Every year at CES there are products that everyone wants to talk about. Sometimes it's because technology is the leading example of innovation and design that we deserve. Best CES Awards– Sometimes, it's just because it's so unusual and quirky that it leaves a lasting impression on you. Read on to see which gadgets are making us raise our eyebrows and smile.and follow all our CES 2025 coverage here–
This Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine has Star Trek's Whorf as your dungeon boss.
Pinball and Dungeons & Dragons are a great combination. Since Bally's Dungeons & Dragons pinball machine was introduced in 1987, many electronic components have been added to the pinball machine. Stern took the opportunity to pack an entire D&D adventure into this pinball machine. You choose your character from pre-made classes and species. Then try leveling up your character by facing and overcoming various challenges. We like this concept. But just to make things seem even more ridiculous. Stern then brought in Michael Dorn, best known for his role as Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation—To act as the dungeon master The base model costs $7,000, but if you want all the features of the limited edition, it costs $13,000.
Meet this cute little robot that will cool your drinks.
Nékojita FuFu does two things: it cools your drink and looks cute. Adopts “Fu-ing” algorithm system which randomizes different blowing modes. The company claims it can lower the temperature of hot beverages from 190°F to 160°F and 151°F in just under five minutes. In addition to the cup, the FuFu can also be mounted on a flat plate to cool soup.
TCL AIme is a swivel stroller for multiple AI models.
Imagine if your personal robot at home was an adorable alien kid in a wheeled cart that you could use in the form of an AI hockey puck too. TCL's concept robot is a confusing device. It's like an offering. And it's just as strange. With seeing it in action, AIme has three modules, each containing a different level of AI application. Including speech and image recognition The final module is where you can pull out AIme and take it with you on the road. It lets you chat with AI to get updates on your calendar, the weather, or anything else you can use your phone for. If it weren't so cute I probably tell it all the time. Whether intentional or not. That's up to a jury of my friends.
Anker's Solix Solar Cape is more of a fashion statement than a functional tech product.
We have already experienced it. solar energy storage hatSo it doesn't take much imagination to see how an umbrella covered with Anker's Solix solar panels could come in handy during a day at the beach or in your backyard. Then we come to Anker's sunshade and the cyberpunk neon stripe that runs down the hood. And we've lost it. This might be the device to power your phone and look stylish while you're walking down the runway or cosplaying at Comic Con, but we doubt you'll get much sunshine if you're trying to go clubbing in style. We've been encouraged to bring back shawls ever since. Assassin's Creed II Launched in 2009
This spoon hits your tongue so you can taste the salt.
We've seen some innovative appliances before. But there's never been anything like this at Kirin, which is famous for its ramen and soup. has entered the field of food technology with the world's first electric salt spoon A plastic spoon with a metal strip in the bowl and behind the stem uses a gentle electrical current. The current stimulates the naturally occurring sodium in your saliva. To make what you eat taste saltier This could be a game changer for people following low-sodium diets. Because let's face it, bland food isn't fun. But with innovations like the electric salt spoon People can make healthy food choices. It crosses the line from food technology to health technology.
Turn famous anime characters into your own personal dancer.
The Alienware Area-51 desktop is comically large.
Graphics cards are getting bigger every year. Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50 series cards are bigger and need more power than ever. It makes sense why the case would have to increase in size as well. But the new Area-51 full-sized tower from Alienware is huge. That doesn't mean there isn't much to do. This case has sliding rails that accommodate any size card you need. The case's “positive pressure” design is innovative. And we hope Alienware makes the case truly airtight. They claim that there is less fan blowing all the time.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable costs the same as two laptops for a few extra inches of screen.
Lenovo came to CES with a bunch of weird concept devices, including a smart monitor with a personal speaker that can follow you around the room and another curved screen that can follow you with the help of a webcam. Both might not make it to market, but one weird Lenovo product you can buy is the $3,500 Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. It's basically a 14-inch laptop, but at the push of a button, It expands to a 16.5-inch laptop that's taller than it is wide. Sure, there are some laptop users who can use tall screens, such as programmers, but they have to get past that price point to buy something that's still just a laptop. You can get it for less than $1,500 with the same specs quite conveniently.
This little dongle brings a lot of happiness.
Motorbunny's Fluffer PlayMate Haptic Relay Plugin can add a sexy dimension to any game. It's a USB-C dongle about the size of a box of dental floss. Fluffer works with PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and even the Nintendo Switch when connected. The device reads all touch and accelerometer data. and forward it to Motorbunny devices connected via Bluetooth. That includes the company's sex machines. which is famous for its power
This keyboard transforms with just the flick of your wrist.
Just when you thought you'd seen every keyboard design under the sun, You'll find something at CES that will blow your mind. For us, AutoKeybo is a separate mechanical keyboard that automatically switches between keyboard and touchpad with the slightest flick of your wrist. However, the same is true for good typing gestures, as AI Machine Vision won't. Shrink or expand the keyboard to something else. And while it's clear that AutoKeybo is targeting productive hounds, But it is also designed for people with lower limb impairments. But no matter what Devices that support Windows/Mac are also a new innovation in keyboards.
Full body VR has never looked so cheeky.
Shiftall showed off its HaritoraX 1.1B wireless body tracking hardware that lets you control your digital avatar with your entire body, so if you want to fully embed your waifu into a VR chat, this is the one for you.
Handy does exactly what you think.
Finally, there's a robot vacuum that'll pick up your dirty socks.
The Roborock Saros Z70 may look like any other robot vacuum, but it's worth it. Until it gets to the point where it can't suck, the Saros Z70 has an “OmniGrip” mechanical arm that extends from the machine. It can pick up small items weighing up to 300g and drop them off in a pre-designated area such as a laundry basket or rubbish basket, while the Z70 takes the time to pick up a sock. in our demo Think about the number of arguments you had with your messy roommate that could have been prevented in college.
Reported by Kyle Barr, Florence Ion, Jorge Jimenez, Rose Pastore and Sherri L. Smith.