CES 2026 is packed with tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, but the real excitement comes from discovering the unexpected and quirky gadgets that will make you wonder, “Who thought of this?”
We’re here to spotlight the wildest products we’ve spotted so far at CES 2026, from a touch-sensitive AI-powered panda to Razer’s holographic animated assistant to weirdness that’ll make you do a double-take.
An AI anime companion watching over you from your desk
Originally introduced last year as an esports AI coach, Razer’s Project AVA has evolved into something new: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion that can help with gaming strategy, productivity, daily organization, and even personal advice. It’s not only your gaming ally, but also your everyday assistant. Users can choose from a variety of characters, including anime girl Kira and muscular Zane.
These digital avatars feature lifelike movement, eye tracking, expressive faces, and lip-syncing for realistic interactions. But what really stands out is the continuous monitoring. The device uses a built-in camera to monitor you and your screen. I’m a little worried, but since it’s still in the conceptual stage, there’s no guarantee that it will become an actual product.
Cute AI baby panda robot for the elderly
Mind with Heart Robotics’ newest AI pet, An’An, combines adorable design with a meaningful mission to help care for the elderly.
Pandabot is equipped with high-tech sensors all over its body, so it responds naturally to your touch. The emotional AI remembers your voice, how you interact, and what you like, so the longer you spend with An’An, the more personalized it becomes. Provides 24-hour psychological support to fight loneliness. Additionally, for seniors who may be experiencing memory decline, An’An can help keep them engaged, remind them of daily tasks, and keep caregivers updated on their health status.
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$500 ice maker uses AI to reduce noise
Smart appliance brand GoveeLife has launched a tabletop smart ice maker that uses AI to keep things nice and quiet. The company’s patented AI NoiseGuard technology is designed to cut through all the nasty racket that Nugget ice makers make. AI detects when the machine is about to freeze and make strange noises, and automatically defrosts the machine before the noise gets louder.
The Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro can churn out fresh ice in just 6 minutes and make up to 60 pounds in a day. The bucket holds 3.5 pounds of ice at a time. Priced at $499.99, it might make you think twice, but if you’re ready to upgrade your ice game, it’s available starting January 15th at Amazon, govee.com, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Ultrasonic knife that vibrates when slicing or dicing
Depending on who you ask, this kitchen gadget can either seem silly or extremely useful. Unlike traditional knives, this knife from Seattle Ultrasonics has a blade that vibrates more than 30,000 times per second, allowing you to move food around with ease. This vibration technology allows the knife to operate much sharper than a physical blade, making tasks such as slicing vegetables, meat, and bread much easier for cooks. The company says the vibrations are so minute that you can’t see or hear the movement of the blade, and you can’t feel anything in the handle.
This knife costs $399 and is available for pre-order now.
A musical lollipop that plays Ice Spice in your head.
There are toothbrushes that play music, so why not have a Lollipop that plays music? Lollipop Star unveiled a delicious product at CES that delivers music through bone conduction in your mouth. (This technology works by sending vibrations through the skull directly into the inner ear.) Lollipops also offer a fruity flavor. You can choose from three artists: Ice Spice (peach), Akon (blueberry), and Armani White (lime).
This Wally-inspired robot patrols your home and accompanies you on camping trips.
Zeroth Robotics unveiled W1, a robot reminiscent of WALL-E, at CES.
W1 is a programmable companion designed for families. The robot costs $4,999 and offers AI-powered 24-hour security, 360-degree mobile monitoring, and integrates with smart home devices to instantly alert you to smoke or intrusion, according to the company’s website. It is also marketed as an adventure companion that can be used to carry camping gear, take pictures at the campsite as a family photographer, or provide portable power for entertainment on the go.
However, the company did not say whether the robots can sort trash or retrieve jewelry. This is a missed opportunity in our opinion.
egg-shaped hormone tracking device
This egg-shaped device can assess reproductive health hormones. All you need is your urine.
Mira’s $249 Ultra4 Hormone Monitor allows for convenient at-home testing by simply urinating into a wand and inserting it into the device. The device analyzes the results and provides information about four reproductive hormones: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and pregnanediol 3-glucuronide (PdG). Monitoring these hormones not only reveals your six most fertile days, but also provides insight into conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, and menopause.
It’s a pretty egg-cellent sound.
This story was updated after publication to include more bizarre gadgets.
