Events

CES 2022 will be returning to Las Vegas as an in-person event

The world is finally healing

Published

April 29, 2021

Shivam Vahia

After more than a year’s wait, it seems like things are finally returning to the old normal. CES 2022 is making a comeback as an in-person event and will take place in Las Vegas as usual.

The CTA (Consumer Technology Association), which organizes CES (Consumer Electronics Show), said that the event would be held from January 5 to 8, with the media days on January 3 and 4. The Coronavirus pandemic prompted all tradeshows to go fully digital, including MWC Barcelona, Google I/O, and Apple’s WWDC.

For technology enthusiasts, an online-only event can never match the grand scale of a physical event. In-person meets have a personal touch, there are thousands of cutting-edge gadgets to play with, and the coverage becomes unique.

Vaccination progress helped

The US is quickly vaccinating its citizens, and many other countries are following a similar strategy. We can expect the old normal to return gradually in the next few months, but that’s considering everything goes as planned. Obviously, the decision can change if there’s a shift in the course of the pandemic.

Though, CTA boasted that close to 1,000 companies are already lined up for the event. This includes giants like Amazon, AMD, Dell, Google, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, LG, Panasonic, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony, and many more.

“We are thrilled to return to Las Vegas – home to CES for more than 40 years – and look forward to seeing many new and returning faces,” Gary Shapiro, president, and CEO of the CTA, said in an announcement.

The CTA said that CES 2022 would be held as per the CDC’s safety guidelines, along with state and local guidelines for Nevada and the city of Las Vegas to ensure a safe event for attendees.

Read Also: GadgetMatch Awards: Best of CES 2021

India

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G packs an 8000mAh battery

The brand’s biggest battery in a smartphone yet

Published

February 13, 2026

Vincenz

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

This 2026, TECNO is refreshing its performance-focused POVA lineup by adding a new member in it.

Big power without the bulk

Despite its slim and curved 7.42mm design (and weight of only 195g), the POVA Curve 2 5G arrives with TECNO’s largest battery yet — 8000mAh battery to be precise.

TECNO says the battery is TÜV SÜD-certified for long lifespan and is engineered to last up to six years. It’s also rated to operate in extreme temperatures ranging between as hot as 60°C (140ºF) or as cold as -20ºC (-4ºF).

If you’re already in a pinch, there’s the 45W fast charging with Bypass charging support in tow.

Durability was not compromised as it has a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Front Glass protection, IP64 water and dust resistance rating, even SGS-certification for 1.5m drop protection.

Speaking of front, it features a curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Beneath that glass lies MediaTek’s Dimensity 7100 5G SoC.

On the software side, it runs the latest HiOS 16 (based on Android 16) with integrated AI tools in mind. That means AI-powered content summaries, writing assistance, call noise reduction, and automatic photo enhancements.

TECNO’s Ella AI Assistant has also been improved with more personalized interactions across the system. One-tap FlashMemo also exists for instantly capturing on-screen information. Moreover, Mind Hub organizes notes and AI-generated content in one place.

Lastly, connectivity gets a boost, too. With POVA Curve 2 5G’s dual-signal enhancement, it has an improved cellular and Wi-Fi performance in crowded or weak-signal environments. Interestingly, it also supports offline voice, text, and image communication up to 1.5km in open areas.

With all these in mind, TECNO promises two major Android OS upgrades.

Pricing and Availability

The TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G comes in three colorways: Melting Silver, Storm Titanium, and Mystic Purple.

It launches first in India this February 2026. Pricing is between INR 31,999 and INR 34,999 for the 8+128GB and 8+256GB configurations respectively.

It will also make an appearance at MWC 2026 this upcoming March 2 until March 5, 2026.

CES 2026

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook at CES 2026

Did They Perfect the Dual-Screen Laptop?

Published

January 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

THE Michael Josh just got back from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas — the annual tech event that attracts all the biggest tech brands.

One of which is none other than ASUS, Taiwan’s biggest computing giant. They have launched the first wave of Windows laptops for 2026. There’s a full lineup — models for everyday folks, creators, and gamers.

However, we are focusing on these Zenbooks favorites the show: the updated 2026 Zenbook DUO and Zenbook A14, as well as a bigger Zenbook A16 model.

Eager to know more about them? Here’s our Spotlight on the three power-packed ASUS Zenbooks at CES 2026.