CES 2025 has just begun, and with it, the deluge of wild, weird and wonderful new products. I’ll be curating a daily list of stuff that’s worth seeing to believe — and I take “things to see” literally unless it’s otherwise amazing. Because what’s the point if it’s dry and dusty; you can see that stuff just surfing the web. These are notable, even if just knowing they exist helps you hold your own in conversations with your geek friends.
It’s early hours yet — the show floor opens to the public on Tuesday, but as journalists, we got an early look at some early contenders for our eyeballs and imagination. We’re excited for even more products to make our hit list: Stay tuned.
And if you’re the more practical sort, check out these new products you can buy now or relive the bizzaro things we’ve seen at CES’ past.
Yukai Engineering Mirumi
A cuddly robotic fashion accessory
Roborock Saros Z70
A robot vacuum with an arm
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Samsung Ballie
A roly-poly robot with a projector in its tummy
A lot of products debut as concepts at CES but never see the light of day, so it’s always nice to see one make it to market. Ballie made its first CES appearance in 2020, but went back to the workshop only to emerge with a projector and the ability to find surfaces to project content on (plus audio). Now it’s ready to ship.
Samsung’s AI Robot Ball With a Projector Is Real and Ready to Roll in 2025.
Roam SodaTop
Add fizz on the fly
The SodaStream, which let you create carbonated drinks at home, was a great idea when it launched. But now everyone’s in motion and equipped with water bottles, so why should you only be able to get your fizz on in one location? The SodaTop is a cap for compatible water bottles that carbonates water in compatible containers.
This Revolutionary Bottle Cap Lets You Make Sparkling Water Anywhere.
LeafyPod
Feed me, Seymour
Don’t wait until the soil’s cracked or the leaves fall off. LeafyPod is a smart planter that learns the appropriate regimen for the plant you’ve potted in it, as well as determines if any environmental facts are suboptimal. Then it lets the plant voice its needs via a phone app. It can’t do everything — you’ve still got to do as you’re told.
New Smart Planter at CES 2025 Lets Plants Shout When They Need More Water or Light.
JSAUX FlipGo Horizon
Every year, multiscreen add-ons
The concept of being able to use multiple portable screens with a laptop is one of those elusive dreams that leave us searching for a product we can live with. They’re also a CES staple, and at least on day one, the FlipGo has caught the attention of the dreamers. Who knows? Maybe this one is IT.
Dominate Your Coffee Shop With FlipGo Horizon Snap-On Laptop Displays.