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The 7 Coolest Pieces of Cool Tech from the Very Cool CES 2026
OK, my title is a bit clickbait-y. For this is actually a list of the gadgets that I thought looked super cool at CES. But that’s still cool, right?
Anyway, the Consumer Electronics Show is the world’s largest and most influential annual tech trade show where companies large and small gather to crow about how great theirtechnology is. And there were all sorts thingamajigs on display in 2026, from AI pocket companions to a revised BlackBerry phone to a smart toilet. But frankly, this was the year of the robot.
Mechanical helpmates were in every nook and cranny at CES ‘26: There were robots that fold your clothes and squeegee your windows. There were support automatons to help you feel safe. There were artificial intelligence mech girlfriends to help you feel, uh, loved.And though most of the robotic offerings still appeared a little not ready for primetime, there were one or two that scratched the I could use that itch.
The Roborock Saros Rover
If you’ve ever owned a robotic home vacuum, you know that they can be cool but limited. Carpets of different densities or an errantly dropped briefcase can make them run for cover. Oh, and you still have to lug your standalone vacuum up and down the stairs. Roborock’s newest model takes robot vacuum mobility to a new level—literally. This little baby has legs that move independently, letting the Saros Rover raise and bend and navigate itself through many tricky situations. Climbing stairs is a breeze. Hey, this vacuuming wonder can even jump. Sure, that might end up being the stuff of nightmares, but I’d still like to see it.
The Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR
Now, I probably shouldn’t give one company too much attention, but the RockMow X1 is the brother of that stair-climbing vacuum—and it’s too cool to skip. This is a lawn mower with a laser. It uses its laser sensor for precise 3D mapping, intelligent navigation and obstacle avoidance. It can tackle slopes of grass up to an 80% grade. And it handles uneven backyard terrain better than any teen boy with a grass wagon. I might still be scared to send the dog out back without a lightsaber, but the RockMow would be fun to set loose.
LEGO Smart Bricks
Speaking of lightsabers, there’s something new coming out in the toy realm that could be exciting. If you’ve ever wished your LEGO sets could do more after you snap them together, the new LEGO Smart Bricks might be for you. They’re regular-sized blocks packed with circuits, sensors, lights and speakers. Once they’re built into a construct, you just move them near or past another Smart Brick construct, and they’ll react with fun sounds and lights. The first sets will, of course, be LEGO Star Wars kits. Who wants to bet “I am your father”makes it into the sound lexicon?
Vocci AI Ring
There’s a new smart ring that might aid your work day. While other smart rings track your heartrate or overall wellness, this one could give you some spy-guy cred—or at least help you with boring work meetings. The Vocci ring isn’t an always-listening, omnipresent device, but with the press of a discreet button, it starts recording surrounding discussions and then generates a transcript of everything when you thumb it back off. That way you can spend time in meetings focusing on important things: donuts.
LG’s W6 Wallpaper TV
For those who enjoy free time in front of a fabulous TV, LG has a 4K, OLED number you have to see to believe. Now you might think from its title that the W6 Wallpaper TV rolls up into a tube, but oh no, that’s not the Wallpaper’s selling point. This 83-inch beauty is designed to be hung up on the wall with absolutely no wires or connections. The inputs can all be set up as far as 30 feet away from the unit, and the 0.35-inch-thick TV sits flush against the wall from edge to edge. Of course, I’d only let a pro install it—for fear of my mitts snapping it in two like a twig. $8000 of cracked high-tech wallpaper doesn’t sound pretty.
ROG Xreal R1 Glasses
Now that we’re talking about screens, the gamer in me can’t help but mention a pair of gaming glasses created through a collaboration between ASUS Republic of Gamers and XREAL. When you wear the ROG Xreal R1 glasses—that look a lot like a high price pair of shades—you can play your favorite video games on the virtual equivalent of a massive 171-inch screen with up to a 240Hz refresh rate and a 3ms latency. These smooth gaming glasses may not make me any better at tactical shooters, but I’ll look cool while losing.
Infinix AI Glasses Pro
While I’m showcasing smart glasses let me also point out the AI Glasses Pro from Infinix. They’re actually the perfect glasses for the lazy traveler—you know that guy or gal who has to head overseas regularly but can’t compel themselves to learn new languages. These glasses have the capability to translate 169 different languages with many different regional dialects. How’s that for an invaluable addition to your traveler’s kit? Sorry, stateside travelers will have to wait a bit longer. Infinix still hasn’t added translations of southern colloquialisms quite yet. Bless their heart.
OK, I said I was only going to spotlight seven cool thingamajigs, but since I doubled up on robots and glasses here’s one more from the CES showroom that somebody out there might think is really cool.
The Lollipop Star
This is a sweet lollipop treat that sings to you while you gobble it up. I’m not joking. When you bite down on this sizable and sizably expensive lolly, it sends sound vibrations through your skull’s bones to your inner ear, serenading you. There are currently three artists in the lineup, each representing a particular flavor.
No, the Lollipop Star is not the coolest of the cool tech on my list. But, hey, I won’t say a disparaging word if it makes yours. So enjoy.
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