From AI pendants to smart bird feeders, CES 2026 is throwing up gadgets that are not just flashy but genuinely useful. The technology event gave us a mix of fun, practical, and slightly futuristic tech, the kind you can actually imagine using in daily life. Here are some of the coolest and most useful gadgets we took from CES 2026.
1. Clicks Communicator: That BlackBerry feeling is back Clicks has launched its own phone called the ‘Clicks Communicator,’ and its biggest highlight is a full QWERTY keyboard, just like old-school BlackBerry devices. Why some users will love it: Price and availability: Also read: LG introduces home robot that can cook and do laundry
2. Victrola Soundstage: Vinyl without the big setup Want to start listening to vinyl but don’t want bulky speakers and cables everywhere? The Victrola Soundstage combines a record player and speaker into one compact unit, making it perfect for small rooms or first-time vinyl users. Why it’s practical: Price and launch: 3. Project Maxwell: Motorola’s AI pin-style wearable Along with Qira, Motorola also showed a prototype wearable called Project Maxwell, a small AI companion device you can wear.
It uses a camera, microphone, and sensors to understand what’s happening around you and give real-time help, without needing your phone. What’s interesting: It’s still a concept, and there’s no launch date yet, but it shows where AI wearables might be heading next. Also read: Samsung introduces world’s largest Micro RGB TV, which can be mounted directly on wall
4. Samsung’s AI OLED Pendant: A screen you can wear like jewellery Samsung Display brought one of the most futuristic ideas at CES 2026: a screen that hangs around your neck. The AI OLED Pendant is a necklace-style wearable with a small, round OLED display built into it. Instead of opening apps, users can simply glance at the screen or use voice commands to get information. Why is this concept important? This pendant shows a future where screens are not limited to pockets or walls. For small tasks like: A tiny wearable display could do the job while reducing the need to stare at phones all the time.
5. Birdbuddy 2 Mini: A smart bird feeder with AI The Birdbuddy 2 Mini is a compact smart bird feeder with a built-in 2K camera and AI that can identify birds using both sound and visuals. What it does: Price: Also read: What is that small, strange device on Zomato CEO’s head?
Quick take CES 2026 is not about wild sci-fi gadgets; it’s about tech that fits into real life. Whether it’s gaming on the go, smarter AI across devices, or even smarter bird feeders, the focus is clearly shifting toward useful innovation, not just flashy demos.
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