On this list are the gadgets and tech that most delighted us this year.
Some are available now, while others are prototypes with a lot of promise.
Read on to learn more about our favorites, and catch up on all ourCES 2025 coverage here.
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At CES, Valve declared it was opening up SteamOS to other handhelds.
Then theres the Legion Go 2, a handheld powered with the next-gen AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme.
It has improved ergonomics and the removable controllers that made the original a cult favorite.
Theres no pricing or release date yet, but its one of our most-anticipated gaming devices this year.
Aurzen Zip Projector
The Aurzen Zip is the tiniest 720p projector Ive ever seen.
The trifold projector can wirelessly mirror whatever is on your phone without a wifi connection.
Two of the best features: its MagSafe-compatible and has a 90-minute battery life.
In a nutshell, the glasses offer an external display for your eyes.
you could also hit a switch to have the window cemented in space or follow your head.
Best yet, it supports ultrawide screen mirroring on PC like the Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3.
The unit is available for preorder and should start shipping in March.
All the setup requires is snapping the Lotus magnetic switch covers over existing switches.
The ultra-simplicity also makes it more usable by people with cognitive disabilities.
The company says the ring and switch covers only need to be charged three times a year.
Before you write the QM6K off as a no-frills budget brand, check out some of the specs.
In fact, the QM6K is 53% brighter than previous models and 10% more light efficient.
You get integrated Onkyo speakers, which should produce solid audio.
However, the screens the star here, serving up captivating colors with deep blacks and sharp details.
OnMed CareStation
Millions of Americans live in places with poor access to hospitals and primary care.
Using sensors and cameras, the Gardyn Studio closely monitors each grow pod, ensuring your plants thrive.
It takes care of the essentials, automatically watering and adjusting the lights.
Beyond all that, its cute enough to sit in your bedroom, rather than your garage or basement.
Already, we can see the promise of the machine as a legitimately mobile mobile controller.
MCON has a Kickstarter campaign ongoing for another month, with plans to ship later this year.
The unit should sell for $150.
Razer Arielle
Razers cooling and heating Arielle concept gaming chair is unexpectedly appealing.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-Series
Theyre big, theyre expensive, and theyre brimming with AI processing capabilities.
Segway Xyber
The $3,000 Segway Xyber is an e-bike for people who hate e-bikes.
Its got enough torque and speed to humble most electric bikes and a top speed of 35 mph.
Xyber can go from 0 to 20 mph in less than 3 seconds.
It has a range up to 112 miles on a dual battery and 56 miles on a single battery.
The buds sound quality was impressive, especially with the world snuffed-out with ANC mode turned on.
The Ascend houses a 100-inch motorized floor-rising screen for an immersive home theater experience.
Weve seen rollup displays before, but none of them match the style of the Ascend.
), the potential of a life-threatening or life-altering injury is real.
Magic Shield, a Japanese company, has a solution.
Dubbed Shinobi Floor, these unassuming floor panels are hiding a cool secret.
Theres a patented shock-absorbing mat underneath the tiles that will cushion the fall and minimize potential harm.
The panels feel like a regular floor, but upon a fall, they feel soft, yet firm.
The flooring can be installed just about anywhere in the house, including the bathroom.
This novel piece of health tech is currently used in eight countries in 600 hospitals and senior centers.
Heres hoping itll make it to a floor near you soon.
XEO Pod
The XEO Pod is more than just a haptic gaming chairits an entire gaming habitat.
Priced at $20,000, the XEO feels like stepping into a futuristic space capsule.
Its equipped with a 20-speaker system and haptic feedback technology, so youll feel every gunshot and explosion.
Qualcomm claims the X Elite can deliver up to twice the performance of the competition while using less power.
Qualcomm says Snapdragon X Elite represents future-proofed hardware, as AI-powered workflows become more and more common.
LG StanbyMe 2
LG is a brand synonymous with television, for good reason.
The rig also comes with a host of AI features and games.
Now get ready for another sweet pairingGoogle TV and gaming monitors.
Or get some work done, if you want to be all responsible.
Alienware Area-51 16 and 18 Gaming Laptops
Alienware had to do something to stand out.
Alienware emerged as our favorite due its mechanical keyboard with Cherry switches.
LG UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor
Okay, LGs done rollable and see-through TVs.
The LG UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor is the worlds first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor.
bHaptics TactSuit Pro
VR continues to improve year after year.
But one aspect has yet to make it to mainstreamhaptics.
But if bHaptics has its way, it wont be like that for long.
Playing a boxing game and get punched in the chest?
Youll feel a corresponding rumbling sensation.
Theres also the TactSleeve, designed to replicate gun recoil or an injection.
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