In today’s special edition you asked, We tracked down each editor and put them on the spot in early January to find out what they thought was the most impressive thing they saw at CES 2025. Let’s find out what they had to say.
Panasonic Z95B
There was some really cool TV technology at CES, but the one I’m most excited about is the new Panasonic Z95B. Instead of the typical OLED display structure we’ve seen with MLA technology in recent years, it uses a four-layer panel structure. It features separate red, green and blue layers (two of the latter) for the emitted light.
This new structure delivers higher brightness and higher color purity without the MLA technology used in the LG G Series. This is a much more efficient way to produce light and color and represents the next step in OLED panel technology.
This was especially interesting because it felt like we were reaching the brightness limits of the MLA. By changing the panel structure, we have now reached new brightness levels that better compete with the QD-OLED technology we have seen over the past few years.
—John Higgins
Belkin Stage Power Grips
The coolest thing we saw on the mobile tech scene at CES 2025 is the Belkin Stage Power Grip. It looks like a DSLR camera grip that attaches to your iPhone via MagSafe. Adds a physical camera capture button and is great to use. Plus, it has a built-in 10,000 milliamp-hour battery pack so you can wirelessly charge your iPhone while you’re using it. There’s also an integrated USB-C cable for charging other devices.
It’s a quirky device, but practical, and Belkin says it costs less than $80. I can’t wait to get my hands on it again.
— Joe Marling
Honda Zero Series Sedan Concept
The coolest thing we’ve seen at CES so far is Honda’s Zero Series Saloon Concept. I try not to get too excited because many of the concepts at CES never come to fruition, but Honda is promising that this concept will be released in late 2026.
The sleek, wedge-shaped car looks futuristic. cyberpunk 2077 or blade runner. But the most notable feature is Level 3 autonomy, which is a step up from the Level 2 autonomy currently available in Tesla vehicles.
Level 3 autonomous driving means truly eyes-free driving. You can sit in the driver’s seat, turn around, talk to someone, or watch a movie. This is possible with advanced sensors and processing power, and we believe it will surpass Tesla’s self-driving capabilities when it launches in 2026.
— Nick Morkey
Orite Ostation
One of the coolest things we saw at CES 2025 was the Olight Ostation X. It’s an AA rechargeable battery charging station and it’s incredibly smart. You can fit a bunch of AA batteries at the top, and the station will charge four batteries at a time before placing the newly charged batteries into the bottom hopper. This hopper holds up to 32 batteries.
It doesn’t matter which direction the battery is facing. Ostation X automatically tests your battery and charges it to full capacity. If you accidentally insert a non-rechargeable battery, it will detect it and place it in a special tray. It’s powered by USB-C and even has a mobile app that displays charging status.
Fast charging mode may make your device noisy, so you can schedule charging times. The best part? There is no need for disposable batteries as you always have a fully charged battery available. It costs $120 and ships in February.
— Simon Cohen
Lenovo Legion Go S
The most interesting technology we saw at CES is the Lenovo Legion Go S. This is essentially a streamlined version of the Lenovo Legion Go with a more traditional portable form factor and no detachable controllers or anything like that.
Portable devices are great, but what really stands out to me is that they’ve received an official license from Valve to use Steam OS. Until now, Steam OS was only available on Steam Deck. I love Steam OS and I love playing on Steam Deck, so it’s great to see Steam OS on other handheld devices, especially ones with more powerful chips.
More importantly, this is the first step toward broader adoption of Steam OS for PC gaming. Currently there are many problems with Windows and some alternative operating systems. It’s very exciting to me as a PC gamer to see Valve take this step to expand the availability of Steam OS. That’s because Steam OS offers a much more convenient and seamless experience than what most PC gamers can currently achieve.
—Jacob Roach
Roborock Saros Z70
The coolest thing we saw at CES 2025 is the Roborock Saros Z70. It builds on the previous generation of robot vacuums, but introduces a feature we’ve never seen before: an extendable arm that can pick up small obstacles.
This means you don’t have to do much preparation before running the vacuum cleaner. The arm, called Omni Grip, can move horizontally and vertically to pick up objects weighing up to 300 grams, including socks, small toys, and towels, and place them at a predetermined point.
The Roborock Saros series feels revolutionary in the world of robot vacuum cleaners. Pricing and availability are still unclear, but it’s expected to launch in late 2025.
— Patrick Hearn
SolidddVision Smart Glasses
For me it’s personal. I got to try out smart glasses called SolidddVision. It’s a prototype, but that’s what CES is all about. These glasses use cameras and displays to restore vision to people with serious low vision conditions such as macular degeneration.
My family has low vision and we came to CES specifically to have it checked out. After trying them out and seeing how they work, I was amazed. It creates a prism effect that corrects vision, and I hope this technology will be commercialized quickly.
— Luke Larson
Hisense TriChroma Mini LED TV
Lastly, we’ve chosen the most exciting technology at CES: Hisense’s TriChroma mini LED TV. Instead of a white backlight with quantum dots and color filters, RGB mini LED is used behind the lens to produce pure colors.
The color brightness is beyond imagination. But what really impressed me was the processing power required to synchronize the RGB backlight with the screen colors. This is a remarkable achievement and a sign of the potential of display technology.
— Caleb Dennison