CES 2025: the most unusual and interesting gadgets
By ForGeeks CES 2025 is over, and it’s time to take stock of this massive technology show that kicked off the year. Not only were there major upgrades to TVs, monitors, electric cars and graphics cards, but also some unusual gadgets that caught the attention of viewers and those who follow the world of technology closely.
Maybe some of them won’t become popular, or maybe they’ll be the ones on everyone’s lips for the year. But whatever the case, they deserve your attention for being unusual and interesting at the very least.
They’re all worthy of your attention.
Smart Halliday Glasses
Startup Halliday unveiled its flagship smartglasses – Halliday Glasses – at CES 2025. They feature an AI assistant and a small display that will show you all the information you need – the DigiWindow. This display is located in the upper right corner of the frame. Its size is only 3.5 inches. And because of this, it doesn’t block visibility, so you can read the data even in bright sunlight.
The glasses look stylish and will be available in matte black and tortoiseshell colors. Such a gadget will cost between $399 to $499. Yes, this is a bit more expensive than other models in the market from the competitors. So what do the developers offer us for such a price? Real-time translation in 40 languages, navigation with step-by-step directions, translation of voice memos into text, as well as display of synchronized lyrics when listening to music. Also, the displayed text will not be visible to others. Pretty good for a watch and looks like the real future we are used to seeing in sci-fi movies. And how the glasses will prove themselves in action is yet to be seen.
Withings Omnia Mirror
Unlike the Withings Omnia smartglasses, the Withings Omnia mirror, also unveiled at CES 2025, is still just a concept that should hit the market sooner rather than later. Omnia collects 60 different health and fitness parameters. The data ranges from body composition and weight to sleep quality and lung capacity, and it will all be displayed on the mirror itself – right in front of you.
Instead of just showing you the data in the mirror, Omnia also has an AI-powered voice assistant that will tell you about any changes, answer questions and provide feedback.
An AI-powered voice assistant that will tell you about any changes, answer questions and give you feedback.
Anker Solid Solar Beach Umbrella
Anker didn’t stay away from CES 2025 either and unveiled the innovative Solid Solar beach umbrella. Not only will it help you beat the heat on a hot day by the sea (or river, or ocean, or… just a sunny day), but it’ll also do you the good favor of charging your gadgets.
The umbrella’s hat features new solar panels that help generate up to 100 watts of total power. No further details – either in terms of specs or dimensions – were revealed by the company. However, information about the protection class – IP67 – has appeared online. This is more than enough to keep the umbrella from getting ruined by rain or sand.
3-in-1 Projector – LG PF600U
Of course, a company like LG couldn’t miss the most technologically advanced trade show of the year, so it unveiled a cool projector. The PF600U combines a projector, Bluetooth speaker, and LED lamp. Not only does the device perfectly perform its functions, but it also looks minimalistic. So it’ll fit right in with any design.
The PF600U’s floor lamp-like design and 110-degree tilt make it stylish and easy to use.
Liber Live C1 Stringless Guitar
Not only useful gadgets, but even a musical instrument – the Liber Live C – made an appearance at CES 2025. The instrument looks like a real electric guitar – fingerboard and drum. But don’t be fooled – it’s unlikely you’ll be able to play anything complex or interesting on it.
Basically, this gadget looks beautiful and will allow you to create a melody to sing songs without any playing skills. You’ll be able to press specific keys on the fingerboard to play the right chords at once (there are no strings), and instead of strumming or strumming, you’ll have to press a petal on the drum. If you’re familiar with Guitar Hero guitars, it’s pretty much the same thing.
Robot Turtle Beatbot
The adorable and cute robotic turtle was shown at the show as a concept. However, it still managed to catch the attention of many with its looks. According to the creator, the turtle should become an indispensable assistant for scientists, environmentalists and rescue services, helping to protect communities and maintain safe water levels for all living creatures. Given all the current trends and challenges, such a robot could indeed prove to be extremely useful.
Such a robot could be extremely useful.
Potential applications include: monitoring the effects of oil spills, assessing damage after natural disasters, and monitoring populations of rare and endangered species in their natural habitats.
Potential applications include: monitoring the effects of oil spills, assessing damage after natural disasters, and monitoring populations of rare and endangered species in their natural habitats.
Swippitt Smartphone Charging Tester
And the last unusual CES 2025 gadget in our selection is the Swippitt smartphone charging toaster. The combination itself sounds absurd, but there is such a gadget and it works. Now you don’t need to wait an hour or more for your phone to charge, just drop the device inside the “toaster” and it will replace the discharged battery with a charged one. And all this in 2 seconds!
Battery performance will depend on the phone model. At launch, the device will be compatible with the iPhone 16, 15 and 14. Support for Galaxy S smartphones is expected by the end of 2025. The batteries will have a capacity of 3,500 mAh.
Battery capacity will be 3,500 mAh.
