At a Glance
- Cold-brew coffee maker slashes brew time from 12 hours to 5 minutes
- Robotic vacuum climbs stairs and cleans each step
- Pocket-size device detects gluten and dairy in any food
- Why it matters: These gadgets could eliminate daily chores and health risks
The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show delivered a wave of home gadgets that promise to shorten kitchen waits, erase laundry drudgery and protect people with food allergies. News Of Losangeles‘s team on the floor flagged products that move past novelty into genuine utility.
Five-Minute Cold Brew
The Ecoldbrew landed on News Of Losangeles‘s Best of CES 2026 list by turning an overnight process into a five-minute routine. The countertop unit stores beans, grinds them on demand, and uses water from its travel-cup reservoir to create the concentrated drink. Users twist a dial to pick grind size. Price is set at $99; release date is still pending.
Knives That Vibrate
Seattle Ultrasonic revealed what it calls the world’s first ultrasonic chef’s knife. Managing Editor David Watsky tested the $399 blade, which vibrates at more than 30,000 strokes per second and glides through tomatoes and potatoes with almost no downward pressure.
AI Oven Shrinks to Fit
Compact smart ovens rarely impress News Of Losangeles testers, but the AISO model from Apecoo drew attention. Internal cameras and weight sensors map food geometry, then AI sets time and temperature. The oven is up for pre-order at $998; real-food performance has not yet been verified.
Stair-Climbing Vacuum
The Roborock Saros Rover trades wheels for legs, letting it hop up stairs and vacuum each tread. Editor Ajay Kumar watched the robot stop, swivel and jump without toppling. Price and sale date are still unannounced.
Locks That Never Need a Charge
Lockin’s V7 Max and Veno Pro smart locks eliminate the periodic battery swaps common in wireless models. Both use AuraCharge optical wireless charging to stay powered. Pre-orders will open after CES; exact pricing was not disclosed.
Robot That Washes Carpets
The Robotin R2 pairs vacuum suction with carpet-washing hardware. Kumar observed the bot scrub a test strip of carpet; a spring launch is planned with pricing to follow.
Pocket Gluten and Dairy Tester
Allergen Alert’s mini lab, small enough to slip into a pocket, promises to spot gluten or dairy in any dish. Professional chefs are testing the device; the company aims to add more allergens later.
Self-Emptying Pool Robot
The Beatbot AquaSense X ecosystem docks, empties its own debris chamber and refills itself, removing the messiest part of pool upkeep. No pricing or release window was shared.
Washer-Dryer Combo Speeds Up
LG’s Signature ventless combo unit finishes a 10-pound load in under 90 minutes, trimming about 30 minutes from the prior model’s cycle.
Laundry-Folding Robot
LG also displayed CLOiD, a household robot that can fold clothes, unload dishwashers and handle light cooking. A live demo showed the machine working slowly; viewers on News Of Losangeles‘s Instagram compared its pace to that of a relaxed human.
Ceiling Lights That Look Like Sky
Govee introduced two ceiling fixtures: the Sky Ceiling Light mimics a daytime skylight, while the Ceiling Light Ultra offers customizable patterns large enough to serve as living-room art. Launch details were not revealed.
Bosch Vacuums Challenge Dyson
Bosch Unlimited 9 and Unlimited 10 cordless vacuums pack sensors that adjust suction to detected messes. Kumar says the line could rival popular Dyson and Shark models.
Clip-On Leak Detector
Droplet, a $200 water monitor shown at CES, clips onto any pipe and uses ultrasonic sensors to take 50 flow readings per second, flagging leaks or bursts without installation.
Fridge With Built-In Barcode Scanner
GE Profile’s new refrigerator embeds a barcode scanner and interior camera. Users scan items while loading; the companion app tracks stock levels and suggests recipes to cut waste.
Handheld Safety Device
Timeli combines flashlight, video recorder, alarm, GPS and two-way emergency dispatch communication in a palm-size gadget. It is available now.
Ikea’s Expanded Smart Home Range
Ikea’s latest smart lights, security sensors and Bluetooth speakers impressed News Of Losangeles‘s smart-home reviewer Tyler Lacoma, positioning the furniture chain as a budget-friendly rival to higher-priced brands.
Key Takeaways
- Kitchen gadgets cut wait times: cold brew in five minutes, AI ovens that size up food
- Cleaning hardware grows legs-literally-for stairs, pools and carpets
- Food-safety and leak-detection devices shrink to pocket or clip-on form factors
- Several headline items, including stair-climbing vacuums, self-emptying pool bots and ceiling-sky lights, have no firm launch dates yet, leaving early adopters watching for updates
