EVERY year thousands descend on Las Vegas to see some of the weirdest and wonderful tech inventions coming our way.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest tech conference in the world, with major brands like Samsung, LG, Panasonic and more unveiling their latest gadgets and gizmos.
CES 2026 saw everything from giant 130-inch TVs and smart Lego to the first ever “PlayStation car”.
The Sun’s Jamie Harris went exploring around the convention to dig out even more wild tech ideas coming your way soon.
#1 Ice cream robots
Move over McFlurry.
Robots that make instant delicious ice cream for you could be on the way next.
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Bosses from Sweet Robo showed me their device, which basically looks like a vending machine.
Tap the flavour and toppings you want, pay, and watch the little robot whizz around creating your order.
The firm says it has already deployed the Robo Ice Cream machine in Ikea Spain – and is in talks with Ikea UK about a launch here next potentially.
#2 A cheaper air fryer replacement
One company wants to replace your air fryer with a different machine that relies on light rays.
Reps from Cozytime told me that their Lumo device cooks food faster than an air fryer and is cheaper to run.
The demo showed how it can be used in more ways than an air fyer too, enabling you to flip it right back and cook food like an open grill.
#3 Robo hair clippers
Would you trust smart hair clippers to cut a skin fade hair style for you?
Glyde says it can – saving you money compared to going to the barber and for less than 10 minutes too.
Just select the style you want from the app and auto-adjusting blades will do the work as you pass over your head for a smooth skin fade.
#4 The mask that keeps your phone calls private
A face mask that’s eerily reminiscent of Covid-era face coverings could magically keep your phone conversations private.
Imagine being on the train and needing to take a work call.
Makers of the Wearphone claim the wearable reduces voice leakage so no-one hears what you’re talking about.
#5 The housework robot
Robots are commonplace at CES every year and 2026 is no exception.
LG’s CLOiD is one that wants to take on your housework so you don’t have to.
It uses AI to learn habits and integrates with LG’s smart home appliances to do things like loading your dishwasher or folding the laundry.
However, it’s still early days, as the robot moves incredibly slow.
