Consumer electronics show CES is one of the biggest tech events of the year and CES 2018 will showcase a truck load of new gadgets, TVs and initiatives that'll take your breath away.
The one thing that defines CES is that virtually all the world's tech manufacturers (except Apple) get together to launch the next big thing in technology, kickstarting the trends for 2018 and showing off all the hot products to get excited about.
We will be covering all the news that matters as it happens, as well as bringing you our first impressions and insights into 2018's tech at the Vegas show, but for now, here is what we can expect at CES 2018.
Acer at CES 2018
Acer's trump card at CES 2018 is a laptop that's as thin as a smartphone. The Acer Swift 7 is just 8.98mm thick and you get a modem in there too giving you LTE connectivity, Intel Core i7 power and an asking price of £1,599 for that 4G model. Being skinny is expensive. You get get your hands on one in April 2018.
Acer has also updated its Chromebook 11, bringing in USB Type-C connections and Google Play to fill your £249 laptop with apps. The new Chromebook 11 will be hitting the UK in March 2018.
Amazon Alexa at CES 2018
Amazon doesn't attend CES but that doesn't mean you won't hear the company's name mentioned.
We're expecting Alexa to be featured in even more devices in 2018, as Amazon continues to dominate the smart home stage and already we've seen announcements bringing Alexa to more devices.
For the bathroom, Kohler has an Alexa-powered mirror and more, while Amazon itself has announced at Alexa is coming to headphones, watches and more. Alexa will be in LG's fridge, it's coming to PCs and a whole lot more. So much, we wrote a separate feature about it.
Asus at CES 2018
Asus has updated some of its laptops, with the ZenBook 13 being a natural MacBook competitor. There's also the slightly more substantial X507 which comes with more powerful graphics, so might be the lightweight machine for those who like to game.
There's also a range of new connectivity innovations from Asus, including the Lyra Voice, which is both an Alexa-powered speaker and a mesh network device designed to banish Wi-Fi dead spots in your home.
BlackBerry at CES 2018
Yes, BlackBerry is still around and though it is now under TCL for hardware, it teased its first flagship smartphone of 2017 at the show in January and TCL is confirmed to attend the 2018 show.
Exactly what this might result in we don't yet know: with BlackBerry launching a couple of devices in 2017, we wouldn't be surprised if there was a tease for a new device launching at Mobile World Congress.
Casio at CES 2018
Casio launched an updated version of its rugged outdoor watch, the WSD-F20 at CES 2017. It has been one of the more successful Android Wear devices so we fully expect to see an updated version that's even smarter.
The company is confirmed as an exhibitor for the 2018 show so we'd expect to see a new wearable appear, perhaps the WSD-F30?
Dell at CES 2018
Dell made its first announcement prior to CES in the form of the new Dell XPS 13. This model is slimmer, offers a 4K display and makes a move to USB Type-C.
We're sure that Dell has more in store, so we'll be sure to update when more is revealed from the show.
Garmin at CES 2018
Garmin has announced the Forerunner 645 Music, it's latest sports watch which introduces something missing from the line from the last few years - offline music. You'll be able to connect Bluetooth headphones to your 645 Music to take with you on the move. There's also Garmin Pay, as well as all the fitness tracking skills that the Forerunner series offer.
If you're not that bothered about the music, there's a version without the tune, leaving you with Garmin Pay and just an elegant sports watch.
Google at CES 2018
Google doesn't always make a big splash at CES with its own hardware - that's normally saved for Google's own events - but as Google Assistant emerges as a dominant player in the smart home, Google has setup camp in Vegas to promote Assistant.
Like Amazon's Alexa, LG has already confirmed that it's ThinQ speaker will be GA compatible and we're expecting a lot more devices.
HP at CES 2018
HP has recently announced the HP Envy x2, a Windows 10 2-in-1 powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform. The company has confirmed that this will cost £999.99 for the 4GB/128GB model, while the step-up 8GB/256GB model is £1199.99.
What is a surprise is that the HP Envy x2 will also be available in an Intel version - i.e., a more conventional hardware build for a Windows 10 PC. Just make sure you're buying the version you actually want.
HP has also used CES 2018 to update the excellent Spectre 15 x360, which the company is claiming is the most powerful "convertible" PC, meaning there's a lot of flex in the hinge. There's also the choice of AMD or Nvidia graphics, which is where the power claim comes from.
HP is also updating its Chromebooks bring USB Type-C to the party.
HTC at CES 2018
Although we're not expecting to see any new smartphones at CES 2018, we will see something new from the HTC Vive team.
A new HTC Vive VR headset - possibly the fabled HTC Vive 2 - will debut and all hints point at an increased display resolution, up to 4K.
Huawei at CES 2018
Chinese smartphone giant Huawei launched the Mate 9 Pro at CES 2017, which was 99 per cent the Porsche Design version of the Mate 9 but without the hefty price tag.
We've already seen the Mate 10 Pro launch in 2017 so it's not clear what Huawei might use CES 2018 to unveil, if anything, but chances are it will have something smartphone or wearable-related up its sleeve.
Lenovo at CES 2018
Lenovo is attending CES 2018 and Qualcomm has already confirmed that we'll be seeing something from Lenovo in the Windows on ARM space - expect a Snapdragon powered laptop.
Beyond that, Lenovo has already announced a range of updated ThinkPads for business, but perhaps more interesting is the rumour of the Mirage Solo, a stand-alone Daydream VR headset.
LG at CES 2018
LG has confirmed a new range of its LG Gram laptops. They are smaller than before, thanks to slimmer bezels around the display, and can last an entire day on a single charge.
LG has also announced that LG ThinQ (say: "thin que") is going to powering many of the devices in 2018 line-up from the company. This isn't limited to appliances - although there's a connected air purifier - but LG has also announced a smart ThinQ speaker, which also offers Google Assistant, as well as a new Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Of course there's an updated InstaView fridge, now with a 29-inch display and Alexa integration, as well as a full collection of connected appliances and powered by ThinQ.
LG has also confirmed the new OLED and Super UHD LED TVs will have voice recognition and control through an included remote, also supporting Google Assistant. There will be the range-topping W8 Wallpaper OLED, followed by the E8 and C8, which are top-tier OLEDs, while the AI OLED B8 slips into a slightly lower tier.
You'll also be able to buy the CLOi robot, which is a smart assistant connected to everything; exactly how it might be better - besides the cute looks - than Alexa or Google Home, we don't really know.
Nvidia at CES 2018
Nvidia has made sweeping announcements about PC gaming through Nvidia GeForce Now, which gives you access to a powerful cloud-based PC so you can run games on your older machine at home without a hardware update.
Nvidia has also pushed forward the idea of BFGDs. Big format gaming displays are designed to give you a monitor for gaming with a few more skills, thanks to the integration of Nvidia's Shield technology. That means that not only will you have a monitor specced for gaming - with Acer, Asus and HP announced an BFGD partners for the 4K 120Hz HDR displays - but you'll be able to stream your favourite services too.
Nvidia has also doubled-down on powering cars, including autonomous driving and AI services.
Panasonic at CES 2018
Panasonic has announced updates to its TV line-up, including new OLED models. Following the success of the EZ1000 (EZ1002 for those in the UK), the FZ950 and FZ800 are new OLED models, available in 55 and 65-inch sizes. Both these models feature a dynamic look-up table to ensure that the picture remains authentic, while also supporting the emerging HDR 10+ format.
The FZ950 gets boosted by a Technics blade speaker that runs the width of the TV, meaning you have complete sound system in one compact unit. Prices are still to be confirmed, but availability is set for spring 2018.
Panasonic has also continued the onslaught of UHD Blu-ray players, announcing four new models, with the UB820 offering Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ and Alexa compatibility, while lesser models strip out features to make them more affordable. The 2016 UB900 remains the flagship player.
Qualcomm at CES 2018
Qualcomm used CES 2017 to double-down on the message that the Snapdragon 835 would be driving the flagship smartphones of 2017. With the company having just announced what the Snapdragon 845 will be capable of, we'd expect CES 2018 to double down on the message that this new chip will be driving the 2018 flagship smartphones.
There will be Windows devices launched running on Snapdragon, and we may see the first Snapdragon 845 device unveiled by Xiaomi too.
We also know there will be a lot more activity at Mobile World Congress 2018.
Samsung at CES 2018
Samsung goes big at CES. We've heard that there are some products from the C-Lab projects on show - Relúmĭno, GoBreath and S-Ray.
Samsung has announced the NW700 Sound+ soundbar, which promises distortion-free sound from a compact form, with no need for a separate subwoofer. Samsung has also announced the WW6850N washing machine that's fully connected, working with SmartThings, as well as a new Family Hub fridge that's smart thanks to Bixby integration.
But it's TV where the biggest splash is expected, with Samsung initially announcing The Wall, a new 146-inch MicroLED TV. MicroLED is a real challenger for OLED, using LEDs that emit their own light (as OLED does) and not relying on separate LED illumination (which LED TVs need). It's a prototype for now, so watch this space.
Samsung is also flirting wth 8K, saying that an 8K QLED set will be available later in 2018.
Sony at CES 2018
Sony pulled a blinder at CES 2017, revealing an OLED TV - the Bravia A1 - alongside a full line-up of refreshed XE series televisions and a Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
It's not yet clear what Sony might announce at CES 2018 but the Japanese company will be there so expect a couple of new devices, probably in the TV sector.
Sony Mobile
Sony Mobile has stepped up and announced a couple of Xperia updates. The new Sony Xperia XA2 has a 23-megapixel camera on the rear, bringing lots of megapixels to the mid-range, while sitting on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 platform. There's a 5.2-inch full HD display and a fingerprint sensor on the rear.
If that's just not enough phone for you, there's the Xperia XA2 Ultra. This pushes the display to 6-inches, while also increasing the selfie camera to 16 megapixels with optical image stabilisation. It's a big phone, for big selfies. Both new XA2 models will launch with Android Oreo in February 2018.