The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 reaffirmed its status as the ultimate showcase for the future of technology. Taking place from January 4th to 9th in Las Vegas, CES hosted a diverse range of tech giants, startups, and innovators from across the world to unveil cutting-edge products that promise to transform our daily lives. Read on for a summary of the newest discoveries featured at CES this year.

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Generating compassionate AI

It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence took the centre stage at CES this year, but what’s notable is that many tech giants are embracing a user-friendly, people-focused outlook. LG coined the phrase Affectionate Intelligence, which prioritises how AI can support our daily lives. AMD takes a similar approach, promising AI Everywhere, for Everyone. At CES 2026, it was apparent that AI is seeping into every sector of tech to make more personable advancements.

Revolutionising tech for health

CES 2026 showcased innovative technological health advancements that promise to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Withings unveiled the Body Scan 2: a ‘science-backed longevity station’ that uses over 60 biomarkers to provide invaluable real-time insights to boost personal health and detect any underlying issues early. Meanwhile, Tombot’s robotic dog, ‘Jennie’, provides valuable emotional support to people with dementia—offering a glimpse into the future of healthcare.

Smart homes for the future

This year, CES demonstrated that technological innovation deserves a place in our daily lives, with an overarching shared commitment towards using tech to support everybody. In robotics, CLOiD was introduced as LG’s home robot, designed to be compatible with smart home systems for seamless control and to assist with household tasks such as laundry.

CES 2026 also focused on enhancing home leisure, from smart chairs that provide dynamic ergonomic spine support to portable monitors that can be moved seamlessly around the home.

Bringing gaming to the next level

At CES 2026, numerous gaming innovations were showcased—from PC advancements to modern transformations of traditional toys. LEGO revealed its new Smart Brick, a LEGO brick built with technology that interacts with traditional bricks to bring sets to life with immersive sounds and lights. The show also featured a range of accessories to enhance the video gaming experience, from intelligent AI gaming headsets to ultra-wide, foldable laptop screens for a truly immersive experience.

Tablets are transformed

One unexpected theme at CES 2025 was the advancement of tablets. The Android Paper tablet brings portability to a new level, measuring just 3.1mm in thickness. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold was unveiled, a smartphone that folds into a 10-inch tablet, which gives us a real glimpse into what the future may hold for phones and tablets alike.

Looking forward

CES 2026 proved once again that innovation knows no bounds. Across sectors, this year’s showcase highlighted a clear trend: technology is becoming more personal, accessible, and integrated to support us across all areas of our lives. The future unveiled at CES 2026 is not just about gadgets, but about creating meaningful connections between people and technology.