These are the weirdest gadgets (so far) that turned heads at CES 2026

These weird gadgets turned heads at CES 2026. (Image Source: AP)

CES 2026 isn’t just about AI laptops, foldable screens, robots and big screens. From baffling gadgets to products nobody asked for, the show has a ton of interesting finds, many of which don’t make sense. If you are tired of looking at big RGB screens, transparent TVs, dual-screen laptops, AI-powered robots and other mainstream stuff, here are some of the weirdest and coolest gadgets we saw at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026.

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Ever wished you could listen to music while eating a candy? Lollipop Star is a product that lets you do just that. It uses bone conduction technology to transfer sound vibrations from your skull to your inner ear. For those wondering, Lollipop Star lets you listen to music from three artists: Ice Spice, Akon and Armani White, with each one having its own distinct flavour.

GoveeLife, a brand known for making smart home appliances, unveiled a smart ice maker that uses AI to cut down on noise. Using a patented technology called AI NoiseGuard, the company says it is using AI to determine when the machine is about to freeze and make noise, and defrosts it accordingly. Dubbed Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, the ice cube maker can make ice in just 6 minutes and costs $499.99.

Robots are getting better with each day passing by, but this rover isn’t about AI and doing chores. At CES 2026, Jackery unveiled a solar-powered battery backup rover that packs in a 5kWh battery and comes with four solar panels that are capable of capturing 300 watts of power.

Called Solar Mars Bot, the battery backup on wheels can follow you around or chase the sun to recharge itself. As one would expect, it has multiple plugs and ports that can be used to plug in multiple devices at once.

Robots are cute and smart, but this pocket-sized robot is something that caught our attention. Meet Sweekar, a pocketable AI pet that “grows up with you”, quite literally.

Sweekar starts off as an egg that hatches after two days. You can talk to it, feed it, and even change its outfits. The company says the cute little pet learns about the user using a companion app. While it is currently not available for purchase, the company behind Sweekar is planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign in March. It is expected to cost somewhere between $100 to $150.

NuraLofix, a health tech firm, unveiled the Longevity Mirror, which, unsurpirsingly uses AI to determine your health. Stand in front of the glass for 30 seconds, and the mirror will take a snapshot of your health, including things like stress levels, cardiovascular risk, physiological age and more. It can be purchased for $499, Inspired by talking paintings from Harry Potter, Vinabot is a smart picture frame that can talk to you in real time. Simply upload a photo alongwith a short script to make an AI video, and the frame will talk to you. It will be coming to Kickstarter.

Pandas are cute, but what if they double up as an emotional support? Meet An’An, a new AI pet developed by Mind with Heart Robotics that cares for the elderly.

Packing numerous sensors all over its body, the company says An’An reacts naturally when users interact with it. The AI remembers the user’s voice, how you interact with it, and your likes, which means it will give you a more personalised experience the more you talk to it. The cute baby panda can also remind you about your tasks and offer medical support as well.