10 gadgets from CES 2026 that everyone will be talking about

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake

The main hardware announcement of CES 2026 for the laptop market. Panther Lake combines high energy efficiency, significant gains in CPU and AI performance, and powerful integrated graphics comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs. These chips effectively set a new standard for thin laptops, workstations, and portable gaming.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Laptop

One of the most discussed concepts at CES 2026. A gaming laptop with a horizontally expandable screen: from the standard 16 inches to 21.5 or 24 inches, providing more space for gaming. The OLED display, which offers excellent color reproduction, is protected by durable materials, and the sliding mechanism is motorized. The laptop is designed for gamers and esports athletes who need a large screen on the go, and it is equipped with powerful Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX 50-series graphics cards.

8BitDo Gaming Controller

The FlipPad is a compact, foldable gaming controller for mobile devices, supporting Android and iOS via Bluetooth. When unfolded, it transforms into a full-sized gamepad with joysticks, a D-pad, and action buttons. The controller runs for up to 10 hours on its built-in battery, supports USB-C and button customization via an app, and is compatible with PCs and other Bluetooth devices.

ASUS Gaming Glasses

At CES 2026, ASUS showcased the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses. They create a large virtual screen directly in front of the eyes, featuring a bright FHD display with a 240 Hz refresh rate, built-in Bose audio, and auto-dimming lenses. The glasses connect to computers, consoles, or handheld gaming devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung's first smartphone with triple folding and two hinges, which unfolds into a large 10-inch screen and folds back into a regular, albeit thicker, smartphone. The Z TriFold is an experimental flagship for those who want maximum screen space and functionality in a single device, rather than just another foldable phone.

LEGO "Smart" Brick

The LEGO "Smart" brick features a chip, sensors, and Bluetooth. It recognizes which structures it is part of, emits sounds, lights up, and adds a digital dimension to physical play, making LEGO part of an ecosystem of interactive and educational technologies.

Razer AI Assistant Project AVA

Project AVA is a desktop AI assistant—a compact device with a holographic 3D avatar designed for continuous interaction with the user at their desk. The assistant combines voice control, visual animation, and screen context analysis to help with work, daily tasks, and gaming, including real-time hints, without directly interfering with gameplay.

Withings "Longevity Station"

The Withings Body Scan 2 are advanced scales that assess over 60 biomarkers in 90 seconds, including heart function, arterial health, and metabolism, and display an overall health score called Health Trajectory. They feature an emoji mode to reduce stress, and the data is sent to the companion app.

Robotaxis from Uber and Nuro

The self-driving Lucid Gravity electric vehicle in a robotaxi format, created through a partnership between Uber and Nuro. The vehicle accommodates up to six passengers and is equipped with camera, LIDAR, and radar sensors, as well as interactive screens for climate control and entertainment. A roof display helps passengers locate their vehicle.

Atlas from Boston Dynamics

The humanoid robot Atlas is designed for work in warehouses and factories, replacing humans in physically demanding tasks. Standing 1.9 meters tall, the robot can lift loads up to 30 kilograms, operate in temperatures ranging from −20 to +40 °C, and recharge its batteries autonomously in less than three minutes. Atlas is equipped with sensors for safe interaction with humans, can be operated autonomously or by an operator via a tablet/VR, and integrates with corporate systems through the Orbit platform.