The Best of CES 2025: What to Expect and How to Tune In
The world’s largest consumer tech conference, Consumer Electronics Shows (CES), is just a few days away. At the show, you can expect to see the most innovative technology from leading companies and startups worldwide, and this year, ZDNET will help the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) identify and award the most breakthrough tech.
What is CES and What to Expect?
The CTA recognizes the best technology at the trade show every year with a Best of CES designation across all consumer tech categories. This year, the CNET Group, which consists of ZDNET, CNET, PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker, all owned by Ziff Davis, is teaming up with the CTA to select the winners as the official media partner of the Best of CES Awards.
How Are the Winners Chosen?
The top products and services will be determined exclusively by the CNET Group’s editors and experts on the ground, including ZDNET’s on-site team. The designation goes to CES 2025 exhibitors whose product offers a compelling new concept or idea, solves a major consumer problem, or sets a new bar in performance or quality.
Categories and Submissions
There will be one winner in each of the following categories:
- AI
- Transportation and mobility
- PC/laptop
- TV/home theater
- Smart home/home tech
- Sustainability
- Gaming
- Wellness/fitness tech
- Mobile
- Privacy and security
- Weirdest/most unexpected
- Best overall
If you are interested in having your product considered for the award and meet the criteria above, you can fill out this submission form. Although there is no guarantee that each submission will be reviewed, we would love to hear about your product.
What to Expect from the Best of CES Awards
The Best of CES Awards winners, presented by CNET Group, will be announced on Thursday, January 9, on all CNET Group sites and social media platforms. You can stay updated on all things CES on ZDNET’s site, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Best of CES Award?
A: The Best of CES Award is an annual recognition given by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to the most innovative and groundbreaking products and services showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Q: Who selects the winners?
A: The top products and services are determined exclusively by the CNET Group’s editors and experts on the ground, including ZDNET’s on-site team.
Q: How can I submit my product for consideration?
A: You can fill out this submission form. However, there is no guarantee that each submission will be reviewed.
Q: When will the winners be announced?
A: The Best of CES Awards winners will be announced on Thursday, January 9, on all CNET Group sites and social media platforms.
