really expensive options.

Now, Hisense says it will release its first "consumer-ready" MicroLED TV, the 136-inch 136MX in 2025. MicroLED TVs are made up of multiple modular panels that are aligned together to create a large screen with 24.88 million microscopic LEDs. Like an OLED TV, MicroLED displays have pixel-level contrast with perfect black levels. But unlike an OLED, MicroLEDs have no risk of burn-in and they can get a lot  brighter. Hisense is saying the TV can reach 10,000 nits, which is about six times the luminance of the brightest OLED you can buy right now.

FINAL THOUGHTS

CES 2025 highlighted technology’s exponential growth and its exciting possibilities for creators and consumers. If we missed a standout product or innovation, let us know at mfoley@productionhub.com. We’d love to hear about the tech shaping your workflows! See you on the next production!

Mark J. Foley, MBA BA is an award-winning producer and director and the Technology Editor for ProductionHUB.com. He is on a mission to provide the best in new equipment reviews, along with exclusive analysis and interviews with the best, the brightest, and the most creative minds in the entertainment and production business. Have a suggestion for a review? Email Mark at mfoley@productionhub.com.