In addition to the traditional and quite expected announcements, one could see some unusual things at CES 2025. For example, the Electric Salt Spoon is a "salty electric spoon" from the Japanese company Kirin Holdings, known primarily as a beer and beverage manufacturer.
The company claims that its spoon uses a weak electric current to concentrate sodium ion molecules in your food, giving it a stronger umami and salt flavor - thus, according to the manufacturer, the Electric Salt Spoon makes food "saltier" without adding excessive sodium.
This should help people consume less salt, which is a problem in modern Japan, where the adult population consumes twice as much salt as recommended by the World Health Organization.
Kirin Holdings began selling a limited number of Electric Salt Spoons at a price of ~$127 in Japan last May, but plans to bring its unusual product to the global market in the coming years.