CES 2026 delivered another round of bold, imaginative, and occasionally baffling innovations that pushed the boundaries of what we expect from consumer tech. While mainstream gadgets like ultra-thin TVs and foldable phones drew attention, it was the truly odd inventions that left the biggest impression. One standout was Dreame’s head-mounted hair dryer, a crescent-shaped device designed to dry your hair while you relax on the couch. It doubles as a lamp, which might help justify its $700 price tag and its slightly awkward presence in living rooms. The idea of drying your hair hands-free while watching TV or gaming is undeniably convenient—though the visual of a giant hair dryer hanging over your head might take some getting used to. At the other end of the spectrum, the Mor device brought intimate tech to a new level. This wearable, perineal electrode patch claims to help prevent premature ejaculation. Attached via an adhesive patch, it uses electrical stimulation and is available in a starter kit for around $300. It’s not science fiction—it’s real, and it’s already on the market. For those who dread DIY haircuts, Glyde introduced AI-powered smart clippers that promise “mistake-proof” results. The system requires a special fade band to track your head’s position, then adjusts blade settings in real time. But the idea of relying on a smart device to cut your hair—complete with a band that fits like a headband—feels like a leap into the future of personal grooming, or perhaps a step too far. Razer made a splash with Project Ava, a desktop hologram pod featuring animated anime avatars—Kira with cat ears and Zane with tattoos. These digital companions can watch you via camera, monitor your screen through a USB-C connection, and offer gaming advice powered by xAI’s Grok. They can even chat with you using built-in microphones. It’s a blend of digital pet, AI assistant, and fantasy companion that’s equal parts charming and unsettling. L’Oréal unveiled its LED Face Mask, a flexible silicone device with glowing red and near-infrared lights designed to tighten and smooth skin. The mask looks like a second layer of skin, complete with vein-like patterns, and is expected to launch in 2027. Meanwhile, Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter (TDM) introduced Neo headphones that can transform into a speaker by folding the headband. With dual 40mm drivers—one for headphones, one for speaker mode—these versatile earbuds are set to debut via Kickstarter at $249. Jackery surprised attendees with a solar-powered gazebo that looks more like a half-finished storage shed than a backyard retreat. Packed with 2,000W of solar panels, built-in lights, a pull-down projector screen, and two AC outlets, the structure is priced between $12,000 and $15,000—excluding battery storage. It’s a statement piece, if not a practical one. Honor showed off a non-working robot phone prototype with a camera on a tiny gimbal that extends from the back. The camera appears to move autonomously, tracking subjects, but details on its full capabilities won’t be revealed until MWC 2026. Vex, a robot designed to follow your pet around the house, captures video and uses AI to edit it into shareable “narratives.” The concept is endearing, but without any demo footage, it remains a promise rather than a product. Vivoo launched a smart menstrual pad that detects follicle-stimulating hormone levels, potentially signaling fertility concerns like PCOS or low ovarian reserve. At $4 to $5 per pad, they’re pricey, but results appear on the pad’s surface for easy app scanning. Finally, Seattle Ultrasonics unveiled a $399 chef’s knife with piezoelectric ceramic crystals that vibrate over 30,000 times per second—cutting with 50% less effort. The vibration is undetectable, and the knife charges via USB-C or a $149 wooden wireless charging tile. It’s a high-tech kitchen tool that feels like something out of a sci-fi movie.