The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026

While CES 2026 is packed with tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, the real excitement comes from discovering unexpected, quirky gadgets that will make you wonder, “Who came up with this?”

We’re here to highlight the wildest products we’ve found so far at CES 2026, from an AI-powered panda that responds to your touch, to Razer’s holographic anime assistant, and more craziness that will make you do a double-take.

An AI anime companion that watches you from your desk

From Razer Project AVOriginally introduced last year as an esports AI coach, it has evolved into something new: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion that can help with game strategies, productivity, daily organization and even personal advice. It is both a gaming ally and an everyday assistant. Users can choose from different characters, such as the anime girl Kira or the muscular Zane.

These digital avatars feature lifelike movements, eye tracking, expressive faces and lip sync for realistic interactions. What really stands out, however, is the constant monitoring: the device keeps an eye on you and your screen using the built-in camera. It’s a bit disturbing, but since it’s still just a concept, there’s no guarantee it will ever become a real product.

A cuddly AI baby panda robot for older adults

An’An, the newest AI pet from Mind with cardiac roboticscombines a cute design with a meaningful mission: supporting elderly care.

The panda bot has high-tech sensors all over its body, so it reacts naturally when you touch it. The emotional AI remembers your voice, how you interact and what you like, so the longer you spend time with An’An, the more personal it becomes. It provides 24-hour emotional support to combat loneliness. Additionally, An’An helps keep older adults who may have memory problems engaged, reminding them of daily tasks and keeping caregivers informed about their well-being.

A $500 ice maker that uses AI to reduce noise

Brand smart home appliances GoveeLife unveiled a smart countertop ice cream maker that uses AI to keep everything nice and quiet. The company’s patented AI NoiseGuard technology is designed to reduce all the annoying noise you normally get from nugget ice machines. The AI ​​detects when the machine is about to freeze and make noise, so it automatically defrosts before making a lot of noise.

The Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro makes fresh ice in just six minutes and can make up to 25 kg per day. The bucket can hold 3.5 kilos of ice at a time. It’ll cost you $499.99 — which might make you think twice — but if you’re ready to upgrade your ice cream game, you can buy one from Amazon, govee.com, Walmart, or Best Buy starting January 15.

An ultrasonic chef’s knife that vibrates when slicing and dicing

Depending on who you ask, this kitchen gadget may seem crazy or very useful. Unlike traditional knives, this one is made of… Ultrasound from Seattle features a blade that vibrates more than 30,000 times per second, allowing it to move through food with ease. This vibration technology ensures that the blade works much sharper than its physical edge, making tasks such as cutting vegetables, meat or bread much easier for chefs. According to the company, the vibrations are so subtle that you cannot see the blade move, hear it or feel anything in the handle.

The knife retails for $399 and is currently available for pre-order.

A musical lollipop that plays Ice Spice in your head

Musical toothbrushes exist, so why not have music-playing lollipops too? Lollipop star presented its tasty product at CES, which delivers music via bone conduction while in your mouth. (The technology works by sending vibrations through your skull bones directly to your inner ear.) The lollipops also provide a burst of fruity flavor. You can choose from three artists: Ice Spice (peach), Akon (blueberry) and Armani White (lime).

This Wall-E-inspired robot patrols your home and can also accompany you on camping trips

Zeroth Robotics introduced the W1 at CES, a robot reminiscent of WALL-E.

The W1 is a programmable companion designed for families. According to the company’s websiteFor $4,999, the robot offers 24-hour AI-powered security, 360-degree mobile monitoring, and integrates with smart home devices for instant smoke and intrusion alerts. It’s also marketed as an adventure companion that can carry camping gear, follow you around the campsite and take photos as a family photographer, and provide portable power so you can enjoy entertainment on the go.

However, the company didn’t mention whether the robot can sort trash or pick up trinkets – a missed opportunity, in our opinion.

An egg-shaped hormone tracking device

This egg-shaped device can assess your reproductive health hormones. All it needs is your urine.

Mira costs $249 Ultra4 Hormone Monitor allows easy testing at home: simply urinate on the swab and insert it into the device. The device analyzes your results and provides information on four reproductive hormones: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and pregnanediol 3-glucuronide (PdG). Monitoring these hormones not only tells you your six fertile days, but also provides insight into conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, and menopause.

Sounds pretty egg-cellent.

This story was updated after publication to include more weird gadgets.