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CES 2025: Exhibitors, dates, ticket prices, and everything else you must know
It feels odd to say CES is the biggest tech show of 2025 given that it starts so early in the year, but it’s mostly true: As far as technology events go, CES is the largest, and the most interesting one you can attend (outside of Apple’s iPhone launches).
What is CES 2025?
CES, or Consumer Electronics Show, is an annual technology convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. It typically starts very early in the year, and goes on for four days, taking over much of the gargantuan spaces in famous Vegas venues such as the Venetian, Wynn, and yes, the newly-opened Sphere arena.
The event itself is a mix of high-profile keynotes (this year, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as well as Waymo co-CEO Tekedra N. Mawakana, are speaking, among others), press events and product launches, and a massive exhibition space where visitors can take a look at the latest gadgets, prototypes, and technology showcases.
When is CES 2025?
The event itself officially starts at January 7 and ends on January 10. For us tech journalists, and you, our dear readers, it actually starts two days before, as many of the big press announcements happen on so-called media days, January 5, and January 6.
The full CES schedule is available on the CES website.
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CES 2025 exhibitors
Where do we start? They’re pretty much all here, with the notable exception of Apple, which prefers to do its own events.
That means Samsung, LG, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, Sony, Hisense, Lenovo, TCL, Meta. There will be lots of talk about artificial intelligence. New chips and graphics cards will be shown. Obscenely large OLED TV will be unleashed upon the world. An absolute onslaught of smart wearables, including smart glasses and VR headset, can be expected.
And even though CES is not purely an automotive event, we also expect to see numerous new cars and car technologies at this year’s event. In particular, BMW, Honda, Volvo, Zeeker, Sony (yes, Sony has teamed up with Honda and they’re gonna show something cool at the event) will have a presence, among others.
A full list of exhibitors is available on the website. Yes, we know it’s a long list.
CES 2025 ticket prices
Unlike some other tech events like the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and IFA in Berlin, CES is not open to the general public. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older, and affiliated with the consumer technology industry.
If you’re keen on going, you need to register as one of three types of attendee: Industry attendee, media, and exhibitor personnel. Most people who aren’t going for work will fall into the first category, and there are several ways to prove that you’re associated with a company that’s in the consumer tech industry. This includes business cards, verification of employment by letter link to media articles etc. The full list of requirements is publicly available.
Once you’ve successfully registered, you can purchase a ticket. Prices were $149 up until Dec. 4, but from Dec. 5 to Jan. 10 they cost $350 per ticket. That’s for the regular Exhibits Plus Pass which grants you access to the exhibit floor, keynotes, and some conference programming. If you want a Deluxe Conference Pass, which includes all conference and partner programming, you’ll have to dish out $1,400 (until and through Dec. 4), or $1,700 (from Dec. 5 to Jan. 10)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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