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Tech lovers’ favorite week of the year has arrived. Consumer Electronics Show 2026 It’s officially launched, and with it comes a slew of innovative and sometimes groundbreaking technologies that may change the way we live. Our field team has already taken a first look at some items, but there is still much more to come.
Here’s everything that’s impressed us so far in the home tech world at CES 2026.
A wireless smart lock that requires no charging at all
The V7 Max and Veno Pro both feature AuraCharge wireless charging and come at significantly different price points.
Wireless smart locks are a great solution for those who can’t or don’t want to connect wires to the door, but these types of locks typically require batteries that need to be changed frequently. Not anymore. At CES 2026, Lockin unveiled the V7 Max and Veno Pro cordless locks, which never require recharging. The company’s CEO announced that the locks stay charged due to AuraCharge, or optical wireless charging. It will be available for pre-order after CES.
Learn more about modern locks from our website The reporter who was at the event.
Worthwhile washer and dryer combinations
The LG Signature can wash and dry a 10-pound load of laundry in less than 90 minutes.
Although washer and dryer combos aren’t very popular or an option right now, LG may be the brand that’s about to change that fact. LG’s new ventless washer and dryer was unveiled at CES 2026, and promises to complete a 10-pound load of laundry in less than 90 minutes. This is noteworthy because its previous model took up to two hours to do the same task.
Read more about CNET editor David Watsky’s first impressions of the model at CES.
Folding robots for laundry
CLOiD is LG’s first multitasking robot.
Speaking of laundry, we’ve all dreamed of never having to fold a piece of laundry again, right? And now that dream is starting to come true – well, maybe.
Well-known brand LG unveiled the CLOiD at CES 2026It says it can fold laundry, unload the dishwasher, and handle light cooking tasks, but after the demo, let’s just say it doesn’t move very quickly, so if you’re in a hurry, this may not be the robot for you.
When CNET shared the demo on Instagram, viewers seemed less than impressed with the speed, too. “He moves at my husband’s speed,” one commenter wrote.
Govee’s new ceiling lights can take your smart home up several notches
Govee images include moving patterns that mimic a real sky.
Regular, color-changing smart bulbs are nothing new, but they are Govee Ceiling Light Ultra and Sky Ceiling Light certainly. Sky Ceiling Light has the ability to make your ceiling look like a skylight and has a natural transition into the day, while Ceiling Light Ultra is endlessly customizable.
“They showed me one, which was a map of the world, and I could see myself using it in a living room or foyer as more of an artistic expression than just a light,” CNET Editor Ajay Kumar He said. “It’s also much larger than I personally expected, and could easily cover a larger room.”
The launch date and price have not been announced yet.
Cordless vacuum cleaners from Bosch
CNET’s Ajay Kumar tested both the Unlimited 9 and 10 and said the auto-sensor seemed to work well at detecting errors.
Bosch recently unveiled the Bosch Unlimited 9 and Unlimited 10 cordless vacuums, and Kumar took a first-hand look at them, suggesting that they could become a good competitor to the well-known vacuum. Dyson and shark Brooms. You can read him Full thoughts here And look at his condition A round-up of the best cordless vacuum cleaners.
Robot vacuum with legs
The Saros Rover climbs the same stairs multiple times without any problems and cleans them every time.
If you don’t like the new range of cordless vacuums, you might like this stair-climbing vacuum. Roborock Saros Rover It has legs that help it climb and clean stairs smoothly.
Kumar watched the vacuum cleaner in action and said it could make sudden stops, turns and jumps. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
No need to install a water monitor and leak detector
Debuting at CES in 2026, the humble Droplet is the easiest water monitoring device you’ll ever install.
Installing a water monitor and leak detector has never been easier. This is because dropletunveiled at CES 2026, requires no installation at all. Instead, it attaches to the pipe and uses ultrasonic sensors to collect 50 water flow samples per second, according to the brand. It can detect leaks and explosions and monitor water usage. It is available for $200.
A breakthrough in gluten and dairy detection
Mini allergy alert lab in action.
Every now and then, we come across an item that can truly change some people’s lives. This could be one of them. Allergy Alert is said to be able to detect gluten or dairy in any food, and it’s pocket-sized, so you can take it with you to restaurants or while traveling. It is currently under development, but is being tested by professional chefs. The company behind the device stated that it hopes to expand to include other types of allergies in the future as well.
You can read more about the device here.
The world’s first ultrasonic knife
Seattle Ultrasonic has created the first-ever ultrasonic chef’s knife, which can slice tomatoes, potatoes, and more with almost no effort. Watski tested it at CES 2026 and reported that it vibrates more than 30,000 times per second. It is available for $399.
Refrigerator with barcode scanning capabilities
The easy-to-use built-in scanner helps keep track of grocery items when they are running low.
You may wonder why your refrigerator needs a built-in barcode scanner, but the answer is simple: to help you keep track of the grocery items you’re running low on, making your trip to the grocery store as seamless as possible.
GE Profile unveiled the new refrigerator at CES 2026, In addition to the barcode scanner, it also has a live camera meant to help reduce food waste, and the companion app can give you recipe suggestions based on the contents of your fridge.
A self-sufficient swimming pool cleaning robot
CNET’s David Watsky caught a sneak peek at Beatbot’s new self-emptying robotic pool cleaner at CES 2026.
Although it’s not quite pool season in most of the United States, exciting news for pool owners is always welcome, so here it is: the first self-emptying robotic pool cleaner is here.
The Beatbot AquaSense Learn more about How this innovative pool cleaner works here.