7 CES 2026 technologies that make dystopian sci-fi feel oddly practical

At CES 2026, several emerging technologies revealed a trend toward deeply personal and intimate AI devices that blur the line between science fiction and reality. These innovations focus on monitoring and interacting with users in private spaces—such as bathrooms, bedrooms, and even the mind—addressing needs like health tracking, cognitive performance, emotional connection, and memory preservation. While individually these products target familiar wellness or productivity goals, collectively they evoke dystopian sci-fi themes reminiscent of shows like Black Mirror, highlighting how close current technology is to concepts once considered speculative. Key standout technologies include NuraLogix’s Longevity Mirror, a $900 bathroom mirror that uses facial blood flow analysis and AI to predict long-term health risks and physiological aging, turning a daily routine into a constant biological assessment. Neurable and HyperX’s EEG headset tracks brain activity to measure cognitive processing speed and mental fatigue, offering real-time biofeedback to improve focus and reaction times, hinting at future cognitive optimization tools. Vinabot’s AI picture frame