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There’s no superior way to kick off the new year than by exploring the latest devices and gadgets showcased at CES in Las Vegas. From innovative gaming handhelds such as the Lenovo Legion Go S to cutting-edge graphics cards from Nvidia’s RTX 50-Series, alongside various smart home gadgets, and of course, larger, more vibrant TVs, CES 2025 has certainly been an eventful week for Tom’s Guide.
While we examined some incredible new items available for purchase now or launching later this year, we also stumbled upon several that have quickly become some of our favorite aspects of CES. Although we have already presented our best of CES 2025 accolades, it’s this bizarre and forward-thinking technology that fuels our imagination every year. Some of these innovations may never evolve into tangible products, but many of the most unusual gadgets eventually transform into actual merchandise.
Here’s our collection of the most unusual gadgets we encountered at CES 2025.
Mudra Link Band
Wearable technology and monitoring your wellness go together, but what about enhancing productivity? The Mudra Link is an intelligent wristband that allows you to manage your Android, macOS, and Windows devices using your thoughts. Yes, you correctly interpreted that. This inaugural neural wristband enables you to utilize Minority Report-style gestures to control your gadgets by interpreting your brain signals. And the most exciting part is, in contrast to the prohibitively priced Apple Vision Pro, you can acquire the Mudra Link for a mere $199.
The excitement continues as Wearable Devices, the firm behind the Mudra Link, is collaborating with TCL, enabling you to utilize the wristband as a remote for smart glasses. During our testing of the device, we virtually played the violin, contorted our facial expressions like a rubber band by waving our hand in the air and executing a pinch gesture, and even sliced fruit in Fruit Ninja. Hand and gesture controls have the capacity to revolutionize our interactions with all devices, though it will undoubtedly be peculiar to witness someone using the Mudra Link in public for the first time.
Kirin Electric Salt Spoon
Do you enjoy your meals being exceptionally salty? Or perhaps your physician advises reducing sodium intake, yet it’s the one indulgence you cannot forgo. The Japanese beverage company Kirin has just the solution with their electric spoon unveiled at CES this year. Officially termed the Kirin Electric Salt Spoon, this unique gadget employs a mild electric shock to enhance the saltiness of your dishes. The concept is that you can utilize less salt while still enjoying the flavor you’re accustomed to, at least if you use Kirin’s spoon.
Once activated, the Electric Salt Spoon features four levels of “saltiness,” or in this scenario, electric current intensities. When our own Kate Kozuch tested it with a bowl of miso soup, she remarked that at the conclusion of her spoonful, she “detected a subtle tingling” that indeed amplified the soup’s salinity. Unlike many of the other gadgets we witness at CES each year, this one is currently available for purchase. However, you’ll need to either travel to Japan or buy it from there, and this high-tech spoon will cost you $100.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6
Rollable displays are not a novel concept, yet this year at CES, Lenovo showcased one within a laptop that consumers will actually be able to purchase. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is the world’s pioneering rollable laptop, and with the press of a button or even a hand gesture, its 120Hz OLED display can extend from 15 inches to 16.7 inches. When entirely stretched, you can effortlessly navigate lengthy pages or documents, but you can also stack two applications directly on top of one another.
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 was one of the most astonishing devices we encountered at CES this year, yet it’s also among the strangest. Picture yourself in a coffee shop, and suddenly the laptop of the person beside you begins to expand. This rollable laptop is certain to attract attention, but as it starts at $3,499, it’s unlikely many will be seen publicly. Nevertheless, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 could undoubtedly benefit those who require additional screen space but wish to travel light and can afford it.
Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier
In contrast to the eVTOL Flying Car showcased last year at CES, the Land Aircraft Carrier from Xpeng does not represent a conventional flying car. Rather, it is an immense electric SUV (imagine a Cybertruck) that happens to include an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) Air Module. Located in the rear of the vehicle, this module unfolds, allowing you to take off and travel for up to two hours on a single charge.
The Air Module boasts a maximum speed of 90 km/h (~55 mph), and when its battery depletes, you simply return it inside the Land Aircraft Carrier, which possesses sufficient capacity to recharge the flying module six times. What’s likely the most thrilling aspect of this Transformer-like vehicle is that 3,000 intent orders have already been placed, with deliveries anticipated to …
beginning next year. If you’re curious, the first true flying vehicle you can actually own retails for slightly below $300,000.
Halliday Smart Glasses
If you happen to be among the few who appreciated the concept of Google Glass but never had a chance to experience it, the Halliday Smart Glasses may be just what you need. Unlike AR technology, these smart spectacles utilize a near-eye display module to present various informative content on the go. From instant translations to notifications with swift replies and even live navigation, the Halliday Smart Glasses provide a more functional take on smart glasses that you can actually purchase.
Every gadget appears to include an AI component nowadays, but the proactive AI in these smart glasses almost seems like an unfair advantage in life. You can even get their integrated AI to evaluate the discussion you are engaged in so you can verify the statements made by the person talking to you. If one wearable isn’t sufficient, Halliday is also developing a smart ring that allows you to communicate with the glasses and navigate their menus without needing to touch the controls on the side of the frame. The Halliday Smart Glasses are set to retail for $489 upon their release this year.
Tombot Jennie
There were numerous robots in every direction we looked at CES this year, but then there was Tombot’s Jennie. This robotic canine captured our hearts instantly, which is understandable as her behavior mimics that of a 12-week old labrador puppy, and the company that developed her received assistance from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
Even with its adorableness, this robotic dog isn’t intended to supplant our genuine furry companions anytime soon. Rather, Jennie was crafted to be the ideal emotional support aide for the elderly since they may not be able to care for a live pet, not to mention the safety risks associated with such. Tombot’s robotic dog responds to verbal commands, understands where and how she is being touched or petted, and even wags her tail like a real canine. There is also a companion application to adjust her settings and bestow upon this robotic dog its unique name.
Base Case
Envision a suitcase suddenly transforming into a multi-monitor workstation in mere seconds. That’s the concept behind the Base Case, which we got to experience firsthand at CES this year. Available in black or white, when opened, this suitcase features dual 24-inch screens and extendable 10-inch legs, enabling you to place your laptop beneath them. The displays themselves boast a 75Hz refresh rate, provide up to 350 nits brightness, and the complete setup weighs a mere 20 pounds.
Base Case is compatible with both Windows and Mac, featuring an abundance of ports to connect your laptop including HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, Ethernet, and even USB-A for your peripherals. Alongside the black and white models displayed at CES, additional color options, including yellow, pink, and more, are in development too. While the pricing for Base Case has yet to be revealed, this mobile workstation on wheels is unlikely to be economical.
LiberLive C1
Have you ever desired to learn how to play guitar or create your own one-man band? If that’s the case, the LiberLive C1 could undoubtedly fulfill that desire. This intelligent stringless guitar is also collapsible and at only 3.9 pounds, making it easy to carry to practice wherever you go. At CES, our own Jason England performed Radiohead’s Creep for a small audience.
For beginners picking up their first instrument, the C1 serves as an excellent educational tool, allowing you to play guitar with each fret button generating a chord and the LED indicators on the neck signaling tempo and key. However, where it truly shines — in the most delightful manner — is when you elevate your thinking beyond just a guitar and view it as a digital music instrument. The MicroDAW sampling synthesis technology and capability to layer various custom instruments provide immense creative flexibility. Furthermore, the onboard speaker system delivers ample bass and audio clarity to transform you into a one-man band extravaganza!
Roborock Saros
Do you ever wish your robotic vacuum could pause and pick up small distractions in its path? The Roborock Saros Z70 might be the solution you’re seeking. Many robot vacuums today utilize AI to identify objects on the floor to avoid them, but this vacuum comes with a unique feature: an extendable arm equipped with a claw at the end. This way, those socks scattered on your floor won’t hinder your pursuit of a tidy home.
The Saros Z70 marks the beginning of what could be a new generation of robot vacuums that are even more proficient. However, there are some restrictions on what its arm can grasp. With a maximum weight limit of 10.5 ounces (300 grams), it won’t be able to lift most shoes, but it should manage to shift a pair of flip-flops aside. Anticipated to be released later this year in late spring or early summer, the pricing for the Saros Z70 has yet to be disclosed, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it exceeds $1,000.
Naqi Neural Earbuds
If a neural wristband isn’t your preference, we also got to experience a set of brain-reading earbuds at CES. Unlike conventional earbuds, the Naqi Neural Earbuds are not designed for listening to music. Instead, they interpret brain waves and micro-movements such as jaw clenching or rapid
shifting your gaze from left to right into activities. In the demonstration we experienced, we managed to toggle a smart light located across the room on or off by grinding our teeth and even modify its hue with a swift sideways look.
During our demonstration, we utilized a pair of wired Naqi Neural Earbuds; however, the ultimate version will be wireless. In addition, Naqi Logix, the firm responsible for them, also introduced a new single earbud design we had the opportunity to explore. While earbuds that permit you to control devices with your thoughts may seem a bit unusual to many, they possess considerable prospects in the realm of accessibility. The pricing for the Naqi Neural Earbuds or the single earbud variant has not yet been disclosed, but if they function as indicated, they might be worthwhile, even if they come with a steep price.
Razer Project Arielle
A gaming chair adorned with RGB lighting isn’t particularly bizarre, I concede, but one featuring built-in heating and cooling is certainly unconventional. This is precisely what Razer showcased at CES this year with its latest prototype chair, Project Arielle. Building upon the design of the Razer Fujin Pro, this chair incorporates a bladeless fan at the back that warms up the air surrounding you by 35.6°F (2°C) or cools it down by as much as 86°F (30°C).
As the chair Project Arielle is based on has an all-mesh construction, the fan expels hot or cold air to enhance your comfort while gaming. Both the temperature setting and fan velocity are regulated by a touch-sensitive controller located on the side of the chair. Since this is a conceptual chair after all, it may never become available for purchase. Nevertheless, Razer’s haptic feedback pad for your gaming chair was unveiled at last year’s CES and subsequently transformed into a tangible product, so there’s optimism if you desire a gaming chair that can warm you up or cool you down.
Samsung Stretchable MicroLED
Have you ever seen a horror film so captivating that it felt as if the monster were emerging directly from the screen toward you? With Samsung’s innovative Stretchable MicroLED display, it could indeed happen. Even the compact 6-inch screen variant we observed at CES genuinely astonished us, though we’re uncertain of the numerous practical applications for this novel display technology.
During the demo we witnessed, a shark gradually swam toward us, but as it approached the screen, it expanded as if the menacing creature was surfacing. To further enhance the experience, Samsung included a glass-breaking animation followed by water spilling out at the conclusion, simulating a shark breaking free from its confines at an aquarium. While you won’t be seeing this technology incorporated into your upcoming television any time soon, we can envision it gaining popularity in museums, amusement parks, and other venues where an interactive display could benefit.
LG Vision AI Mobility Concept
AI was present in the majority of the products we encountered at CES this year, including this new concept vehicle from LG. By utilizing a blend of sensors, cameras, and AI, the LG Vision AI Mobility Concept can monitor your health and stress levels while also providing you with a driving report that includes a score. All of this intriguing or eerie technology resides in a sleek-looking yet non-functional vehicle.
The demonstration we observed at LG’s booth featured the car’s cockpit with a screen in front that simulated a drive through mountainous terrain against the backdrop of the ocean. As we began to “drive,” the steering wheel started to track our heart rate to assess whether we were stressed, while the cameras examined our posture to identify if we were distracted. At the conclusion of our journey, we received a driving report, along with an AI analysis and a health report. Insurance companies would certainly desire for something like this to transition from a mere concept to reality.
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