CES 2026: 10 of the Wildest Tech Products We've Seen So Far

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a lot of coffee in Seattle.

One reason we look forward to the annual Consumer Electronics Show is its unpredictability. Sure, CES 2026 will include giant TVs, upgraded computers and these days AI sprinkled across everything. But what about a lollipop that plays music while you eat it? Or smart locks that stay powered via direct-light sources? 

These aren't just things we've dreamed up after a night on the town, they're real products we've seen and we've just finished up the second official day of the show. Here are 10 of the most interesting things CNET's editors and writers in Las Vegas have found so far. Check back ...