Quirky Innovations at CES 2026

Strange and Surprising Tech Reveals

CES is celebrated for debuting major enhancements in television technology, optimized processors, and significant improvements to everyday gadgets. This event also serves as a platform for bold and unconventional ideas, such as discussing the potential of toilets that evaluate waste or manicures that change color instantly. This year, we witnessed an array of peculiar innovations from avant-garde laptops to medical devices equipped with cameras, marking the strangest electronics we encountered at CES 2026.

Throne: Your Bathroom's New Analyst

Throne introduces a novel toilet attachment designed to examine your excrement through the use of cameras and microphones, setting a personal 'baseline' for bathroom habits. The aim is to spot variations that could signal digestive or metabolic conditions, especially for users of GLP-1 medications. While its efficacy remains untested, the potential of such detailed insights suggests this device holds substantial awareness.

Vivoo's Smart Menstrual Innovation

Vivoo has expanded its vision for health tracking in typically overlooked bathroom spaces. Alongside a smart toilet attachment that assesses hydration, the company has unveiled a menstrual pad enhanced with microfluidic technology, capable of analyzing fertility and hormone levels via smartphone scanning. This development underscores CES 2026's dedication to measuring every aspect of daily life, even if it involves topics usually avoided in casual conversation.

Expandable Gaming with Lenovo

Lenovo's Legion Pro Rollable presents a gaming laptop transforming into a widescreen monitor as you play, offering an expanded 16-inch display that stretches into ultra-wide formats. This provides immersive experiences for simulation and racing game fans, despite the concept's impractical yet charming uniqueness, one hopes it progresses beyond the exhibition stage.

The Enigma of the ThinkBook XD

Going beyond the Legion, Lenovo's ThinkBook XD Rollable challenges conventions with its versatile display that not only elongates but also folds over to present a 'world-facing' screen. This feature can be seen as either a futuristic leap or an unnecessary addition, maybe suited for environments like hotel receptions. Regardless, it highlights Lenovo's commitment to pushing display boundaries.

OhDoki's Unrestrained Handy 2 Pro

OhDoki has introduced its Handy 2 Pro to CES, delivering a message of boundless power and functionality. This updated pleasure device boasts a five-hour battery duration and a powerful Turbo mode, humorously described as 'overclocked.' Surprisingly, it even functions as a phone charger, merging leisure with utility.

iPolish: The Manicure Revolution

Bringing the futuristic nail technology from 'Total Recall' into reality (sans the dystopian backdrop), iPolish features press-on acrylic nails with electrified color changes, allowing for endless style variations that match your attire. This quirky yet cost-effective innovation makes a compelling case for treating nails as personalizable gadgets.

Hisense's Persistently Present Display

The Hisense S6 FollowMe display introduces a screen that adjusts its position to remain in view wherever you move, a feature nobody specifically requested, yet CES displayed with enthusiasm. This automatic reorientation represents smart TVs' growing attachment to their users, foreshadowing a future where screens become unobtrusively persistent.