CES is at all times filled with the most recent and coolest tech, however solely a handful of what debuts on the largest tech commerce present on this planet actually breaks the web (and by the web, we really imply CNET viewership).
At CES 2026 live, just a few merchandise dominated our headlines and social media feeds. They promised comfort, tapped into cultural tensions or have been significantly technologically superior.
These 5 merchandise have been the most well-liked on the CNET web site throughout CES 2026. That is to not be confused with the best tech that gained CNET Group awards.
LG’s Signature washer-dryer is able to finishing a 10-pound load of laundry in underneath 90 minutes.
LG’s newest Signature ventless combo grew to become one in all CES’s most seen merchandise on CNET by doing one thing much less technologically radical however one thing that every one different hybrid washer-dryer fashions did not do earlier than: washing and drying garments in underneath 90 minutes. Anybody who’s owned a hybrid washer and dryer is aware of that drying garments alone in one in all these machines can take upward of two hours, so it is a huge improve — not simply in time but in addition in area in your house.
The life-size doll has a sensible silicone exterior, a completely posable inside skeleton and restricted facial motion.
Lovense’s Emily wasn’t simply one of the vital seen CES merchandise on CNET. It was additionally one of the vital debated subjects on our social media. Robots aren’t new to CES, however Emily marked a noticeable shift in how intimacy tech is being offered. Quite than positioning Emily as an modern intercourse toy, Lovense launched the robotic as a part of a broader AI ecosystem designed to study and adapt over time whereas simulating emotional connection. That framing pushed the dialog past {hardware} right into a extra uncomfortable territory: AI companionship, emotional dependency and the blurred line between interplay and attachment.
Stable-state battery know-how is one thing of a holy grail for electrical automobile engineers.
Any solid-state battery announcement is assured to seize consideration, and Donut Labs’ debut was no exception. The model unveiled a solid-state battery design that guarantees lighter battery packs, larger vitality density, sooner charging and improved security and stability in comparison with lithium-ion batteries.
We watched as CLOiD dutifully folded a number of dish towels and positioned them to the aspect.
I’ve but to fulfill somebody who actually enjoys folding laundry, and the laundry-folding robotic grew to become an instantaneous hit. For years, the thought of robots folding garments felt like a dream that will by no means come true, however LG’s CLOiD confirmed us a unique residence actuality. CNET’s David Watsky mentioned that though the robotic assistant was sluggish, it did a reasonably good job at folding. Now, can it additionally put the garments away, load the dishwasher and mop the flooring?
Here is how good the shows seemed.
TLC’s Rayneo show glasses stood out to CNET editors and readers as a result of they really look good (not cumbersome) and give attention to delivering higher display high quality. These glasses have improved decision, larger pixel density and extra vivid colour replica, leading to sharper, extra immersive viewing experiences than earlier generations of wearable shows.
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