Gadget geeks, this is your week! CES 2026 is in full swing here in Las Vegas, and the Tom's Guide team is here all week scoping out the hottest new TVs, laptops, AI devices, wearables and more.
Over on the TV front, Micro RGB brings the next generation in amazing color and contrast. But OLED TVs are forging ahead as well, as we're now seeing even brighter panels, as well as an amazingly thin Wallpaper TV from LG.
A huge battle is also set to erupt on the Las Vegas strip in computing. 2026 is going to be the year of the laptop, and the CPU wars will erupt around it. Qualcomm is bringing Snapdragon X2 Elite, AMD is rumored to announce new Ryzen AI 400 Series chips, and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips are Team Blue's latest chance to fight back.
AI is also a huge trend (again), and we're seeing a lot more news around robots of all types — from advanced robot vacuums that can climb stairs and pick up items to full-fledged home assistants that can do your chores. And there's a new wave of AI glasses that promise to give you the info you need on the go without having to whip out your phone every 5 seconds.
These are just some of the trends that the Tom's Guide team is covering, meeting with dozens and dozens of brands. And of course, you can expect your daily dose of hands-on impressions of everything from the latest weird AI hardware to new smart home innovations, smart glasses, and more.
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LG CLOiD is Coming to Fold Your Laundry
I know, I know. We've been promised truly helpful home robots for ages, but LG says its AI-powered home robot called LG CLOiD will help humanity get closer to a "Zero Labor Home" here at CES 2026.
The CLOiD robot uses AI and vision-based tech to perform mundane tasks like cooking and laundry. The robot features a head unit, torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base that's capable of autonomous navigation. Each arm has seven degrees of freedom, and each hand have five actuated fingers for "fine manipulation."
We'll see LG CLOiD perform various demos, such as retrieving milk from the fridge, as well as folding and stacking garments. Stay tuned for our impressions.
Seriously Powerful AR Glasses
The leader in AR glasses is back at it here at CES 2026 with a new pair of powerful specs, and we already have our full Xreal 1S review live. According to computing editor Jason England, these are the best AR glasses you can buy right now. For $449, you get 1200p full HD resolution and the ability to convert 2D videos to 3D, thanks to a robust X1 chip. They're even $50 cheaper than the previous model. If you pair the Xreal X1S with the Switch 2 with the Neo hub, you can game on the go with the equivalent of a movie theater screen on your face.
SwitchBot AI MindClip is your 'second brain'
If you're constantly forgetting stuff and don't have time to jot notes down, the SwitchBot AI MindClip is here to help. Giving the Plaude NotePin some competition, the MindClip records your daily life and work meetings, then creates AI-powered summaries and task lists for you. The devices weighs just 18 grams and supports over 100 languages. Unfortunately, we don't know the price or release date yet so stay tuned.
Charge (and Protect) Your Switch 2 Anywhere
I already know what I'm getting my daughter for her birthday this year. Belkin has announced the Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 at CES 2026, which packs a removable 10,000 mAh power bank for delivering up to 30W of fast charging and features its own LCD to display battery life. You can even recharge the power bank externally without opening the case, and the hinged design doubles as a tabletop stand. Not bad at all for $99 — and it's available now at belkin.com
How to watch Nvidia's big CES 2026 Keynote
The most anticipated CES 2026 keynote is always Nvidia, and that's because CEO Jensen Huang knows how to put on a show. We have a full guide to how to watch the Nvidia CES 2026 keynote, which kicks off on Monday, January 5 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm GMT.
What to expect? Nvidia's site says it will be about “what’s next in AI in a special presentation.” We could also see what's next for robotics and self-driving, as well as gaming — but we don't expect the RTX 50 SUPER Series or RTX 60-series GPUs just yet.
Govee just reinvented the ceiling light
Govee is kicking off CES by launching two new ceiling lights. The one I'm keen on is the Sky Ceiling Light, which is designed to mimic daylight. Think clear-sky tones and soft skylight transitions, so this is a good bet for spaces that have little to no windows.
The second device is the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, which packs a 616-pixel LED matrix for vivid patterns and animations. Thanks to Govee's AI Lighting Bot 2.0, you get dynamic lighting effects. You can display over 20 lighting effect presets or create your own. No pricing or availability yet.
This AI robot vacuum won't suck up your valuables
We've seen robot vacuums that can identify obstacles and avoid them, but the new Narwal Flow 2 goes a step further. It leverages AI to identify objects and it can tag them (such as jewelry, wallet, etc) while keeping a safe distance of at least 5cm. It can even send you a photo of the item to your phone via the Narwal app.
Launching in April, the Narwal Flow 2 offers a number of cleaning upgrades, including 30,000Pa of suction (upr from 22,000Pa on the original Flow) and 158°F hot water mopping.
Fraimic Smart Canvas lets you create art with your voice
Get ready for "art that listens." It's a cinch to create AI generated images using the likes of Gemini and ChatGPT, but how about on your wall?
Enter the Fraimic Smart Canvas, which will be on display at CES 2026 and will be available in two sizes starting at $399. This E-Ink screen lets you use voice to speak your ideas directly into the smart canvas. The voice-to-vision technology is powered by OpenAI, no app required.
The two sizes are 14 x 8 and 24 x 35, and Fraimic promises multi-year battery life. You can pre-order now at fraimic.com
This modular skeleton will help you through the toughest journeys
After its record-breaking Kickstarter, Ascentiz has decided to bring a finished version of its exoskeleton system to CES 2026. The systems range in price from $1,499 to $3399, and cover two distinct use-cases: "The Ascentiz-H employs a high-torque quasi-direct-drive system for the hip, while the Ascentiz-K utilizes an advanced cable-drive mechanism for the knee."
If you need help moving around, or have plans for tackling an extreme outdoor adventure and want a fallback plan in case it gets too intense, this relatively affordable exoskeleton has you covered.
Skiing without the snow!?
Because electric scooters are just too boring for the morning commute, now you can ski through the streets instead!
Skwheel is an interesting oddity we spotted (and tested) at CES Unveiled tonight — packing electric motors and a remote to control the speed. The rep told us it takes "about 20 minutes" to get the hang the precise tilt control for effectively carving turns like you would on a traditional pair of skis.
To someone who has two left feet, I'm calling "sus" on that!
Nobody tell Disney about the adorable Zeroth W1!
Faster than you can say "Wall-E," we just bumped into the Zeroth W1. While I do find it weird to call a robot "cute," that's the only way I can describe it to be honest!
This friendly companion is build to support you in three key ways around the home: home security with 360-degree surveillance, following you around in the great outdoors, and providing AI assisted filming and media companionship.
And it's impressively fully featured too with a massive battery, all the sensors including 3D LiDAR and Ultrasonic, alongside both remote and voice control.
This robot vacuum comes with its own mothership
The Dreame X60 Ultra is the highly anticipated robot vacuum sequel that packs a new slimmer profile for subtle cleaning around the house. But you're not limited to just one floor anymore by the $1,399 device.
That slightly terrifying quadraped you see in the back is the CyberX dock. Previously, the dock's just been a stationary location for your hoover to charge. Now it can navigate up stairs for you to get to different hard-to-reach rooms. No price yet, but this could be a breakthrough for never having to worry about vacuum cleaning again.
Give yourself a dope fade
Yes, I cringed just as hard as you did reading that subheadline, but stick with me here. Why pay for a barbers to give you a fade, when you could use Glyde Smart Hair Clippers to do it for you?
As you can see, this is quite the over-the-top construction including a wearable crown that ensures a hard cut-off line as to not go too extreme with your fade and match it up to your facial dimensions, and the additional element on the clippers can change the grading in real-time to let the hair be longer at key intervals.
LG Wallpaper OLED TV is back
Meet the LG OLED evo W6 — a.k.a. The LG Wallpaper TV.
Like the LG OLED evo M5 that was unveiled at last year’s CES, the W6 model will use the Zero Connect Box to beam information from up to 10 meters (30 feet) away. However, what sets the W6 apart from its predecessor is that it will include new backlight technology (dubbed Hyper Radiant Color Technology) for improved black levels, color vibrancy, and brightness, plus a newly designed anti-reflective screen.
According to LG, the W6 is just 9mm thick. On average, that’s thinner than the LG G5 OLED and LG C5 OLED from 2025, though the latter does have part of its screen that’s 6.35mm thick — a hair thinner than the W6.
In terms of brightness, LG claims the W6 is up to 3.9 times brighter than "conventional OLEDs." In HDR, last year's LG B5 OLED reached around 600 nits in Standard mode in our testing. A 3.9x increase would put the W6 Series at around 2,340 nits in a 10% window in Standard HDR, which does seem plausible considering the LG G5 reached almost 1,900 nits in the same test.
Of course, better brightness and thinner screens usually come at a cost, usually to the tune of several thousand dollars. The good news is that LG told our Global Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer that the W6 won't be much more than its OLED stablemates.
Considering the 65-inch W7 launched back in 2017 for $7,999, and the 77-inch model came in at an eye-watering $19,999, this is very good news.
Samsung has two flagship OLEDs in 2026
It's going to be challenging picking a Samsung TV in 2026. That's because the company has two flagship models that utilize vastly different technologies, both of which are equally impressive.
The two Samsung flagships vying for a spot in your living room in 2026 are the new Samsung S95H OLED (the successor to last year’s award-winning S95F OLED) and the all-new R95H, Samsung’s first-ever Micro RGB TV.
The Samsung S95H is going to be a movie-lover’s dream. It sports those perfect black levels that you’ve come to expect from Samsung Display’s self-emissive QD-OLED panels and combines it with the brand’s Glare-Free technology. Even on the brightly lit show floor, I had no problem seeing every single detail in the demo content Samsung had playing on repeat.
Samsung's R95H is as bright as any Mini-LED TV we’ve seen, but it has a slightly larger color volume. Scenes from "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" we watched on the Samsung S95D OLED looked significantly brighter and richer on the R95H.
We'll need a closer look at both screens later this year, but as it stands right now, the S95H has a slight edge on the R95H. Read more in our article where we got to see these flagship OLED and Micro RGB TVs side by side.
More Samsung TV models slated for 2026
In addition to two new flagship OLEDs, Samsung has also detailed its full 2026 TV lineup during CES.
Last year, Samsung launched a room-dominating, 115-inch Micro RGB TV that, unsurprisingly, cost tens of thousands of dollars. This year, the brand is expanding its stable of Micro RGB TVs with at least one new series.
Samsung's latest Micro RGB TV will arrive in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, and 100-inch screen sizes. Don't expect them to come cheap, but at the very least, shoppers looking to splash out on this fancy, cutting-edge TV tech will have several size options to choose from.
Samsung's Neo QLED TVs blend Mini-LED backlighting, quantum dot color, and Samsung's robust picture processing capabilities. We don't know much about Samsung's 2026 Neo QLED TV lineup yet, but there's already good news for people who love big screens.
Both the Samsung QN80H and the Samsung QN70H — two of the brand's Neo QLED TVs for 2026 — will arrive in gargantuan, 100-inch versions. They're replacing the Samsung QN80F and the QN70F, respectively. They will also likely be able to buy them in different sizes.
Samsung hasn't forgotten about its AI ambitions, and in 2026, the TV-maker will continue to develop AI-based features for its newest slate of TVs. For instance, Samsung's AI Sound Controller is a new feature that makes on-the-fly adjustments to the soundscape of movies and shows. AI Motion Enhancer Pro purportedly allows for smoother, clearer motion during select content. Additionally, all of Samsung's newest Micro RGB TVs leverage something called Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, which is said to enhance color realism on a frame-by-frame basis.
Become the rock star
Our very own Mike Prospero is channeling his inner Eddie Van Halen thank to the LiberLive C2.
This peripheral should release in March and upgrades the original by featuring more frets. It can even sound like a piano if you want to get your keytar on! There will also be inputs for effects pedals and a microphone. Pricing should be around $500, which is still cheaper than a rockstar's hotel bill.
We went hands with the world's thinnest OLED TV!
At CES 2026, Kate goes hands-on with the LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV, the world’s thinnest OLED TV, now paired with wireless connectivity. With a flush-to-the-wall, 9 millimeter design, no visible ports, and all inputs moved to LG’s Zero Connect Box, this TV is designed to disappear into your space.
This new Wallpaper OLED also debuts Hyper Radiant Color Technology, LG’s brightest OLED performance yet, with improved color, deeper blacks, and dramatically reduced screen reflections. It’s powered by LG’s latest Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 3, supports 4K at 165Hz, and delivers the full flagship OLED experience in a design that looks more like art than a TV.
Biggest trend to watch: Smart glasses
In our CES 2026 preview, we spotlighted six trends to watch out for. Here, let's highlight one in particular, smart glasses.
This one likely won't come as a surprise if you've seen how popular these devices have become in just a few short years. Now, we're at a point where AR and AI glasses could merge into truly smart frames. We think 2026 will be the year we finally start to see this happening. And we expect it to kick off in Vegas.
That's because the tools you need are already being shown:
- Subtle display tech: Waveguide displays will be all over the place at CES.
- The chips to run it: Expect some developments from the likes of Qualcomm to run these glasses.
- Sensors: A whole lot of companies are reaching out to show me their breakthroughs in sensor tech to make smart glasses smarter.
- The software: Android XR is drawing near, and other companies are jumping on the bandwagon.
As we've seen over the years, smart companies like these are where the big players get the components to power devices like the Meta Ray-Bans. Additionally, AR glasses will also move forward when it comes to affordability and display quality. This could deliver the best way to play games or watch movies on a long haul flight.
Laptops could dominate CES
We think 2026 will be the year of the laptop, and we expect to see a whole ton of them debuting during CES. If you've been holding off on upgrading your laptop or buying one for the first time, this might be the best time to jump aboard.
That's because we're seeing major developments in chip technology coming in the form of Intel Core Ultra 300 Series (Panther Lake), AMD Ryzen AI 400 series (Gorgon Point) and AI Max series (Strix Halo), and Snapdragon X2 Elite. All are set to push the latest systems to another level. OLED will dominate displays, and you’ll hear a whole lot about power efficiency, because who doesn't want a long-lasting laptop?
But probably most surprising is the huge leaps in integrated graphics. For PC gaming on the go, a dedicated Nvidia GPU was always a requirement, but with what we saw testing Intel and Qualcomm’s latest chips, we’re getting to a point where you could get a thin and light notebook that just so happens to game really well, too!
This super-thin tablet makes the iPad Pro look bloated
Sorry, iPad Pro, but you're no longer as thin as you used to be. We just got to check out an ultra-thin Android tablet that's appropriately called the Paper.
Made by the Chinese company Haining Toall Technology, this Android device measures just 3.1mm thick. For those scoring at home, the iPad Pro M5 is 5.1mm thin.
The Paper tablet features a 13-inch AMOLED display, and it's so thin that the ports are stored in a raised area that's slightly thicker. You get two USB-C ports and a mini HDMI port. This bump also makes the slate a bit easier to hold.
The company told us it will be available in 256GB and 512GB versions, and the starting price is $1,500. When we asked about the CPU, a company rep told us that Paper will be powered by a Chinese processor.. so perhaps it's MediaTek?
This all sounds fantastic, but what about battery life? Unfortunately, this slate's endurance is as thin as its design, as we were told the Paper is rated for only 3 hours of run time. However, you'll be able to get battery life with the case... which will no doubt make the tablet thicker.
We don't have a release date for the Paper in the U.S., but you can bet we'll test it out if it ever lands here.
New smart home tech
We expect greater innovations with robot vacuums this year, as designs evolve even further. While it wasn’t as radical, Dreame last year introduced a vacuum that could climb two-inch thresholds. Could robot vacuums get to the next level, literally and figuratively, with models that can go even higher?
We also expect to see an influx of Matter-compatible home security cameras, as the Matter standard was just updated to allow for their use. That’s going to mean you’ll see a lot more cameras that will be able to work within the Apple Home ecosystem as well as Alexa and Google Home.
And, while we've already seen most security camera makers incorporate AI into their devices to better identify people and things that appear on the footage, we expect to see even further refinement for more granular details.
Expect new wearables
Expect new releases from more fitness-oriented smartwatch makers, including big boys like Garmin and the more budget-friendly brands like Amazfit.
We also expect to get our first look at many of the upcoming smart ring releases for 2026 that aren't named Oura. We can’t confirm any specific new models, but we are looking forward to meeting with brands like Circular, Luna Ring, Ringconn, and Ultrahuman.
We're also excited to see what smaller wearables brands have in store, including Pebble, which launched its first smartwatch back in 2013, but is back with some cool new products under the direction of the founder in 2025.
Finally, we’ll be on the lookout for all consumer health tech products that can help you monitor your well-being, improve your health, or assist you in reaching fitness goals in a minimally invasive and/or seamless manner. From smart rings and trackers to stick-on sensors and bodily fluid analyzers, there is no shortage of tech in this category to feed my curiosity.
What to expect from Qualcomm
Qualcomm is likely to be a big presence at CES this year, but the company won't be having a dedicated keynote since it staged its own Snapdragon Summit 2025 in September. The Hawaii-based event gave us a hands-on look at its upcoming Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chips coming to laptops in 2026.
But despite that, CEO Cristiano Amon will put in a guest appearance at Lenovo Tech World on January 6 at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST / 1 a.m. GMT. So it's safe to say we expect Lenovo's upcoming laptops to sport Qualcomm's latest and greatest — but there will be many others, from the likes of Asus and Dell, that'll also be showing off new Snapdragon smarts.
- Read the full story: Qualcomm at CES 2026: What to expect from Snapdragon X2 series chips
8BitDo reveals a cute iPhone gaming accessory
Anyone who likes gaming on their iPhone but can't stand touchscreen controls may be interested in 8BitDo's latest announcement. The controller company has unveiled a cute little gamepad called the 8BitDo FlipPad.
It's designed to turn your iPhone or Android device into a pseudo Game Boy with physical controls that flip up from the underside of the phone to turn it into a vertical handheld. The gamepad looks to be powered by the phone's USB-C port.
The company is currently showing off the device at CES with a release date scheduled for summer 2026. So far, we don't have any word on pricing.
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Let there be (smart) light!
Govee has revealed three new products at CES this year: the Govee Floor Lamp 3, Govee Ceiling Light Ultra and Govee Sky Ceiling Light. As well a partnership with Samsung SmartThings, in a bid to firmly embed itself in your existing smart home setup.
You can read more about the individual products right here. But Govee has also told us its core tech has been improved for 2026. As well as an upgraded LuminBlend+ color system, the brand has now got a more intuitive AI Lighting Bot 2.0 and a new adaptive lighting system, called DaySync. Smart light is getting smarter.
- Read the full story: Govee announces 3 new smart lights at CES, including a ceiling light for windowless spaces
Making memories with AI
Smart home company SwitchBot has decided to make a move into the emerging AI wearable category. The AI MindClip is a product akin to the Plaud NotePin: an 18g/0.6oz wearable clip that supports more than 100 languages and listens in to your meetings and conversations throughout the day.
Pricing hasn't been revealed yet, but it's expected to be a subscription-based model. While details are still light on this particular product, it will have a focus on its user being able to search through ‘memories’ and track down important information that it has recorded in the past.
- Read the full story: SwitchBot's new AI audio recorder promises to organize your conversations — here's how it'll work
Withings announces Body Scan 2 smart scale
Withings has announced a successor to the Body Scan smart scale at CES 2026. The Body Scan 2 adds a number of new health features, including hypertension detection. It will also use Impedance Cardiography (ICG) to monitor your heart pumping efficiency and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) to check on your cellular health and metabolic function.
According to Withings, the Body Scan 2 can track over 60 biomarker measurements alongside just telling you your weight and body fat percentage.
The smart scale will launch in the second quarter of 2026, pending FDA clearance. Pricing is set at $600 while the original Body Scan will remain available for $399.
The future of gaming laptops?
Gaming laptops are a competitive space, with expensive, high-end products releasing all the time. One brand that typically makes waves in the gaming laptop market is Asus, and the company's new Zephyrus G14 Panther Lake model is being called "the future of gaming laptops" by Tom's Guide Computing Managing Editor Jason England.
He's seen a lot of laptops over his long career, so for him to give something such high praise isn't to be taken lightly. It's certainly exciting for gamers who like playing on the go.
It only weighs 3.3 pounds, which is quite light for a powerful gaming laptop. The integrated Intel Arc B390 ran Painkiller at 220 FPS at 1080p high settings, and Dying Light 2 at 140 FPS.
Stunning TV from Samsung
Check out the video above of the beautiful 130" Micro RGB TV, the "world's first" Micro RGB TV of this size. Could it be the best TV at CES? We'll have to wait to see everything, but it's tracking to be a good one.
AI meets dogs
SATELLAI’s Petsense AI is the world’s first multimodal AI model for pets. It does a little bit of everything — it integrates with the company's cutting-edge tracking dog collars and filters real-time data on a dog’s posture, vocalization, breathing, sleep patterns, activity levels and escape tendencies.
Even with all that AI tracking, the new SATELLAI Collar Go will be priced at $79.99, which seems quite reasonable.
Headphones that turn into a speaker?!
This seems like such a simple idea that we haven't seen done yet. The Neo Hybrid headphones from a new brand called TDM, or “Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter,” roll up and turn into a Bluetooth speaker for times when you want to share the joy of music.
We've seen headphones that double as speakers before, but these are a little different, with a second set of outward-facing 40mm drivers that let you share your music.
They sound promising, though, with up to 200 hours in headphone mode and just over 10 hours in speaker mode, since they have to work much harder to pump out louder sound.
Govee smart lights bring the color
Govee, a company known for making some of the coolest smart lights, has announced three new models at CES 2026, and they look as beautiful as ever.
The company's latest lights have been heavily focused on color, and the Govee Floor Lamp 3, Govee Ceiling Light Ultra and Govee Sky Ceiling Light push the color focus even further.
AI wearables
SwitchBot has arrived at CES 2026 this year and joined the list of companies in the AI wearable space with its AI MindClip device. There's been a few AI wearables that have seen mixed success, so it'll be interesting to see how this one does.
Details are still sparse on this particular product, it will focus on the user being able to search through ‘memories’ and track down important information that it has recorded in the past.
Getting ready for LG
LG's event is just a few minutes away from starting and we're excited to see what the company has to offer. We'll bring you any new products and news as they happen, but for now, we're waiting outside for the company to let us in.
LG CES World Premiere
It's almost time for LG to start its big event and we are officially inside the venue!
'AI should understand people'
William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics, says innovation matters only when it improves your life. Cho went further, saying AI should understand people.
No chores?!
On stage at the LG CES World Premiere, the company showed off what it calls a “Zero Labor Home.” With it, we could see a future where devices and AI work together. The lead device is likely the new CLOiD robot, which helps with chores around the home.
Robots will be able to sense, decide and create the best environment on their own.
I have to say, the idea of doing no household chores sounds pretty appealing. You can't buy time, but you can put robots to work doing the tedious stuff, giving you more time to do the things you want to do.
Greatness at its thinnest
LG is getting into the hardware portion of its presentation, showing off a tiny TV. Not tiny in screen size, but tiny in depth, coming in at 9mm thin, which is about the same depth as a pencil.
To show off the new TV, LG brought three sets on stage, and they looked nothing short of impressive. These sets use 165Hz wireless technology via the Zero Connect box, so you don't need to worry about unsightly wires.
For picture quality, it has Hyper Radiant Color tech built in, which is now 3.9x brighter than previous models.
If you want a TV that's also a conversation piece, this might be worth keeping on your radar.
LG's bringing more AI to TV
LG's new webOS TVs have an AI button built right into the remote, analyzing whatever is on your screen so you can learn more. You can ask about chances to win a game, recipes and more.
While AI seems to be shoved into just about every piece of tech, this actually sounds like an awesome use case.
The smartest of smart fridges
LG's new fridge can help you figure out where to store certain foods and at what temperatures. For example, if you want to make sure your meat is fresh and safe, the fridge.
And the new Signature oven has built-in cameras and can tell you when your croissants are perfectly cooked.
CLOiD stealing the show?
LG circled back to its CLOiD robot, which will be able to help with chores like preparing food, doing laundry, and more. It can also help control LG appliances, bringing all smart devices together into a single functional system.
LG wants your car...
LG's new in-car AI system is ready for those who want to lean into the future of autonomous driving.
When self-driving is engaged, the left side of the windshield becomes a screen displaying a 3D map, and the right side can be used for on-the-fly shopping.
Tunnel? How about a magical forest instead?!
LG also showed how even going through a tunnel could be transformed. It can be like you're traveling through a magical forest using generative AI.
Driving might never be boring again.
Data centers
LG is getting into data centers now, which is important, but probably a little less exciting for regular tech users.
And that's a wrap for LG
LG CLOiD closed out the show and thanked everyone for coming.
He'll be at the booth so we can see it up close. Stay locked into the Tom's Guide CES live blog for our impressions of the robot when we get up close and personal.
L'Oréal has unveiled two light-based devices at CES 2026
The Light Straight + Multi-styler uses infrared light to straighten hair at 320°F, significantly lower than traditional straighteners that hit 400°F+. Near-infrared light reshapes hydrogen bonds in hair fibers without damaging keratin. L'Oréal claims it works 3x faster and leaves hair 2x smoother than premium competitors.
The LED Face Mask is a flexible silicone prototype that delivers red and near-infrared light to target fine lines, sagging, and uneven tone. It aims to firm and smooth skin through light therapy. Also launching in 2027.
Pricing details will be available on loreal.com closer to launch.
HP takes on the MacBook with the new OmniBook Ultra 14
HP has a new ultra-thin laptop that is 5% thinner than the MacBook Air while offering a 3K OLED touchscreen display. My colleague Mark Spoonauer got some hands on time with the HP Omnibook Ultra 14 2026 at CES and said it looks good so far but he is worried about the price, which is higher than the MacBook Air M4.
CES 2026 Day 1 round up
We're boots on the ground in Las Vegas for CES 2026 and we've already seen a variety of new, interesting and occassionaly strange new gadgets and devices.
With that in mind, we rounded up a list of the best new products we saw on the first day of CES including the Paper Android tablet that is just 3.1mm thick and the new Samsung S95H OLED TV. Check out our picks to see what's coming in tech this year.
LEGO is at CES?
What is LEGO doing at CES? The company is hosting it's first keynote at the world's biggest tech show to celebrate some special anniversaries... and celebrate the launch of a very special product that powers interactivity with LEGO sets.
Enter the Lego Smart Brick
During its keynote Lego showed a brief history of the toy and how its changed through the years before introducing the newest kind of Lego, the smart brick. But what does it do?
First look at the Lego Smart Brick
The first ever public demo of the Lego Smart Brick and Smart minifigures shows off type of brick.
These new Lego feature tags and spatial awareness so that it can tell where it is in relation to a minifigure or make noises depending on what kind of build its used in.
A brief look at LG's new home robot
LG showed off its new CLOiD robot at CES and it made quite the splash. It's an AI-powered home robot, which you can see in the video above.
LG revealed the bot as part of its "Zero Labor Home" vision, and we got a brief look at the friendly-looking automaton.
A real life Vibroblade
At first glance, this vibrating chef's knife seems very silly. However, it could be a solution for people who want to cook but don't have good hand strength or need help with cutting.
That said, the $399 starting price is not enticing when you can get a quality chef's knife for far less. Still, we're curious.
Breaking: Hisense 2026 TV lineup revealed
Hisense is coming into 2026 strong with a new lineup of UR9 and UR8 RGB Mini-LED TVs. Plus, a huge micro-LED upgrade in the 163MX.
We broke it all down here exploring everything Hisense announced plus what we expect to see once we get our eyes on the sets.
Nvidia press conference starting soon and the line is looooooong
Nvidia's massive CES 2026 press conference is going to kick off soon, and my colleague Jason England will be attending, if he can get in. The line apparently spans 2 floors!
The show starts at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT.
Don't worry, we'll get in and have coverage of everything Team Green announces.
The Nvidia stage
We're inside the theater for the Nvidia keynote. Here's what it looks like. It reminds me of one of the cauldrons from Horizon Forbidden West where the robot animals are made.
Here's a closer look:
Frameless outdoor TV debuts
Sylvox brought the world's first-ever frameless outdoor TV with an IP56 rating, meaning this set is quite durable.
It comes with a starting price of $1,599 for the 43-inch version.
Check out our breakdown of the Sylvox Frameless Outdoor series for more details about the new TV.
Nvidia CES 2026 keynote LIVE
We're tracking everything CES 2026 here, but if you want to know what's happening with Nvidia check out our new Nvidia keynote live blog here.
Samsung says "2026 could be tipping point" for smart kitchens
We sat down with Samsung's Vice President for Digital Appliances, Hyoung Min Park, to talk about the company's plans for the future of its home appliances.
Spoiler alert: It's mostly AI-based.
Check out our interview here.
Samsung Display shows off OLED
Samsung Display is CES showing off screens that could power your next OLED TV and possibly the iPhone Fold later this year.
My colleague Mark Spoonauer took a walk through the Samsung booth and three panels stuck out to him including a creaseless OLED panel for foldable phones and the brightest OLED screen to date.
Reminder: Nvidia Live
As a reminder we're tracking everything Nvidia and Jensen Huang announced in our Nvidia live blog.
Intel keynote kicking off soon
Intel's CES keynote kicks off at 3 pm Pacific. Our man on the ground, Darragh Murphy, will be on site following along with Intel's announcements.
We don't know what it could be, so, the keynote could be huge or it could be a whole lotta nothing. We'll find out together as we track all of Team Blue's announcements.
Gearing up for Intel Core Ultra Series 3!
Darragh here, and I've got a front row seat at Intel's big keynote on all things Core Ultra Series 3 (a.k.a. Panther Laker). Sure, we can expect a collection of new and improved chips (we've even tested Intel Panther Lake), but what else does Intel have in store? They've kept their lips tight, so here's hoping for a big reveal.
Check out the livestream above, and I'll be here with the latest updates as they happen!
And the countdown begins
It's getting packed over at Intel's keynote, and we're now 10 minutes away from all the big announcements from Team Blue. So far, I'm staring at a (fittingly) blue screen.
While we wait, don't forget to check out what Nvidia is announcing!
Kicking off in under 2 minutes...
Get the popcorn out (I wish I had some, and no one else seems to have any to share either), as the event is kicking off in under two minutes! No telling how long it will last, so prepare for a long one.
And we're kicking off with Intel's CEO on stage
CEO Lip-Bu Tan is kicking off the show and giving us a recap of Intel's past year, and what to expect (including the Ultra Series 3) along with Intel's push for an AI-driven future.
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 is here
SVP Jim Johnson is now here to talk about what's coming this year, and yes, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 is here with a panther in the background of the show.
Johnson talks about the investment Intel has made in the U.S. for new tools and Intel 18A being the center of that effort, stating it's a "big milestone." Essentially, up to 15% better performance per watt and up to 30% better chip density. It's impressive stuff.
'Fundamentals still matter'
The next step of the journey for Intel is here, with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 being built with Intel 18A, and it's now officially announced! Apparently, it's the most "advanced process in the world," with new e-core, p-cores, Xe cores and more. What I'm really looking forward to is the graphics these chips can achieve.
The GPU tile is now on its own chiplet, which equals fantastic performance when it comes to graphics.
Otherwise, think better performance, battery efficiency and much longer battery life.
Prepare for a big Arc graphics upgrade
Panther Lake has 70% more gaming performance than Lunar Lake, and it's been tested across a range of games, including Cyberpunk 2077 to Returnal toRed Dead Redemption 2. Games like Painkiller and Delta Force will runs at over 120 FPS according to Intel. That's all based on the GPU on chip, by the way!
With XeSS 3, you can expect ray tracing and AI-generated frames. That's right, there's AI-based multi-frame generation. With Overkill settings with super resolution, the Arc B390 (the name of the iGPU) can offer 145 FPS. Impressive stuff.
Battlefield 6 runs 'remarkable' on Panther Lake
EA has been working with Intel to make sure Battlefield 6 is optimized for Core Ultra 3, and it's working on a native integration of XeSS to make sure those frame rates run smooth.
BREAKING: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 will have a big focus on handheld gaming
It's not just for laptops and PCS! Intel just confirmed it will be launching a suite of handheld gaming consoles boasting Intel Core Ultra Series 3. We'll have to wait and see what this looks like, but it's sure to be a hit with the specs Team Blue just announced.
Intel on local AI
As you might expect, Intel is doubling down on all things local AI, working with Microsoft to make the most of Copilot+ PC features and more. Expect 180 TOPS, up to 120 GPU TOPS and up to 96GB DDR5x. So prepare for a new Intel AI era that's able to handle local and cloud artificial intelligence right on your PC.
Perplexity AI makes an appearance
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has come on stage to talk about local compute how much faster it is with minimal latency, better security and control. Essentially, Srinivas talks about how localized compute is becoming more prevalent.
Srinivas also talks about the cost, and how local compute becomes more cost-effective to take pressure off these costly data centers. We're moving more towards localized AI.
Intel built for Edge
Compared to Nvidia's Jetson Orin, the Intel Core Ultra X9 will have 1.7x better performance in image classification, 1.9x LLM Latency, and 2.3x video analytics. Shots fired at Team Green, it seems!
And that's a wrap!
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 products will be available...starting tomorrow! As in, January 6, so it really won't be long until we find out just how well these CPUs perform. Stay tuned for a hands-on look at the chip and what it can offer.
Oh, and plenty more major announcements at CES 2026. Keep it right here!
Hands on with the return of the Dell XPS
Dell is bringing back the XPS line after abandoning it for the strange Premium branding.
My colleague, Mark Spoonauer, spent some time with the new XPS laptops at CES.
Like other PC MacBook Pro competitors, it is more expensive but he found that it has a lot to justify the premium pricing.
Checking out the bonkers Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo
Asus got weird at CES 2026 with the dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo. Tom's Guide's Jason England got to check out the 16-inch gaming laptop.
"While I’m sure the price will be truly ludicrous, I can’t help but hold a soft spot for this as one of the coolest laptops I’ve seen so far this decade," he said.
That's a wrap on CES 2026 Day 1
And that's it for day one of CES 2026. We've covered a lot today from the latest from Intel and Nvidia to fun gadgets and excellent new laptops from Dell and Asus. Plus, a long look at LG's CLOiD robot which stole the show today.
We'll be back tomorrow with more coverage of all the tech and gadgets being shown off at CES this year. So keep an eye on Tom's Guide as we explore the showroom floor.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 is a boon for gamers
Nvidia's DLSS technology just got a big boost at CES 2026. With the new DLSS 4.5, you can now experience 4K path-traced gaming at a whopping 240 fps. The AI-fueled feature combines super resolution and frame generation for better performance when gaming.
Our own Jason England got a demo, and the result is better picture stability, reduced ghosting and other enhancements. Get the full scoop on DLSS 4.5 now
Portable projection with even more power
It's 1:30am in Las Vegas right now, so it's a good time to catch up on what happened yesterday while CES attendees sleep (or continue to party - it's the Vegas Strip after all).
Let's start with Samsung's new Freestyle+ projector, the latest in Samsung's portable projector line that puts its obligatory AI features to use for image quality purposes, adapting the image to the distance from the wall, the material and more to keep things looking crispy. A new 360-degree speaker and higher 430-lumen brightness round out the improvements.
A tablet so thin you could almost shave with it
We've seen thin tablets before, but Haining Toall has taken it to another level with its super-thin Paper tablet. Despite being a 13-inch slate just like the iPad Pro, the Paper is about 40% thinner at 3.1mm thick.
Despite the thinness, there are two USB-C ports and a mini HDMI port (albeit in a slightly thicker section), and up to 512GB storage. But with an estimated price of $1,500, and an estimated battery life of just three hours, this may not be ready for the big time just yet.
Nvidia's new gaming-focused offerings
Leather jacket enthusiast and CEO Jensen Huang hosted the Nvidia Live presentation yesterday, telling us all sorts of things about the company's future plans.
You can check out the whole presentation above, but the highlights as far as we're concerned, were the announcement of G-Sync Pulsar monitor tech to keep images smooth and sharp as you game, GeForce Now's RTX 5080 update that also introduces Linux support, and DLSS 4.5 - the latest step for AI-improved graphics processing.
A "zero labor" home with a robot? Sign us up!
LG outlined its "Zero Labor Home" concept in its LG press conference, which includes the rather adorable CLOiD house robot.
Designed to fit in with LG ThinQ products, and using vision and artificial intelligence to help users out, CLOiD can perform tasks like loading a washing machine, and act as a hub for other connected devices. It's only a concept, but it's a dream that countless people have had for decades. Sooner or later it's got to become a reality, right?
Samsung's two new flagship TVs - but which is better?
Samsung has a new top model for its OLED TV series - the S95H. But it's also launched a new Micro RGB set named the R95H. So now it's harder than ever to pick the right model for your needs.
Fortunately, we went hands-on with both of Samsung's new TV models, and while the Micro RGB boasts superior brightness and color, the overall image from the OLED screen was the better of the two. That may change when we get to review these TVs properly, but it's at least a convincing early victory for OLED.
Too many screens? Or not enough?
The Asus Zephyrus Duo series has been offering dual-screen gaming on a laptop for some time, but the latest version now features two full-size 16-inch panels, rather than a main screen and a secondary one squeezed above the keyboard deck.
Coupled with up to 64GB RAM, an RTX 5090 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPU, you get immense power as well as an absurd yet awesome design with this laptop. We don't have full pricing or availability details yet, but don't expect all this to come cheap.
Walking exoskeletons continue to take strides forward
Even if you've not got miles of show floor to cover, an exoskeleton like the Ascentiz H1 Pro can be a much-needed tool for helping users move faster, further or with heavier loads.
The particular advantage of this model is its light weight, minimizing the burden that the tech places on the user while maximizing the benefits of motor-assisted walking. If you need something more heavy-duty, you can alternatively go for the Ultra model, which sports increased power, or one of Ascentiz's knee/knee and hip-attached models that offer greater performance over the basic hip-based H1 Pro.
The best of CES day 2 round-up
Before we get stuck into the third day of action from across CES 2026, let's take a look back at everything day 2 had to offer. We've got a full breakdown of the top 9 new gadgets we saw right here.
Bottom line is that day 2 was all about the laptops. We saw new machines from MSI, Acer and HP, as well as Dell and its gaming sub-brand, Alienware. Many of these machines arrived sporting new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Codenamed Panther Lake) chips. We can't wait to get these laptops into our labs to test them out against their Snapdragon and AMD rivals.
But it wasn't just laptops that caught our eye yesterday. For the first time, toy brand Lego held a CES keynote to reveal its first "smart brick" — a standard Lego brick with a tiny computer packed inside that uses NFC to bring Lego sets to life with lights and sounds.
Finally, we got a look at some new mobility solutions, including a voice-controlled four-wheel personal transport vehicle with a 20-mile range and a brand new exoskeleton that our senior fitness writer called one of the most comfortable he's ever worn.
It was an action-packed day at CES and we're looking forward to bringing you everything that Day 3 has to offer over the course of the next 24 hours.
- Read the full story: CES 2026 day 2 — 9 biggest tech and gadget announcements direct from the show floor
Segway launches several new robot lawn mowers
Segway, best known for its rideable devices, has made a major push into the robot lawn mower market. At CES, the company showed off eight different models, ranging from the cheapest Navimow i2 AWD to the Navimow X4 Series, which starts at $2,499.
The company even showed off the Terranox Series that can cover areas as large as six acres, which is absurd for a robot lawn mower. It could be used for professional applications, such as golf courses and other large, grassy areas.
Navimow i2 AWD |
Navimow i2 LiDAR |
Navimow H2 Series |
Navimow X4 Series |
Terranox Series |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSRP (USD) |
$999 – $1,299 |
TBA |
TBA |
$2,499 – $2,999 |
TBA |
Mowing Area |
0.15 – 0.25 acre |
0.37 acre |
0.25 – 0.5 acre |
1.0 – 1.5 acres |
3.0 – 6.0 acres |
Locating System |
NRTK + Vision |
LiDAR + Vision |
Triple Fusion (LiDAR + NRTK + Vision) |
NRTK + 360° Vision + VIO |
NRTK + 360° Vision |
Object Detection |
140° RGB |
140° RGB + LiDAR |
140° RGB + LiDAR |
360° RGB + ToF |
360° RGB + ToF |
Driving Engine |
3-Wheel AWD |
2 Rear Wheel |
2 Rear Wheel |
4WD (Dual Steering) |
AWD |
Max Slope |
45% (24°) |
45% (24°) |
45% (24°) |
84% (40°) |
84% (40°) |
Cutting Width |
7.1-inches |
8.66 inches |
8.66 inches |
17 inches |
17 inches |
Cutting Height |
2.0 – 3.6 inches |
2.0 – 4.0 inches |
2.0 – 4.0 inches |
0.75 – 4.0 inches |
0.75 – 4.0 inches |
Bosch vacuums are packed with features
During CES 2026, popular appliance maker Bosch announced that it will bring its cordless cleaning tech to the U.S. for the first time. The company offers a 10-year motor warranty, which is something you won't find on most other vacuum cleaners.
Even cooler, the vacuum comes with a dedicated sensor that changes color once your floor is fully cleaned, so you never need to guess whether the dust and other debris are lifted from the floor. For people who want to make sure their floors are really clean, this could be a game-changing feature.
We tried Razer’s Project Motoko
Razer’s Project Motoko is coming, and our own Anthony Spadafora tried it out.
It's a bold concept that blends an AI-native computer into a high-end gaming headset. Powered by Snapdragon platforms and equipped with dual eye-level cameras, it offers a level of contextual awareness and processing power that smaller wearables simply can't match.
Instead of needing to add some kind of additional AI wearable to your kit, Razer's uses the gaming headset you already have.
CES is for sleep
From smart mattresses to support teen development to sleep tracking lamps, the best sleep tech to come out of CES 2026 so far.
Klipsch is back!
Klipsch has made an appearance at CES 2026 this year, and amongst its announcements of some very snazzy-looking amps and speakers, there's something very exciting indeed.
Returning to the best headphone space, Klipsch has brought three pairs of cans to Las Vegas to give us an idea of what the future holds.
This is big for PC gaming!
PC gaming is about to enter a new revolution with NVIDIA targeting 4K path-traced gaming at a whopping 240 FPS with DLSS 4.5.
What is this technology? Essentially, Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is Nvidia’s AI-driven learning of how a game works and runs, and it makes it much better on your gaming desktop or laptop.
As with any new technology, there’s much for us to test — we need to see what Super Resolution looks like and check out any potential latency issues in Dynamic Frame Generation, but it all sounds promising.
A robot vacuum that can climb stairs!?
As Roomba falls apart, other robot vacuums are stepping in to fill the automated cleaning void.
One of the more interesting ones we've seen is the Rororock Saros Rover that can climb stairs thanks to its two-wheel legs! This thing can also jump, what?
We saw the Rover at CES and came away pretty impressed with the little AT-AT.
Cheap smartwatches can look good
My colleague, Dan Bracaglia, is our smartwatch guru and he just went hands-on with the Amazfit Active Max, a budget-friendly watch that still looks snazzy.
It has a big screen and is brighter than the Apple Watch 11 with some serious battery life, while only costing $169!
Prevent stove fires when your fire alarm goes off
A lot of fires in the home start in the kitchen from stoves left on too long — so what if you could have a device that automatically shuts off the gas or power to your range? The FireAvert was created by a former firefighter to do just that. This device connects to your gas or electric line, and in the event a fire alarm goes off, it will stop the flow going to your stove. While the FireAvert has been around for a few years, this new model incorporates Z-Wave technology, making it "smart" for the first time, and letting you connect it to other smart home devices, and send you alerts on your phone. The FireAvert costs $249.
Pebble Watch is back!
We've known the Pebble Watch is coming back for a while now, but it's finally a reality as the Pebble Watch 2 popped up at CES this year.
It comes with a bigger E-ink display than its predecessor, a week of battery life, and a deliberately open-source ecosystem. The Pebble Watch 2 will set you back $225 if you're interested.
For more details, we have specs and prices here and an interview with founder Eric Migicovsky on why he revived the Pebble.
OLED Alienware, baby!
Invading Earth with an OLED screen, finally! While the Alienware 16 Area-51 for 2026 might not be an astronomical upgrade, it has something many have asked for... an OLED display! The original Alienware 16 Area-51 was our favorite gaming laptop of 2025. But with the inclusion of a 240Hz OLED panel, lower latency, and improved cooling, it has a strong shot at being one of the best gaming laptops, full stop
For more details, check out our hands-on preview of the Alienware Area-51 2026 edition.
Nvidia Q&A starting soon
Nvidia is holding a Q&A session with CEO Jensen Huang soon and the big man just came on stage. We'll see what we can get him tell us about Nvidia's future plans regarding GPUs, AI and more.
Falling back in love with the Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop
Asus swapped out an Nvidia GPU for an AMD Strix Halo one, which could bring us back to the Asus TUF Gaming A14 after last year's price increase and poorer power efficiency.
The 2026 edition also appears to feature a new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ chips. Its capable of 60 teraflops of RDNA 3.5 GPU performance, which is all integrated meaning better power efficiency.
We'll be sure to test it out later this year, but for now we're quite curious.
The 7 best TVs we've seen at CES so far
CES is well underway and we've had time to check out a ton of TVs from all of the major manufacturers this week.
It means we've seen tons of televisions, but a few have stuck out.
We picked 7 of the best TVs we've seen at CES 2026 that you need to know about. We've got options from Samsung, LG, Hisense and more with features like new OLED panels, lifestyle framing and reimagined mini-LEDs.
Amazon brings Alexa+ to Samsung TVs, BMW vehicles and Oura wearables
Today at CES, Amazon announced a major expansion of Alexa+, extending the AI assistant well beyond Echo devices and deeper into TVs, cars, appliances and wearables.
Samsung will be the first third-party brand to build Alexa+ directly into its smart TVs, letting users search for content, control smart home devices and manage routines without an Echo.
In cars, BMW is debuting a next-gen in-vehicle Alexa+ experience in the iX3, enabling more natural, conversational voice control for navigation, media and vehicle functions.
Amazon also highlighted new partnerships with Bosch and Oura. Bosch coffee machines will respond to voice commands for personalized brewing, while Oura integration will let users check sleep, recovery and wellness insights through Alexa+.
Together, the updates signal Amazon’s push to make Alexa+ an always-available, ambient assistant across everyday devices — at home, in the car and beyond.
Smart rings take over CES as AI moves beyond pins and glasses
If early buzz at CES is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be the Year of the Smart Ring. After a rocky run for AI pins and glasses, the industry appears to be converging on rings as the most natural, low-friction way to interact with ambient intelligence.
Much of that momentum started late last year with Sandbar’s Stream Ring, which positioned the ring not just as a health tracker but as an AI extension. Now, a wave of newcomers — including Vocci, Index 01 and Aivela — are following, aiming to push rings beyond biometrics and into productivity and AI interaction.
Brands like Oura and RingConn helped normalize wearing tech on your finger, but this next generation is trying to make the ring an active input device, and going beyond just a passive sensor.
At CES, the broader shift is clear: smart rings are evolving from wellness accessories into conversational interfaces — and may finally offer a form factor people actually want to use every day.
We tried the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chip and it kicks
Yesterday, Intel revealed its new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs. Today, my colleague Darragh Murphy got a chance to see the Series 3 in action.
He tried a variety of recent titles like Battlefield 6 on upcoming gaming laptops. "One thing's for sure: your next gaming laptop may not need a dedicated GPU after all," he said.
Keep an eye out for a new gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra X9 or X7 processor to try it yourself this year.
Keep your home secure with smart locks
CES can seem like a show off flash with giant TVs, dancing robots, and very, very silly tech. But there are plenty of practical devices to check out as well.
For example, this year, smart lock companies are introducing new models with longer-lasting rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Plus, more integration of the Matter standard for newer and smarter facial recognition.
Here are the best smart locks we've seen at CES 2026.
Riding the 'Rolls-Royce' of electric scooters
Forget Bird and Lime, the Navee UT5 Ultra X is inspired by supercars, specifically the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Does it ride as smooth and lux as a Phantom? Read the hands-on experience from my colleague Dan Bracaglia to find out.
Lenovo's keynote kicks off soon
Lenovo's massive keynote taking place in The Sphere at CES 2026 is kicking off soon.
We'll be tracking all of the announcements in a separate article, which we'll share once it's live.
Lenovo Tech World LIVE and taking a break
As a reminder, we're tracking all of Lenovo's big announcements during Lenovo Tech World right here. Head on over to see what Lenovo and AMD have to say.
Meanwhile, we're taking a break on this blog until tomorrow. Check back in with us for more tech and gadgets as we explore Las Vegas and the various exhibition halls.
A new foldable enters the fray
Time for another CES catch-up session while the TG team in Las Vegas gets some well-earned rest. And we'll kick off with one of the only phone-related announcements at the show — the Motorola Razr Fold.
Moto's foldables have all been the smaller clamshell type so far, so seeing a full-size folding phone is exciting. The specs are on par with the best in the business too, so we look forward to giving it a proper review soon.
A laptop that turns heads — and its own screen
The Lenovo Auto Twist is a confusing device. That makes it perfect for a debut at one of the tech industry's biggest shows, even if we can't figure out if it will be any good to live with day-to-day.
The rotating hinge allows this funky 2-in-1 laptop to track you as you move, but it still covers the basics like a wealth of ports to connect your accessories with and a great-looking display. But it's another case of waiting and seeing if it still feels fun and useful after in-depth testing.
Movie theater-grade earbuds?
The Breggz Zohn-1 earbuds come with a big claim — that they're the first earbuds to be IMAX Enhanced certified.
They're certainly luxuriously made, with two different sizes on offer along with six sets of eartips to help you find the perfect fit. But they're currently not available for purchase, and when they do come back, they could cost anything between one to two grand. One to watch, but to stay skeptical of until we hear more.
A new way to measure health with your phone
Hormones can be a key health indicator, which is why Eli Health's Hormometer, and its ability to measure cortisol (with testosterone and progesterone testing coming soon) piqued our interest.
With an app and a testing cartridge, you can get results in 20 minutes, after which the app will give you the lowdown and suggestions of what to do if your results are outside expected margins. Luckily our results were all good, but this could be a useful starting point for anyone wanting to see their doctor with a related concern about their health.
A robot vacuum that can climb
Roborock brought its Saros Rover concept to CES this year, a robot vacuum with two legs with wheels that allow it to climb stairs (useful) or jump (maybe less useful).
Other models shown off on Roborock's stand can deal with smaller inclines, and will actually be available for purchase. But the Rover shows a potential future where you don't need to buy two robot vacuums or take control of one floor's vacuuming manually.
Top 9 new gadgets from CES day 3
This has been an exciting year for tech at CES. Lots of exciting new gadgets have been revealed, with tons of robots and AI dominating the show. Huge TVs are also popular, including models with unparalleled brightness.
If you want to see which items from CES day 3 stole the show for Tom's Guide team of tech writers, check out our CES 2026 Day 3 roundup of the top 9 new gadgets you need to see.
Did you miss the Dell XPS?
One of the standout devices from the early portion of CES 2026 was the return of the Dell XPS laptop. The seriously sleek and powerful laptop has made a triumphant albeit pricey return, and we went hands-on with the new Dell XPS 14 during the show.
In our hands-on, Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer said, "The Dell XPS 14 is clearly a MacBook Pro competitor, but its starting price right now is $500 more than Apple's powerful 14-incher, so it's really going to have to justify the premium in our testing."
We'll have to wait and see if it justifies the price, but the early impressions are positive.
So excited for the Lego Smart Brick!
"I didn’t walk away from LEGO Smart Play thinking it’s for everyone, but I did walk away understanding it. This isn’t LEGO trying to turn bricks into screens or shove an app into every build," said Tom's Guide Managing Editor, Kate Kozuch.
It's a controversial change for Lego to offer a smart brick, as it'll make the sets even more expensive. But for a cool product like Lego that hasn't made any significant changes in a long time, I think it's very exciting.
IKEA bringing it at CES
The IKEA donut lamp is back, and it's smarter than ever. The IKEA Varmblixt is the latest smart home release from the iconic furniture brand, and it features color-changing and light dimming capabilities.
Available both as a wall light and a table lamp, the IKEA Varmblixt will cost $99 and be available from April 2026.
Motorola Razr Fold hands-on
The new Motorola Razr Fold is coming along, and we went hands-on with it at CES 2026. We were mostly impressed by the striking design and powerful cameras, but there's definitely a lot more to love about this upcoming foldable.
The phone is scheduled for later this year, so we'll learn all the details soon, including how much it'll cost. We do know it boasts a 6.6-inch display on the outside and a large 8.1-inch screen when opened, which are solid specs for a foldable smartphone.
Can Mini-LED steal the show?
Hisense showed off a new Mini-LED TV with a backlighting system that makes it more colorful and energy efficient. The technology could fix the brand’s longstanding issues with red color fringing and upscaling.
We watched the Hisense RGB Mini-LED 116UXS in person and were impressed with its picture quality. "From color and contrast to motion control, everything looked stunning on Hisense’s RGB Mini-LED. Although the demo content was limited, the 116UXS delivered an uncompromising picture," said Tom's Guide Managing Editor Nick Pino.
It's only in a single 116-inch screen size, so don't expect to get one of these in a more home-friendly size anytime soon.
When will we see more integrated GPUs in gaming laptops?
According to Sascha Krohn, Asus' Director of Technical Marketing, "It's just a matter of time." Krohn continued, "Are we there right now? I'm not sure."
"I would say we're definitely getting into the territory where that becomes a possibility. I think that's something that, in the past, you couldn't really do, but I think now we're getting to the point where, and just the fact that you're asking the question — you're not the only one — it shows that if you follow this trend, it is probably going to happen. And it's just a matter of time," Krohn elaborated when he sat down and talked with our own Darragh Murphy.
That would be a huge change in the gaming laptop space, which is known for having thicker, heavier laptops, thanks in part to dedicated GPUs. We'll see if Krohn is right, but it does seem to be the direction things are moving, and it's exciting to see what comes next.
Not all CES demos go as planned...
The LG CLOiD definitely made some waves at CES 2026. But they weren't all positive, as it had some issues with folding laundry during a demo we saw.
"I didn’t know whether to laugh or feel sorry for LG CLOiD as it attempted to fold a series of towels. And I had high hopes for this smart home robot," said Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer.
Once it finished folding the laundry, the fail started slowly and deliberately. "The problem is that CLOiD then puts the towel on the table in a crumpled heap, which would make any homemaker (or actually anyone) cringe."
After some adjustment, things got worse. "CLOiD has more trouble folding the towel, and it doesn’t come out straight at all. This takes a minute. For one single towel."
"Last but not least, the LG robot gets to work on folding another towel, and it gets through the halfway fold before getting confused or maybe just low on power. It puts its hands down at its sides as if to signal to the world that it’s giving up."
Hey, at least it tried, which is more than I can say sometimes when it comes to doing laundry.
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We've chosen the best products from CES 2026, and we're excited to share them with you!
IKEA has a very cheap Bluetooth speaker
IKEA isn't a company you normally associate with CES but the furniture firm showed up to CES 2026 with a new tiny cube-shaped Bluetooth speaker, and it costs less than $10.
We gave it a listen, and it sounds surprisingly good for the price.
LG's new oven has a built-in camera
As we get deeper into CES week and away from the huge computing announcements, the smart appliances start to make their appearance.
LG just announced a new LG Signature smart oven that features a built-in camera that lets you monitor your food while the oven is on. Yes, it does have AI but there is something about watching food cook that seems pretty cool.
Hands on with the Asus ROG Xreal R1 glasses
Asus and Xreal partnered up to make a new set of AR smart display glasses. My colleague, Jason England, tried them out and called the R1s the best AR glasses for gaming.
The Asus ROG Xreal R1 features impressive displays, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a much wider field of view.
Trying the wonderfully weird Lenovo rollable ThinkPad
Lenovo had its big announcement keynote last night where the company revealed a variety of products and AI stuff coming down the pipeline. We also got a chance to test a few products like the new Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept laptop.
My colleague, Mark Spoonauer, got to see the expanding display in action and it features some wild ideas including the ability to see the internal components of the laptop when you expand the screen.
Surprised by Samsung S90H OLED TV
Samsung showcased its flagship 2026 TV models earlier this week, but the company's mid-budget TVs are also getting some significant updates as well.
That includes the S90H a follow up to last year's excellent Samsung S90F. The Samsung S90H gets a variety of new features, including two that took us by surprise: glare-free displays and HDR10+. Check out our breakdown here for more details.
LEGO Smart Bricks can be silly
I realize people are concerned that the Lego Smart Bricks reduces creative play by adding noises and lights to the opened toys. I fundamentally disagree and think it could be a way to expand play. Plus, you don't have to use them.
But to avoid the debate, apparently, the bricks can be very silly. Anyone who's played a Lego video game like Lego Horizon Adventures, knows that company can be charmingly funny.
The ducks in the video above prove that and it's something I'd like to see more of.
What's up with the Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar gaming monitor
Nvidia revealed the G-Sync Pulsar gaming monitor earlier this week and we just got a chance to check it out.
It measures 27-inches with a 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate, plus "1,000Hz of perceived motion clarity."
Tom's Guide computing editor Jason England said it unlocked "depth perception I never knew I had."
This thing is crispy.
Dell: 'I think AI probably confuses more than it helps'
Dell has been quite surprising at this year's CES. Starting with admitting that it was a mistake to abandon the XPS line in favor of the rebranded "Premium" line. But the company wasn't done with interesting admissions.
As part of this run, Dell's head of product, Kevin Terwilliger, admitted that AI isn't selling PCs.
Tom's Guide's Alex Wawro has reviewed too many "AI PCs" in the last year and breaks down why Dell's admission is important and what it says about PCs going into 2026.
Razer's Project Ava adds a waifu chatbot to your desktop
Razer's new Project Ava is supposed to be an AI assistant that resides on your desktop to help you manage your schedule or game better.
Tom's Guide's Tony Polanco checked out Project Ava at CES and came away pretty impressed.
I have misgivings that the chatbot shown at CES was running on the xAI Grok engine, especially with its current terrible CSAM track record. Reportedly, it can use other AI models to power it, though.
I want to ride my bicycle
Segway has a new e-bike and we got a chance to give it a spin. The Myon could make people think of Segway e-bikes before they remember the scooters.
This bike is built for commuters and city riders with a starting price of $1,999, 500 watt motor, and a range of up to 80 miles.
My colleague Mike Prospero siad it was a comfy ride but we'll have to do more testing to see how it holds up.
Don't forget to check out the Tom's Guide YouTube channel
If you weren't aware, Tom's Guide has a YouTube channel where we upload reviews, unboxings, and how tos.
For CES 2026, we're showing off all the new tech and gadgets we've seen on the show floor, from giant TVs like the Hisense RGBY MicroLED to a tour of the Asus booth.
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Sitting down with the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme back in September 2025, but we're only just now seeing the first laptops featuring the chip. At CES, we got a chance to test out the Asus Zenbook A16 featuring the Qualcomm chip, an OLED display and a 2.65 weight.
It's a powerful processor and in this shell, the whole package is a stunner. We need to put the laptop through our full battery of tests but first impressions are pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Answering questions about the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold
This probably isn't the first video you're watching about the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, but it is the one that's answering the questions that matter. Tom's Guide Global Editor Mark Spoonauer goes hands-on with Samsung’s trifold phone to figure out how usable it really is, what the fold and creases are like, how it feels in daily use, and who this phone is actually for. When the hype wears off, is this actually a smartphone you'll want to buy?
Wrapping up day 3 of CES 2026
We've seen a lot today, from a new Segway e-bike to 1000Hz gaming monitors and a holographic AI chatbot.
We're just over halfway through the biggest tech conference in the world, with two more days to go.
Check back in with us tomorrow to see what else we uncover on the showfloor. Trust me, there's more to come.
Speeding along on a wagon, an electric wagon
The future of electric vehicles is here, or at least it is when it comes to wagons. During CES 2026, Tom's Guide's own Dan Bracaglia got the chance to try out the newly released Navee E-Wagon 4x electric cart. Despite slightly running over someone's foot, he had plenty of good things to say about the new device.
The Navee E-Wagon offers a top speed of 10 mph, which feels plenty fast as you sit only a few feet from the ground. The cart certainly doesn't want for power thanks to the 3,000W motor, powered by a detachable 36V rechargeable battery with a total charge time of four hours. In terms of distance, a full charge should get a max range of roughly 45 miles. Add to that the max carrying capacity of 1,300 pounds, and it's honestly a dream device.
The Navee E-Wagon Cart 4X is available today, on its launch date, albeit in limited quantities. Priced at $2,099, it’s certainly not cheap, but for folks used to lugging lots of gear (drummers, gardeners, outdoor adventurers, filmmakers, content creators, etc.), that price could be easily justifiable.
This headset reads your mind, in a sense
It's inevitable that, as you get older, your skill in games becomes less and less impressive. However, a new concept that Jason England of Tom's Guide tried at CMS could hold the solution. The Hyper X Neurable Gaming Headset utilizes EEG sensors, AI, and mindful exercises to read your stress and enhance your brain's focus.
You might be wondering how this all works, and it's fascinating to see how the technology has been brought together. Those gray strips on the headphones are the actual connectors, which pair with an AI interfacing model that reads the wider noise of your brain and narrows it down to the focus, stress, and cognitive load signals it needs. The device then uses a mindful breathing and focus exercise to track when your brain has been boosted to just the right level.
Jason found that his ability in an FPS was noticeably improved while using the Hyper X Neurable, with his high score on the shooting range going up by over 5,000 points. Meanwhile, his accuracy increased by two percentage points, and his response time to a target decreased by nearly 100 milliseconds.
What's it like gaming on the Galaxy Z TriFold?
One of the big questions for me is what gaming on the new Galaxy Z TriFold might be like, especially with that 10-inch display. We had the chance to test out a racing game on the phone to see how the device utilizes its form factor to offer a stellar experience.
The biggest impact is how folding the display interacts with the game you're playing. If you half-fold the phone, the right-most section will display the pause screen, letting you see the menu. However, if you fully close the phone, then the front display will show the home screen that is accessible when you fully open the phone.
In terms of the actual gameplay, the smaller crease size is instantly noticeable, and the game certainly makes the most out of the larger display. If you're looking for a stellar gaming experience, then the Galaxy Z TriFold is looking to be a strong contender.
This new drone solves the age-old aquatic issue
Any long-time drone owner will know the horror of their flying camera falling into any deep body of water. The Hover Air Aqua not only floats, but it also offers an IPX67 water rating, meaning that no matter what pond, lake, or ocean your drone falls into, it should also be fine after. Plus, the bright orange color helps to make it much easier to spot.
However, just floating isn't enough to sell a drone, so what else does it offer to drone fans? Weighing under 250g, it's light and easy to fly, while also being able to capture 4K video at 100fps with a 1/2.8-inch sensor. Plus, the drone comes with the same follow-me features found in the brand’s lineup of land-based compact drones, like the HoverAir X1 Pro. The Aqua also boasts 128GB of onboard storage and a nifty 1.6-inch AMOLED screen built into the top of the device.
The HoverAir Aqua drone is live on IndieGoGo right now, with an early-bird price of $999 for the standard combo. Said combo includes the drone, battery, a waterproof bag, and a repair kit.
A fully rollable display from Lenovo
Yesterday, we saw Lenovo unveil its Legion Pro Rollable concept, and it makes other gaming laptops feel small in comparison. Now, before you start wondering why a laptop that can roll down a hill would be good, what it actually means is that you can extend the display to match what it is that you're looking at. Tom's Guide's own Jason England broke down all the features available for the new concept in the above video.
This new smart scale offers longevity information in seconds
The Withings Body Scan 2 has a lot to offer, including building around the concept of empowering users with vital health data to help them reverse and/or slow the aging process. While not out yet, the scale is expected to cost $599 and is tentatively expected to ship by this summer. Several of the features have been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval, and the smart scale will likely hit the market shortly after.
While it offers many of the same benefits seen in many of the best Smart Scales, the Withings Body Scan 2 has one exciting new feature. Withings has dubbed the Body Scan 2 smart scale ‘the world’s first science-backed longevity station.’ This allows the smart scale to measure 60 biomarkers, which are combined into categories like heart age, vascular age, muscle-to-fat balance, visceral fat score, and more in just 90 seconds.
Day 4 of CES 2026 has revealed some impressive tech on day 4
We've rounded up some of the biggest reveals on day 4 of CES 2026, including new lights, electric bikes and more. For instance, we saw a new AI companion in the form of Project AVA, as well as the Asus Zenbook A16 (the first with the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Elite chip.) However, CES isn't over yet, and there is certainly more to come.
IKEA brings an update to a beloved design
If you're a fan of lights that offer something a little different, then the latest reveal from IKEA could be your dream release. While the viral donut lamps have been around for a while, the new smart lamp version offers something a little different: it can change colors.
The new and improved Varmblixt lamp now features color-changing and light dimming capabilities, can be controlled remotely, and will transition gently between a range of custom hues. Available both as a wall light and a table lamp, the IKEA Varmblixt will cost $99 and be available from April 2026.
Going ears on with the LG Sound Suite
LG has been keeping our TV editor Nick busy with a demonstration of how its new LG Sound Suite speakers. Comprising a soundbar, woofer and four surround sound speakers, they can be reordered around a room wirelessly and still sound awesome thanks to Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
This new audio tech adapts the sound depending on how many speakers you currently have set up. it works with LG's own Sound Follow tech, that uses ultra-wideband to get the speaker levels just right for wherever you’re sitting.
Nick's take is this will make surround sound placement a cinch compared to the wired systems of old. The downside? It's not cheap. The soundbar starts at $999 and when you throw in the rest, the entire system comes in at over $3,000.
- Read the full story: The LG Sound Suite Soundbar changed the way I think about surround sound
The robot lawnmowers brought it
CES is home to some of the best home robotics, and the robot lawn mowers took center stage at this year's show. With the power of LiDAR technology, the best robot lawnmowers at CES 2026 really impressed.
Brands like Segway, Roborock and Yarbo offered models that promise easy setup and tons of great features. If you have never tried a robot lawn mower, 2026 might be the year to do it. Just don't let the sticker shock scare you off, because a good one will save you time, which is the one thing money can't buy.
ICYMI: Our CES awards
Did you see our CES Awards yet? There are some good ones this year, and this list will give you a good feel for which products you need to keep on your radar as we move through 2026 and beyond.
Best of CES 2026 Awards: The top 27 new gadgets
Did you see Razer's new AI devices?
Razer, the company best known for its gaming peripherals, is going hard into AI. The company showed off a companion, Project AVA, and its AI headset, Project Motoko.
The headset reminded us that it's not about adding more hardware to your daily life; the best AI wearable is the one you're already wearing. And project AVA, on the other hand, is an AI avatar that helps you in video games or just keeps you organized in daily life.
All things CES
If you want another source to keep up with CES 2026 (aside from this constantly updated live blog), be sure to check out our CES coverage page.
It features all the CES articles we publish live from the show floor. Between that page and this live blog, you'll feel like you're at CES in person. You just don't have to deal with the massive crowds and overall craziness the show floor offers.
The weird side of CES
CES has some of the coolest gadgets on display. It also has some of the weirdest ones. In fact, we've rounded up 7 of the weirdest things we saw during CES 2026, and there are some absolute gems that made the cut.
Maybe the SwitchBot Kata Friends is your cup of tea. How about Razer Project Ava? Do you want to ride around the Skywheel? Whatever your dream weird gadget is, CES probably has a device that suits it.
This laptop stands out
If you're looking for a gaming laptop that will handle the latest and greatest video games while standing out from the crowd, this MSI Raider 16 Max HX is for you.
It's covered in bright lights, making it impossible to miss. With up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU under the hood, this laptop packs a serious punch in addition to its interesting visuals.
This drool-worthy gaming monitor, though
In the video above, you can see the beautiful Asus RGB Stripe technology come to life on the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN. If you're looking for a way to take your PC gaming to the next level, this tech might be perfect for you.
Did you see these LG appliances?
LG announced a new smart oven that looks to be packed with cool features, including the company's AI Core-Tech, aptly named Gourmet AI.
Each oven has a specially designed camera inside to monitor your food at all times while it's switched on and warm. Once your bake is perfectly browned, the app on your phone will alert you, ready for you to check and remove from the oven. Talk about taking the guesswork out of baking.
MSI’s Prestige redesign is changing the game
Our Computing Managing Editor, Jason England, tests a lot of laptops. As such, he has several models that he often recommends based on your needs. His normal recommendations are shifting based on the new MSI Prestige:
"This reinvention has me considering these as a go-to recommendation next to the MacBook Air as an all-rounder that has the premium experience, great aesthetics and performance to last you a good long while."
It takes a lot to impress Jason, so for him to make that claim means this laptop is bringing some pretty special new features to the table.
