AI, car technology, and home entertainment among hot topics at CES trade show

The event is often used to not only announce new consumer devices and services, but to introduce concept designs and ideas that offer an early look at where the technology sector is heading

The LG wave display screen, at the CES show last year. This year, the event will run from January 7 - 11. Picture: PA

Artificial intelligence (AI), car technology, and new entertainment gadgets for the home will be the big themes on show during one of the tech calendar's biggest annual events.

Trade show CES opens in Las Vegas on Tuesday, where thousands of firms ranging from giants such as Samsung, LG, and Sony, to newly formed start-ups, will unveil new products and ideas to around 100,000 attendees.