The Weirdest Things (So Far) at CES 2026

If you believe the hype at CES, we’re supposed to see the future in its halls and meeting rooms. By and large, that happens. The products being shown do end up in our living rooms, offices, and pockets. But sometimes what’s on view is the weirdest vision of the future outside of the pages of speculative fiction.

This year that includes a device that you strap on your head so that AI can give you a fade, a lollipop that you chomp to hear a song, and an AI-powered pet that grows. Welcome to the weird side of CES. We’ll be adding to this list as the week goes on, so if you spot something on your own, let us know.

Sweekar

Buh-bye, Labubu. Sweekar is here to steal the spotlight. This pocketable AI pet is kind of like a Tamagotchi that jumped off the screen. You raise it from an egg stage and once it hatches after two days, you feed it, talk to it, and can even dress it in little outfits. By using the accompanying app, Sweekar learns as much about you as you do about it. Probably more, actually, since Takway.AI, the company behind it, has not released anything about its data collection. Sweekar is not yet available but the company behind it plans on launching a Kickstarter in March and you can sign up to be notified. Pricing should be about $100 to $150.

Lollipop Star

If you’ve ever had someone’s mixtape forcibly put in your hands on the street, you might shudder at the thought of how Lollipop Star could potentially be foisted upon you. Lollipop Star is a sugary treat that also plays a beat. You pop in some foam earplugs, put Lollipop Star in your mouth, and bite down for the miracle of bone conduction to bring you songs by Akon, Ice Spice, and other artists who are working with the brand. Each pop will be about $9 when Lollipop Star officially launches. You can sign up for the waitlist on the site.

Glyde

AI has come for the barbers. A good fade takes the work of a skilled hair stylist. But the makers of Glyde, which is self-styled as the world’s first smart hair clipper, have created a system that claims it can put that power in anyone’s hands. You select your desired look from the app, strap on the not weird-looking at all fade band, then power on the clippers, and just go for it, letting AI adjust the cut along the way. A conversation about your basketball and your personal life is not yet a feature. Pricing and availability are not yet announced but you can sign up to be notified on the site.

Vovo Smart Toilet Neo

How often do you think about the fact that Elvis died on the toilet? I feel like the answer from the people at Vovo would not be “never” because it’s just debuted the Vovo Smart Toilet Neo that can call for help using a feature it calls “Jindo the dog.” Though it would not have done the King much good since it alerts emergency contacts only if it hasn’t been used in eight to ten hours. The toilet also analyzes urine for health conditions and has a bidet that is especially helpful for those with limited mobility.

NuraLogix Longevity Mirror

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the healthiest of them all? Say that into the Longevity Mirror and you’ll get an answer. NuraLogix, the health tech company behind the lookingglass, says that it takes just 30 seconds in front of the mirror for AI to get a snapshot of your health, including physiological age, stress levels, cardiovascular risk, and more. The mirror is $899 but is not yet listed on NuraLogix’s site.