The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has it alland sometimes too much of it.
Well also highlight some of the weird, tacky, and weird-enough-it-just-might-work.
Some companies have already debuted their wares before the show floor opens up.
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Check back here for the most up-to-date news and hands-on impressions.
Jan 10CES Impressed This Year After All
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To start 2025, we saw many smart glasses and a resurgence of exciting computer peripheral technology.
Laptops got thinner, of course, and they also got longer, in Lenovos case.
Gaming handhelds are here to stay, with seemingly every favorite computer maker developing their mobile concoction.
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The weird stuff was interesting, too.
HiSense reminded us that appliances can match your homes aesthetic.
Companion robots are still on the CES show floor.
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Samsung and TCL drew passersby in with their respective ideas, though TCLs was the cutest.
Want to see it all?
Or, head to the landing page to see the announcements made individually.
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It was a packed year and a little busier than wed anticipated.
Thats good news for gadgets in 2025.
If youre bored with hearing about the companys TVs, take a gander at its monitors.
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Namely, the LGUltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor.
This is the worlds first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor.
Andoh my OLED, the colors are a cavalcade of rich hues and stunning blacks with crystal clear detail.
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Like the Lenovo Legion Go and Nintendo Switch, the Blade 11 has detachable joysticks and a kickstand.
Then worry not because Motorbunny, makers of straddle-style sex machines, has the answer.
Now weve seen everything.
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But such is the case with the Litheli EasySurge 18.5-inch Lawn Mower.
First, the design: The Litheli doesnt look like any lawnmower Ive ever seen.
It seems like itd be more at home onThe Jetsonsthan on the CES 2025 show floor.
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Even though the Litheli is small, its mighty.
Acer got the memo by refreshing the Predator Helios 18 and 16 AI laptops.
Both systems have the newIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX that boasts AI-accelerated performance.
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Thats joined by Nvidias latest powerhouse, the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU.
However, the Japanese company Magic Shield has a solution, and we hope it will be stateside soon.
The Shinobi Floor looks and feels like your average hardwood floor.
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The patented shock-absorbing mat is placed directly beneath the floor, removing the impacts force.
Its a cool way to have a sexy time when your lover isnt in the vicinity.
Now you might find out thanks to Code 27 Character Lightbox.
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Upload a 3D model of your favorite character, and youll be off to the races.
But Code 27 allows your character to be more than a dancing mascot.
It can even recall and summarize past interactions.
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It can also provide the days weather and offer conditions on your daily commute.
Its a cute little gear that hangs on your cup to help cool down a hot drink.
The TCL Alme was another one of those weird things that caught our eye.
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Lenovos ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, with its expandable laptop screen, also made the list.
Razers butt-cooling chair is also in the mix, as is LGs portable display.
If you dont mind heights, you may even be able to install them yourself.
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Jackery claims they can survive in temperatures between -40 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
They also come with a 30-year warranty.
The $300 gadget can be opened with a pin code or an app.
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Theres an additional cable to attach the box to a door frame, but thats a last resort.
Hypershell promises it can boost your leg performance by up to 40%.
It has several modes that provide a more subtle aid to your limbs.
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The unit ranges up to 17.5 kilometers, or a little less than 11 miles on a single battery.
Well, Rock-ola is stillrockingalong after all.
The modern Bubblers still have the retro look of the old Jukeboxes despite all the added bells and whistles.
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They can now connect to wireless home speaker systems like Sonos.
If youre wondering, one of these bad boys will set you back around $10,000.
The camera uses Reolinks ColorX technology to see in the dark.
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This product is aimed at folks who use social VR games.
The rider/pilot can either manually fly themselves or have the bike use its autopilot.
A Rictor rep says we should see these on the road and in the skies in late 2026.
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The gadget can be used either off or online via the companion app.
It can also be enjoyed with VR content.
The StanbyMe 2 looks like a Smart TV and a tablet had a baby.
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The equipment has a massive 27-inch touchscreen and lasts four hours on a charge.
My favorite way to see the StanbyMe is by far the most outlandish.
These specs primarily work as a Bluetooth headset with touch controls on the temples.
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Suppose you were expecting something to rival theMeta Ray-Bans.
In that case, you might be slightly disappointed since these glasses cant take pictures or video.
Disconnected from the rest of the world?
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The XEO Pod might be up your alley.
The XEO is a gaming chair enclosure that fully engulfs you.
I fell in love with this thing and desperately wanted one for myself.
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A Dutch company calledFlowbeamswants to solve both problems with a needle-free handheld injecting gear.
The Bird Buddy already does a good job analyzing species of birds that perch in front of its lens.
The company started its American journey with just three mini-LED models.
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Panasonic is expanding on that with a wealth of new OLED and cheaper LED models.
The flagship is the Z95B tandem OLED, which promises enhanced brightness due to the layered OLED panels.
In person, it features the inky blacks and deep colors typical of these displays.
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It was to snag a photo with two cosplayers dressed as Joel and Ellie fromThe Last of Usvideo games.
The AI will scan crowds, instantly highlighting anything andanyoneit deems suspicious, then alert security.
Since this was a show floor demo, anyone who walked past it caught the attention of the AI.
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Hisenses next miniature appliance seems to do it all, at least for your small loads of sensitive garments.
The LuxCare mini washer-dryer uses microbubbles to clean clothing items more gently.
Inside the massive sound bar is a 100-inch motorized floor-rising screen.
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I was treated to a nice little fireplace mode and a neat music mode.
Effectively, the rig is a tethered monitor for most mobile devices or PCs.
Unlike similar glasses, the XReal Ones frames allow you to see your content in an ultra-widescreen view.
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Its a feature akin to the ultrawide mirroring on the Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest.
The resolution is good enough to read small text without squinting.
The glasses also include controls to change the size of windows you see through the AR environment.
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The EV will get at least 300 miles of range and level 2+ autonomous driving capability.
Plus, the case is beautiful thanks to its brushed metal finish and inlaid Technics logo.
It promises OLED levels of inky blacks without risk of burn-in or future degradation.
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The design is identical in many ways, but now its 30% thinner and weighs less.
That doesnt sound like a lot, but holding it aloft, the changes feel far more significant.
The ergonomics have also improved with easier key travel and a slightly smaller trackpad.
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Razer will pack it with the latest Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.
Thats essentially what TCL proposed with AIme.
The bot is modular, with three separate cores providing different functionality.
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The DriveCore provides mobility and audio.
The Baby Core, with its face screen, uses image and voice AI to interact with users.
Having it in hand, I was surprised at how good the trackball felt.
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Its a must-have for games likeMissile Command.
The gadget lights up the controls youll need for certain games.
Its a Galaxy AI-powered smart mirror that scans your face and provides personalized beauty insights.
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The mirror will grade your skin at different levels and recommend skin care products based on your results.
You tape your phone to your chest overnight, andApnealcollects data on breathing, chest movement, and heartbeats.
The company says Conneqt Pulse has been used to collect data for more than 2,600 peer-reviewed studies.
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Itll even automatically water the plants and adjust the lights for the ideal growing environment.
you could also use it to answer questions, like having a consultant gardener on your phone.
The short treadmill is for light jogging and walking while at or taking a break from your desk.
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While this was a boxing demo, other workouts, such as kickboxing and strength training, are available.
Two wings housed in the back slide out to form the sticks.
Its surprisingly ergonomic and seamless.
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Even better, the MCons submerged joysticks dont feel like twigs like they do on some other mobile controllers.
It may be its most embellished one yet.
The inside also has a surprise, with a medallion encased in resin.
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The box has the same metal medallion you could hang next to your gamer desk.
The laptop itself includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.
Thats the concept behind Intels prototype Dockable PC.
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Unfortunately, Intel did not show it in action.
The company did say the machine in question was running a modern Lunar Lake chip.
MSI has plenty of fish tank PC cases like its updated Vision RS AI case.
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Theres also a VR-specific version of the app coming to both Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro platforms.
By comparison, the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 can handle 4,000 TOPS.
And no, its not Zombie Steve Jobs.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new GeForce RTX 50-tier graphics cards.
The name is supposed to offer the air of, well, aluminum.
The Zenbook A14, which is making its rounds at CES, weights in at just 2.2 pounds.
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Its so thin that Kyle thinks he might accidentally snap it in half.
The company also used the event for its latest handheld to tease the Lenovo Go 2.
The laptop has a button to extend it into a 16.7-inch display.
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But that extra screen space will cost you: it starts at $3,500.
The look and feel are reminiscent of what Asus has been trying with its gaming-centric Android devices.
Click through for a closer look at the new PC designs.
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They help keep the butt from sticking to the seat!
Thats the concept behind Razers Arielle gaming chair, which the company is showing off at CES 2025.
The chair heats or cools, depending on your situation.
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I wonder if a chair like this would help with my body aches during certain times of the month.
Dells gaming arm is doing what it can to entice people to buy its systems.
The Area 51 laptop introduces a big kahuna chassis to fit Nvidias 50-series GPUs.
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Alienware is also introducing PC cases stuffed with up to $4,500 hardware.
Anyway, thats not why they were at CES 2025.
Nvidia was there to unveil its latest RTX graphics cards.
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Read more at the link.
Up to two charging bricks can power the fridge, or one can charge a phone.
The EverFrost 2 pairs nicely with Ankers solar-powered umbrella.
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A vacuum that does it all?
Its unbelievable, but Eufy hopes youll give its robot vacuum a chance.
This project culminates all of Toyotas manufacturing arms to help expand the brands image beyond the automobile.
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(Thats a missed opportunity.)
From the outside, it looks like a regular robot vacuum.
If only more robots did this!
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Read more at the link.
I quickly realized I dont like myself in lavender or lime green.
I am typing this from a Dell XPS, which is now considered vintage.
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Dell announced at CES 2025 that XPS and Latitude laptops are dunzo.
Theyre being swapped for a plainer, more straightforward motif.
The 11-inch machine could be a laptop if it wanted to.
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It shocks your tongue!
The naturally occurring salt helps to enhance the salty flavor in whatever youre eating.
The 55-inch version will cost $750, while the 98-inch version will retail for $3,500.
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The new Snapdragon X chip is a 4nm process with a scaled-back clock speed compared to last years release.
It is meant to compete among the low-end to mid-range set.
This time, its AI has been upgraded to better play the personal assistant role.
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Its got a quicker response time and promises to provide more useful answers to your questions.
It uses a Fu-ing algorithm system that randomizes various blowing modes.
But its actually a walking, waving robot.
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It uses a handful of AI models to interact with its environment.
Not just any projector, buttiny projectors.
The Aurzen ZIP is a Z-style trifold portable projector that easily fits in your back pocket.
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It can wirelessly mirror your phone and charge via USB-C.
It is also MagSafe compatible.
Its the first-ever stringless smart guitar.
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Youll feel right at home if youve ever used aGuitar Heroguitar.
The chords have designated buttons on the neck and two strumming paddles.
There are three built-in speakers, but you’re free to hook the C1 to headphones or speakers.
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The company hopes the Ultra 200S will compensate for Arrow Lakes disappointing gaming performance.
At CES 2025, Bird Buddy announced they are expanding their product lineup.
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