CES 2021: Massive tech show kicks off as pandemic boosts spending


Behind the scenes on the set of the all-digital CES 2021. The Consumer Electronics Show, which is being held online from Jan 11, 2021, will showcase technology for remote patient visits, biosensors and a range of other gadgetry that can help people avoid doctors’ offices and waiting rooms. — AFP/Consumer Technology Association (CES)/Handout

WASHINGTON: A digital version of the Consumer Electronics Show kicked off on Jan 11, showcasing new innovations as organisers projected sharp growth in technology spending amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Spending on technology in the US this year will hit US$461bil (RM1.87 trillion) this year, 4.3% higher than it was in 2020, extending a trend of people hunkering down at home and relying on gadgets and the Internet for work, school, and socialising.

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