Highlights from the First Day of CES 2025
CES 2025 is off to an exciting start, with a plethora of big announcements already shaping the tech world this year. The event officially kicks off today (January 7), but the media has had early access, and the reveals so far have been impressive. This year’s show has a strong focus on TVs, with Samsung and LG showcasing their flagship OLED lineups. There have also been notable arrivals in wearables, such as the Garmin Instinct 3 and the innovative Halliday Smart Glasses. In true CES fashion, there are also some unconventional gadgets on display, from robot vacuums with retractable arms to peculiar furry robots. Here are the highlights from day one (or day zero) of CES 2025:
Halliday Smart Glasses
One of the standout trends at CES 2025 is smart glasses that look like regular eyewear. Halliday’s proactive AI eyewear is a prime example of this trend. These classic-looking spectacles are packed with tech, including a tiny Digi Window microdisplay that appears as a 3.5-inch monochrome screen to the wearer. This allows the glasses to function as an AI sidekick, capable of listening to conversations, answering questions, providing live translations, and offering turn-by-turn navigation.
Garmin Instinct 3
Garmin’s new Instinct 3 is ideal for extreme adventurers. Part of Garmin’s tough sports watch series, this model features a new AMOLED display and an impressive battery life of up to 24 days, thanks to solar charging. It also boasts extensive health-monitoring features, including advanced sleep monitoring, making it a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts.
Samsung S95F OLED TV with Glare Free 2.0 Tech
Samsung has unveiled the successor to its award-winning S95D TV. The new S95F features Glare Free 2.0 technology, which significantly reduces screen reflections without compromising black levels. This upgrade is set to enhance the viewing experience in brightly lit rooms.
FiiO JM21
The FiiO JM21 is a portable hi-res audio player that combines nostalgic charm with modern tech. Priced at $149, it offers 32GB of internal storage (expandable to 2TB) and a 4.7-inch display. Audiophiles will appreciate its DAC capabilities, supporting sampling rates up to 384kHz/32-bit.
Circular Ring 2
The Circular Ring 2 is a smart ring with two standout features: an app for calculating ring size and an FDA-approved Atrial Fibrillation detection algorithm. Priced at $380, it will be available through a crowdfunding campaign later this month, with shipping expected in March.
Roborock Saros Z70
The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum features an OmniGrip 1.0 arm that can pick up and move objects before cleaning. This clever addition is customizable, allowing users to specify which items the robot should handle.
Belkin Stage PowerGrip
The Belkin Stage PowerGrip is a MagSafe power bank that also functions as a photography grip for iPhones. It includes a 10,000mAh battery and a built-in shutter button, making it easier to take landscape photos.
Amp Fitness Machine
Amp is a smart strength machine that adapts workouts in real time. It features an adjustable cable machine, a camera, and a companion app, offering resistance-based exercises tailored to the user’s movements.
Lymow One Lawnbot
The Lymow One is a lawnbot designed for large, obstacle-filled yards. It can cover up to 1.73 acres a day, handle two-inch obstacles, and manage 45-degree inclines, making it a robust choice for challenging environments.
LG PF600U Projector
The LG PF600U is a 3-in-1 device that serves as a projector, lamp, and speaker. It offers 1080p resolution with a 300 ANSI lumen brightness and includes LG’s webOS for streaming services.
Withings Omnia
The Withings Omnia is a concept smart mirror that provides a full health assessment by connecting with other Withings devices. It offers insights on heart health and displays stats with feedback from an AI assistant.
Yukai Engineering Mirumi Robot
The Yukai Engineering Mirumi is a mascot robot that attaches to your bag and turns its head to notice nearby people. It features sensors and a motorized head, making it a quirky addition to the tech lineup.
