Tom's Guide's Best Tech of CES 2026
CES 2026 was packed with big swings and bigger promises, but only a handful of products truly earned their moment. On the mobility side, the Strutt EV1 turned heads by rethinking the future of personal transport, while LG’s Wallpaper OLED TV proved that great design can still stop you mid-conversation. And if you've ever wanted a robot vacuum that could climb your stairs and clean every floor, the Roborock Saros Rover makes that possible.
For gamers Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable concept gave us a glimpse at what an ultrawide laptop could be, while the Libernovo Omni gaming chair gives stretches out and massages your back. We also saw AI move out of buzzword territory and into real products from the surprisingly useful MemoMind One smart glasses to sports tech like the Lumistar Carry, which blends training, data, and automation in a way that actually makes sense.
These are the products that defined CES 2026 for the Tom's Guide team, but let us know what stood out to you! 🚀
Escalator Pitch: Tech Explained Before We Reach the Top!
Welcome to Escalator Pitch, the series where brands pitch us on their new products and we leave it to you to decide whether you'd buy in. Oh, but there's one catch... they only have the length of an escalator ride!
Check out some of the companies we met with at CES 2026 including one we kind of had to bend the rules for, Hypershell. Hypershell's X Ultra is the world's first outdoor exoskeleton that makes movement easier than ever, so instead of having their Director of Global Communications take the escalator, they pitched us walking up stairs while *we* rode the escalator.
Check Out Tineco's Incredible Cleaning Innovations With Us!
Phil takes you through the latest smart cleaning tech at Tineco's CES 2026 booth! In this episode of Tom's Guide to CES, we take you hands-on with the brand new FLOOR ONE Station S9 Artist with the iLOOP Smart Cleaning sensor, cordless steaming, and Flashdry auto cleaning station and the slick FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist with its eye-catching design and streak-free scraper.
We also check out the powerful FLOOR ONE S9 Master with ThermoBlast and DustReveal green lighting and the incredibly practical FLOOR ONE i7 Fold with its foldable body and ability to lie completely flat for hard to reach places. You’ll be shocked how much fun you can have cleaning!
The Weirdest Tech We Saw at CES
Whether it’s massive TVs with almost no bezels, rollable laptops with screens that expand on command, or robot vacuums like the Roborock Saros Rover that can actually climb stairs, CES always makes us feel like we’re living in the future. All of the excitement on the show floor here in Las Vegas is the perfect way to kick off the new year.
Here are some of the standouts:
- Eli Hormometer: Health tech was just as big as AI at this year’s show and with just an $8 test, Eli Health’s Hormometer is designed to give you a reading of your current hormone levels. This at-home saliva-based hormone test will soon be able to tell you just how high (or low) your testosterone or progesterone levels are.
- Strutt ev1: If you were to combine Professor X's wheelchair with a Tesla, you might end up with something like the Strutt ev1. This four-wheeled "personal everyday vehicle" is not only voice-controlled, but also has LiDAR and navigation built in, so you can simply speak to it and tell you where you want to go.
- Razer Project Ava: Instead of an AI chatbot on your phone, what if you had an AI companion on your desk? Well, that’s the idea behind Razer’s Project AVA. In the demo Tony Polanco saw, it was powered by xAI’s Grok engine but you can use whatever chatbot you want to drive this animated 5.5-inch 3D hologram.
Our First Hands On with 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.
Mark goes hands-on with Samsung’s trifold phone at CES 2026 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?
HyperX’s Brain-Reading Gaming Headset Blew Our Mind
This feels like cheating, but it’s actually one of the most mindblowing gaming headsets Jason tried at CES 2026. The HyperX Neurable gaming headset concept is able to read your brainwaves and make you better at games.
By using EEG sensors, AI and a little bit of mindful exercise, this set of cans is able to read the stresses in your mind, calm you down and overclock your brain’s focus. And after testing it, Jason went from a skeptic to a pro gaming believer.
Coolest Laptops of CES 2026
From rollable displays like the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept and the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable that literally expand your workspace on demand, to refreshed, stealthy gaming laptops that actually make sense as everyday work machines, like the MSI Stealth 16 AI+. And yes, Dell finally did it. The new XPS line feels like it’s back to its roots and fixes a lot of what didn’t land last year.
CES 2026 turned out to be a surprisingly strong year for laptop redesigns. We’re seeing real experimentation again, not just spec bumps, and it feels like a preview of the form factors we could realistically be using over the next few years. These are the laptops we had the most fun testing on the show floor, but let us know what stood out to you from this year’s announcements.
See the full list of the best laptops from CES 2026 here.
Motorola Razr Fold Makes Its Debut
CES isn't always the destination for smartphone launches, but Motorola used Lenovo Tech World as an excuse to drop the long-rumored Razr Fold. Motorola's first book-style foldable takes aim at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in more ways than one.
Read Mark's Motorola Razr Fold hands-on here.
Hisense RGBY MicroLED = Jaw-Dropping Color!
Hisense came to CES 2026 with the 163MX, a 163-inch MicroLED TV that adds a fourth color (yellow) to the traditional RGB mix. That extra subpixel isn’t just a gimmick: it dramatically improves warm tones and pushes color fidelity to new heights, hitting 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut.... well, sort of.
Kate went hands-on with this massive display to see how Hisense balances scale, brightness, and ultra-realistic color all in a sleek 32mm profile. The competition is fierce, but Hisense might just carve out the RGBY space with this visionary TV.
Best Smart Glasses of CES 2025
CES 2026 is proving the ultimate incubator for smart glasses. When we're seeing AR glasses reaching 240Hz refresh rates in a 177-inch display and AI specs that push the limits of being seamless, everyday eyewear, you know it's heading in the right direction.
Here are the top finds from the show:
- Xreal 1s: At $449, not only is this pair of glasses cheaper than the Xreal One, it’s better too. There’s a wider field of view at 52 degrees, the aspect ratio is now 16:10 for a bigger 1200p panel for productivity, and there’s even a 2D-to-3D content conversion tool that works in real-time directly on the glasses.
- Asus ROG Xreal R1: There are many use cases for AR glasses, the main one is to play games without hurting your neck. A 1080p picture with HDR running at a buttery smooth 240Hz refresh rate makes these great for on-the-go gaming without performance compromises.
- MemoMind One: MemoMind is the new kid on the block and is actually a sub-brand of XGIMI, a company known for its home cinema projectors. The dual-eye display gives you access to features like AI note-taking, a teleprompter, online and offline translation, navigation and even karaoke lyrics. Bonus points on comfort, too
Gaming Laptops Galore!
This Rollable Gaming Laptop Is the Coolest Thing You'll See Today
Gaming laptops are supposed to be portable, but ultrawide gaming usually isn’t. Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable concept is trying to fix that by literally expanding the display out to the sides, turning a normal gaming laptop into an ultrawide experience on demand.
This rollable screen concept is rated for up to 25,000 expansions, weighs under 3 kilograms (which is wild considering the tech inside) and promises a more cinematic, immersive gaming experience without carrying an external monitor. When you’re on the go, this is your ultrawide monitor.
Read more about Jason's experience with the Legion Pro Rollable here.
The Lenovo ThinkPad of the Future
Lenovo's ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept seems like a laptop that is designed to merely turn heads at CES 2026 and then disappear into the ether.
But Lenovo’s vision with this laptop is to pave a path to a future where you can decide when ordering a ThinkPad if you want a rollable display or not.
Still not seeing the future? Mark's hands-on should shed some light.
Tour the Asus Booth at CES 2026 with Tom's Guide!
Join Phil on a tour through the latest laptop tech at Asus' CES 2026 booth! Get your first look at the Ceraluminium A16 laptop that weighs in at just barely over 1 kilogram, the latest dual screen Zen Book Duo with magnetic keyboard and integrated kickstand, and the ultra-slim S Series laptops with stylish new details.
We also check out the updated ProArt laptops with super color accurate Asus Lumina OLED displays and the nifty programmable Asus Dial for creators, plus the eye-catching GoPro branded Pro Art laptop for adventurous creators.
Thanks to Asus for partnering with us on this video!
The Robots are Out to Play!
From robot vacuum cleaners to human-like home assistants, CES is *the* place to see the latest and greatest in robotics.
Forget RGB, TCL's First SQD Mini-LED TV is a Showstopper!
TCL’s new SQD Mini-LED TV is making display technology headlines at CES 2026. Kate gives you an early look at the TCL X11L SQD Mini LED TV in context of how it compares the RGB TVs you’ve been hearing so much about.
She shares first impressions from her hands-on demo, the TCL X11L sizes and specs, plus everything else we can expect to see from TCL TVs this year.
Did we mention it's already up for order?
Dell XPS is BACK... What to Expect for 2026
It’s kind of refreshing when a company just admits it messed up, and that’s exactly what Dell is doing with the new XPS 14 and XPS 16. After briefly ditching the XPS name for the very confusing “Premium” branding, Dell is officially walking it back.
Available for pre-order on January 6, the XPS 14 has a big redesign and a real shot at landing on our best laptops list. It is not cheap though, starting at $2,049. The good news? More affordable configs are coming.
LEGO Smart Brick 101
Samsung Display = Ultimate iPhone Fold Teaser?!
Mark visited Samsung Display at CES and got close with Samsung Display’s amazingly bright QD-OLED TV, which reaches 4,500 nits of brightness. Plus, he check out a foldable phone display that's truly crease-feee (which could power the iPhone Fold!)
10 New Gadgets You NEED To SEE!
There’s nothing quite like CES when it comes to impressive gadgest. Tom's Guide has been on the ground in Vegas and we've rounded up our 10 favorite products from the first full day of festivities.
1. LG Wallpaper TV... a 9mm thin OLED that looks wild up-close
2. Dreame X60 Range... robot vacuum with legs, wild!
3. Paper Android tablet... pretty much the world's thinnest tablet
4. Govee Ceiling Light Ultra... smart lighting meets sun cycles
5. SwitchBot AI MindClip... the AI recorder wanting to be your "second brain"
6. Samsung S95H OLED... Samsung's flagship OLED looks epic
7. Xreal 1S smart glasses... AR glasses for gaming on the go
8. LG CLOiD robot... the answer to a chore-free home
9. Glyde Smart Hair Clippers... a wearable hair stylist
10. Fraimic Smart E Ink Canvas... OpenAI meets a digital picture frame
These examples of upcoming tech are worth a closer look! Check out the full recap here.
Up Close With MSI's New Laptops for 2026
Big Screen, Big Color! Hands On With Samsung's Monster 130" Micro RGB TV
CES 2026 has officially entered the era of RGB TVs, and Samsung is going big, literally! Kate gives you a close look at Samsung’s 130-inch Micro RGB TV, the company’s largest and most ambitious RGB display to date. As brands race to claim “world’s first” in this new category, Samsung’s approach is clear: scale, color precision and design.
This massive display uses Micro RGB technology, with separate red, green, and blue LEDs for enhanced color accuracy and claimed full BT.2020 color gamut coverage. It’s powered by Samsung’s new Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, features Glare Free technology and is framed with a gallery-inspired design meant to make the TV feel more like a window (or a piece of art) than a screen.
Read more about Samsung's 2026 Micro RGB debut here.
LG's CES 2026 Top Announcements!
LG Unleashes RGB TV at CES, But How Does it Compare to OLED?
New Samsung TVs, Gaming Monitors Debut
Samsung always goes big when it comes to CES 2026. Here are some of the top announcements from Samsung's "First Look" showcase.
LG Wallpaper OLED Hands-On! World’s Thinnest OLED TV at CES 2026
LG just revived one of its most iconic concept TVs... and this time, it actually makes sense. 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.
Tom's Guide to CES 2026 is Here
CES 2026 is almost here and this year, Tom’s Guide is doing things a little differently. Welcome to the very first episode of Tom’s Guide to CES, our team being your literal guide to the biggest tech trade show in the world!
Here’s what you can expect from our CES 2026 coverage:
- Highlights of the coolest tech we see
- Behind-the-scenes moments from the show floor
- Branded video partnerships (thank you for supporting them — they help make this coverage possible)
- A big, not-sponsored CES awards video
- New series across YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram
As for the biggest CES 2026 news and predictions, these are the early trends we'll be watching:
- 📺 TVs: RGB TVs are the story this year, with Samsung, LG and others jumping in. Plus OLED, QD-OLED and big updates from Hisense and TCL.
- 💻 Computing & chips: New laptops from HP, Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Intel’s Panther Lake debut, AMD’s next Ryzen chips and more Snapdragon PCs.
- 📱Mobile, cars & smart home: Phones, smart appliances, robot vacuums, flying cars (probably) and whatever else CES throws at us.
- 🤖 AI: Less “AI everything,” more everything just being smarter, including agentic AI and real-world device improvements.
- 🎮 Gaming: A wildcard year, but we’re hoping for surprises... and plenty of new peripherals!