This, combined with the burgeoning mainstreamification of smart home tech, will make for an entertaining year.

From the bottom, expect to see chips with AI capabilities built-in.

That’s a potential boon for both privacy and performance.

CES sign in the Las Vegas Convention Center

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And privacy should be a major concern here.

For example, you’ve probably read plenty of horror stories about smart-home camera hacks.

If those cameras can work autonomously, then less data needs to be shared with the cloud.

Attendees at CES.

Attendees at CES.Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel

Apple’s HomeKit cameras do this already.

“AI integration in these smart devices is also blowing up.

It might find a nearby spot that sells it, and plot your route to get there.

Las Vegas Skyline during CES

CES - Las Vegas, Nevada.Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel

I can’t wait.

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