TL;DR
CES 2026 showcased a range of eccentric consumer devices — from an AI-driven pocket pet and a music-playing lollipop to an automated hair‑clipping visor, a health‑monitoring mirror, and a smart toilet with emergency alerts. Several products list tentative pricing or crowdfunding plans, while availability and many privacy and regulatory details remain unclear.
What happened
At CES 2026 exhibitors presented several unconventional consumer technologies that blur the line between novelty and functional product. Takway.AI displayed Sweekar, a pocketable AI pet that hatches from an egg, is raised via an app, and is slated for a March Kickstarter with estimated pricing of $100–$150; the company has not published details about its data collection. Lollipop Star demonstrated an edible candy that transmits music via bone conduction when bitten, with each unit expected to cost about $9 and a waitlist available. Glyde promoted a smart haircut system: users choose a style in an app, strap on a visor-style band, and run AI-assisted clippers. Vovo debuted the Smart Toilet Neo, which analyzes urine, offers a bidet and an emergency-alert feature that notifies contacts if the device isn’t used for eight to ten hours. NuraLogix showed a Longevity Mirror it says can estimate physiological age and other health markers in roughly 30 seconds, priced at $899 but not yet listed on the company site. The show’s coverage will be updated as more details emerge.
Why it matters
- AI and novel sensors are moving into everyday personal and home products, expanding use cases beyond phones and computers.
- Several devices collect or infer health and behavioral data, raising questions about privacy, consent and data handling.
- Unconventional interfaces (edible speakers, wearables for grooming) test consumer comfort and regulatory boundaries.
- Some features aim to help users with mobility or health needs, showing a push toward assistive and monitoring capabilities.
Key facts
- Sweekar is a pocket AI pet that hatches after about two days and is managed via a companion app.
- Takway.AI plans a Sweekar Kickstarter in March; estimated retail pricing is roughly $100–$150.
- Lollipop Star is a candy you bite to hear music via bone conduction; each pop is projected to cost about $9.
- Artists mentioned as collaborators with Lollipop Star include Akon and Ice Spice.
- Glyde markets itself as a smart hair clipper system with an app and a wearable ‘fade band’ that guides cuts.
- Vovo Smart Toilet Neo analyzes urine, includes a bidet, and has an emergency alert feature called “Jindo the dog” that signals contacts after eight to ten hours of nonuse.
- NuraLogix’s Longevity Mirror reportedly estimates physiological age, stress, and cardiovascular risk in roughly 30 seconds and is priced at $899, but it is not yet listed on the company site.
- Several companies at CES either did not publish or have limited public details about data collection, pricing or full availability timelines.
What to watch next
- Sweekar launching its Kickstarter campaign in March (confirmed in the source).
- Official retail launch timing for Lollipop Star — not confirmed in the source.
- Glyde’s final pricing and broader availability — not confirmed in the source.
- Regulatory approvals, privacy policies and detailed data‑handling practices for health‑related devices — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Bone conduction: A method of transmitting sound through vibrations in the skull, bypassing the outer and middle ear.
- AI pet: A digital or physical toy that uses artificial intelligence to simulate interactions and adapt to user behavior.
- Physiological age: An estimate of biological health that may differ from chronological age, often based on biomarkers or biometric measurements.
- Smart toilet: A toilet equipped with sensors and connectivity to offer features like health monitoring, automated functions or emergency alerts.
- Bidet: A bathroom fixture or toilet function that cleans the user with a stream of water, often used for hygiene and accessibility.
Reader FAQ
Are these CES products available to buy now?
Some are not yet on sale: Sweekar is headed to Kickstarter in March, Lollipop Star has a waitlist, Glyde and others have availability and pricing that are not fully announced.
Do these devices collect user data?
The source notes limited public information; for example, Takway.AI has not released details about Sweekar’s data collection. Full data‑handling practices are not confirmed in the source for most devices.
How much do these devices cost?
Reported prices include about $100–$150 for Sweekar (estimated), roughly $9 per Lollipop Star pop, and $899 for the Longevity Mirror; other pricing details are not confirmed in the source.
Will the smart haircut system replace a professional barber?
The source describes Glyde as aiming to let users create fades via an app and wearable band, but whether it matches professional results is not confirmed in the source.
The Weirdest Things (So Far) at CES 2026 Credit: Takway.AI By Chandra Steele Published 5 minutes ago Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career….
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