6 coolest (and weirdest) issues I’ve seen up to now at CES

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Tens of 1000’s of individuals have descended on Las Vegas for the world’s largest tech conference. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is on the town, and corporations huge and small are providing up glimpses of what the long run will seem like.

Not all of it should ever see the sunshine of day. Some firms use CES as a launch springboard, saying merchandise that might be launched later this 12 months. Some will disappear after this week.

All week, I’ll be pounding the present flooring to seek out the best and wackiest bits of tech. I’ll be updating this web page with all of the merchandise which have made me go “wow” as I am going, so maintain checking again for all the most recent from CES 2026.

LG CLOiD humanoid robotic

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By far and away the best factor I’ve seen at CES up to now is LG’s humanoid robotic that may do all of your family chores for you. From making breakfast and doing the laundry, LG confirmed me how the CLOiD robotic folded garments, demonstrated workout routines as your personal private coach, and picked up hampers off the ground in order that robotic vacuums might vacuum each inch of your room. Will it ever see the sunshine of day? Maybe. CLOiD was working in a really managed, related surroundings at CES, and it appears that evidently you’ll have to have a completely related dwelling for it to really work. Still, it’s a pleasant glimpse on the future.

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold

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First revealed in December final 12 months, the Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold is Samsung’s most formidable foldable but. The cellphone launched first in South Korea and might be rolling out within the US in early 2026. There’s no UK launch date at present. Seeing it fold over twice was a see-it-to-believe-it expertise, with the display screen increasing from a 6.5in cellphone right into a 10in pill, with none creasing or bending.

Roborock Saros Rover robotic vacuum

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Robot vacuums have conquered thresholds and single steps, however what about a whole staircase? Roborock’s stair-climbing robotic does simply that. At CES, I noticed the robotic use its articulating legs to climb every step, vacuum and clear that step, then journey upward. The solely snag? It didn’t come again down. It wanted to glide down a ramp to get again down. I don’t suppose it’s headed for prime time simply but – it looks like there are too many variables to get proper for it for use throughout each dwelling, with stairs needing to be an applicable size and width. Forget its incapability to seek out its method again down. Still, it was cool to see nonetheless.

LG Wallpaper TV

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Almost a decade in the past, LG confirmed off an ultra-thin wallpaper TV idea, designed to take a seat utterly flush in opposition to a wall, making it seem like a little bit of wallpaper when not in use. But it was canned as a result of the tech relied on a cumbersome exterior field, making it impractical for actual use. Now it’s again, and it appears rather more seamless to arrange. The new wallpaper TV makes use of LG’s wi-fi zero join field, so the TV itself solely wants one energy cable to work. Just 9mm skinny, the OLED TV is anticipated to launch someday this 12 months, although pricing hasn’t been revealed. I’m anticipating it to be pricey.

Stareep good mattress

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While tech that helps offer you recommendations on bettering your sleep is all over the place at CES, what if there was a sensible mattress that really helped you sleep higher via the night time? Stareep has created an AI-powered good mattress and adjustable base that may change firmness, place and assist in actual time, relying on how you progress round at night time.

You and your companion may even determine the firmness of every aspect of the mattress, so there’s no arguing over which mattress to purchase. Launching quickly in China, Stareep hopes to roll it out within the US later this 12 months, although there’s no phrase on a UK launch date. It’s additionally anticipated to be eye-wateringly costly.

Eli Health hormometer testosterone take a look at

(Alex Lee/The Independent)

It’s by no means been simpler to trace your hormone ranges. Eli Health’s hormometer is an at-home testing package that makes use of a small saliva pattern and your smartphone to measure hormone ranges, with outcomes delivered in round 20 minutes. You shove a skinny take a look at stick in your mouth for a few minute, then scan it utilizing the app. The app analyses the outcomes utilizing your cellphone’s digicam. Previously targeted on cortisol, the hormometer can now take a look at testosterone and progesterone ranges. If you’re within the US, you’ll be able to already pre-order the testosterone exams, and it’s anticipated to ship in early 2026.

Senior tech critic Alex Lee is in Las Vegas for CES 2026. The Independent is on the bottom overlaying the most recent bulletins and might be going hands-on with the most recent merchandise, in addition to choosing out the best (and strangest) launches.

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