CES 2025 is a firehose. The plan: scout the creator tech that actually reduces friction and mute the rest. Your focus shouldn’t be collateral damage.
Rebuild reflection – selective curiosity#
Filters for this year#
- Friction killers: gear that makes filming, editing, or publishing faster.
- Commute reality: noise-cancelling earbuds that handle wind, transit rumble, and quick calls.
- Travel tolerance: USB-C everything, compact footprints, zero proprietary traps.
Watchlist highlights#
- Next-gen capture and I/O that won’t melt.
- Creator lights that stay portable and avoid app bloat.
- ANC earbuds with better transparency modes and stable fit for winter commutes.
Shortlisted – early CES 2025 interest list#
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1) Commute-ready ANC earbuds (2025)#
- Strong ANC without pressure headaches, clear mics in wind, multi-point, IP-rated for rain, and secure fit over scarves/jackets.
2) Compact creator lights#
- Under-$100–$150, adjustable temp, USB-C power, quiet cooling, easy to mount in small rooms.
3) Small, reliable capture cards/hubs#
- 1080p60 or clean 4K30, low heat, no driver circus, and enough ports to simplify travel rigs.
Workflow tweak: cap CES news to one 30-minute block daily#
Step 1: Set a timer for 30 minutes; one block per day only.
Step 2: Open a single doc for notes and links.
Step 3: When the timer ends, stop—no doom-scrolling “just one more booth.”
Step 4: At week’s end, pick one item to track deeper; archive the rest.
Why it works: curiosity stays intentional; your week isn’t consumed by hype.
Wrap-up: louder show, calmer signal#
Scouting is useful; drowning is not. Which booth should be on my radar?