Best of CES 2025: A Comprehensive Perspective
This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas saw an unprecedented collaboration among ZDNET and its sister publications within the CNET group, including CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker. In association with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), they proudly announced the official Best of CES 2025 award winners across 12 categories.
These awards aim to recognize CES 2025 exhibitors whose innovations showcase compelling concepts, address significant consumer issues, or redefine standards in performance and quality. Winners are selected based on thorough on-site evaluations and demonstrations conducted by our team of expert editors.
Award Categories and Evaluation
The diverse range of categories this year covered various aspects of technology and consumer interests. The categories spanned:
- Wellness/Fitness Tech
- AI
- Privacy and Security
- Transportation and Mobility
- PC/Laptop
- TV/Home Theater
- Smart Home/Home Tech
- Sustainability
- Gaming
- Mobile
- Weirdest/Most Unexpected
- Best Overall
The selections were based not only on the breakthrough nature of the concepts but also their practicality, usability, and market viability. Our editorial team spent days exploring the vast CES venue to interact with innovators, testing products hands-on to assess their real-world potential.
Highlighting the Standout Winners
Among the 12 distinguished winners, three products captured the most attention and admiration:
| Product | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Cosmos | Best of CES for AI and Best Overall | Nvidia's Cosmos is a revolutionary AI platform aimed at transforming robotics and autonomous vehicles. Leveraging AI simulations facilitated by Nvidia's Omniverse, Cosmos provides 20 million hours of training video, addressing data limitation challenges prevalent in robotics and self-driving technologies. |
| Ultraloq Bolt Mission | Best of CES for Privacy and Security | The Ultraloq Bolt Mission represents a new benchmark in smart lock technology by incorporating ultra-wideband (UWB) support for hands-free unlocking. It integrates both UWB and NFC capabilities, ensuring top-tier convenience, privacy, and security for homeowners. |
| Ozlo Sleepbuds | Best of CES for Wellness/Fitness Tech | Developed by three former Bose engineers, the Ozlo Sleepbuds excel in comfort and functionality. Designed to obscure environmental sounds, these sleepbuds are a boon for users seeking quick and restful sleep even amidst noisy surroundings. |
These winners exemplify the forward-thinking and innovative spirit celebrated at CES 2025, each setting new standards within their respective fields.
Explore More CES 2025 Highlights
To delve into the entire list of the 12 official Best of CES 2025 award winners, visit the full announcement on CNET. Stay connected with all the latest CES 2025 news and updates through ZDNET and their social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The show continues to surprise and inspire with groundbreaking products. Could it be Halliday's new AI glasses, which are reported to rival the innovations of Meta, Google, and Apple, or other standout products demanding immediate purchase once they hit the market? Stay tuned.
