CES 2026 was filled with innovative new gadgets and bold new ideas. But tucked between the next-gen TVs and powerful new laptops, some truly quirky tech products surfaced that ranged from playful novelties to genuinely intriguing tech concepts. These devices may not define the future of consumer electronics, but they absolutely made the show memorable. So here’s a look at some of the most unusual and standout products that you should check out.
1. Lollipop Star: Taste the Music?
Lollipop Star
Imagine biting into a piece of candy and hearing music inside your head. That is the idea behind the Lollopop Star, which took this concept literally. This novelty treat combines a classic lollipop with bone-conduction audio technology. So when you bite down on it, it creates tiny vibrations that travel through your jaw and skull directly to your inner ear. This creates a private listening experience while you enjoy the flavor.
Each lollipop is tied to a specific song from artists like Ice Spice, Akon, or Armani White, blending confectionery with playful audio tech. While some saw it more as a stunt than a gadget with practical value, the whimsy of a musical candy made it one of CES’s most talked-about oddities.
2. Solar Mars Bot: Sun Following Power Rover
Solar Mars Bot
Jackery’s Solar Mars Bot stood out as a futuristic twist on solar charging tech. Rather than relying on static panels, this autonomous robot uses AI navigation and computer vision to track and follow the sun. It can move around throughout the day to maximize solar energy capture.
With a sizable onboard battery reserve and multiple output ports, it essentially functions as a mobile solar power station that is capable of charging devices whenever the sunlight is strongest. Whether you’re camping off-grid or powering devices around a home, the Solar Mars Bot represents a new approach to renewable energy capture that marries robotics with practical utility.
3. Sweekar: An AI Pet/Companion
Taking inspiration from virtual pets of the 1990s, Sweekar brought the concept into the physical world. This pocket-sized AI pet starts life in an egg-like form, hatching after a couple of days and physically growing through life stages. It starts off as a baby and then grows to an adult as you interact with it.
Paired with a companion app, users can talk to, feed, and nurture Sweekar. Over time, owners can build a bond with a robot that learns and adapts over time. The device blends robotics with personality modelling, making it feel more like a playful companion than a static gadget.
4. iPolish: Say Goodbye to Nailpolishes?
iPolish
Not all CES oddities were robots. iPolish showcased an entirely different kind of personal tech, with digital color changing nails. With built in tiny electrophoretic films that are applied to acrylic nails and a compact activation device, users can cycle through hundreds of colors from just a smartphone app.
Meaning, you won’t ever need to buy different shades, since this one gadget does it all. This is a playful fusion of fishing and tech. It is undoubtedly a niche product, but it illustrates how CES embraces creativity beyond just the typical TVs and PCs.
5. LG CLOiD: Finally, an AI Butler
LG CLOiD
LG is no stranger to innovation and robotics, and with the LG CLOiD, the company is taking home appliances to the next level. The ambitious new robot is a part of LG’s “Zero Labor Home” vision. This AI powered home robot aims to automate household chores by coordinating with connected appliances and using AI to decide what task to do next.
Demonstrations included actions like retrieving items from the fridge, placing food in an oven, and folding laundry, all through a combination of articulated arms, autonomous navigation, and generative AI understanding. The head unit doubles as a mobile AI home hub, integrating voice interaction and appliance control. While still futuristic and not yet consumer-ready, CLOiD points to a future where robots could meaningfully augment daily life. It could very well be a part of the future that’s not too far off.
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