CES 2026 Gadget Highlights: Music Lollipops, Talking Frames, and More

Unique Gadgets at CES 2026

• 💡 CES 2026 in Las Vegas is a massive event with thousands of exhibitors, making it a fun, albeit exhausting, tech treasure hunt.
• 👟 Comfortable shoes are essential due to the sheer scale of the show, spread across millions of square feet.

Innovative Wearable Tech

• 👓 Tint-changing glasses allow users to adjust the tint level with a finger swipe, blocking sunlight or improving visibility in tunnels.
• 💰 These glasses are priced around $200 and boast battery life of several weeks.

Interactive Photo and Audio Devices

• 🖼️ The Venom Bought AI Talking Frame brings photos to life and allows users to interact with them through conversation, starting at approximately $300.
• 🍭 Loud the Pop Star is a unique candy that plays music via bone conduction technology when placed in the mouth, with each pop costing $9 and containing about 40 calories.

Portable Entertainment and Audio Gear

• 🎬 A tiny pocket projector from Orson can project an image up to 80 inches, though brightness is a limitation, and it costs around $400.
• 🎧 AirToxik Air buds are designed for kids, featuring a magnetic charging case that doubles as a kickstand, noise cancellation, and Find My capability, priced at about $130.
• 🎶 The Loud the Pop Star uses bone conduction technology, meaning only the user can hear the music, offering a private listening experience.