CES 2025 is in full swing. While the conference features announcements from tech giants like Nvidia, Samsung, and Toyota, there are also some very strange product concepts and announcements making the rounds on the show floor. We've rounded up the weirdest, silliest, and most eyebrow-raising products from CES 2025.
A robot cat that cools down your coffee
Image credit: Yukai Engineering
Yukai Engineering's new adorable gadget is “Nékojita FuFu,” a tiny cat robot that can attach to mugs and bowls and blow air at human-like intervals to cool coffee or soup. According to the company, the product was created in response to a request from a team leader who was “frequently feeling short of breath and dizzy, and asked if there was an easy way to cool freshly cooked baby food.”
Electronic spoon that makes your food even more delicious
Image credit: Maxwell Zeff
Why add more salt to your meals when you can recreate the taste of sodium with a $127 spoon? Japan's Kirin Holdings has unveiled an electronic spoon that increases the saltiness of food. According to the company, its spoon uses a weak electric current to concentrate sodium ion molecules in food, adding strong umami and salty taste to low-sodium foods.
very large portable game machine
Image credit: Acer
Handheld consoles are perfect for gaming on the go, but Acer's latest product pushes the boundaries of what's considered portable. Nitro Blaze 11 is undeniably huge. With a 10.95-inch display, it's not only the same size as an 11-inch iPad Air, but also weighs as much as two iPad Airs stacked together. You may need to build up your wrist strength before trying it out.
A concept laptop with a screen that can be rolled up becomes a reality
A few years ago, Lenovo introduced a laptop concept that could be expanded to a larger screen. At CES this year, what was just a concept turned into the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. The device's 14-inch OLED display can automatically expand to a 16.7-inch panel with the push of a button or gesture control, effectively adding screen space without the need for other monitors or accessories. Masu.
You can also see our friends at Engadget using the Gen 6 Rollable up close below.
AI-powered spice dispenser
Spicerr is another strange food tech gadget to emerge from this year's CES. The device is like a Keurig machine for spices, allowing individual capsules to be rotated while the AI detects and mixes the amount needed based on the recipe you're using. If you want to add a little more than what's recommended, there's also a “freeform” feature that gives you a little more control.
AI-powered birdbath
Birding technology is not new to CES. Longtime attendees may remember Bird Buddy's smart bird feeder and Swarovski's $4,799 AI-powered birdwatching binoculars. The latest bird innovation comes from Birdfy. This is a smart bird bath. Bath Pro uses AI to detect when birds are using it and take a photo. However, if you want to identify types, there is a monthly subscription fee.
$1,350 espresso machine
Image credit: Meticulous
How Much Caffeine Should You Take? Meticulous has unveiled this smart espresso machine. The company claims it's the first of its kind to feature a robotic lever. The machine is equipped with 10 digital sensors that monitor water temperature, pressure, flow rate, and weight of liquid in the cup, allowing you to make real-time adjustments like a barista. The pre-order price for this machine is a whopping $1,350, with an additional $250 if you want a milk steamer.
Gaming chair that warms (cools) your butt
Razer has unveiled a gaming chair concept that can heat or cool the seat, similar to the seats in a luxury car. The system features a self-adjusting heater that can reach up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a “bladeless fan system” that circulates cool air through a mesh lining to keep you comfortable while playing Fortnite. You can.
Tim Meadows stands next to a giant coffee cup
Image credit: Kirsten Kolosek
While not a product launch, it would be remiss not to mention one of the conference's most ridiculous keynote moments. To illustrate BMW's Panoramic iDrive, the company pretended to shrink the entire audience as if the keynote were taking place inside a BMW car. Thanks to that, we now have a great photo of comedy legend Tim Meadows looking tiny next to a giant coffee cup.
$1,500 iPad Bundle That Will Post When You Die
As our own Brian Heater writes, CES has already reached the point where it's hard to tell the real product from the elaborate prank. In Case of Death is a terrifying bundle designed to be the death switch for your digital life. This includes an 11-inch iPad case, smart ring, apps, and an 11-inch iPad Pro that self-destructs if the user dies. The company says Death Protection includes the ability to erase your search history, rock-roll your loved ones forever, and send your last social media post to your followers.
Enron's latest prank
Although not technically a CES 2025 announcement, a “resurrected” Enron announced a fake home nuclear reactor on Monday, apparently to capitalize on the attention its spate of announcements in the technology industry received. The latest hoax, dubbed the “Enron Egg,” includes a very Styles' keynote video was included. of course!
Adorable and fluffy robot that fits your wallet
Yukai Engineering also debuted Milumi, its latest charming robot that attaches to a handbag and moves its head like a curious baby while observing its surroundings. According to the company, Mirumi was designed to “recreate people's pleasurable experiences” when interacting with babies, who express themselves through curiosity, shyness, and a sense of security.