CES 2025 Day 1: Honda, BMW, X’s victory lap, and the first show floor gadget reveals

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CES 2025 is officially underway in Las Vegas. Monday’s press day saw keynotes from Samsung, Nvidia, Toyota, and Sony, among others, while Tuesday was all about the exciting new gadgets on the show floor. TechCrunch reporters are on the ground giving you the latest reveals at the conference. 

Below, you’ll find a list of the biggest announcements from the first official day of CES.

Automotive reveals from Honda, BMW, and Uber

Honda revealed the 0 SUV, a midsize SUV prototype set to join the 0 Saloon that Honda showed off at last year’s show. A production version of the SUV will debut first in North America in the first half of 2026 before later going to other markets around the world.

Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and its cloud-based AI supercomputing platform to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology. Uber has not shared many details about how, exactly, it plans to use the Nvidia tools, though.

BMW is revamping its in-car user interface. The biggest change announced is a widget-based system that lets users customize the layout — including on the car’s windshield. There isn’t an actual display on the windshield, however. Instead, there are screens embedded in the dashboard that reflect up onto a slightly treated portion of the glass. 

Unique gaming accessories and consoles

Image Credits:Acer

Acer showcased two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025, but one took us by surprise. The Nitro Blaze 11 boasts an enormous 10.95-inch display, truly pushing the physical limits of what is considered to be a gaming handheld. The device weighs more than 1kg (2.3 pounds), and not only is it as big as the 11-inch iPad Air, it’s as heavy as two iPad Airs stacked together.

Razer showed off a concept gaming chair with heating and cooling capabilities. The system features a self-regulating heater that’s capable of reaching up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, so your butt can always be toasty during a long Balatro session.

The (sort of) rebirth of Radio Shack

Radio Shack is back at CES after a pretty tumultuous time for brick-and-mortar electronics stores. In 2023, Unicomer Group acquired the global rights to the company and is now adding RadioShack branding to a bunch of consumer electronics, like a Bluetooth speaker with RGB lighting, a gaming chair, headphones, and a projector.

Health and fitness products galore

Kombu's The Fermenstation, modern kombucha brewer
Image Credits:Kombu

The show floor saw a number of products and innovations in the health space. 

Kombu showcased an at-home kombucha brewer called The Fermenstation. The company hopes the product can help users combine all the essential steps of the DIY brewing process while alleviating the typical setup challenges.

Segway launched the Xyber and the Xafari. The new e-bikes are designed to make the riding experience safer, more convenient, and more accessible. The company is taking preorders and expects delivery in February. 

Withings revealed BPM Vision, a travel size home blood pressure monitor with interchangeable arm cuffs. The $130 device measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure, which can help users detect and control conditions like hypertension.



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Lisa Holden
Lisa Holden is a news writer for LinkDaddy News. She writes health, sport, tech, and more. Some of her favorite topics include the latest trends in fitness and wellness, the best ways to use technology to improve your life, and the latest developments in medical research.

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