It’s a wrap on the world’s largest tech trade show.
With over 4,000 exhibitors, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show came to a close on Friday in Las Vegas.
While Nvidia’s new chip architecture and Uber’s robotaxis may be exciting to many, the majority of products at the CES are consumer items you can purchase now or in the future to use in your home.
From AI companions to novel robots that help keep the house clean, here is a roundup of the top five cool, practical, and comparatively affordable products that you could soon get your hands on and potentially improve your life with.
Tasting the music
This lollipop lets you taste your favorite music — literally.
Using bone induction technology, Lollipop Star made a candy that can transmit sound through vibrations in the jaw and skull while it’s in the mouth. For those without synesthesia, this may be the closest you can come to experiencing it.
According to Lollipop Star’s website, the candy is designed with a standard lollipop on top of a thicker handle at the bottom, which houses the electronics. Users could bite down lightly on the candy to activate the vibrations. Earplugs are included to help isolate the sound in noisy environments.
Based on photos from Lollipop Star’s booth at the CES, each candy is tied to a specific artist and flavor. For example, Ice Spice‘s version comes in peach, Akon’s is blueberry, and Armani White’s is lime.
On its website, the company says that the novelty candy will come at an affordable price of $9 each.
An AI pet that grows
The Tamagotchi of the AI era is here.
A new AI pet from Chinese startup Takway AI, called Sweekar, debuted in the US at CES. Unlike most AI companions that exist entirely virtually, this creature has a physical form that appears to grow.
Based on demo videos, the Sweekar starts out as a palm-sized, egg-shaped device with glowing ears. After an incubation period that can last up to two days, the shell appears to crack open, revealing a newborn digital creature.
From there, Sweekar moves through a series of life stages. The baby phase lasts roughly five to seven days, followed by a teenage stage that can stretch from about three to six weeks. Eventually, the pet reaches adulthood, developing greater intelligence and a more defined personality, as well as more independence.
Early in its life, the pet requires frequent attention, including regular care and help learning basic language. Just like a Tamagotchi, Sweekar can die from neglect.
Takway AI said in a press release that it plans to launch Sweekar on Kickstarter later this year. The company expects the device to be priced at around $150.
A vacuum that climbs stairs
Vacuum cleaning robots are taking a major step up.
Roborock’s Saros Rover prototype became the first robot vacuum to climb stairs at CES. Based on demo videos, the prototype robot vacuum uses a pair of articulated wheel-legs that lift and lever its body up, before folding away and redeploying for the next step.
The process isn’t fast, according to demo videos, but the Rover cleans the stairs as it goes. Roborock said in a press release that the system works on traditional, curved, and carpeted staircases, as well as ramps, thresholds, and other household obstacles.
The Saros Rover remains an early prototype, and Roborock hasn’t shared pricing or a launch timeline. The company has said in a press release, however, that it plans to bring the stair-climbing robot vacuum to market.
A roll-up pocket screen
Lenovo showcased numerous concept devices at CES 2026, but one of its boldest ideas was a gaming laptop featuring a screen that physically expands wider.
The Legion Pro Rollable, as Lenovo described in a press release, is built around a 16-inch flexible OLED display that can expand sideways to two larger sizes. From photos, the device appears to have a screen screen stretches from a standard 16:10 aspect ratio to 21:9 or an ultra-wide 24:9, effectively turning a compact gaming laptop into a widescreen display better suited for immersive games.
According to Lenovo, the Legion Pro has the same lower chassis, ports, and supports high-end graphics, just like some of Lenovo’s other products. The rollable device was named Best Gaming Product in the Official Best of CES 2026 Awards, though Lenovo has not announced plans to turn it into a retail device.
Keeping the cats happy
AI-Tails is betting that AI can spot health issues in cats long before their owners do.
At CES, the Swiss startup has unveiled a smart feeding and drinking station that uses AI, cameras, and pattern-recognition software to analyze a cat’s behavior and facial expressions, signals that are often too subtle for humans to notice without veterinary expertise. The company’s website said that the goal is to monitor a pet’s well-being continuously and flag potential problems in real time.
Videos of a live demo at CES show that the system features separate bowls for food and water. with built-in sensors and cameras, analyze consumption patterns, body temperature, and facial cues.
The feeding station is currently available for preorder and is expected to ship worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company’s website. The models are expected to be priced between $199 and $299.
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