Looking for the most interesting CES 2023 gadgets? Here are the highlights—what each one does and where it might fit—so you can spot what’s useful for your home or office.
Every January, innovators gather at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to share what’s next in tech. The 2023 show brought more than 3,200 exhibitors from 173 countries, showing off ideas that could land in our homes, offices, and cars over the next few years.
We love to follow practical tech here in Bay County, and CES always delivers plenty to consider. Smart home gear is a big part of the buzz: in 2022, about 14.2% of households had smart home devices, and by 2027 that share is expected to grow to 28.8%. Here are standouts worth a look.
Loona: A Playful Robot Pet
Want a pet without the feeding, hair, or cleanup? Loona is a small, wheeled “petbot” that reacts to you and the world around it. It can greet you, trail behind as you walk, sneeze, scratch, dance, pose for photos, and even beatbox. It’s being funded through a campaign on Kickstarter.
See details on Loona’s Kickstarter page.
Ring Car Cam: A Dash Cam With Two Views
Ring took its home video know‑how on the road with the Ring Car Cam. This compact, connected camera has two lenses—one looking out at traffic and one into the cabin.
It supports two‑way talk, motion detection, and instant motion alerts. For families and small businesses that use vehicles for work, that combo can add peace of mind on commutes or service calls.
AtmosGear: Electric Inline Skates
AtmosGear unveiled a powered frame you attach to your existing inline boots. The skates can reach about 25 km/h (15.5 MPH) and recharge fully in roughly an hour. It’s an eye‑catching way to get around—maybe not for office errands, but certainly a conversation starter.
Tilt Five: Tabletop AR Comes to Life
Tilt Five showed an augmented reality setup that pairs AR glasses with a compatible computer or game system to bring hologram‑style elements onto a tabletop. It works with board games as well as video games, blending digital content with your real‑world play space.
Learn more at the Tilt Five website.
Jabra Enhance Plus: Earbuds That Also Help You Hear
Jabra’s Enhance Plus earbuds combine three uses in one: hearing enhancement, phone calls, and music. They’re small and low‑profile, designed to be simple to use while delivering clear audio. If you struggle to hear in meetings or busy workspaces, this could be a subtle assist without switching to full‑size hearing aids. (In device menus you may see “multi‑factor authentication” called MFA; here, we’re talking about two‑step login—different topic entirely.)
Hasbro Selfie Series: Turn Yourself Into an Action Figure
With the Selfie Series, you snap a selfie with your phone, customize the look in Hasbro’s app, and order a figure that resembles you. You can choose styles tied to big franchises—think Star Wars, Marvel, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, or Power Rangers.
Twinkly Squares: Programmable Wall Panels
Twinkly Squares are modular LED panels you mount on a wall to create animated light art. Use them to add color to a home office, brighten a reception area, sync to music, or create your own designs by app or voice control.
Xebec Tri‑Screen 2: Triple Your Laptop Display
Need more room to work on the go? The Tri‑Screen 2 attaches behind your laptop and slides out two additional screens—one on each side—so your eye line stays level across all three displays.
Product details are on the Xebec site.
Before You Add New Tech, Think Security
Fresh gadgets are fun—and useful—but each internet‑connected device is another doorway into your network. If you’re planning to bring smart gear into your home or office around Panama City, make sure it’s set up securely, updated, and isolated from sensitive business systems where possible.
If you’d like a hand reviewing your setup or choosing secure options, get in touch with the Flux Labs team.
