CES 2026 introduced ground-breaking security tech, some of our favorite "why not?" products and a handful of devices that could change the way we live in the near future.
Our home and wellness team was especially impressed with the gadgets that could make everyday life easier. Here's a look at the innovations that caught our eye in the home tech world at CES 2026.
To explore our favorite products in 21 categories, check out our Official Best of CES 2026 Awards.
Ecoldbrew
The Ecoldbrew is one of CNET's Best of CES 2026 winners. Jeffrey Hazelwood
The Ecoldbrew can make cold brew coffee in just five minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. No more waiting 12 or more hours for your beloved, and highly concentrated, coffee to steep. The gadget stores coffee beans, grinds them and then uses water from the cup, reminiscent of a Stanley Cup, to make a tasty cold brew. A dial on top also allows you to choose your preferred grind size. It will sell for $99, but there is no set release date at this time.
The world's first ultrasonic knife
Slicing tomatoes required almost no force and released easily. David Watsky/CNET
Seattle Ultrasonic has created the first-ever ultrasonic chef's knife, which can cut through tomatoes, potatoes and more with almost no effort. Managing Editor David Watsky got to test it out at CES 2026 and said that it vibrates more than 30,000 times per second. It's available for $399.
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