Best of CES 2026 awards: CNET Group names 22 winners and best overall

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• ZDNET went hands-on at CES 2026 to test the latest tech.
• Awards were based on in-person demos and expert evaluations.
• The focus stayed on products most likely to fit into everyday life.

The ZDNET team spent this past week on the ground at CES 2026, going hands-on with hundreds of products and services in Las Vegas. From massive TVs and AI gadgets to the weird and wacky, we tested all the headlining tech expected to define the year ahead.

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That firsthand reporting helped inform CNET Group's official Best of CES 2026 awards, selected in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association. The winners have now been announced and are available at CNET. The full list was curated by ...