CES has always been the place where attention-grabbing hardware hints at the next decade to come, from wall-sized TVs and early game consoles to once-novelty robot vacuums. This year, artificial intelligence is helping home gadgets evolve from app-set routines and tap-to-start commands to devices that can recognize and reflect what’s around them.
Technological leaps are exciting, but with close to 4,000 exhibitors all claiming to offer the next big thing, it’s easy to get lost in the noise and forget the real test: whether a flashy demo will actually translate into your daily routine.
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We scrutinized the specs and attended the demos to hand-select the Best of the Best CES 2026 winners. Whether you are looking to automate your chores or upgrade your home theater, these are the products that stood out on the show floor as the most practical investments with the greatest potential.
In this article: SwitchBot AI MindClip, Medicube Age-R Booster Pro Mini+ and Eureka FloorShine 890
The Snapmaker U1 3D printer brings industrial-grade capability home without a complex setup or a steep price tag. It also takes a cleaner approach to multicolor 3D printing. Instead of feeding several spools through one nozzle and purging plastic between colors, it swaps between four separate print heads in seconds. This keeps colors crisp while drastically reducing both filament waste and print time, since there is no waiting for nozzles to clear.
Unsurprisingly, this printer became Kickstarter's most successful product ever. It’s available for preorder for $849, with estimated delivery this April.
Between back-to-back meetings, video calls and nonstop notifications, it’s easy to feel scattered. SwitchBot’s AI MindClip is a tiny, clip-on voice recorder that acts like a “second brain,” turning long conversations into concise summaries and organized to-do lists.
The device weighs under an ounce, supports more than 100 languages and is expected to require a paid cloud subscription. The company has not yet shared pricing or a release date. It’s also worth considering the privacy trade-off with any always-ready recorder. Still, for anyone trying to cut through the noise, the MindClip looks like a promising way to offload some mental clutter.
GE Profile Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant
GE Profile’s latest appliance is built for anyone tired of buying duplicates or forgetting what’s hiding at the back of the fridge. It features a built-in barcode scanner near the water dispenser that lets you scan empty packaging to add your favorite groceries to a digital shopping list, which you can share, export or send to Instacart.
There’s an internal camera so you can “check the fridge” from anywhere. A built-in assistant can also suggest recipes based on your current inventory to help reduce food waste. The fridge also supports voice controls for converting measurements and includes sensors for releasing the exact amount of filtered water you need. GE says the refrigerator should launch in April for $4,899.
Medicube Age-R Booster Pro Mini+
This K-beauty wand combines multiple treatments into one tool, aiming to give you that coveted glass skin look without a trip to the medspa.
It uses gentle electrical pulses to improve serum absorption, microvibrations to tone facial muscles and deep EMS stimulation to firm the skin. Adjustable intensity levels, timers and a portable design help keep your skin care routine manageable.
After seeing it in action, we think it’s worth considering if you’re looking to elevate your skin care regimen on the go.
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Eureka’s FloorShine 890, due out later this year, is a cordless wet/dry floor cleaner designed for homes that require more than a quick vacuum pass. It combines 24,000 Pa suction with high-heat steam and hot-water cleaning to break down sticky messes while simultaneously vacuuming up debris.
Since it’s self-propelling and offers a 180-degree recline, it reaches under furniture better than the competing models. The cleaner features 60 minutes of runtime, separate clean and dirty tanks, an anti-tangle brush and an LED headlight to help spot messes. The base station runs a steam self-cleaning cycle and dries the brush with hot air to prevent odors.
Corsair GALLEON 100 SD Stream Deck-Integrated Mechanical Keyboard
Corsair’s Galleon 100 SD turns the right side of your keyboard into a built-in Elgato Stream Deck. You can get 12 customizable LCD keys, a 5-inch 720-by-1,280 screen and two dials without adding another device to your desk. It’s an easy way to run OBS Studio controls, Discord shortcuts, game macros, or even Spotify from one spot, plus it supports Stream Deck plug-ins from the Elgato Marketplace.
Preorders are live now for $349.99, with delivery scheduled for early February.
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX has been dubbed the "desktop replacement" for balancing powerful performance with a manageable form factor. At 5.75 pounds, it is heavier than the Razer Blade 16, but significantly lighter than the 18-inch giants it rivals in speed.
That extra weight supports a unique power system. While other premium gaming laptops may match its 175 watts of graphics power, the Raider also delivers 125 watts to the processor. This 300-watt total output makes it well-suited for CPU-intensive productivity workloads and strategy games. Its user-friendly bottom panel also makes future upgrades simple. However, we expect the laptop to cost a pretty penny.
The original Audeze Maxwell was one of the few gaming headsets that actually sounded like high-end audiophile headphones. The new Maxwell 2 doubles down on that legacy, borrowing technology from the company’s $5,000 studio models to make game audio feel incredibly spacious and punchy.
This headset offers an impressive 80-hour battery life, an improved microphone that blocks background noise, a more durable (but slightly heavier) design and Bluetooth support for everyday listening. It’s available now for $329 (PlayStation) or $349 (Xbox), with an ANC-supported version expected this Spring.
Withings Body Scan 2 is a smart scale that goes well beyond weight. In about 90 seconds, it tracks more than 60 biomarkers, including heart health and metabolic efficiency. Its display is built into a retractable handle so you don’t have to squint at your toes to see the results.
To keep the flood of data from becoming noise, Withings layers in AI-driven insights, a simple Health Trajectory score and prompts that turn trends into next steps. There’s also an Eyes-Closed Mode that hides the scale numbers while still saving results in the app.
If you want a laptop that is easy to carry but tough enough to survive a drop from your little one, the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 should be on your short list. It’s less than half an inch thick, is lighter than a MacBook Air at 2.97 pounds, and has passed 20 MIL-STD tests for drops, shocks and temperature swings.
The 14-inch OLED touchscreen is equally vibrant and crisp for both streaming and getting work done. You can choose between Intel or Qualcomm chips, depending on whether you prioritize processing power or battery life. It starts at $1,550, with the Intel version expected to be available later in January and the Snapdragon version slated for the spring.
Power banks are usually heavy bricks that sit at the bottom of your bag, but the new Baseus PicoGo AC22 is roughly the size of an AirPods case. Don’t let its size fool you; it weighs just 6 ounces, but packs a massive 10,000 mAh battery. This powerhouse delivers an impressive 45 watts, making it strong enough to charge a 14-inch laptop. It features a built-in display to check your battery levels and an integrated USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying strap, so you never have to worry about leaving your cords behind. Baseus hasn’t announced pricing yet, but the company expects to launch the battery later this month.
LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B)
Finding a monitor that balances crisp resolution with fast frame rates is usually a compromise, but the new LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 plays double duty. It’s the industry’s first 5K MiniLED gaming monitor, letting you switch between 5K resolution at 165Hz for immersive adventures and a lightning-fast 330Hz at QHD for competitive shooters.
LG says the monitor has a peak brightness of 1,250 nits and more local dimming zones to minimize blooming (those distracting halos around bright objects on dark backgrounds). The tech giant has not yet announced pricing or a specific release date.
The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow ditches the brand’s standard spinning pads for a motorized roller that actively scrubs floors rather than just wiping them. With eight water jets and a built-in scraper, it constantly cleans the mop as it moves, ensuring it never drags dirty water across your kitchen.
On the vacuum side, you get strong suction, an anti-tangle brush system and camera-based object detection to steer around common hazards like cables and pet messes. The dock handles the messy work, washing the mop with hot water and emptying the debris from the dustbin into a sealed bag. The vacuum launches Jan. 19 for an introductory price of $849, then moves to its expected $999 retail price.
For decades, CES has teased us with futuristic home robots that are either prototypes or priced like cars. The humble robot vacuum is one of the few home robots that delivers on promises for a reasonable price point.
Compared to current robot vacuums, the Narwal Flow 2 packs some serious smarts. If it spots a dropped ring or key, it avoids the object and sends a photo of its location to your phone. It even has dedicated modes for parents and pet owners, automatically quieting near a crib and deep-cleaning the corner where your pet eats. It also features an integrated hot-water mop. Narwal expects to launch the device in April, but it hasn’t announced pricing yet.
The Clicks Communicator is a productivity-first device with a physical keyboard, 4-inch display and a slimmed-down Android 16 interface that keeps your communication apps, notifications and inbox triage front and center on a text-based home screen. The BlackBerry-inspired device brings back fan-favorite features, including a headphone jack, swappable batteries and a microSD card slot.
The phone will launch in the second half of 2026 with preorders starting at $399.
If you feel bombarded by notifications and smartwatch features, the Pebble Round 2 offers a refreshing, simplified alternative. Launching in May 2026 for $199, this device prioritizes comfort and battery life over endless bells and whistles. By skipping power-hungry sensors like heart rate monitors and GPS, Pebble created a watch that’s only 8.1 millimeters thin. It features a color, always-on e-ink display, plus tactile buttons that let you control music or dismiss calls without looking down. It works with both Android and iPhone.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold blurs the line between phone and tablet more than any device we’ve seen. It trifolds like a brochure, allowing you to open it to reveal a massive 10-inch display.
While it's heavier and thicker than standard foldables, the trade-off delivers a viewing and working area that rivals an iPad, making it the ultimate productivity device or movie screen that fits in your pocket. Samsung hasn’t announced U.S. pricing yet, but it’s already selling the TriFold in limited quantities in South Korea and expects a U.S. launch in Q1 2026.
The Smart Brick may look like a standard 2-by-4 piece, but it houses a tiny computer, speaker, lights and sensors that bring sets to life. LEGO dubbed the toy its “biggest innovation” since the Minifigure debuted in '78. The gadget reacts to movement and to nearby Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures, so a ship can light up, “pew-pew” in a dogfight and play “The Imperial March” when Emperor Palpatine sits on his throne.
Preorders start Jan. 9, with prices ranging from $70 to $160. The first sets arrive March 1.
LG The Wallpaper TV (LG OLED evo W6)
The LG OLED evo W6 is roughly 9 mm thin and designed to mount flush to the wall, making it perfect for those who want an art-forward TV that still looks and performs like a flagship OLED. LG says the W6 uses its latest OLED technology for higher brightness, deep blacks, improved color contrast and a screen that reduces reflections. It also targets gamers with a 165Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium support.
The TV comes in 77-inch and 83-inch configurations and is expected to launch later this year.
Dephy’s Sidekick is “bionic footwear” designed to make walking easier for people who want to be more active than their bodies comfortably allow. The system pairs a battery-powered, surprisingly small ankle-worn exoskeleton with a proprietary shoe, then uses onboard sensors to analyze your gait and deliver a subtle boost with each step. Basically, it acts like an extra set of calf muscles, making each step feel much easier.
Dephy says the device learns your walking style in just 20 strides and slips on in seconds. The wearable sells for $4,500 and starts shipping on Jan. 25.
Release dates and prices listed reflect the time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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