CES 2025: Five Innovative Tech Demos that Captivated the Crowd
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Dive into the world of innovative tech at CES 2025, where we caught a glimpse of potential trends for the year. Among numerous eye-catching demos, these five stood out like a sore thumb.
The Elastic Display
Samsung Display delivered an array of rollable, foldable, and high-resolution OLED displays. But the star of the show was the stretchable display, leaving everyone awestruck. Well, we weren't granted physical access, but the demo was nothing short of extraordinary.
The concept screen is fueled by Micro LED and has the power to extend, offering a 3D-like effect to your content. Imagine a shark crashing onto your screen; it expands, painting a more immersive picture. We're yet to witness its appearance in the market, but I'm holding out hope for this fascinating endeavor.
The Thrilling EV Arc Sport Boat
I'm not too fond of driving and have only tested three electric vehicles so far. Yet, the Arc Sport boat in action at CES 2025 was a breath of fresh air and hands down, the most exhilarating CES demo I've ever experienced.
Priced at an eye-popping $258,000, it's equipped with a 570-horsepower motor and 226kWh of battery capacity, tailored for the wake sports audience. You can hit a max speed of 40 mph, and its battery can hold out for more than six hours depending on your speed and battery consumption. It's open for reservations for a mere $500, and it's due for shipment imminently.
Smart Glasses With a Ghostly Display
These Halliday Glasses differ from the ones I've tried before. Typically, smart glasses sport a screen embedded within the lenses. But these shades-turned-glasses feature a special design – there's no screen on the lenses, yet, you still get a 3.5-inch display-like field of view.
Thanks to its "world's smallest optical module" hidden within the frame, the Halliday Glasses offer AI-based features such as a teleprompter, real-time translations, navigation, and more. 2025 seems to be the year for smart glasses, and this design will leave a lasting impression.
The Asus Zenbook A14 – The More Affordable MacBook Air Alternative
It might not sound like the coolest product at first glance, but the Asus Zenbook A14 stunned me when I picked it up for the first time. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chip, this ultrabook sports a 14-inch OLED display, four ports, a 24-hour battery life, and weighs just 2.18 pounds (990 grams). It's 0.50 pounds (230 grams) lighter than the Apple MacBook Air's 13-inch counterpart.
The Snapdragon X version boasts 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, while the X Plus variant offers 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage. The Zenbook A14 will also see a Snapdragon X Elite variant outside the U.S.
The Roborock Saros S70 – Cleaning like Never Before
Robovacs have taken the tech world by storm, and the Roborock Saros S70 is driving the trend. Its OmniGrip, a five-axis robotic arm, is nestled within the vacuum's compact 7.98 cm body. When it's turned on, it can pick up objects weighing up to 300 grams.
Once activated, the Saros S70 resumes its cleaning duties, marking and detecting items, and swings back later to clean off any missed areas. The Saros S70 is scheduled to mark its debut in the first half of 2025.
At the upcoming CES 2025, expect to see the Asus Zenbook A14 showcased as a more budget-friendly alternative to the MacBook Air, featuring advanced specifications such as a Snapdragon X chip and 24-hour battery life.
During the same event, ASUS might unveil their latest lineup of laptops, including the Asus Zenbook A14, at the Arc Sport booth, showcasing Samsung's impressive OLED displays for a more immersive computing experience.
