LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 10, 2025 – Pimax has launched its Crystal Super headset at CES 2025, giving global media the opportunity to experience the 29 million-pixel VR device for the first time.
The World Meets the Crystal Super
The Crystal Super is Pimax’s latest flagship headset, featuring a resolution of 3840×3840 per eye, meaning it’s the first VR headset reaching retina levels of clarity. Glass aspheric lenses provide 57 PPD at over 120° horizontal field of view, with a brightness of 280 nits.
Pimax brought the Crystal Super DVT2 model (Design Validation Test #2), with all features working except eye-tracking, and final optimizations still to be made. International media outlets such as Linus Tech Tips, CNN, TechRadar, PC Gamer, PC Mag, Heise and Gaming Nexus have been among the first to test these innovations, making remarks on the new clarity, brightness and wide field of view of the new headset.
The Crystal Super comes with different optical engines, meaning the whole panels and lenses can be swapped out within seconds. The 57 PPD QLED (demoed at CES) is shipping soon, with the 50 PPD QLED and micro-OLED shipping also in Q1 2025.
Partners & Other Headsets
Joining the Crystal Super’s debut was the streamlined Pimax Crystal Light; a more accessible high-end PCVR headset, that is extremely popular among flight & race simmers. It was demoed in such a use scenario by partners such as Next Level Racing, MOZA Racing, Podium1, and Apevie — as well as in other use cases by Moxi (sports training) as well as CAD FORGE and NEED Immersive Reality (professional design).
Completing the lineup of Pimax at CES 2025 is the 60G Airlink, enabling ultra-low-latency wireless PCVR with the original Pimax Crystal. The 60G Airlink runs at a 90 Hz refresh rate, so that users can enjoy complete freedom without compromising on performance or visual fidelity.
“It’s always exciting to be at CES to meet users and see them use our headsets, and this year especially being the first time we publicly demoed the Crystal Super,” said Robin Weng, founder of Pimax: “The positive reactions from attendees affirm our dedication to pushing VR technology to new heights.”
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 9, 2025 – Aptera Motors has introduced its production-ready solar electric vehicle (sEV) at CES 2025, marking a significant advancement in transportation. Transitioning from prototyping to validation vehicles, Aptera’s sEV offers energy efficiency, freedom from conventional charging, and a zero- emission driving experience.
Aptera has introduced the first solar-powered EV designed to eliminate the need for plugging in for major daily driving needs. Aptera’s sEV combines cutting-edge engineering with capabilities:
Up to 400 miles of range from a single charge in under an hour.
Up to 40 miles of free driving per day powered entirely by sunlight.
Over 10,000 miles per year of solar-powered driving in sunny climates, significantly reducing reliance on grid charging.
CES 2025 marks the first public showcase of Aptera’s complete solar array, consisting of four panels strategically placed on the hood, dash, roof and hatch of the vehicle, alongside its production body structure, built from carbon fiber sheet molding compound (CF-SMC). The material significantly reduces complexity, requiring fewer than one-tenth the parts of traditional vehicles, resulting in a lightweight yet robust design.
“Today marks a pivotal moment not only for Aptera but for the future of sustainable transportation,” said Chris Anthony, co-CEO of Aptera Motors. “This vehicle embodies years of innovation and relentless pursuit of energy-efficient mobility. CES is the perfect stage to share our vision and invite the world to join us in creating a cleaner, solar-powered future.”
Redefining Transportation
Unlike larger, heavier vehicles that are dependent on fossil fuels or grid power, Aptera’s sEV generates its own energy. It’s a lightweight, independent solution tailored to today’s world and tomorrow’s challenges.
Driving Demand and Innovation
With nearly 50,000 reservations and over $1.7 billion potential revenue, Aptera has raised $135 million through equity crowdfunding. At present, Aptera is speeding towards series production, envisioning sun-powered journeys.
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 9, 2025 – US-based startup G3 Power is poised to transform the energy industry with the debut of its Tri-Gen energy production system at CES 2025. This groundbreaking innovation delivers uninterrupted, electrical energy 24/7 from renewable sources —regardless of weather, location, or time of day.
G3 Power, an impactful startup that has already raised several million dollars, unveils its technology at CES 2025 and marks a significant milestone in energy production, promising a potential change in the energy landscape.
The Tri-Gen system is a patented technology that combines multiple physical principles and advanced engineering to generate power from continuous renewable sources. It boasts scalability, capable of producing between 1 kWh and several MWh per unit, whether deployed onshore or offshore as part of a full-scale power plant. Despite its high output, each unit requires only a few square meters of space. The modular design will enable the creation of energy production facilities ranging from 1.08 kWh (25 kWh/day) to over 100 MWh.
Concretely, G3 Power team has developed a technology based on a triple flow, the first flow using gravitational force to produce energy, the second flow using Archimedes’ thrust to complete the cycle and generate electric energy as well, the third flow being there to compensate pressure and fluid levels using less energy than produced, based on differential pressure.
At this stage, specific details are being kept confidential.
Tri-Gen’s key features include:
100% efficiency irrespective of cloud cover, latitude, season, or temperature (operates seamlessly between – 30°C and + 65°C),
No heat or radiation emissions during operation, ensuring safety and sustainability,
Continuous functionality day and night, even during calm weather conditions,
Resilience to extreme weather conditions, including storms and hurricanes,
Versatility for deployment onshore and offshore (underwater), making it adaptable to a variety of environments.
G3 Power will need just 5m2 of floor space and 6 KWh of batteries to offer complete autonomy under the same conditions, all year round, all seasons, all latitudes. That’s why G3 Power signifies a major advancement in combating global warming and reducing CO2 emissions, ensuring steady energy prices for both consumers and businesses The Tri-Gen energy system offers a pathway to cleaner, more reliable power for a wide range of applications.
Starting Jan 7, 2025, G3 Home can be pre-ordered, with available capacities ranging from 25 kWh to 150 kWh per day.
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 9, 2025 – Provizio has expanded its automotive portfolio with their software-defined antenna reference board using radar technology from Texas Instruments, a global pioneer in semiconductor technology. Provizio aims to make mobility safer and more intelligent through affordable, advanced perception imaging radar that works consistently in difficult weather conditions.
Provizio’s innovative software defined antenna solution uses the AWR2944 radar sensor from Texas Instruments. This solution sets a new benchmark for advanced imaging radar perception and safety systems in the – ever-evolving automotive landscape.
At the heart of this imaging radar system is the integration of Provizio’s MIMSO software defined antenna reference design with the single-chip 77GHz 4D imaging radar chip from Texas Instruments. This innovative design transforms a single radar SoC into 48 virtual receiver channels, achieving sub 0.5° angular resolution and enabling precise detection and tracking of objects, including pedestrians, cars, and trucks. Powered by Provizio’s proprietary MIMSO and SPTDMA technologies, the design delivers 20x higher resolution from a single chip, addressing critical challenges of cost and performance in high-performance radar systems.
The design is on display at CES 2025 with a live vehicle demonstration at Provizio’s Westgate Hotel suite location, along with the reference design shown in TI’s booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center in North Hall, N116.
Transforming automotive safety and perception
The inclusion of this reference design is vital for advancing safety in mobility by making it generally available for automotive & industrial OEMs and Tier 1s. By delivering precise, real-time detection and tracking of objects such as pedestrians and vehicles, it enhances a vehicle’s ability to respond to potential hazards. This innovation is a key step towards significantly reducing the risk of accidents, building added trust in autonomous technology, and supporting the development of safer, more reliable transportation systems.
Speaking on the announcement, Barry Lunn, CEO & co-founder of Provizio said: “We have known for some time that 4D Imaging radar is key to unlocking safer driving and next generation ADAS, however cost has been a key challenge that has held back rollout across all vehicles. This work between Provizio and TI balances the perception and system cost challenges of high-performance imaging radar.”
Lunn added: “To achieve 0.5deg angular resolution using just a single TI radar chip is a testament to the proprietary antenna innovation of the Provizio development team and also the embedded power of the TI radar SoC.” Dedicated to enabling scalable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions, Provizio develops the future of radar.
Sony Group has received CES Innovation Award 2025 for “XR Head-Mounted Display SRH-S1”. This headset is designed for diverse spatial content experiences. It features a 4K micro OLED panel that provides clear and detailed visuals. The Sony XR Head-Mounted Display SRH-S1 headset is suitable for creators and professionals working with interactive 3D objects.
The headset supports mixed reality creation with video see-through functionality, allowing users to view both physical and virtual environments simultaneously. It is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform, Qualcomm’s latest XR processor, offering effective performance for immersive experiences.
Designed for comfort and stability during long use, the headset has balanced weight distribution and made up of quality materials. The flip-up mechanism lets users switch between physical and virtual space.
LAS VEGAS, NV and MUNICH, Germany, Jan 7, 2025 – Siemens has presented its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens’ presence at CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. Siemens – the global leader in industrial software –demonstrated how its technologies are empowering customers to take bold leaps in industrial innovation.
Peter Koerte, Member of the Managing Board, chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, Siemens AG at CES 2025, Las Vegas.
“Industrial AI is a game-changer that will create significant positive impact in the real world across all industries. Industrial AI allows us to harness the vast amounts of data generated in industrial environments and turn it into insights that drive real business impact. We are adding new industrial AI capabilities across the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to enable our customers to stay competitive, resilient and sustainable in an increasingly complex world,” said Peter Koerte, Member of the managing board, chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, Siemens AG.
Siemens is bringing Industrial AI directly to the shop floor with the new Siemens Industrial Copilot for operations, enabling AI tasks to run as close as possible to machines. This facilitates rapid, real-time decision making for shop floor operators and maintenance engineers, boosting productivity, operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. The Siemens Industrial Copilot ecosystem is continuously evolving to offer AI capabilities across the industrial value chain and into sectors including discrete and process manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility. This suite of copilots can enhance human-machine collaboration across all experience levels, helping to accelerate development times and innovation cycles. The Siemens Industrial Copilot will be integrated with the Industrial Edge ecosystem, which has been enhanced with AI for deploying, operating and managing AI models within the production environment.
JetZero Selects Siemens Xcelerator Platform
During Siemens’ press conference at CES 2025, the company announced an agreement with JetZero, a pioneering aviation startup working to build the future of sustainable air travel, to collaborate on the development and production of JetZero’s revolutionary blended wing aircraft. The innovative blended wing design aims to improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, reduce noise and deliver the promise of zero carbon emissions by 2035. JetZero will leverage the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform to design, manufacture and operate their new aircraft.
Blended wing aircraft by JetZero
JetZero is planning to build “Factory of the Future”, a new greenfield factory in the United States where they intend to tightly integrate Siemens’ automation hardware, software and services to help it achieve its remarkably ambitious vision encompassing electrification, automation and digitalization of both the aircraft and its production. The JetZero aircraft and its associated manufacturing operations will be simulated virtually using comprehensive digital twins – enabling the company to de-risk the manufacturing process, validate the approach and scale processes long before any ground is broken or jets take to the skies.
“Siemens is giving us the confidence to take a leap, not just a step, in revolutionizing air travel,” said JetZero CEO Tom O’Leary. “Their digital twin and industrial metaverse technologies will be instrumental in helping us design, build and operate the world’s first fully digital aircraft, delivering a better experience for passengers and airlines while also reducing fuel consumption by 50 percent.”
Siemens democratizes industrial tech for startups
Siemens’ presence at CES also highlighted the company’s commitment to enabling startups and companies of all sizes to use its industrial metaverse technologies. Through the new Siemens for Startups program, innovators of any size have access to the intelligence, ecosystems and technologies they need to turn their big ideas into world-changing innovations. Siemens is providing access to venture partnering and clienting services along with dramatically reduced cost access to software and hardware from the Siemens Xcelerator open business platform. In addition, Siemens is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to offer AWS credits, business development resources and access to the AWS Activate program for technical and go-to-market support.
Collaborating with NVIDIA to bring photorealism to PLM
Together with NVIDIA, Siemens announced new additions to the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform, including the Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer powered by NVIDIA Omniverse, which brings large-scale, physically based visualization directly into the product lifecycle management (PLM) system. This capability also enables teams to collaborate in a secure, digital twin environment using their live 3D data, reducing errors and data discrepancies while streamlining workflows and decision-making.
“Our continued collaboration with NVIDIA will be transformative for our customers, empowering them to virtualize and visualize product and plants like never before. Bringing together the best-in-class capabilities of each company, we’re equipping customers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, optimize their operations and accelerate their digital transformation,” said Koerte.
Enabling immersive engineering with Sony
In collaboration with the Sony Corp., Siemens is delivering a new solution for immersive engineering that brings together Siemens NX software for product engineering with a breakthrough head-mounted display from Sony to enable content creation for the industrial metaverse. Now available for pre-order and shipping beginning in February, Siemens’ new Immersive Engineering toolset brings the power of mixed reality to the product engineering and manufacturing community, enabling high-fidelity mixed reality and 3D-focused collaboration.
“In the era of digital twins, Siemens and Sony have collaborated closely to bring NX Immersive Designer to market. With 4K OLED Microdisplays, intuitive controls and the comfortable design, closely integrated with Siemens’ advanced software, we firmly believe this new immersive engineering solution will pave the way for the future of engineering.” said Seiya Amatatsu, Incubation Center, XR Technology Development Division, Sony Corp.
Introducing Designcenter for product engineering
Koerte was joined on stage at CES by Tony Hemmelgarn, president and CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software, to unveil Siemens’ new Designcenter software suite, which brings together its portfolio of design and engineering software including Solid Edge and NX software in one unified offering so that companies of any size can design and collaborate using the industry-leading Parasolid modeling kernel.
“A lot of companies make their design software available to small businesses or to the very largest enterprises. Designcenter is unique in that it is truly open and accessible for everyone – companies of every size can scale with the same solution set, their data in the same format – without interruption,” said Hemmelgarn.
Technology to transform the everyday
At the Siemens booth in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Siemens is showcasing how its technology transforms the everyday, for everyone, through examples of solutions created by Siemens and its customers that impact personal, local and global communities. In addition to JetZero , these examples include:
Spinnova is a Finnish technology company that enables circularity in textile manufacturing with sustainable and chemical-free fabric production using Siemens’ Digital Twin technologies and factory automation.
Wayout International , a Swedish water technology company developing a proprietary drinking water production solution to improve personal health and well-being in daily life using Siemens’ edge computing, digital twin technologies and Insights Hub, the industrial IoT as a service solution from Siemens.
Desert Control is a Norwegian startup aiming to revolutionize sustainable agriculture and urban greening in regions suffering from desertification, fostering agricultural prosperity and healthy green space using Siemens’ Industrial Operations X.
Arc is an American company focused on the electrification of the marine industry and making boating more modern, enjoyable, and sustainable using Siemens’ NX, Teamcenter and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software.
