The World’s Greatest Tech Showcase
Just one of the weird and wonderful inventions at CES this year is a little robot cat from Yukai Engineering that has the power to prevent you from burning your tongue on hot coffee.
Smart Home Robots
From rolling laptop displays to even more Ring doorbell developments, we’ve rounded up some tech highlights from CES below. Honestly, my biggest interest has always been with robots, and it takes a lot to impress me. Take a look at some of the smart home robots that stole my heart at IFA earlier this year, including a demo of the Samsung Ballie which I cannot wait to buy in 2025.
A Smartphone Toaster??
Everyone at CES is talking about the Swippitt charger. If your morning routine is a little bit manic and rushed, then what better device is there than a toaster-shaped hub that can charge your phone to max capacity in a matter of seconds? There’s actually a lot more to it than this – the Swippitt involves swapping out an external battery attached to specialized phone cases for your phone, that are replaced with fully charged batteries when you insert your phone into the hub using a mechanical process.
Our Favourite Art TV Now Has Pro Power
Possibly our favourite TV of all time at Creative Bloq is the Samsung Frame TV, with its incredible matte display, beautiful frame bezel, and catalogue of exquisite artworks from around the world. Samsung has debuted a brand new version of its popular Frame TV series at CES, introducing the Frame Pro TV. With that said, what the Samsung Frame TV brings to the table in terms of home decor design, it’s always lacked in picture quality. This new model is changing the game, equipped with Neo QLED mini-LED technology for an HDR and contrast boost, and an improved variable refresh rate of 144Hz, making it a better TV for gaming.
As Close as We’re Going to Get to Bee Simulator
Bird feeder cameras are super popular among photographers and nature lovers – but now, bird watching is out and bug watching is the new 2025 trend (at least at CES). From the company that brought us the Bird Buddy camera comes a new range of products, the Petal camera and Wonder Blocks, a modular habitat system. This is pretty revolutionary for those who like bug-watching, and involves models like a Bee Hotel, and camouflaged pedestals to stack the modules on. The Petal has such a cool design, with fake leaves that double as solar panels, and a 12MP camera with a 1/1.9-inch sensor disguised as an orange flower on a bendable stalk.
Acer’s Handheld Nitro Blade 11
Acer has expanded its gaming handheld catalogue with two impressive new Nitro Blaze 8 (8.8-inch) and enormous Nitro Blaze 11 (11-inch) handheld consoles, powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors. These handhelds are planned for a Q2 2025 release date, and are expected to cost $900 and $1100 for the larger console. The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 has been the star of the show at CES, with a gorgeous 144 Hz display and performance-heavy hardware that makes it three times the weight of a Nintendo Switch. But don’t worry, it also has detachable controllers and a kickstand on the back to give your wrists a break and enjoy tabletop gaming.
Headphones with a Touchscreen Remote
Another never-before-seen concept at CES this year is the JBL SMART Tx touchscreen audio transmitter (a fancy remote control). This can be used with the company’s flagship Tour One M3 over-ear headphones to stream music and audio to your headphones from pretty much any source, and share it with others easily too via Auracast. I’ve personally never envisioned needing a remote control touchscreen for my headphones, given that Bluetooth usually takes care of the connectivity for me. But this concept is actually very cool and I guess there’s no better place to be inventive than at CES. The US price for this tech will be $399.95.
Special Mentions: I Couldn’t Leave These Out
CES is absolutely stacked with tech that it’s impossible to cover everything. But I just had to mention these extra products that I would absolutely buy without question if I had unlimited funds.
Conclusion
CES is a treasure trove of innovative tech that never fails to impress. From robot cats to smartphone toasters, there’s something for everyone at this year’s show. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just looking for the latest and greatest gadgets, CES has something to offer.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the robot cat from Yukai Engineering?
A: The robot cat from Yukai Engineering is designed to prevent you from burning your tongue on hot coffee.
Q: What is the Swippitt charger?
A: The Swippitt charger is a toaster-shaped hub that can charge your phone to max capacity in a matter of seconds.
Q: What is the Samsung Frame Pro TV?
A: The Samsung Frame Pro TV is a new version of the popular Frame TV series, featuring improved picture quality and a more advanced design.
Q: What is the Petal camera and Wonder Blocks?
A: The Petal camera and Wonder Blocks are a new range of products from the company that brought us the Bird Buddy camera, designed for bug-watching and featuring a modular habitat system.
Q: What is the Acer Nitro Blaze 11?
A: The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is a new handheld console from Acer, featuring a 144 Hz display and performance-heavy hardware.
Q: What is the JBL SMART Tx touchscreen audio transmitter?
A: The JBL SMART Tx touchscreen audio transmitter is a remote control that can stream music and audio to your headphones from pretty much any source.
