CES 2025 Preview: Six Intriguing Gadgets to Look for

This weekend, I’m on my way to Las Vegas to cover this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. I’ve been scouring the CES schedule and exhibitor lists in preparation for the event, where I’m hoping to find cool new technology. After all, some preparation is needed given the size of the show: CES spans 12 venues and more than 2.5 million square feet of display space — a good opportunity to test the hardware that will be on display, such as These shoe attachments That tracks the muscular load of athletes (and journalists running between demos), or Exoskeleton to help with long walks Through the Mojave Desert.

Of course, AI will continue to appear in every device you can imagine, and not many devices will. This year, there will be artificial intelligence-enabled vehicle sensors and computers, in addition to… Condiment dispensers, Garbage binsand Trash cans. With artificial intelligence systems for Child care and Aging betterApplications range practically from cradle to grave.

I’m also looking forward to discovering technology that could change the way we interact with our devices, such as new displays in our personal cars and smart glasses to compete with Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Among the big names showcasing the latest technology, startups and small businesses will showcase products that could become the next big thing, and the innovative engineering behind them. Here are some of the tools and gadgets I plan to see in person this week.

Injection without a needle

Imagine a world where you could get a flu shot — or any shot — without being poked by a needle. That’s what the Dutch company is Flow beams She aims to create her device, which injects a thin stream of fluid directly into the skin. With a radius of 25 micrometers, the jet is about one-tenth the size of a 25-gauge needle often used in vaccines. personally, I’ve dealt with my fair share of needles due to living with type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades, so this definitely caught my attention. Insulin delivery is, in fact, one of the medical applications the FlowBeams team imagines the technology could eventually be used for. But health care is not the only potential use. It could also become a new, supposedly painless, way to get cosmetic fillers or tattoos.

Electric sleds to help with hills

Skateboarding may initially seem like the recreational activity that needs the least mechanical boost, as gravity is very reliable in its own right. But if, like me, you prefer cross-country skiing, it’s an interesting idea. Now it is being revived by a Swiss startup, Electronic skimo It was created for ski mountaineering (also known as “skimo”), a type of backcountry skiing that involves climbing up a mountain and then quickly returning back down. The detachable, battery-powered device uses a rubber belt to help skiers reach higher peaks in less time. Unfortunately, Vegas will be a bit quiet for live demos.

Fitbit for Fido – and PC

Almost any accessory you own today — watches, rings, jewelry, or glasses — can be replaced with a wearable tech alternative. But what about your dog? Now, we can extend our obsession with health metrics to our pets with the next generation of smart collars from companies like Howwhich debuts a collar that rates your dog’s health on a 100-point scale. Although activity tracking collars have been on the market for several years, these devices and others, e.g Smart panels for petsmaking our pets more technological than ever before.

The same applies to livestock: No The first wearable device to track a cow’s vitals It will also be at CES this year. Although it’s not exactly a consumer device, it’s a nice find.

Real time translation

Douglas Adams fans, rejoice: inspired by Babel fish from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Time kettleTheir earbuds make (almost) real-time translation possible. The company’s latest release runs on a proprietary new operating system to offer two-way translation during phone or video calls on any platform. The $449 open-ear buds translate between more than 40 languages ​​and 93 dialects, albeit with a 3- to 5-second delay.

“Hormonitor” to subdue stress

Ironically, everyone seems stressed CortisolThe hormone that regulates the body’s response to stress. To make hormone testing easier, Eli Health He created a device he called the Hormometer, which detects cortisol or progesterone levels through a quick saliva sample. After 20 minutes, the user scans the test device using the smartphone camera and receives the results. At approximately $8 per test, each test is much less expensive than other home or laboratory tests. However, the company operates as a subscription service, starting at around $65 per month with a 12-month commitment.

Augmented reality binoculars to seamlessly learn about the natural world

I have a confession: For someone who once considered a career in astronomy, I recognize an embarrassingly few constellations. Unfortunately, after Orion and the Big Dipper, I have a hard time finding many of these patterns in the night sky. Stargazing apps help, but looking back and forth between the screen and the sky tends to ruin the moment. Non-stellarHowever, Envision’s smart binoculars use augmented reality to map stars, tag comets, and identify nebulae right in your line of sight. During the day, they can pinpoint hiking trails or tell you how high a peak is on the horizon. When it comes to identifying the best technology on the horizon, leave this job to IEEE Spectrum.