I'm still thinking about the 8 weirdest tech gadgets I saw at CES - and some are even useful
Publish Time: 12 Jan, 2026
Lenovo rollable laptop at CES 2026
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Key takeaways

  • CES 2026 was full of weird, fun tech that you didn't know you needed.
  • Not everything is practical, but a lot of it is surprisingly clever.
  • AI is popping up in places you'd never expect.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is known for featuring some of the weirdest and wildest new tech products and concepts of the year. CES 2026 was no different, with everything from humanoid robots that could fold laundry to AI-powered hair clippers to lollipops that played music through your mouth via bone conduction technology.

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Here were some of the weirdest products we saw on the ground at CES 2026 last week.

1. Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad XD Rollable proof of concept
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At CES, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkPad Rollable XD, a proof-of-concept laptop with a unique display that wraps over the top and extends toward the hinge. You can either use it in standard form so the rear-facing display is a secondary presentation screen for someone sitting across from you, or you can extend the screen up for a larger front display, taking the device from a 13.3-inch screen to a 16-inch one. It's likely we'll see this released later in 2026.

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2. iPolish digital nail polish

iPolish digital nail polish
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iPolish touts itself as the "world's first digital color-changing nails." They take the form of press-on nails that you can individually put into a little machine to instantly change the color via a selection of over 400 shades on an app. 

The iPolish starter kit is available for preorder for $95. 

Read more: Change your nail color in an instant with digital nail polish, debuting at CES 2026

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3. Lollipop Star bone conduction music lollipop

Lollipop Star
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Suck on this lollipop and listen to a song directly from your mouth to your ears using bone conduction technology, so you can "experience music you can taste." I tried it out, and though you had to bite down on it a bit to hear the music, it did work. It's kind of fun as a novelty item, but it's also a one-time-use item. It costs $8.99.

Read more: This bone conduction lollipop played music in my mouth at CES, and I'm speechless

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4. C-200 UltraSonic Chef's Knife

C-200 Ultrasonic Chef's Knife
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This is no ordinary chef's knife: It vibrates 30,000 times per second, allowing it to cut through food more easily. You can't feel the vibrations, but editor Sabrina Ortiz said it was far easier to chop vegetables when the vibration mode was turned on -- and that food was less likely to stick to the blade, making for easier cleanup. You can preorder one for $399.

Also: The 6 most exciting products at CES that you can already buy today (including a TV)

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5. Vinabot talking AI picture frame

Vinabot moving AI picture frame
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This picture frame was inspired by the moving, talking paintings in Harry Potter. Upload a photo and a short script to generate an AI video that can have a conversation with you, whether it's a celebrity, character, or real person. It will launch on Kickstarter.

Also: A major TV manufacturer just announced its answer to the Samsung Frame - and it's promising

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6. Lepro Ami AI soulmate

Lepro Ami AI soulmate
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The Lepro Ami wants to be "your always-on 3D AI soulmate," taking the form of an 8-inch, curved OLED screen with a holographic woman inside. Ami is not yet available to purchase.

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7. Glyde AI-powered hair clipper

Glyde AI hair clipper
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Want AI to help you cut your hair? Glyde claims to be the world's first smart hair clipper. Choose your style from the app's library, and the blade can sense your speed, tilt, and angle, and adjusts in real time to prevent uneven fades or overcuts.

Also: The most exciting AI tech I've tried at CES 2026 so far (including a cleaning robot)

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8. Skwheel Peak S electric skis

Skwheel electric skis
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Ever wish you could ski on the road, beach, or grass? With the Skwheel Peak S electric skis, you can. Preorder the electric skis now for a discounted price of E1,490.

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