The most amazing technology announced so far at CES 2026

While CES 2026 is full of tech gadgets unveiling their latest innovations, the real excitement comes from discovering unexpected gadgets that make you ask, “Who thought of this?”

We’re here to take a look at some of the wildest things we’ve found here at CES 2026, from an AI-powered panda that responds to your touch, to Razer’s holographic anime assistant, and many more surprises that will make you do a double take.

An AI anime companion that watches over your desk

It’s Razer AVA programwhich was introduced last year as an esports AI trainer, has evolved into a new product: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion that can help with game strategies, productivity, daily planning, and personal advice. He is a sports assistant and a daily assistant. Users can choose from different characters, such as anime girl Kira or muscle Zane.

These digital avatars feature life-like movements, eye tracking, animated faces, and lip sync for realistic interactions. What stands out, however, is the continuous monitoring – the device monitors you and your screen using the built-in camera. It’s a little confusing, but since it’s still just an idea, there’s no guarantee it’ll become a reality.

Amazing AI robot baby panda for adults

An’An, the latest AI pet from Mind and Heart Roboticcombines beautiful design with a practical purpose: helping the elderly.

Panda bot has advanced sensors all over its body, so it reacts naturally when you touch it. Its emotional AI remembers your voice, your interactions, and your preferences, so the longer you spend with An’An, the more ingrained it becomes. They offer round-the-clock psychological support to overcome loneliness. In addition, for seniors who may be struggling with memory, An’An helps them stay busy, reminds them of daily tasks, and keeps them informed about their lives.

A $500 ice maker that uses AI to reduce noise

Smart home appliance brand GoveeLife unveiled an ice cream machine that uses AI to create a smooth and quiet experience. The company’s proprietary AI NoiseGuard technology is designed to reduce all the annoying noises you usually get from ice cream machines. AI detects when a machine is about to freeze and makes a noise, so it automatically destroys things before they are heard.

The Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro produces fresh ice in just six minutes and can make up to 60 pounds per day. This bucket holds up to 3.5 pounds of ice at a time. It’ll set you back $499.99 — which might make you think twice — but if you’re ready to up your ice game, you can pick one up starting January 15 at Amazon, govee.com, Walmart, or Best Buy.

A chef’s knife that vibrates as it slices and dices

Depending on who you ask, this kitchen tool can seem silly or very useful. Unlike traditional knives, this one comes from Seattle Ultrasonics it has a blade that vibrates more than 30,000 times per second, making it easy to cut through food. This vibration technology means that the blade is sharper than the edge, making tasks such as cutting vegetables, meat, or bread easier for chefs. According to the company, the vibration is so subtle that you can’t see the blade moving, hear it, or feel anything on the handle.

The knife is priced at $399 and is available for review.

A musical lollipop that plays Ice Spice in your head

Musical toothbrushes exist, so why not musical lollipops? Lollipop Star showed off his sweet at CES, which delivers music through the bones in your mouth. (This technology works by sending vibrations through your skull bones directly to your inner ear.) The lollipops also provide a burst of delicious fruit. You can choose from three artists: Ice Spice (peach), Akon (blue), and Armani White (lime).

This Wall-E powered robot guards your home and can even join you on camping trips

Zeroth Robotics introduced the W1 at CES, a robot reminiscent of WALL-E.

W1 is a planning companion designed for families. According to company websitefor $4,999, the robot provides AI-powered security around the clock, 360-degree mobile monitoring, and integrates with smart home devices for instant smoke and intruder alerts. It’s also marketed as a travel companion that can carry camping gear, follow you around the campsite taking pictures as a family photographer, and give you portable power to enjoy fun on the go.

However, the company hasn’t mentioned whether the robot will be able to sort the trash or take it back – a rare opportunity, in our opinion.

An egg-shaped sperm tracking device

This egg-shaped device can monitor your body temperature. All that matters is your urine.

Mira is $249 Ultra4 Hormone Monitor it helps to test at home: just urinate the stick and insert it into the device. This device analyzes your results and provides information on four reproductive hormones: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and pregnanediol 3-glucuronide (PdG). Monitoring these hormones not only tells you six days of fertility, but also provides information on conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, and menopause.

Sounds pretty egg-cell.

This article has been updated after publication to include more unusual material.