Roborock attacks, Lenovo rolls out, Acer overtakes Apple: Our CES highlights 2025

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January 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m

CES 2025 started in Las Vegas and we were able to discover the first highlights. These 5 new products particularly excited us.

Every year the big Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in Las Vegas. Here, companies like Samsung and Apple, but also small start-ups, show their latest ideas and products. From small gadgets, cell phones and televisions to household appliances and cars, there is a lot to discover. We are there for you and have already seen some exciting new products – these are our five highlights.

Roborock Saros Z70

Those who don't like cleaning have been able to get help from vacuum robots for a long time, but Roborock is now taking comfort to a new level. They present the Roborock Saros Z70 with an integrated OmniGrip folding arm. This can move objects weighing up to 300 grams out of the way – previously, vacuum robots could only avoid such obstacles.

Roborock claims a suction power of 22,000 Pascals, making the Saros Z70 a powerful model. There is also a station for charging and cleaning. The robot vacuum cleaner will probably come onto the market later this year, but more details can only be said after CES.

xboom by will.i.am

The “Black Eyed Peas” singer will.i.am presented the new xboom speaker series together with LG. It includes three Bluetooth boxes: the LG xboom Bounce, Grab and Stage 301. The LG xboom Buds series also includes Bluetooth headphones. The pop star designed the sound of the devices himself, and an AI automatically adapts the sound to the songs and environment.

In addition, all speakers are equipped with LED strips that can flash to the beat of your favorite songs thanks to the AI. According to LG, the speakers should be available from 2025. However, so far they are not listed by any German dealer. The speakers may appear in the next few weeks.

ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable

Lenovo presented an innovative notebook at CES: the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. At first it looks like a normal laptop, but at the touch of a button the screen extends and automatically enlarges from 14 inches to 16.7 inches. This means you don't need a second monitor and you can work on a spacious screen even when you're on the move.

Lenovo equips the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor from the new 200 series. The hardware is supplemented by up to 32 gigabytes of RAM and an SSD with at least 1 terabyte of storage space for local data. According to Lenovo, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable will be available from August this year. The starting price is expected to be 2,799 dollars.

Revo Box AI (RB102-LNL)

With the Revo Box AI, Acer is competing with Apple's new Mac Mini. With a volume of just 0.75 liters and a weight of 500 grams, it is even smaller than Apple's mini PC. Equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), up to 32 gigabytes of RAM and 1 terabyte of storage, it offers strong performance for AI applications and demanding tasks.

Thanks to versatile connections and support for pre-installed AI tools, the mini PC is ideal for work. However, Acer has not yet revealed an exact release date or the price of the device.

Penalty Pod

With the Kara Pod, the company Kara Water has introduced a very special drinking system: you can either tap fresh water or brew coffee directly – without a water tank or connection. It is the compact successor to the Kara Pure, which has been available since 2022.

The Kara Pod can easily filter up to five liters of water from the air per day. A special condensation process is used. The water is then enriched with minerals to make it drinkable, then you can choose between cold or hot water and coffee. You can pre-order the Kara Pod now for around 386 dollars. Later it will cost around 550 dollars.

We were able to find many more highlights, including innovative televisions and notebooks. The products presented provide an exciting outlook on the technology of tomorrow. It remains to be seen which of the innovations presented will actually conquer the world and which will fall by the wayside.

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