Like I did last year, I was asked to show some folks what I thought was fun to see at CES this year and while my visit was cut short due to something that I could not leave behind in Las Vegas, here is what I did see and enjoy. I have given you links to the items and prices where I could find them.
Still over 140,000 people wandering around, some new venues to see, and so much more. Hope you enjoy.
You will rarely see a more colorful city than Las Vegas at night. From the 64th floor rooftop bar at the W Hotel, part of the Mandalay Bay Resort.
GeoWind’s ‘GW1200’ Vertical Axis Wind Turbine,
one of the more unusual wind capture systems especially for a smaller scale. Not Yet available.
https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20251224/6025912/1
Samsung had a private event that was not part of CES.
Many companies now do this off the show floor and so visiting them, you can spend hundreds of dollars in taxi fare.
Samsung Micro RGB 130 inch Television
Absolutely stunning images - + $30,000
Also to be available, an AI Controlled sound bar that allows you to select which sound layer you hear to let you block out stadium sounds, the announcer, and background music.
LG had a massive press conference to show off how they are weaving AI technology through their entire product line.
Timekettle Translation Earbuds W4-Pro
will handle 42 languages
The demos and videos are very interesting - $449
https://www.timekettle.co/pages/w4-pro
Xebec Monitor add on for Laptops
Turns your laptop into a three screen system - $699
https://www.thexebec.com/products/xebec-tri-screen-3
Euhomy Ice Lepard X1
You get crystal clear ice in five minutew with this ice machine - $179
They did have a very cool outdoor display!
https://www.euhomy.com/collections/nugget-ice-maker
Robots are everywhere including playing music.
Robots Folding towels,
A Robot lawn mower.
Robot dancing and fighting.
This one was dancing to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and was quite cool to see.
Robot folding a paper into Pin-wheels.
Segway Myon Bicycles
I saw far fewer people on Segway People Movers this year and they and many other companies have really moved into electric bicycles.
The Myon is $1999
https://www.segway.com/campaigns/2026ces.html
GWM Coffee AI
is actually a digital engine driver software for the smartcar.
China Coffee Brands
Living without coffee is difficult but you could get it here.
https://www.gwm-global.com/innovation/smartcoffee.html
John Deere’s massive harvester is something to see with no one driving.
Self driving was huge at CES, even more so than last year.
https://www.deere.com/en/autonomous/
Tensor
No driver needed anymore for your personal car, available later in 2026 for how much ???
https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/tensor-robocar-ai-first-level-4-autonomous-vehicle
Emotiv Mobility
There is a massive rabbit hole to go down when you get to the next group. One company, Emotiv Mobility has put together a self driving unit.
I love this line:
“Vertical flight devours battery power like a teenager destroys a pizza.”
And if you really want to go your own way…
https://coolflyaircraft.com/home-coolfly/
Klipsch Audio
From Indianapolis.
Now along with Onkyo, they are both part of Voxx International.
Still makers of some of the best speakers you will find for the home. The Fives, Sevens, and Nines are wonderful to hear. $1400 to $2400 per pair.
Mammotion Luba 3 AWD Smart Robot Lawn Mower
There must have been a dozen companies selling robot mowers. This one, which can handle a pretty steep lawn is $2400.
https://us.mammotion.com/blogs/news/luba-3-awd-robot-lawn-mower-overview
Hione Mobile Controlled Grill
Hione is a Chinese appliance maker since 1992.
The World’s first mobile controlled grill.
Available later this year, - no price $$
Woofwoof Automatic Dog Washer
Woofwooflux.com is the company. An AI Powered dog washing machine, join the waiting list.
E Cold Brew Coffee Maker
A personal automatic cold brew coffee maker.
On Kickstarter so don’t hold your breath but I know people who would really want this. - $100 to $230.
And you can take the self driving car along the strip if you like.
For more news and interesting things to see at CES, take a look at some other reporting and news that follows.
The U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast concluded that the industry is projected to reach $565 billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3.7% year over year.
With a record-number of CES Innovation Awards® 2026 submissions, additional honorees were recognized this year. There were 43 “Best of Innovations” awarded. You can see awards from the last three CES shows here in this next link.
https://www.ces.tech/ces-innovation-awards/
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