Down the hall from crowded keynotes, whirring robot vacuums and exoskeleton try-on booths, more than 40 tech experts from CNET Group crowded into a ballroom at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. There, we spent six and a half hours carefully selecting 63 finalists and one official Best of CES 2026 winner out of thousands of innovations jostling for eyeballs here at CES 2026.
Expert journalists from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, Everyday Health, IGN and Lifehacker evaluated the most fascinating, futuristic and sometimes wild tech, from industry behemoths to fledgling startups, which set the stage for the year ahead.
At CES, the world’s largest technology show, Las Vegas transforms into the epicenter of innovation. We at CNET Group, in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association, have the honor of awarding Best of CES awards in 22 categories and one Best Overall winner.
To be eligible for a Best of CES award, a product or service must be an official exhibitor at CES 2026 and either include a compelling new concept or idea, solve a major consumer problem, or set a new bar in performance or quality.
Here are the winners, the most inspiring, boundary-pushing tech products that will define the technology landscape this year.
Overall Winner Overall Winner Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold A vanguard in melding eye-catching design with genuine utility, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold achieves CES's highest honor, Best Overall. This slim device lives up to the promise of a foldable, full-size tablet-phone hybrid that's as functional as it is pocketable. Its futuristic allure and seamless practicality elevate the tech while keeping it within reach. Read more at CNET Close
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Best Age Tech
iGuard This smart stove shutoff helps older adults live safely at home for as long as they can. This new version of the device uses radar to tell when a person is in the kitchen, and has a configurable 5-minute grace period. It can also report to a caregiver app if your loved one didn’t show up in the kitchen to make breakfast as usual. Read more at Lifehacker Close
Winner Tombot Jennie Tombot's Jennie has been capturing hearts at CES for years, but the realistic robot puppy is finally launching in 2026. Designed to comfort people with dementia and help combat loneliness, Jennie is packed with sensors and motors, allowing it to move its head, raise its eyebrows, wag its tail and bark when you ask if it wants a treat. Read more at PCMag Close
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