CES 2025: The 10 most impressive tech gadgets and innovations unveiled so far
Tech companies from around the world have once again gathered in Las Vegas to unveil their latest gadgets and ideas at CES 2025. As always, the event is buzzing with excitement, promising to deliver a year’s worth of tech news in just a few days.
The event started Monday and will run through Friday. And even after just one day, the announcements have been nothing short of impressive. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights so far:
Samsung’s Smarter Home AI
Samsung took center stage with its “Home AI” system, which links household devices like TVs, refrigerators, and dishwashers into a seamless smart network. It even recognizes individual voices and predicts needs. For example, the system can dim lights when you doze off during a movie or activate a robot vacuum after you’re done using a hairdryer.
Samsung also introduced AI-powered TVs with a feature called “Click to Search,” which identifies objects on-screen, like meals, and provides relevant information, such as recipes. Another standout was the Micro LED Beauty Mirror, which uses AI to assess skincare needs and recommend personalized products.
Nvidia’s Big Moves in AI
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, revealed cutting-edge AI technologies for robotics, self-driving vehicles, and gaming. Their new Cosmos Foundation models generate photorealistic videos for training robots and autonomous cars, making the process cheaper and more efficient.
On the gaming front, Nvidia introduced the GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, delivering major upgrades in performance and AI-driven features. Additionally, Nvidia is partnering with Toyota, supplying their Orin chips and software for advanced driver assistance in upcoming car models.
LG’s Vision for “Affectionate Intelligence”
LG showcased its approach to blending AI with daily life through “Affectionate Intelligence.” The focus is on making AI interactions more personal and meaningful. Their enhanced AI Agent works across devices, offering updates and ensuring security with LG Shield. Collaborating with Microsoft, LG is pushing for more AI-integrated spaces, with applications at home, in vehicles, and businesses.
Health Tech That Hits Home
Health and wellness innovations were a big theme this year, including:
- Eli Health’s Hormometer: This at-home test measures hormones like cortisol and progesterone using saliva samples. It provides personalized insights to help manage stress, sleep, fertility, and more.
- Nutrix’s Cortisol Test: A similar device focused on stress management through cortisol monitoring.
- Kirin’s Electric Spoon: A clever tool that mimics the taste of salt using a mild electric current, offering a healthier way to enjoy flavor.
- BoldJet’s Needle-Free Injections: Developed by FlowBeams, this technology uses lasers to deliver injections without needles, making treatments less intimidating.
Robotics Take the Stage
CES 2025 also brought incredible advancements in robotics, including:
- Mirokai by Enchanted Tools: A bright orange robot designed to help in elder care facilities and provide hospitality services.
- Tombot’s Robotic Puppies: Realistic robotic dogs that offer companionship for people unable to care for live pets.
- John Deere’s Autonomous Farming Equipment: Fully automated tractors and mowers aimed at addressing labor shortages in agriculture.
Next-Level Gaming Gear
Razer unveiled the latest Blade 16 gaming laptop, which packs serious power in a slim 0.59-inch frame. Featuring AMD’s Ryzen AI processors and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the laptop offers a 240Hz display for gamers who want speed and performance without bulk.
Overall, these innovations are just the beginning of what CES 2025 has to offer. From smarter homes to groundbreaking health tech, robotics, and gaming, the event is once again proving why it’s a must-watch for tech enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates and the most jaw-dropping moments still to come.
The 10 most impressive reveals of CES 2025 so far:
Here are videos of the 10 most impressive reveals of CES 2025 so far. Hats off to Rowan Cheung.
1. A 360° AI-powered body scanning health mirror that can scan your heart, weight, and metabolic health
It’s only been 1 day of CES 2025, and the announcements have already been incredible.
The 10 most impressive reveals of CES 2025 so far:
1. A 360° AI-powered body scanning health mirror that can scan your heart, weight, and metabolic health pic.twitter.com/c8iaJFB5EW
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
2. Roborock’s Saros Z70: A robotic vacuum that has a mechanical arm for picking up objects in the way of cleaning the floor
2. Roborock’s Saros Z70: A robotic vacuum that has a mechanical arm for picking up objects in the way of cleaning the floor pic.twitter.com/M6T428zeYa
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
3. Halliday Glasses: Smart glasses with a 3.5-inch internal monochrome display
These glasses are equipped with an AI agent that can listen to conversations, answer questions during meetings, and do live translation.
3. Halliday Glasses: Smart glasses with a 3.5-inch internal monochrome display
These glasses are equipped with an AI agent that can listen to conversations, answer questions during meetings, and do live translationpic.twitter.com/1jIigyCC7l
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
4. Project DIGITS by NVIDIA: A $3000 personal supercomputer that’s 1,000x the power of an average laptop
4. Project DIGITS by NVIDIA: A $3000 personal supercomputer that’s 1,000x the power of an average laptop pic.twitter.com/djMkIOolt7
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
5. BYD’s supercar, Yangwang U9, jumping 6 meters forward (over potholes)
5. BYD’s supercar, Yangwang U9, jumping 6 meters forward (over potholes) pic.twitter.com/QAQZdMRyHT
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
6. A pen with three cameras at the tip that turns any surface of the world into a canvas with notes synced and recorded to your phone
6. A pen with three cameras at the tip that turns any surface of the world into a canvas with notes synced and recorded to your phone pic.twitter.com/fPHHFyLjek
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
7. NVIDIA Cosmos: An open source, open weight Video World Model designed for the upcoming age of robotics source
7. NVIDIA Cosmos: An open source, open weight Video World Model designed for the upcoming age of robotics source pic.twitter.com/19XVUKIOud
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
8. Portalgraph: A 3D projector that projects VR space into the real world
8. Portalgraph: A 3D projector that projects VR space into the real world pic.twitter.com/kGdLToYToO
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
9. Samsung Vision AI TVs that come with real-time translation, the ability to adapt to user preferences, AI upscaling, and instant content summaries
9. Samsung Vision AI TVs that come with real-time translation, the ability to adapt to user preferences, AI upscaling, and instant content summaries pic.twitter.com/303yFOZr5q
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025
10. NVIDIA GB200 NVL2: A data center super chip with 72 Blackwell GPUs, 1.4 exaFLOPS, and 130 transistors
10. NVIDIA GB200 NVL2: A datacenter superchip with 72 Blackwell GPUs, 1.4 exaFLOPS, and 130 transistorspic.twitter.com/O7r4foKUr4
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) January 7, 2025