As CES 2026 takes place in Las Vegas, the technology has come a long way from the incremental updates we’ve been seeing in the last few years. We are seeing a transition from “smart” devices to “intelligent” partners that work with us throughout our daily lives, in our homes, and even in our clothes.
The technological creations on display this year include everything from robotic camera arms and screens no thicker than a dime. This year’s CES marks the end of the “boring slab.”
Whether you’re a tech fan or a corporation seeking the next big disruptor, these CES 2026 highlights provide a look into what will be the next frontier of technology.
CES 2026: Nine Breakthroughs in Tech
Let’s take a look into nine breakthroughs shattering the status quo and redefining the technology.
Honor’s Robotic Camera
Since the inception of mobile photography, the most difficult challenge has been designing a phone that is both thin enough to fit into your pocket and wide-angle enough to capture images at a distance.
Sure enough, Honor’s new prototype attempts to address this challenge by utilising a robotic arm to house the camera as an independent entity from the phone itself. Essentially, the robotic arm with built-in gimbals can rotate around the individual using the camera to track their movement in real-time.
The potentials of this device remain as a prototype, but the examples of it “popping out” from the actual device and orbiting around the user as a form of a 360-degree shot strongly indicate that when this device reaches consumers, they no longer consider their smartphones as simply a window into the real world, but instead an active witness to their experiences.
Vocci AI ring
The Vocci AI Ring takes the concept of wearables and directs it towards professional use by using high-grade materials to produce a sophisticated device with an easy-to-use design.
A small button on the ring allows the user to either record audio or record audio and convert it into text. It not only record everything that is heard by the ring unless activated with the button. It means that the user’s privacy is protected until they need to.
The Vocci AI Ring uses artificial intelligence to help the user identify important points within the recorded audio and generates a summary of those points.
This device has an 8-hour recording capacity and can be used in over 100 languages. The Vocci AI Ring is a great example of the technology that will be available from CES Tech 2026, which will provide specialized, one-function technology to help solve specific human problems.
Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola has stepped up its game in the foldable market with the release of the Razr Fold. Unlike the brand’s iconic “flip” design, the Razr Fold is designed like a book and includes a large 8.1-inch internal display and a practical 6.6-inch external screen.
While details regarding the device’s internal specifications have yet to be released, the fact that the Razr Fold features an incredibly thin form factor, as well as 120Hz LTPO OLED panels, indicates that Motorola is ready to take on the competition established by Samsung, Huawei, and other manufacturers.
The announcement of this device illustrates that the foldable smartphone market has reached a level of maturity. The overwhelming growth of folding smartphones has resulted in the demand for thinner hinges, larger displays, and smaller overall sizes, making the transition from the typical “phone” to the larger “tablet” style device much easier and more accessible for the average user.
Qira is a new kind of ambient intelligence platform introduced by Lenovo and Motorola. It helps you eliminate any friction between your different devices.
As it is not based on a traditional chatbot, that is tied to a single application, Qira operates at the system level and therefore understands the context of everything you do across all of your devices including laptops, tablets and phones.
One of the features of Qira is “Catch Me Up,” which summarizes everything you have missed while you were away, as well as a feature called “Next Move,” which provides suggestions about the best next steps for your current workflow.
For professional users who are tech-savvy, this represents the ultimate goal for increased productivity – a seamless, privacy-first intelligence that will always move with you and allow you to maintain the same level of consistency between your data and intentions, regardless of which screen you happen to be using.
Lockin V7 Max
The Lockin V7 Max is an innovative smart lock that operates without the need for replacing batteries. This smart lock utilizes a unique optical wireless charging system called “AuraCharge.”
optical wireless charging system called “AuraCharge.”
The lock can receive power from its base station located as far away as four meters. As a result, this steady flow of energy allows for the development of many advanced features such as 3D facial recognition, palm veins reading, video doorbell integration, etc.
Additionally, you no longer run the risk of being locked out due to a dead battery. Therefore, for those who love smart homes, this innovation removes one last barrier to owning a smart lock, making it a “set it and forget it” security device.
LG W6 Wallpaper TV
LG’s W6 series is a welcome reintroduction to the “wallpaper” style, which has gotten even thinner at only 0.35 inches thick!
With their 4K OLED display using a newly designed second-generation four-stack RGB tandem panel creating multiple layers of both red, green and blue light. These new OLEDs can produce an unprecedented amount of brightness and colour depth.
In addition to being able to hang flat against the wall as artwork, they will be the first flagship model capable of delivering the highest-performing premium home cinema experience. Furthermore, the W6 uses a 165 Hz refresh rate and runs on LG’s next-generation Alpha 11 Gen3 processor.
In short, the LG W6 series OLED TV offers an incredible combination of advanced technology and exquisite beauty.
Restful Atmos: Science-Backed Sleep Lighting
The Restful Atmos Bedside Lamp is a refreshing change from the world of complex health tech. Using contemporary glass blowing techniques, this glass graphics lamp’s light spectrum is adjusted automatically to correspond with the time of day based on the human circadian rhythm.
The lamp emits blue-light in the morning, which energizes the user and transitions to warm, amber tones void of blue-light at night, aiding melatonin production.
Users can adjust the intensity of the light via an integrated manual dial as well as an additional app (optional). This product encourages the user to create a more relaxed, screen-free routine at bedtime, demonstrating that technology can be effective even without being intrusive.
Lego Smart Play
The Smart Play System that LEGO has developed, due for launch in March 2026, changes how kids build with LEGO.
With Smart Play, you will be able to build things like the X-Wing and other LEGO sets by adding sensors and data, so when you move your LEGO, the sensors will tell the X-Wing how to move, and it will make sounds like the real thing.
These Smart Bricks talk to each other without needing to connect to a central hub (Bluetooth) or app. It is a perfect combination of physical play and digital interaction while still allowing children to focus on their own creativity when they build.
Clicks Communicator
The Clicks Communicator captures the essence of BlackBerry nostalgia for the adoring fans of CES 2026.
With a 4-inch square display and a full QWERTY keyboard, the Clicks Communicator offers a means of communicating without distractions on an independent Android device.
As it is designed to be a “companion device”, it provides features such as a 3.5mm headphone jack and the ability to add additional storage (microSD), which are typically not available on current flagship smartphones.
By simplifying their user interface with the Niagara Launcher, Clicks has created a tool for users who prefer productivity-oriented devices that allow them to experience a tactile interaction with their devices, while moving away from “glass slabs”.
The 2026 Tech Outlook: Integration and Intelligence
The common thread at CES 2026 is the move toward technology that is less intrusive but more capable. We are seeing a move away from “gadgets for the sake of gadgets” and toward tools that respect our time, our sleep, and our privacy. Whether it’s a lock that charges itself or a ring that remembers your meetings, the future of tech is looking increasingly human-centric.
Which of these CES 2026 innovations are you most excited to integrate into your life or business?
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