The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026

At CES 2026, alongside major tech announcements, several unusual and quirky gadgets have captured attention for their novelty and unique applications. Razer unveiled Project AVA, a 5.5-inch holographic anime assistant designed to support gaming, productivity, and daily organization. Featuring lifelike avatars with eye-tracking and expressive faces, it continuously monitors users via a built-in camera, raising privacy questions. Meanwhile, Mind with Heart Robotics introduced An’An, an AI-powered baby panda robot aimed at elderly care. Equipped with sensors and emotional AI, An’An responds to touch, remembers user preferences, provides companionship to combat loneliness, and assists with memory and daily reminders, also keeping caregivers informed. Other standout innovations include GoveeLife’s $500 Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, which uses AI NoiseGuard technology to reduce operational noise by detecting and defrosting before loud freezing sounds occur. Seattle Ultrasonics presented an ultrasonic chef’s knife vibrating at over 30,000 times per second,