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It’s CES time again: the event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show is now just CES, but still the biggest tech show on the calendar. The 2026 edition is now underway in Las Vegas and the TechRadar team has checked out everything on display.
Here’s our roundup of the highlights we saw during the first day of CES. Technically, it’s “day zero” – the day when many press briefings are given and many press releases are issued – and here’s what caught our attention, in no particular order…
1. Pebble round 2
- Best Feature: The 1.3-inch e-paper screen
Pebble smartwatches are back and Round 2 looks to fix some of the issues that held back the original Time Round (until 2015). Specifically, it brings a larger e-paper display and much improved battery life, at a cheaper price.
Smart features include the ability to track steps and sleep, and there’s even some basic water resistance here. You can pair it with both iPhones and Android devices, and you can pick one up for $199 (that’s about £145 / AU$295), with shipping in May.
2. Clips for JBL audio equipment
- Best Feature: This “earring” design
There are plenty of earbuds and headsets on display at CES 2026, but the JBL Soundgear Clips caught our eyes – or our ears? As the name suggests, these are the first JBL headphones to use the clip-on design and they come in a variety of vibrant colors like purple and copper.
We haven’t used them yet, but we do know that they offer up to 32 hours of playback time on a single battery charge (if you include the case) and that they offer IP54 water and dust resistance. As for pricing, they should set you back $149.95 (around £110 / AU$225).
3. Govee Ultra Ceiling Light
- Best Feature: Custom lighting patterns
Govee showed up at CES 2026, with all-new smart lights in tow. The pick of the bunch as far as we’re concerned is the Ultra ceiling light, and you might be able to guess where it goes in the room based on its name. Yes, that’s right, you attach it to the ceiling.
This positioning means it can project an aura of ambient lighting throughout the space it’s installed in, and with a choice of over 20 color presets as well as additional customization controls, there’s a lot you can do with this. It also offers a decent brightness of 5,000 lumens.
4. Seattle Ultrasonic C200 Knife
- Best Feature: Effortless slicing of fruits and vegetables
CES always welcomes a variety of more unusual and obscure gadgets, and with that in mind, we bring you the Seattle Ultrasonic C200 knife. It uses a set of carefully calibrated vibrating crystals to make slicing easier, with minimal force needed.
Think of it like bicycles and e-bikes: you use technology to do more with less effort. We actually tried this at the show, and it doesn’t make cutting a tomato any easier. It’s expected to ship later this year, with a price tag of around $399 (around £295 / AU$595).
5. Samsung Galaxy TriFold
- Best Feature: It has an extra fold
The Samsung Galaxy TriFold was announced before CES, but with a US launch drawing closer, we were able to get some hands-on time with the tri-fold – it’s like a normal book-style foldable, but with an extra screen segment and hinge.
Our first impressions are very good, with editor Lance Ulanoff describing it as “unquestionably a remarkable design achievement” and a device that offers “truly pocket-sized large-screen tablet productivity.” Check out the full story for more details.
6. Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro
- Best Feature: An adjustable ear hook
Back to wireless earbuds and we have the Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro from Anker, yours for $179.99 (around £135 / AU$270). You have a number of premium features to take advantage of, including active noise cancellation, water and sweat resistance, and high resolution support.
Most interestingly though, the headphones come with an adjustable earhook, which goes some way to solving the problem of finding the right fit for the headphones you insert into your ears. The audio balance is also automatically adjusted to match the hook position.
7. LG W6 / LG C6H OLED “Wallpaper” TV
- Best Feature: Ultra-thin profile
LG of course makes some of the best TVs on the market, and is looking to repeat the trick in 2026. The new LG W6 “Wallpaper” TV, for example, comes in an ultra-thin bezel and uses the Zero Connect box to try to be as wallpaper-like as possible.
There’s a lot more from LG this year too, including the LG C6H OLED: This brings a major increase in brightness thanks to all-new display technology, and you can get it in both 77-inch and 83-inch sizes. However, we’re still waiting to hear how much these TVs will cost.
8. Samsung S95H 130-inch OLED/Micro RGB TV
- Best Feature: Significantly better brightness
Speaking of TVs, Samsung has its own models to show off at CES 2026, starting with the Samsung S95H OLED. This flagship TV features a design overhaul, improved brightness, powerful upscaling, and better anti-glare technology for the screen.
Also worth mentioning is the gigantic 130-inch Micro RGB TV that Samsung also showed off at the show. It’s so large that it comes with its own custom-made stand, so you don’t have to worry about wall-mounting it, although you may need to worry about the cost.
9. Withings 2 Body Scanner
- Best Feature: Tracking over 60 different biomarkers
Smart scales are getting smarter and smarter, and the Withings Body Scan 2 is a good example. The device is capable of measuring over 60 different biomarkers for a comprehensive overview of your overall health, and all you have to do is briefly stand on it every day or so.
There’s an LCD screen here for at-a-glance results, as well as of course a dedicated companion app to take your measurements further. However, you may need to save up for this, as the smart scale launches later this year for $599.95 (currently around £445 / AU$895).
10. Power Keyboard Clicks
- Best Feature: The sliding form factor
Clicks’ latest BlackBerry-style phone keyboard brings some useful upgrades over its predecessor. Firstly, it adopts a slide-out format, so you can neatly store the keyboard when not in use, reducing the overall footprint.
Second, there’s a built-in wireless charger here that you can use to power your phone, as long as it’s compatible with MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging. We can see these $79 / £60 / AU$120 devices proving very popular with phone owners as the year goes on.
11. SwitchBot Onero H1 Robot
- Best Feature: Learn on the job
There are robots at CES 2026, and they’re coming with AI on board, ready to take care of time-consuming and tedious housework for you. The SwitchBot Onero H1, for example, can fold laundry, load the dishwasher, and even bring you a drink.
The Onero H1’s full capabilities are a bit vague, though — SwitchBot says the robot is smart and versatile enough to learn to perform various tasks, if you show it how, but we’re not sure we’re ready to trust it with kitchen appliances or kids just yet.
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