CES 2026 Tech That Could Improve Apple Products & Siri

CES Trends Impacting Apple

• 💡 A major trend at CES is the development of tech designed to reduce iPhone addiction and screen time, addressing the negative impacts on our brains.
• 🤖 Another key observation is that for Siri to compete in the AI assistant market, it may need a more engaging and 'cute' interface, potentially beyond just Google's assistance.
• 🚀 The show also highlighted advanced wearable technology, including exoskeletons that can enhance mobility, though with potential aesthetic drawbacks if not calibrated correctly.

Innovations to Enhance Apple Devices

• ⌨️ Clicks is developing a MagSafe-compatible physical QWERTY keyboard that also functions as a battery, offering a tactile input method for smartphones.
• 💬 The Communicator by Clicks and MrMobile is a messaging-focused device designed for more mindful communication, aiming to be a secondary device to reduce reliance on primary smartphones.
• 😴 The Dreamie by Ambient is a bedside clock designed to discourage phone use before sleep, offering adjustable lights, music, podcasts, and sleep quality tracking.

Wearables for Health and Mood Tracking

• 🧠 Various wearables were showcased, focusing on tracking mental sanity and emotional health, including headbands for brainwaves and devices analyzing facial reactions and voice tones.
• 💍 The Mentoring 2 is a smart ring designed to raise awareness of mood and energy fluctuations, helping users understand their feelings without dictating solutions.
• 🩸 The Isaac is a non-invasive blood glucose tracker that detects acetone breath, a potential inspiration for Apple's long-standing goal of integrating glucose sensing into the Apple Watch.

AI Assistants and Robotics

• 🎙️ Wearable AI audio recorders like Amazon's Bee bracelet and the Vocci smart ring aim to record and transcribe conversations, reducing the need to pull out a phone.
• ✨ Cute AI assistants, such as the Loona DeskMate, are emerging to make interactions more engaging, potentially influencing the future design of Apple's Siri with robotic elements and emotional expressions.
• 🖼️ The Liquid Canvas Art app can transform an Apple TV into a digital art display or a connected picture frame, showcasing animated art and facilitating photo sharing.
• 🧑‍🦯 Pocketdot is an upcoming accessibility device that translates screen content into real-time braille on a keyboard, offering an alternative to voice readouts for visually impaired users.
• 📍 Scosche is producing a range of accessories with tracking capabilities compatible with Apple's Find My network, suggesting potential for new AirTag-like devices.