Top 10 Coolest & Weirdest Gadgets at CES 2026

Sure, we could tell you how technology is evolving beyond screens and gadgets into intelligent systems, immersive formats, and physical interaction platforms that influence how consumers engage with products.

But this year at CES, there was so much cool, weird and wonderfully unnecessary tech on show that we decided to do something a little different.

Instead of a traditional trend report, here’s our Top 10 Coolest & Weirdest Gadgets from CES 2026 — the ones that made us smile, stop, stare… and occasionally ask “but why?”

What it is: A candy that uses bone-conduction technology to play music as you eat it.

Why it’s weird & cool: It turns a snack into a multi-sensory tech experience, sound, taste and touch combined.

Why it caught attention: It perfectly sums up CES at its most playful: tech that doesn’t need to exist, but everyone wants to try.

Find out more: https://www.lollipopstar.com/

Images sourced from: https://www.zdnet.com

What it is: A robotic vacuum with legs that can climb stairs rather than just roll around.

Why it’s cool: Most robot vacuums avoid stairs , this one tackles them head-on like a mini sci-fi rover.

Why it caught attention: It challenges assumptions about what “smart home” devices can physically do.

Find out more: https://newsroom.roborock.com

Images sourced from: Roborock

What it is: App-controlled press-on nails with more than 400 colour options.

Why it’s weird & cool: Beauty tech meets personalisation in a totally unexpected way.

Why it caught attention: It shows how technology is creeping into fashion and self-expression and looks brilliant on camera.

Find out more: https://ipolish.fashion/

Image sourced from: https://www.engadget.com

What it is: A small AI companion designed to chat, respond emotionally and keep users company.

Why it’s weird & cool:It blurs the line between gadget and digital friend.

Why it caught attention:CES 2026 made it clear: emotional AI is no longer theoretical,  it’s becoming consumer-facing.

Find out more: https://poketomo.com/en/

Image sourced from: www.ubergizmo.com

What it is: A walking robot companion that follows you like a pet, automatically capturing and editing video of your day.

Why it’s weird & cool: It’s part playful robotic pet, part content creator blurring the line between companion and production assistant.

Why it caught attention: Vex embodied one of the event’s subtler themes: AI that doesn’t just assist, it participates. Instead of standing still, this robot moves with you, filming and interpreting the world in real time, a very cute and clever twist on robotics and AI.

Image sourced & more info from: The Verge 

What it is: A smart lamp from Govee that changes colour, intensity, and ambience using AI based on your surroundings and mood.

Why it’s weird & cool: Mood lighting taken very literally. The lamp adapts in real time, creating an emotional and immersive lighting experience in your space.

Why it caught attention: Govee’s intelligent lighting stole the show as an example of AI moving beyond screens. It’s not just a lamp, it’s a responsive, interactive presence that reacts to your environment and behaviour, making it both playful and futuristic.

Find out more: Govee

Image sourced from: https://www.techradar.com/

What it is: A toilet equipped with sensors that monitor hydration levels, glucose indicators and other health signals.

Why it’s weird & cool: Healthcare meets bathroom tech, in a way nobody asked for, but everyone noticed.

Why it caught attention: It shows how health monitoring is becoming more passive, embedded and integrated into everyday routines.

Find out more: https://vovo-eu.com/

Image sourced from: https://qz.com/

What it is: A foldable smartphone with three panels that unfolds into a 10-inch tablet-style display.

Why it’s weird & cool: Just when we’d got used to foldables… Samsung added another fold.

Why it caught attention: It pushes form-factor experimentation to the extreme and sparks conversation about how we’ll interact with devices in the future.

Find out more: https://news.samsung.com

Image sourced from: https://gizmodo.com/

What it is: Sensor-embedded LEGO bricks that light up, play sound and interact with Smart Minifigures.

Why it’s weird & cool: A beloved childhood toy meets interactive, responsive tech.

Why it caught attention: It proves innovation doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel, sometimes it’s about enhancing what people already love.

Find out more: https://www.lego.com

Image sourced from: https://www.engadget.com

What it is: A laptop with a display that physically rolls out to create a wider, immersive screen while in use.

Why it’s weird & cool: Watching a screen grow mid-use feels futuristic and slightly magical.

Why it caught attention: It’s a bold reminder that screen innovation isn’t finished yet, and that flexibility is becoming a key part of device design.

Find out more: https://news.lenovo.com

Image sourced from: https://www.theverge.com

CES 2026 reminded us that innovation doesn’t always have to be sensible, subtle or even necessary. Sometimes, the weirdest gadgets spark the biggest conversations  and often, those playful ideas are the ones that quietly shape what comes next.