The 2026 CES parade of giant TVs and AI robots didn’t disappoint — but it’s the practical, useful gadgets that truly stole the show.

Mechanical keyboards are all the rage among gamers and tech enthusiasts. However, because of their often loudness, they can be distracting in an office environment. The Satechi SM3 doesn't have this problem, as it features low-profile brown switches that are satisfying yet relatively quiet.

An AI pocket pet, a vibrating ultrasonic knife and a "paper battery" were among the interesting and unusual products on display at the world's most influential technology fair, CES, in Las Vegas this week.

GameSir, Corsair, Asus, and Lenovo led the charge in 2026, bringing together accessories, new innovations, and clever updates that either push some of the best gadgets even further or introduce entirely new ideas.

On the Showstoppers floor of CES 2026, several companies are debuting fresh takes on gadgets. These are some of the best examples from the show floor.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive.

The company's battery components -- an anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator -- are all made with cellulose, along with food-safe minerals such as zinc and manganese. "With all these combined, we are able to build a chemistry that is completely water-based and safer for the world," Charles said.

The "007" movies leaned into science fiction to create futuristic gadgets for James Bond. These inventions are some of those that eventually become real.