The incredible devices that made me regret not attending CES 2025.
I wrote about CES 2025 from the comfort of my home, but a selection of really interesting devices made me feel disappointed for not attending the event in person.
This year, the absence at CES 2025 was noticeable, especially when seeing colleagues enjoying fascinating devices that sparked a clear desire to have them in the future. Below are seven of these gadgets that caught my attention, along with an aspect that irritated me considerably.
The Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden was one of the standout innovations. Inspired by my love of science fiction movies and plant care, this smart garden seems to self-clean and self-water, perfectly fitting my carefree lifestyle when it comes to caring for my indoor plants. With colorful lighting and internal mist, it will surely attract the attention it deserves in my home, although I’m not interested in growing vegetables or herbs.
Another creation from Yukai Engineering that intrigued me was the Nekojita FuFu. This cat-shaped robot has an internal fan that cools drinks and food, providing an adorable solution to an everyday problem. As a lover of coffee, cats, and robotics, I would definitely want one at home.
On the other hand, the LG AeroCat Tower is an air purifier designed for cats, which includes health tracking technology. With two resting platforms, it has sensors to monitor weight and sleep, controlled through LG's ThinQ app. However, I'm worried that my cat might ignore it, as she has with other items I've bought for her.
Samsung, known for its spherical robot Ballie, seems ready to launch it in 2025. With combined personal assistant and pet caregiver functions, it's a gadget I've long desired.
The Amazfit V1tal promises to be an interesting solution for those struggling to log their meals in health apps. This device has a camera that monitors food consumption and breaks down the information into calories and nutrients, although it might feel strange to have it recording while you eat.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 brought me some joy; its 14-inch screen that expands to 16 inches is a fun and surprising whim, showcasing the playful spirit that characterizes CES. Although I don’t have a real need for this product, I’m eager for its launch this year.
Finally, the PocketBook InkPoster could solve my dilemma regarding decorating a blank wall. This 31.3-inch device has a library of pre-installed images and allows you to use your own images. However, the price of $1,700 makes me hesitate, especially considering I would need at least two.
However, not all the experience was pleasant. BMW's new Panoramic iDrive interface disappoints with its design focused on multiple screens, which seems to strip vehicles of their distinctive identity. This phenomenon is also seen in Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela model, where the interiors look generic and lifeless. Despite these drawbacks, CES 2025 offered a variety of innovations that left me wishing I had been present.
