TVs? AI? Robots? Anthropomorphized robot lawnmowers? The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has it all—and sometimes a little too much. We have boots on the ground at the biggest tech event of the year to learn what’s relevant and interesting, however unnecessary it may be. We’ll also highlight some of the weird, tacky, and weird-enough-it-just-works.
Some companies have already debuted their merchandise before the show floor opens. LG is new three-in-one lamp-projector is an interesting combination of tools for the living room, while Govee released a bunch of new pixel-ish gaming lights to bring GIFs to life. This robot vacuum Also piqued our interest because it does what other robot vacuums can’t, sprouting a claw arm to pick up loose objects.
There’s more to come, including major announcements from the industry’s biggest chipmakers and a whole lineup of new laptops and computers to consider shopping for later this year. Check back here for the latest news and hands-on impressions.
Intel Introduces New Arrow Lake Chips to Improve Performance Beyond Gaming
The dominant chipmaker has unveiled new chips designed for business and gaming laptops, called the 200H and 200HX series. The company hopes that the Ultra 200S will make up for the disappointing performance of the Arrow Lake game. At the link, we have details on which PCs will be the first to get Intel’s new top-tier Lunar Lake silicon.
Intel Claims Its Mobile Arrow Lake Chips Boost Gaming Performance Over Desktops
See All the Beautiful Birds and Bugs in Your Garden With These Modular Nature Cameras
Bird Buddy, the smart bird feeder that lets you capture every awesome nature moment happening in your backyard, expands beyond the novel of birds and squirrels. At CES 2025, Bird Buddy announced that they are expanding their product line. Along with the existing Bird Buddy device, which remains a flagship product, Wonder launched two new products: the Petal, a “biomorphic” camera that captures more of what’s happening in the garden, and Wonder Blocks, a modular system that allows you to build the type of wildlife habitat you hope to attract to the lens.
This Smart Bird Feeder Camera Can Detect Bees, Butterflies, and Blooming Flowers