The annual CES tech show in Las Vegas unveiled groundbreaking innovations for 2026, including humanoid robots that perform household chores, robot vacuums capable of climbing stairs, voice-controlled smart fridges, laptops with unrolling and motorized screens, and the reimagining of the BlackBerry phone.
CES 2026 showcased a future filled with advanced technology, with many concepts transitioning from prototypes to production-ready devices. Highlights included the continued rise of humanoid robots, such as LG's CLOiD and Switchbot's Onero H1, both promising to handle laundry, breakfast, and drinks. Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot, now a polished product, was unveiled with new designs and plans for deployment in Hyundai's manufacturing plants, leveraging Google's DeepMind AI. Robot vacuums also saw significant upgrades, with Dreame's Cyber10 Ultra featuring an arm for enhanced cleaning and the Cyber X concept, alongside Roborock's Saros Rover, tackling the long-standing challenge of climbing stairs. Smart home appliances advanced with Samsung's Family Hub fridge offering voice-controlled doors and GE's Profile fridge incorporating a barcode scanner for automatic shopping lists and an internal camera for remote inventory checks. Laptops pushed boundaries with Lenovo's Legion Pro Rollable concept featuring an unrolling 16-inch to 24-inch OLED screen, and the ThinkPad Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist with a motorized screen that follows the user. Finally, mobile tech saw Samsung's cutting-edge Galaxy Z TriFold, a trifolding phone-tablet hybrid, and the highly anticipated return of the physical keyboard with Clicks' Communicator, an Android phone channeling the spirit of the BlackBerry, alongside a new Power Keyboard accessory.
