CES is a lot to take in, especially given the scale and size of the event.
Many gadgets at the event are laden with features and hyped-up marketing messages, while cutting through the buzz and finding the gems takes some effort.
Amid the AI hype, some interesting products have made an appearance; however, marketers appear to feel they must make an AI story to get attention.
Among the interesting products on the floor this year is the LG UltraFine 6K Monitor. The display's bezel-less design and support for Thunderbolt 5 could make it ideal for the M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro.
Swippitt, which swaps expendable iPhone battery packs, is another eye-catching product debuting at CES 2022.
The retractable robotic arm at the core of the Roborock Saros Z70 is capable of picking up any obstacles that it encounters, a more efficient way to clean.
A new fiber optic USB-4 cable that supports four and a half meters is among OWC's offerings
A smarter lock for Smart Homes, the Schlage Sense Pro supports Matter-over-Thread and ultra wideband, and looks attractive because of it's simplicity for hands-free use.
Anker's forthcoming solar-powered beach umbrella delivers 80W of power.
Among the weirder gadgets is the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 and the Mirumi creature, a fluffy little robot that hangs out on a purse interacting with people around it.