CES 2025 Opening Day with Mario Armstrong

The latest in consumer electronics and technology are unveiled every year in early January from CES in Las Vegas! CES is the world’s largest annual innovation event and draws thousands of industry professional attendees to witness the next generation of consumer technology from hundreds of exhibitors debuting their new products!

Although the show is not open to the public, Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong and the BestofCES.com website partnered with a few companies below to give us a sneak peek at some of the exciting products coming our way this year! Check it out!

Designing or updating your kitchen just got easier with this new appliance!

LG Counter-Depth MAX™ with Zero Clearance™ 3-Door French Door Refrigerator with Thin Door Design

The LG Counter-Depth MAX™ Refrigerator with Zero Clearance™ offers a premium, built-in look without the premium price. Its innovative Zero Clearance™ hinge system and thin door design require virtually no clearance, maximizing kitchen space while achieving a flush, integrated aesthetic. Enjoy expansive interior capacity, including LG’s largest freestanding counter-depth refrigerator with Zero Clearance™, plus the Slim SpacePlus® Ice System for maximized shelf and door bin space. Smart Cooling Plus™ technology keeps food fresher longer. Available in sleek stainless steel and premium finishes, this refrigerator seamlessly blends style and functionality.

Available for purchase at LG.com.
For more information, visit LG.com/us/zero-clearance-refrigerator.

Every smart home needs smart security, this bundle can help save you money too!

ecobee Total Security & Savings bundle

Easily controlled from your phone or favorite smart home assistant, and with features such as occupancy sensing, energy saving insights, and a clear view of who’s coming and going outside your home, the ecobee Total Security and Savings Bundle is the ultimate solution for those seeking a smarter, safer and more comfortable home. On top of all that, this bundle also comes with a full year’s access to ecobee Smart Security Complete with 24/7 professional monitoring service.

Available for purchase at ecobee.com.
For more information, visit ecobee.com/en-us/bundles-exclusives/total-security-and-savings-bundle.

If audio is important to you, then these two JBL products should be on your list!

JBL Tour ONE M3 and JBL PartyBox 520

JBL Tour ONE M3
Introducing the JBL Tour ONE M3, featuring JBL’s first smart audio transmitter, the JBL SMART Tx. This device redefines wireless connectivity, allowing seamless, high-quality audio streaming from any device to your headphones. With zero-latency transmission, the JBL SMART Tx ensures perfect audio-video sync and delivers crystal-clear sound. The advanced True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 and 8-mic technology offer a personalized, distraction-free listening experience. Integrated JBL Spatial 360 with head tracking adds realism. The lightweight design and enhanced earcups provide up to 50 hours of playback, making the Tour ONE M3 ideal for work, travel, and leisure.

JBL PartyBox 520
Leading the charge is the JBL PartyBox 520, the newest model in the PartyBox lineup, epitomizing the pinnacle of portable party speaker technology. Equipped with JBL AI Sound Boost, this powerhouse delivers uninterrupted, high-fidelity sound to transform any space into a festival-worthy event. With Auracast™ connectivity, it enables seamless JBL multi-speaker connections for an even bigger sound experience. With a rugged, splashproof design and up to 15 hours of battery life, the PartyBox 520 ensures the music and lights keep blazing, no matter where the party takes you. This speaker is a testament to JBL’s legacy as the #1 name in party audio, offering an unrivaled sound experience that energizes every celebration.

Available for purchase at JBL.com on April 13, 2025 for the JBL Tour ONE M3 and in June 2025 for the JBL PartyBox 520.
For more information, visit JBL.com.

If you hate cleaning your pool, no worries, there’s a robot for that!

Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max

The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is the most technologically advanced Aiper product to date. Making traditional cleaning tools obsolete, its all-in-one design enables the product to skim the pool’s surface, scrub the walls, vacuum the floor, and clean the waterline seamlessly.

Available for purchase at aiper.com, Amazon and other retailers on February 14, 2025.
For more information, visit aiper.com.

With severe weather and electrical grid strain, your home should have a back up plan, and that is whole home backup power.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 Whole-Home Power Backup System

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, is an ultra-powerful portable power station, designed to make home backup power easier and more convenient than ever. With the electric grid strained by severe weather, DELTA Pro 3 provides a portable, battery-powered solution to keep the lights on and maintain peace of mind. It can run some of the most demanding appliances without the drawbacks of conventional portable generators. It can also be expanded to provide days of critical backup power. And with EcoFlow OASIS, the company’s new AI-powered assistant, it is easier than ever to setup and optimize your whole-home power backup solution.