After a whirlwind week of groundbreaking announcements and dazzling demonstrations, how do you even begin to summarize CES 2025? It was a flurry of innovation, excitement, and some surprises—so let’s dive right in!

The week started with a bang during Monday’s keynote presentations, where tech heavyweights Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA unveiled their latest innovations. If you missed the action, our earlier CES coverage has all the details.
Beyond the Tech Titans
While the major players grabbed headlines, CES also spotlighted a dazzling array of gadgets and components. Keyboards, mice, monitors, laptops, power supplies, and motherboards were just the beginning. Spanning the entire Las Vegas Strip and multiple venues, the event offered enough tech to satisfy even the most insatiable enthusiast.
Keyboards and Mice Galore
The world of peripherals had plenty of star moments this year. Keychron, for example, introduced the Q6 Hall Effect keyboard, a striking addition to their Q series. They also showcased a collaborative design themed around Black Myth: Wukong, complete with unique keycaps, alongside their complete lineup of keyboards, including the quirky Lemonkey range and a compact ortholinear model.
Meanwhile, a Dutch startup called Naya impressed us with their Creator Keyboard, blending low-profile module customization with ortholinear ergonomics. Fully customizable via their Naya Flow software, the keyboard also features interchangeable modules. However, the $499 price tag, plus $79 to $169 for the modules, means this innovation doesn’t come cheap.
Epomaker joined the fray with an exciting lineup of switches. Their Zebra switches are smooth and satisfyingly tactile, as showcased in their Galaxy 70 keyboard. The company also displayed the TH40, a 40% slab keyboard with a split space bar—ideal for programmers—and an exquisite three-piece wooden modular keyboard. Epomaker also has a new magnetic switch design that is similar to Hall Effect but more stable, and this keyboard will be available in the second quarter of this year.
Machenike turned heads with LED-adorned keyboards featuring transparent keycaps, sure to delight RGB fans. They also showcased intriguing mice and some mini PCs, hinting at exciting testing opportunities to come.
[Below: 1. Keychron x Black Myth Wukong Collab, 2. Keychron Ortholinear, 3. Naya Flow, 4. Epomaker Galaxy 70, 5. Epomaker TH40, 6. Epomaker Wooden Keyboard, 7. Machinike wall of peripherals.]
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Laptops, GPUs, and Motherboards Steal the Show
ASUS and Gigabyte were among the big names delivering standout performances in the realm of laptops, GPUs, and motherboards. ASUS impressed us with their ROG gaming lineup, but the Zenbook A14 truly stole the spotlight. Weighing less than a kilogram, this ultralight laptop packs a Snapdragon X Elite processor, a 70 Whr battery, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. Despite its slim profile, it boasts a generous touchpad with Smart Gestures and a range of I/O ports, as well as seamless integration with mobile devices through Windows Phone Link and Snapdragon features.
[Below: ASUS Zenbook A14.]

Gigabyte wowed attendees with an entire wall of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series AIB cards, showcasing all four SKUs in the series. They also introduced AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC and XT Elite AIB cards. Standing beside these behemoths, this writer couldn’t resist comparing her iPhone 11 to the enormous RTX 4080 Super.
[Below: Gigabyte RTX 4080 Super next to an iPhone 11.]

[Below: 1. ASUS ROG Phones, 2. ASUS Zenbook A14 internals, 3. Gigabyte wall of 50-series AIB cards, 4. Gigabyte and AORUS AMD RX 9070 OC and RX 9070 XT Elite, 5. Gigabyte Motherboards, PSUs, and more.]
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Power Supplies for Tomorrow
Power supply manufacturers had their time in the spotlight as well. Thermaltake unveiled compact yet powerful offerings like the Toughpower SFX 1200W ATX 3.1, as well as a not so compact but high-capacity TF3 1650W ATX 3.1, both boasting 80PLUS Titanium ratings. Over at Gigabyte, their Ultra Durable 850GM and AORUS P1600TM PSUs provided even more options for power-hungry setups. As PCs continue to demand more energy, these innovations are arriving just in time. We can’t wait to potentially get our hands on these power supplies to test them.
[Below: 1. Thermaltake PSU lineup, 2. Gigabyte 850W PSUs, 3. Gigabyte 1600W PSUs.]
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The Fun Side of CES
CES 2025 wasn’t just about cutting-edge GPUs and processors—it also brought plenty of quirky and futuristic tech to the spotlight. Among the highlights was Nuwa’s smart pen, which seamlessly transcribes handwriting into digital text using standard ink cartridges. With preorders starting at $295, it’s perfect for those who love the feel of handwriting but need digital convenience. While its handwriting recognition could use some polishing, the potential for this tool is immense.
Another eco-friendly marvel was Flint’s rechargeable paper battery, an innovative, flexible, and compostable power source. Resistant to mechanical damage, non-flammable, and free from overcharging risks, Flint’s paper battery offers a sustainable alternative to traditional models. Adding to the charm was their cardboard-themed booth, which perfectly reflected their green ethos.
We also saw a brand new gaming monitor. With a 750Hz refresh rate, the Koorui G7 is a 24.5 inch TN Full HD gaming monitor. It boasts HDR400 and 95% DCI-P3 coverage.
Razer was blowing hot and cold with Project Arielle. A chair using internal pipes to regulate temperature, these futuristic chairs are perfect for both gaming and office use. The color-changing lights, from cooling blue to heating red, added a fun touch. Though still a prototype, Project Arielle left attendees dreaming of a more comfortable workspace.
[Below: 1. Nuwa pen, 2. Flint paper battery cardboard booth, 3. Koorui 750Hz monitor, 4. Labs Nik and Antoine testing out Razer's Project Arielle.]
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Other standouts included Shiftall’s MeganeX 8K VR headset, offering top-tier visuals for VR enthusiasts, and LG’s Tron-like concept car, a striking vision of the future. Brunswick, meanwhile, showcased a gleaming luxury yacht, bringing high-tech innovation to the seas.
[Below: 1. Labs Antoine testing out Shiftall's MeganeX 8K headset, 2. LG Innotek, 3. Brunswick yacht.]
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What’s Next?
CES 2025 made one thing clear: AI is the future. NVIDIA’s NIM (NVIDIA Inference Microservices) is set to revolutionize desktop AI with tools like AI Blueprints, enabling advanced applications to run locally on RTX PCs. Features such as converting PDFs into interactive podcasts or creating intelligent avatars for task assistance showcased the versatility of these tools.
Razer’s Project AVA, an AI esports coach, aims to assist gamers with real-time advice, post-game analysis, and personalized recommendations, offering a “non-cheating” way to refine skills. Hisense’s Hi-View Engine X AI TVs elevated home entertainment by sharpening images and transforming SDR into HDR. Watch the video coverage of this sharp TV.
Intel showcased a novel way to securely exchange data: an animated QR code. In the demo, a photo taken on a phone was encoded into a dynamic QR code, scanned by a laptop's webcam, and downloaded within seconds—no Wi-Fi or wireless connections needed.
AI innovations weren’t just functional—they were transformative. From smarter devices to adaptive gaming and beyond, CES 2025 offered a tantalizing preview of a tech-driven future.
Behind the Scenes
From exclusive events to hours spent navigating the expansive show floor, our team worked tirelessly to capture the essence of CES. Along the way, we discovered incredible innovations and gathered plenty of photos to share.
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Wrapping Up
CES 2025 was a thrilling blend of excitement and inspiration. While we’re a bit exhausted, the week left us energized about the incredible technology on the horizon. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into these innovations—after a well-earned nap, of course!
Missed out on the first CES day of keynotes? Don't fret read our summary here.