CES is home to some of the coolest, cutting-edge and most innovative technology out there. But within this sea of technology there are always some pretty strange devices. This year’s conference was no different, packed with a ton of wacky gadgets, some of which might have a chance of taking off, and others…maybe not as many.
Here’s a roundup of all the weird tech we saw at CES and beyond.
Mirumi is a small furry robot that clips to the strap of your bag or backpack. Turn your head to look curiously around the room using built-in sensors. But like a baby, Mirumi is designed to be a little shy, so he may hide his face if he is touched or approached by strangers. The company behind Mirumi, Yukai Engineering, plans to launch the bot through a crowdfunding campaign this year with an expected price of $70.
No, my colleague Allison Johnson isn’t sticking her phone in a toaster: that white box is actually a charging center made by Swippitt. It’s designed to power a series of external batteries that sit in the case of Swippitt’s Link phone, giving your device some extra juice. When the battery is about to run out, insert your phone into the hub and it will britcommerceally swap out the external battery for one that’s fully charged—no cables or wireless charging stations required.
I never thought I’d need a keyboard that retracts to reveal a trackpad and numeric keypad, and after seeing my colleague Sean Hollister use it… I still don’t think I need it. The AutoKeybo uses a built-in camera to detect the position of your hands and will britcommerceally switch between settings when you lift your hands slightly. It’s supposed to help you “increase productivity” by saving you from having to move your hands between the mouse and keyboard, and it comes with a pretty hefty price tag of $700.
LG returns with a second version of its StanbyME portable monitor. But this time, you can add a shoulder strap to the 27-inch monitor, allowing you to carry it on the go (or hang it in a room). There’s even a new folio case that makes it look like an absurdly large tablet. In addition to the new accessories, StanbyME comes with other improvements over its predecessor, including a higher 1440p resolution, a longer four-hour battery life, and two USB-C ports.
SwitchBot created a modular robot capable of completing many different types of tasks. Built on a version of SwitchBot’s mini robot vacuum cleaner, the K20 Plus Pro multitasking home robot comes with a wheeled “FusionPlatform” that you can equip with various devices, such as the air purifier, fan, security camera, and more. company, allowing you to roll. around your house while completing all kinds of tasks. It will be able to do even more in the future with the robotic arms in development that you can see in the video above.
Forget your traditional engagement ring. How about giving your partner an 18-karat gold gift? elegant ring? Well, Ultrahuman did just that, with its “handcrafted” Rare ring, which costs $1,900 in gold (or $2,200 in platinum). In addition to full access to all Ultrahuman features and lifetime membership to its warranty program, this device has the same specs as the much cheaper $349 Ultrahuman Ring Air, just in a much more expensive package .
The LG AeroCatTower is exactly what it sounds like: an air purifier that also doubles as a cat tree. In addition to providing a warm place for your feline friend, it filters pet dander and even weighs your cat down. AeroCatTower connects to the LG ThinQ app, where you can view information about your cat’s weight and track how long he or she was asleep.
This Anker jacket is still just a concept for now, but it exudes realism. Cyberpunk 2077 vibrates with its LED light strips and perovskite solar cells wrapped around the outside of the shell. It offers a maximum input of 30W, along with a USB-C output that you can use to charge your phone.
Like LG’s AeroCatTower, the company’s latest take on indoor gardening combines multiple features into one package. The device looks like a typical side table, but features a lamp under which you can grow plants. It also britcommerceally waters your plants through its built-in tank and has a built-in speaker. LG also made a taller, lantern-style garden.
This is exactly what it sounds like: a module containing 3D models of dancing anime girls. But it’s not like that have host anime girls; you can upload any character to Character HouseIt has a 1200p screen and will use AI to interact with you. The capsule comes equipped with cameras and microphones with sound recognition, allowing the character to detect your presence. Code 27, the company behind Character Livehouse, says the model can cheer you up in games and even wake you up “gently.” It will soon arrive on Kickstarter with a price between $400 and $500.
No, my colleague Allison Johnson isn’t sticking her phone in a toaster: that white box is actually a charging center made by Swippitt. It’s designed to power a series of external batteries that sit in the case of Swippitt’s Link phone, giving your device some extra juice. When the battery is about to run out, insert your phone into the hub and it will britcommerceally swap out the external battery for one that’s fully charged—no cables or wireless charging stations required.
I never thought I’d need a keyboard that retracts to reveal a trackpad and numeric keypad, and after seeing my colleague Sean Hollister use it… I still don’t think I need it. The AutoKeybo uses a built-in camera to detect the position of your hands and will britcommerceally switch between settings when you lift your hands slightly. It’s supposed to help you “increase productivity” by saving you from having to move your hands between the mouse and keyboard, and it comes with a pretty hefty price tag of $700.
LG returns with a second version of its StanbyME portable monitor. But this time, you can add a shoulder strap to the 27-inch monitor, allowing you to carry it on the go (or hang it in a room). There’s even a new folio case that makes it look like an absurdly large tablet. In addition to the new accessories, StanbyME comes with other improvements over its predecessor, including a higher 1440p resolution, a longer four-hour battery life, and two USB-C ports.
SwitchBot created a modular robot capable of completing many different types of tasks. Built on a version of SwitchBot’s mini robot vacuum cleaner, the K20 Plus Pro multitasking home robot comes with a wheeled “FusionPlatform” that you can equip with various devices, such as the air purifier, fan, security camera, and more. company, allowing you to roll. around your house while completing all kinds of tasks. It will be able to do even more in the future with the robotic arms in development that you can see in the video above.
Forget your traditional engagement ring. How about giving your partner an 18-karat gold gift? elegant ring? Well, Ultrahuman did just that, with its “handcrafted” Rare ring, which costs $1,900 in gold (or $2,200 in platinum). In addition to full access to all Ultrahuman features and lifetime membership to its warranty program, this device has the same specs as the much cheaper $349 Ultrahuman Ring Air, just in a much more expensive package .
The LG AeroCatTower is exactly what it sounds like: an air purifier that also doubles as a cat tree. In addition to providing a warm place for your feline friend, it filters pet dander and even weighs your cat down. AeroCatTower connects to the LG ThinQ app, where you can view information about your cat’s weight and track how long he or she was asleep.
This Anker jacket is still just a concept for now, but it exudes realism. Cyberpunk 2077 vibrates with its LED light strips and perovskite solar cells wrapped around the outside of the shell. It offers a maximum input of 30W, along with a USB-C output that you can use to charge your phone.
Like LG’s AeroCatTower, the company’s latest take on indoor gardening combines multiple features into one package. The device looks like a typical side table, but features a lamp under which you can grow plants. It also britcommerceally waters your plants through its built-in tank and has a built-in speaker. LG also made a taller, lantern-style garden.
This is exactly what it sounds like: a module containing 3D models of dancing anime girls. But it’s not like that have host anime girls; you can upload any character to Character HouseIt has a 1200p screen and will use AI to interact with you. The capsule comes equipped with cameras and microphones with sound recognition, allowing the character to detect your presence. Code 27, the company behind Character Livehouse, says the model can cheer you up in games and even wake you up “gently.” It will soon arrive on Kickstarter with a price between $400 and $500.
This Anker jacket is still just a concept for now, but it exudes realism. Cyberpunk 2077 vibrates with its LED light strips and perovskite solar cells wrapped around the outside of the shell. It offers a maximum input of 30W, along with a USB-C output that you can use to charge your phone.
Like LG’s AeroCatTower, the company’s latest take on indoor gardening combines multiple features into one package. The device looks like a typical side table, but features a lamp under which you can grow plants. It also britcommerceally waters your plants through its built-in tank and has a built-in speaker. LG also made a taller, lantern-style garden.
This is exactly what it sounds like: a module containing 3D models of dancing anime girls. But it’s not like that have host anime girls; you can upload any character to Character HouseIt has a 1200p screen and will use AI to interact with you. The capsule comes equipped with cameras and microphones with sound recognition, allowing the character to detect your presence. Code 27, the company behind Character Livehouse, says the model can cheer you up in games and even wake you up “gently.” It will soon arrive on Kickstarter with a price between $400 and $500.
Like LG’s AeroCatTower, the company’s latest take on indoor gardening combines multiple features into one package. The device looks like a typical side table, but features a lamp under which you can grow plants. It also britcommerceally waters your plants through its built-in tank and has a built-in speaker. LG also made a taller, lantern-style garden.
This is exactly what it sounds like: a module containing 3D models of dancing anime girls. But it’s not like that have host anime girls; you can upload any character to Character HouseIt has a 1200p screen and will use AI to interact with you. The capsule comes equipped with cameras and microphones with sound recognition, allowing the character to detect your presence. Code 27, the company behind Character Livehouse, says the model can cheer you up in games and even wake you up “gently.” It will soon arrive on Kickstarter with a price between $400 and $500.
This is exactly what it sounds like: a module containing 3D models of dancing anime girls. But it’s not like that have host anime girls; you can upload any character to Character HouseIt has a 1200p screen and will use AI to interact with you. The capsule comes equipped with cameras and microphones with sound recognition, allowing the character to detect your presence. Code 27, the company behind Character Livehouse, says the model can cheer you up in games and even wake you up “gently.” It will soon arrive on Kickstarter with a price between $400 and $500.