STACK #244 February 2025

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The coolest and quirkiest new devices we loved at CES 2025

From sticky TVs and rollable laptops to robot vacs that can pick up socks, CES always delivers the tech we never knew we needed!

Words Scott Hocking

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop Want more screen real estate? Lenovo has the solution with this game changing, AI-powered laptop that has an innovative rollable display that expands vertically from a 14-inch landscape configuration to a 16.7-inch vertical display at the press of a button.

doorbells and cameras to further boost security. The innovative AI SwanShield intelligent voice assistant will be integrated into its MaxRanger 4K, Swann Buddy 4K and Swann Evo doorbell range, while the new Swann

Lymow One robotic lawn mower Mowing the lawn can be a chore we generally avoid until the grass is ankle-high, but the Lymow One can keep your yard looking neat with no physical exertion required. Resembling a mini tank with big treads to trundle over obstacles like fallen branches, this robot

LG UltraGear GX9 Series Gaming Monitors LG sets a new benchmark for OLED gaming monitors with the world’s first 5K2K-resolution (5,120 x 2,160) bendable OLED display, the 45GX990A, which claimed three CES innovation awards. This 45-inch monitor can smoothly transition from flat to a 900R curvature in seconds, and also features LG Dual Mode for switching between resolution and refresh rate presets, as well as aspect ratio and picture size customisation. In another first for OLED monitors, the 45GX990A and 45GX950A have a generous 21:9 aspect ratio for more immersive gaming. Displace TV Displace has conceived a revolutionary new way to mount a TV, with no drilling holes in the wall or metallic mounts required. Renters take note! There are suction cups on the rear for mounting the TV anywhere. Stick it to the ceiling above the bed, the side of the garage for outdoor movie nights, or create a wall of multiple screens stuck above and below each other. The possibilities are endless… Even better, it’s battery powered and can deliver up to 60 hours of continuous playback.

mower can easily traverse uneven ground as it cuts a 16-inch path.

Xtreem 4K security camera will serve as a virtual security guard using new AI tech. SwannShield AI Defender Security uses generative AI to interact with visitors – both welcome and unwelcome – during two-way talk, and can even determine the correct response. And if it recognises a security threat, it can respond with a siren, spotlight, or aggressive audio message. Dreame X50 Ultra Pro robot vacuum If you thought a robot vac with a mechanical arm was cool, Dreame has debuted the world’s first robovac with retractable legs. Steps have always been an obstacle for robot vacuums, and while this clever little machine can’t climb stairs, it can negotiate steps and raised door thresholds up to 6cm using the new ProLeap system. Dreame also unveiled a robot vac with a multi-joint bionic arm and an internal compartment to store cleaning tools, and we suspect stair climbing cannot be too far away…

And it doesn’t just cut the grass – its dual mulching blades can turn leaves and fallen fruit into lawn fertiliser!

Powered by Intel Core processors, it features split screen functionality and virtual display options that are ideal for graphic design and multitasking. Roborock Saros Z70 Roborock has a literal grasp on the future of robot vacuums, unveiling the first model to feature a foldable mechanical arm and pincer that can pick up stray objects like socks and kids’ shoes, effectively clearing the floor before cleaning.

LG PF600U 3-in-1 lifestyle projector

When is a lamp not just a lamp? When it’s an ultra short throw projector, LED mood lamp, and Bluetooth speaker all in one! It looks like a traditional floor lamp, but flip the top over, point it at a wall, and enjoy streaming content in Full HD on a big 120-inch screen.

This multifunctional device can also light up a room with your preferred ambience, while the inbuilt stereo speakers pump out your favourite playlists. SwannShield AI Defender Security Guard Home security leaders Swann announced upgrades to selected video

Combining fun and functionality, this smart vacuum can detect and flag the objects it can lift, and has dual cameras – one on the arm and one on the front – for greater accuracy when gripping, along with AI-powered customisation to suit specific needs.

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