The doors of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 have closed, and it is time to take stock, trying to untangle the countless solutions that more than 4300 companies and startups have previewed to insiders and visitors of the world’s largest electronics fair. It must be considered that CES 2025 is the main event of the year, as it anticipates the products that we will see on sale in shops in the coming months. But there are also thousands of prototypes and bizarre devices, perhaps destined not to be marketed afterwards. At the same time, CES is the first annual showcase for big tech companies, giving us insight into the year’s trends.
Apparently, this year will be the season of humanoid companion robots and home assistants, such as Realbotix Aria, which, with its beautiful face, is able to converse make gestures and facial expressions in a natural way thanks to AI (but costs almost 170,000 euros!). Even more so than in the past, the year 2025 will be characterised by wearables that record all the activities performed to then provide advice and summaries of what was done during the day; an example is Omi, a small gadget to be fixed near the temple (assuming you are not ashamed to do so). Great space will be conquered by health-monitoring devices as more and more large and small companies are focusing research and development on solutions that photograph the condition of the body with a view to improving health.
Useful Tech – Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable
In the avalanche of objects seen in Las Vegas, the evolution of major devices such as laptops remains central. The demonstration comes from Lenovo‘s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, which features a 14-inch display but stretches to 16.7 inches. This is a useful innovation because by pressing a button or using your hands, you can extend the space to work vertically.
Rolling up the screen means being able to increase productivity, a primary need for many people who work with laptops every day. The idea is perfect for programmers and those who have to process documents, although, in general terms, it is a step forward in every respect. Presented last year as a concept, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is now a reality and will go on sale in the coming months at a price between 2,500 and 3,000 euros.
Tech health – Glucose biosensor
Among the myriad of devices dedicated to measuring vital parameters, sleep quality and stress levels, two focused on glucose stand out. The first is Stelo, which was made by Dexcom: it is waterproof, can be worn for 15 days at a time and does not require a doctor’s prescription, although it is only suitable for those not taking insulin. To be fixed on the arm, the sensor constantly monitors glucose levels and provides information on the effects of training and food. Potential dangerous peaks are also detected via the app.
The Lingo by Abbot has similar features, a sensor that is inserted into the dispenser on the upper arm. After connecting the sensor by bringing the iPhone close (because, for now, it is only compatible with the Apple phone), glucose monitoring is activated. Here, too, there is a two-week autonomy and the purchase of a pair of devices, sold for $89.
Tech Magic – Nuance Audio, the glasses to see and hear better – CES 2025
More than destined to inherit the centrality of the smartphone, eyeglasses seem to be the next device capable of revolutionising the intersection of technology and health. The best testimonials for this trend are Nuance Audio. After the first contact at last year’s CES, glasses made by EssilorLuxottica are about to hit the market with several improvements, above all with the ability to help not only those who see poorly but also those with hearing problems.
They are not intended for the hearing-impaired, but for the more than one billion people around the world who have mild but annoying problems, because they make it difficult to understand the words of others and to perform many tasks during the day. Thanks to speakers, microphones and sensors integrated into the side arms, Nuance Audio allow the wearer to hear their own voice better (thus avoiding having to raise the tone), hear ambient sounds and decipher the voice of the interlocutor better because it increases the volume of speakers who are within visual range.
Another plus point is the price, which is expected to be around one thousand euros, far less than it takes to get a hearing aid, which, unlike glasses, sometimes causes embarrassment for those who have to wear them. On sale in the coming months, the Nuance Audio will be available for preview in Italy, Germany, Spain and France.
Sustainable tech – Anker Solix, the beach umbrella that produces energy
Avoid the risk of being without a smartphone after a day at the beach. This is also why Anker has created Solix, a beach umbrella covered with photovoltaic panels. A system for storing energy to be used to recharge EverFrost 2, the portable battery fridge made by Anker itself, which in turn can function as a battery charger to power phones, tablets, earphones and other devices equipped with a USB-C connector. Standing 215 centimetres tall and with a diameter of 190 centimetres, the umbrella incorporates flexible panels that allow the sunshade to be folded for easy transport and will be on sale from next summer.
Curious Tech – Swippitt, the instant recharge toaster
Among the avalanche of strange devices, I was struck by the Swippitt, which is shaped like a toaster but is able to recharge your smartphone in an instant. How? Simply insert the phone inside, where there is a removable battery pack. By inserting the device and protective cases into the base, the ‘toaster’ replaces the depleted battery with a charged one. Zero waiting time, and the smartphone is immediately 100% charged.
It won’t be the gimmick of the century, as smartphone fast-charging systems now take only a handful of minutes to charge the phone, but I’m sure there will be many nerds and collectors who will buy Swippitt.
