CES events consistently feature familiar innovations such as advanced televisions, portable computers, processors, and robotic devices. However, the show also serves as a platform for bold experimentation, prompting unusual inquiries into technology's deeper integration into daily routines. Consider concepts like toilets that examine waste or nails that alter hues instantly. Among the oddities observed at CES 2026 are prototype notebooks and wellness devices incorporating unnecessary imaging features. For our roundup of standout CES highlights this year, please refer to the dedicated coverage.
Throne represents an innovative attachment for toilets, equipped with imaging and audio sensors to evaluate digestive processes—a description that caught us off guard. The device establishes an individual reference point for restroom routines, alerting users to deviations that might signal gastrointestinal or energy-related problems, particularly relevant for those using GLP-1 medications. Its performance remains unverified for now, though it raises privacy concerns given the intimate data it collects.
Vivoo expanded home wellness monitoring by targeting the bathroom further. In addition to a device that attaches to toilets and assesses fluid levels through urine analysis, the firm introduced a sanitary product for menstruation embedded with tiny fluid channels. This item detects reproductive and hormonal indicators after smartphone scanning. Such developments underscore CES 2026's drive to measure all aspects of health, including those typically avoided in casual conversation.
Lenovo's Legion Pro Rollable gaming notebook transforms during gameplay by extending its 16-inch panel horizontally to achieve broader aspect ratios, enhancing simulations of aviation or vehicular pursuits into immersive environments with simple keyboard inputs. While not practical and somewhat absurd, this prototype embodies the innovative spirit of CES that we wish to see progress beyond the exhibition space.
In contrast to the Legion Pro Rollable's extravagance, the ThinkBook XD Rollable presents a conceptually puzzling design. The adaptable screen not only extends vertically but also folds across the cover to form an outward-oriented display for viewers opposite the user, which could seem innovative or superfluous based on context—potentially ideal for transactions like hotel registrations or retail payments. Nonetheless, it showcases impressive engineering and demonstrates Lenovo's commitment to applying flexible panels across diverse applications.
OhDoki unveiled the Handy 2 Pro at CES, emphasizing enhanced performance, reduced constraints, and high intensity. This improved intimate wellness device offers up to five hours of operation and a high-speed setting likened to extreme acceleration, an unexpected analogy for such products. Additionally, it functions as a phone charger, blending leisure with utility in an intriguing way.
iPolish has brought futuristic nail technology to life, evoking sci-fi without the darker elements or action stars. These adhesive artificial nails employ electrical impulses to cycle through numerous shades rapidly, allowing manicure updates to match wardrobe changes. The concept is whimsical yet cost-effective, positioning fingernails as dynamic personal screens.
Hisense introduced the FollowMe screen, a monitor that mechanically tracks user movement within a space— an unsolicited advancement that CES provided regardless. Intended to adjust its position for optimal visibility of displayed material, it aligns with the trend of intelligent televisions growing more interactive. Although we haven't tested it, the notion of a persistent, attention-seeking display fits the ethos of 2026 technology.
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