Each January, CES turns Las Vegas into the epicenter of the technology industry, bringing together prominent leaders and groundbreaking startups to showcase the year’s forthcoming trends. Ranging from advanced AI and robotics to televisions, laptops, and some truly unique gadgets, CES 2026 presented an abundance of daring claims and innovative hardware.

We are excited to share our official Best of CES 2026 finalists.

Selected in Las Vegas, these finalists spotlight the most captivating, innovative, and forward-looking products showcased at the event. They were chosen by more than 40 expert journalists from CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET, and Lifehacker, along with additional input from Ziff Davis sister sites Everyday Health and IGN.

To be eligible, products had to be official exhibitors at CES 2026 and distinguish themselves by presenting a significant new concept, addressing a genuine consumer issue, or establishing new benchmarks for performance, design, or quality. The outcome is a finalist list encompassing 22 categories, from AI and robotics to wellness, sustainability, and futuristic technology.

Best of CES 2026 Finalist Categories

– Best Age Tech
– Best AI
– Best Audio
– Best Deep Computing Tech
– Best Energy Tech
– Best Future Tech
– Best Gaming
– Best Kitchen Tech
– Best Laptop
– Best Mobile Tech
– Best Parent Tech
– Best Pet Tech
– Best Robot
– Best Smart Home Tech
– Best Startup
– Best Sustainability
– Best Transportation
– Best Travel Tech
– Best TV or Home Theater
– Best Weird Tech
– Best Wellness Tech
– Best Yard or Outdoor Tech

The official Best of CES 2026 winners will be revealed live today, Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 4 p.m. PST on the CTA stage at the LVCC Central Hall Grand Lobby.

Following the ceremony, we will refresh this page with the complete list of winners — so please check back shortly.