The strangest technology we saw at CES 2026

There’s never a shortage of exciting and innovative technology at CES. A Ultra slim TV and Tri-fold phone Cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets are the ones that make us go “huh.”

Fortunately, there were a lot of weird things on the show floor this year, and we’ve rounded up some of the weirdest ones (in no particular order).

Instead of getting out of the shower and having to wave a hair dryer around your head for 15 minutes, imagine sitting on your couch with a crescent-shaped device hanging above your head, drying your hair while you watch TV or play a video game. Well, that’s exactly what a company called Dreame has developed, and I think it’s kind of a good idea – but maybe not for $700.

The device is also a lamp, so at least you won’t have to explain to people why you have a giant hair dryer in your living room.

Our own Victoria Song braved the decontamination booth at CES 2026, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a device that sends electrodes to a man’s perineum, with the goal of preventing premature ejaculation.

The device, called Mor, is attached to an adhesive patch containing electrodes that you stick to the spot. No, this is not a steam program — Starter package Available for around $300.

I’m not sure what’s scarier: a friend armed with clippers and a single YouTube tutorial, or having an AI cut your hair. It’s called Glide Its smart razor allows for “mistake-proof” cuts by automatically adjusting its blades on the go.

But first, you have to attach the “vanishing bar” that the razor uses to detect its position on your head. Then, just turn it on and hope for the best.

Desktop anime girls It’s back again at CES 2026. And this time, Razer showed off its capabilities Project Ava podfeaturing a 5.5-inch hologram of the cat-eared waifu anime character Kira, or the tattooed husband Zane. They’re supposed to look at you using a built-in camera (or your webcam) and can see what’s happening on your computer screen via the device’s USB-C connection to offer gaming advice. The avatars are powered by xAI’s own Grok (ew), and you can chat with them using the capsule’s dual microphone array.

L’Oreal Scary LED Mask

No, this is not a prop of the Silence of the Lambs; This is it L’Oreal LED face mask. The flexible silicone mask looks like another layer of skin, complete with red lights that highlight a vein-like pattern. L’Oréal claims that its facial mask tightens and smoothes skin using targeted red and near infrared light. The company expects to launch the LED mask in 2027.

A company called Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter (TDM) is Neo over-ear release Headphones that can be converted into a speaker by folding the elastic headband. Besides the 40mm drivers located inside the Neo’s earcups, the device offers a separate pair of 40mm drivers that are activated when using speaker mode.

TDM’s Neo headphones are launching as part of a Kickstarter campaign and will cost $249.

Home battery company Jackery has taken the wraps off a solar gazebo that looks more like an unfinished storage container than something I’d want to put in my backyard. It comes equipped with 2000 watt solar panels, built-in lighting, a retractable display, and two AC outlets.

Perhaps more infuriating than the design is its price: it’s expected to cost between $12,000 and $15,000, not including battery storage.

Chinese phone maker Honor showed off a closer look at a prototype of a non-working robot phone during CES 2026, which comes with a camera mounted on a small gimbal that folds out from the back of the device. Based on the promo shared by Honor, The camera seems to move on its own It tracks themes, but what it can do will remain a mystery — at least until the company launches it at MWC 2026.

This little robot may give you a better understanding of a day in the life of your pet while you’re not home. The robot is called Vex, and it’s designed to follow your cat or dog around your home, taking videos as it tries to play with them. Vex will also edit the video itself using artificial intelligence to create “impactful narratives and shareable stories.”

It’s a great concept – if it works. FrontierX, the bot’s manufacturer, has not shared the Vex-edited footage yet.

Health tech startup Vivoo has created a “smart” menstrual pad designed to detect follicle-stimulating hormone, As high levels might suggest Low ovarian reserves, fertility problems, or conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The pads cost $4 to $5 apiece, but display the results on the back, where users can take a photo using the Vivoo app for more information.

A Chef’s knife is $399 Seattle Ultrasonics promises cutting with 50 percent less effort, thanks to piezoelectric ceramic crystals that vibrate more than 30,000 times per second. The company claims that you cannot see or even feel the vibration when activated.

You can charge the knife with a USB-C charger or… Mahogany wireless charging tile, $149 You can stick it on the wall or place it on the table (and yes, you need to charge this device too).