The annual Consumer Electronics Show is THE place to be for tech companies ready to launch their coolest new gadgets and for consumers to start developing next year’s Christmas list early. Of course, there were all manner of spins on old favorites (TVs, computers, and a selection of robots basically capable of replacing most of us!) but here are some of the most outside-the-box toys unveiled this year:

 

1. Tongue tricking spoon.

This spoon uses tiny electrodes to trick your tongue into thinking your food is saltier than it is. It was created to address the “social issue of excessive salt intake” and may even bring down blood pressure with continued use!

 

2. Needle-free injections.

Created to address needle phobia, the Flowbeams device uses a laser to heat the medicine and then propels high-velocity “liquid microjets” into the skin. (We assume this would not market well to those with “high velocity microjet-phobia…” but everyone else should love this unit.)

 

3. Smart Lipstick.

Developed by the Brazilian company Boticário, this is an AI powered lipstick that uses sensors to identify the user’s lip outline, ask the user to choose a color, and then a robot arm applies the lipstick. Initially developed to help women with visual impairment, it would also likely be cheered by women who have not yet put in their contacts OR who apply their lipstick while driving (the no-look look!)

 

4. The Kara Pod.

The world’s first self-refilling coffee pot uses an “air-to-water” concept, employing a high-tech dehumidifier that captures the atmospheric water from the air in your house, and purifies it using heat treatment, UV light, and replaceable filters. The result? Enough captured water to make 13 cups of clean drinking water or freshly brewed coffee every 24 hours. If they can follow up with a device that transforms leftovers into nice, warm donuts, we’ll never have to leave the house again.

 

5. Beyond 01 trainer.

This ultra tiny optical based training data collector clips on to athletes’ shoes while they work out. It can deliver standard “how fast, how far, how many calories” type data but also lab-quality insights on muscle and joint health. Results can be used, for instance, to capture knee contact forces to help runners modify their strides for maximum efficiency and lower risk of injury.

 

Whatever your tech needs—entertainment, communication, physical fitness, or even a stretchable TV screen you MUST HAVE to make your 3D experience actually three dimensional—CES is the place to find it. See you next year!