> At a Glance
> – CES 2026 delivered wall-sized TVs, rolling robots, and AI-powered pets
> – Lego revealed Smart Bricks that light up like Jedi sabers
> – A new wireless body network promises cable-free wearables
> – Why it matters: These launches set the tech agenda for the year ahead
The annual consumer-electronics circus closed its doors after a week of splashy debuts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Big Screens, Bigger Buzz
Samsung, LG and TCL vied for screen-size supremacy with 140-inch-plus micro-LED and OLED panels that dwarf last year’s models.
- Brightness peaks above 5,000 nits
- 8K resolution now standard on flagships
- Prices start north of $30,000
Robots & AI Companions
Instead of clunky humanoids, vendors showed palm-sized AI pets that learn owners’ routines and respond to voice, touch and even facial cues.
Key robot debuts:
- Sony’s Aibo-X with cloud-synced memory
- Samsung’s Ballie 2 rolling projector
- Xiaomi’s CyberDog Mini for developers
Lego’s Jedi-Style Bricks
Lego Smart Bricks hide LEDs and motion sensors inside standard studs; wave a hand and the bricks glow in customizable patterns.
| Feature | Lego Smart Brick | Standard Lego |
|---|---|---|
| Light | RGB LEDs | None |
| Power | Rechargeable | None |
| App | iOS/Android | N/A |
Cable-Free Wearables
MIT-born startup Humonics demoed a body-transmitting network that uses the human body as a secure data conduit-no wires, no Bluetooth dropouts.
How it works:
- Low-power RF signals travel across skin
- Data rate up to 10 Mbps
- Works with smartwatches, hearing aids, AR glasses
Key Takeaways
- CES 2026 pivoted toward ambient, invisible tech
- TVs are now measured in feet, not inches
- AI is moving from chatbots to companions you can pet
Expect the first wave of these gadgets to hit shelves by summer, with prices settling as supply chains ramp up.
