The Verge's Top Picks from CES 2026: Best Tech, Gadgets, and Robots

Health and Wearable Tech

• 💡 The Wings Body Scan 2 is highlighted for repositioning weight measurement into a longevity station, focusing on cardiovascular and metabolic health using foot sweat analysis.
• ⚠️ L'Oreal's LED face mask is praised for innovating the form factor, making it more comfortable and effective, pending FDA clearance for a 2027 launch.

Laptops and Smart Home Innovations

• 💻 The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo stands out as a versatile dual-screen gaming laptop with two OLED displays and a detachable keyboard, offering a unique portable setup.
• 🏠 The Aara Smart Lock U400 is recognized for its integration of UWB antenna enabling hands-free unlocking with Apple Home Keys and its support for the new UWB standard for smart locks.

Robotics and Mobile Devices

• 🤖 Robo Rock's Saros Rover is a concept robot vacuum with articulated legs capable of climbing stairs and vacuuming them, aiming to solve home cleaning accessibility.
• 📱 The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is noted as a significant device with a large 10-inch internal screen, potentially replacing laptops, despite its luxury price point and upcoming US launch.

Audio, Automotive, and Immersive Tech

• 🎧 Fender's Mix headphones are lauded for their solid build, comfort, 100-hour battery life, replaceable battery, and lossless audio capabilities at $299.99.
• 🚗 The Mercedes Drive Assist Pro is recognized as a robust Level 2++ partially autonomous driver assist system, tested in San Francisco and powered by extensive sensors and an Nvidia supercomputer.
• 🕹️ Minverse by Hapley is celebrated for its tactile 3D modeling experience, allowing users to feel interactions in virtual space, making it a fun and intuitive tool for creators.

Playable Tech and Companion Robots

• 🐶 Eovax's Little Milo is the