“That’s cool, but when can I buy it?” was the most frequently asked question by the Mashable team as we scurried around CES 2025 in Las Vegas earlier this month. The typical response is never. At the annual tech industry trade show, many gadgets are just ideas and prototypes that never make it to market. (That smart Withings OMNIA mirror, for example, for home health screenings? Yes, there is a good chance that it will never be realized.) The Jetsons’ ideal home would be run by robots. Dreame, a Chinese technology company, is bringing us even closer together as smart speakers, lights, and thermostats bring us closer together every day. While robot vacuums already feel like the peak of technology, now the Dreame X50 Ultra is a robot vacuum that climbs stairs…
kind of. Despite the fact that this is the brand’s main selling point, the robot vacuum can only cross thresholds of about two inches. While we didn’t get to test it at CES 2025 due to WiFi issues, the specs on this device look promising.
2. Charger from Anker, 140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1 Most of the time, big (and sometimes just plain weird) innovations make the news at CES. But that can leave the small stuff in the dust, like the Anker 140W 4-port charger. With three USB-C ports and one USB-A port, this charger can charge four devices simultaneously instead of just one or two. In addition, it can charge two laptops simultaneously: in just 25 to 30 minutes, you can charge a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro or 15-inch MacBook Air by up to 50%. It is currently available for preorder; according to the Anker website, delivery will occur between January 18 and 20. In addition to its 4-port charger, Anker also debuted a new power bank at CES. It has two USB-C cords that can be pulled out at the same time to charge a MacBook and other devices. In addition to its two included cables, the power bank also has another USB-C as well as a USB-A port. It has a capacity of 25,000 mAh and can charge devices to 50% in just 25 minutes with quick charging. You can now pre-purchase it.
