The Strangest Gadgets Unveiled at CES 2026
CES is always a treasure trove of cutting-edge and quirky tech, and this year was no exception. While sleek TVs and foldable phones grab attention, it’s often the bizarre gadgets that leave us scratching our heads. Here’s a look at some of the most outlandish innovations showcased this year, in no particular order.
A hair dryer that doubles as a lamp
Imagine lounging on your couch while a crescent-shaped device hovers above you, drying your hair as you game or binge-watch your favorite series. That’s the concept behind a unique product from Dreame, which combines a hair dryer and a lamp into one. While it’s a clever idea, the $700 price tag might make you think twice.
A taint-zapping stick-on
At CES, one brave attendee explored a rather unconventional device designed to prevent premature ejaculation. Known as Mor, this gadget attaches to an adhesive patch that you place on your perineum, delivering electrical stimulation. It’s not just a concept; you can grab a starter pack for around $300.
AI-powered hair clippers
Glyde’s smart hair clippers promise “mistake-proof” cuts by automatically adjusting their blades as you trim. To use them, you first strap on a “fade band” that helps the clippers detect their position on your head. Just turn them on and hope for the best!
Razer’s anime girl (or guy) pod
Razer brought back desktop anime avatars with its Project Ava pod, featuring a 5.5-inch hologram of either Kira, the cat-ear-wearing waifu, or Zane, the tattooed husbando. These avatars can interact with you through a built-in camera and offer gaming tips based on what’s happening on your screen, powered by xAI’s Grok.
L’Oréal’s creepy LED mask
L’Oréal introduced an LED Face Mask that looks like a second layer of skin, complete with red lights that mimic a vein pattern. This flexible silicone mask is designed to tighten and smooth skin using targeted red and near-infrared light, with a launch expected in 2027.
Headphones that roll up into a speaker
Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter (TDM) unveiled the Neo headphones, which can transform into a speaker by folding the flexible headband. With 40mm drivers in both headphone and speaker modes, these innovative headphones are set to launch via Kickstarter for $249.
A $12,000+ solar-powered gazebo
Jackery showcased a solar-powered gazebo that resembles a storage container more than a backyard feature. Equipped with 2,000W solar panels, built-in lighting, a pull-down projector screen, and two AC outlets, it comes with a hefty price tag of $12,000 to $15,000, excluding battery storage.
Honor’s gimbal-equipped Robot Phone
Honor revealed a prototype of its Robot Phone, featuring a camera on a tiny gimbal that folds out from the back. While it appears to track subjects autonomously, details about its full capabilities remain under wraps until its official launch at MWC 2026.
This robot cameraman for your pet
Meet Vex, a little bot designed to follow your pet around the house, capturing videos and attempting to play with them. Vex uses AI to edit the footage into “moving narratives and shareable stories.” It’s a charming idea, but we’re still waiting to see how well it performs.
Vivoo’s hormone-detecting menstrual pad
Vivoo has developed a “smart” menstrual pad that detects follicle-stimulating hormone levels, which can indicate fertility issues or conditions like PCOS. Priced at $4 to $5 each, these pads provide results that users can photograph with the Vivoo app for further insights.
A vibrating chef’s knife
Seattle Ultrasonics introduced a $399 chef’s knife that claims to cut with 50% less effort, thanks to piezoelectric ceramic crystals that vibrate over 30,000 times per second. The vibrations are imperceptible, and the knife can be charged via USB-C or a $149 mahogany wireless charging tile.
