CES 2026 Live: the Most Important, Cool, and Unusual News From the Main Tech Event in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is often called “the world’s most influential tech event,” bringing together tech companies from around the globe to showcase their latest innovations. Held at various locations, including the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian, the Mandalay Bay Hotel, and The Sphere, this massive event is a major draw for both companies seeking recognition and the media covering their work. The day after the start of “Unveiled,” the media-only prelude to the show, I formulated what might be my motto for attending CES 2026.
“Cool if it’s true,” said Deputy Technology Editor Michelle Ehrhardt of the new product booth, summing up my impressions of the conference as a whole. Since arriving in Las Vegas on Saturday as a skeptical newcomer, I’ve seen cancer-detection scanners, smart irrigation systems, and countless robotic assistants. I also rolled my eyes at tech-enabled shoe insoles, smart teddy bear companions, and AI-powered dog leashes. But I also saw more realistic technologies that straddled the line between science fiction and practicality: exoskeletons for walking, smart helmets with fall detection and one-touch SOS commands, and mobility aids that can transform any standard wheelchair into an electric one. In short, CES is both a hoot and a glimpse into the future of smart, useful, and innovative technology.
Tech Editor Jake Peterson , Senior Health Editor Beth Skwarecki , Deputy Tech Editor Michelle Ehrhardt , and I will be at CES all week covering the biggest, coolest, and weirdest tech innovations. We’ll also join CNET, PCMag, and other publications to present the Best of CES 2026 awards for the second year in a row. Follow us here and on social media to see what it’s like to be at the world’s biggest tech show, and let us know your thoughts, questions, and what you’d like to see. There’s still a lot of cool tech to come. If that’s true, that is.
– Jordan Calhoun , Editor-in-Chief