CES 2026 highlights: 5 new gadgets you can already buy

There’s a second acronym that always pops up at the bottom of any CES: TBD. That’s as much information as we have about the slew of products announced at CES 2026 so far. “Coming soon” can mean next month for some products and next year for others. Sometimes, we don’t even know if these first released products will ever make it out of the prototype stage.

While no one is asking for LG’s laundry robot to be sold at Target or anything, a few practical gadgets don’t have a waiting period. would be be nice. As of Jan. 5, there are already a handful of products unveiled over the weekend that are already available for purchase (or at least pre-order) — and CES isn’t even close to over. CES 2026 officially runs between Jan. 6 and Jan. 9, so we’ll be updating this list of products you can buy right now as they’re launched.

1. TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV

TCL’s big TV announcement wasn’t just another RGB TV as we’ve come to expect from every major TV brand. That doesn’t mean the new TCL TV won’t give Samsung or LG’s Micro RGB TVs a run for their money. TCL X11L is SQD-Mini LED 4K TV, SQD stands for Super Quantum Dot: pure white light spread over an advanced layer of quantum dots instead of the real red, green, and blue light sources used in RGB TVs. The goal is the same: to produce very high brightness, usually only possible with QLED and mini-LED panels, and clean black and contrast levels, usually only possible with OLED panels, all at the same time.

The TCL X11L is available in 75, 85, and 98 inches, but only the $7,999.99 85-inch model is available to add to your cart for pre-order on the TCL website. (The other two have prices, but are “out of stock.”)

2. DuRoBo Krono e-reader

A major player has entered the e-reader villa, and is speaking directly to people who really value portability. DuRoBo presented its 6.1-inch Krono e-reader at CES 2026, and several specifications make it a worthy alternative to a Kindle or Kobo. Despite its pocket-sized design (that’s smaller than the basic Kindle), the Krono packs 128GB of storage compared to the 32GB e-readers typically have. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in speaker, and a 300 ppi HD display. Shopping reporter Samantha Mangino says it “bridges the gap between tablet and e-reader and, with black-and-white displays, may make scrolling less tempting.”

The Krono e-paper device is available for $279.99 on the DuRoBo website.

3. A vibrating chef’s knife

The CES home tech scene is wide-ranging, from smart lights and ever-changing robotic spaces to the ideas of outright robot shooters. Kitchen tech is somewhere on that spectrum. Last year, it was the Electric Salt Spoon. This year, Seattle Ultrasonics aims to simplify home food preparation with the C-200 Ultrasonic Chef knife. The 8-inch blade is already sharp on its own, but with the push of a button, 30,000 sonic vibrations per minute make the knife feel sharper than it physically is. Obviously, the amount of effort required on your end should be chopped by half, even for tricky ingredients like bread or winter squashes.

Top shopping reporter Haley Henschel was able to try it out in person on the floor at CES, commenting that it cut like a dream. “I had no problem getting it to cut paper-thin slices of tomato with a light touch. A Seattle Ultrasonics attorney likens riding a bike to e-bike riding because it demystifies your experience.”

The IC-200 UltraSonic Chef’s Knife is available for pre-order for $399 on the Seattle Ultrasonic website.

4. Xreal 1S glasses

Xreal released the Xreal One Pro AR glasses at CES 2025, but they were very difficult to purchase until they became available at Amazon and Best Buy at the end of August. A few months later, there is another new (and affordable) pair from Xreal on the market. Xreal 1S glasses can transform 2D games and videos into 3D using spatial 3D technology, as well as improved detail support over older Xreal models. This includes a 500-inch screen (compared to 147 inches on the XReal One) and 1200p HD resolution (compared to 1080p on the Xreal One and One Pro).

Despite all the improvements and the exciting new cobalt color option, the Xreal 1S glasses are cheaper than both other pairs. They are available for purchase for $449 on the Xreal website.

Honorable mention: Birdfy Bath Pro

Although we first introduced the Birdfy Bath Pro at CES 2025, it’s still on display at Birdfy’s CES 2026 booth – complete with a sign displaying its 2026 Innovation Award. So while we’re waiting for Birdfy’s 2026 smart feeder and its slow-motion 4K video to come out, it’s worth refreshing your memory about this other basic staple of any bird-friendly backyard setup. The solar-powered Bath Pro also has a camera and received rave reviews in its first year on the market. It would be a great gift for mom or dad (or a gift for pets who love to look out the window).

You can buy the Birdfy Bath Pro on sale for $299.99 on the Birdfy website, saving you $50 off its original $349.99.