CES 2026 was full of futuristic prototypes and devices that will soon be available for general sale. From the many new products on display, we selected the most interesting ones, which belong to three categories that are currently moving the world of consumer electronics: smartphones, AI glasses and headphones. They were the ones that showed where technology will really move in the coming years.
Samsung Galaxy From ThreeFold: a new direction for foldable phones
One of the biggest draws of CES 2026 was Samsung Galaxy From ThreeFoldThis phone features a triple-folding design that unfolds into an almost 10-inch tabletSamsung focuses on two main modes here – a compact phone and a large desktop – and omits the compromises in between. The performance is provided by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, there's 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. This is a clear sign that foldable phones are far from the last word.
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro: an eye-friendly phone
TCL showed at CES 2026 NXTPAPER 70 Pro, a smartphone focused on comfort during long-term use. A special display allows you to switch between a classic color mode and a “paper” display similar to e-ink readers. The result is less eye fatigue, longer battery life and better readability in sunlight. This is an interesting alternative for those who read a lot or work with text on their mobile phone.
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XGIMI MemoMind: AI glasses for everyday use
In the field of wearable electronics, they have attracted attention AI glasses XGIMI MemoMind. They are lightweight, discreet and built on a combination of multiple language models, including OpenAI and Azure. The glasses can handle translations, text summaries, notes and reminders and are designed to last all day on a single charge. Thanks to the interchangeable frames, they don't feel like a typical "tech gadget".
Razer Project Motoko: headphones that "see" the world
Razer brought a concept to CES Project Motoko – headphones with integrated cameras and an AI assistant. The user can ask about the surroundings, navigation or informationmacabout objects in front of it and AI responds based on visual analysis. Support for platforms such as chatGPT and Gemini suggests that the future of personal assistants may not just belong to smart glasses.
CES 2026 clearly showed that development is focused on flexibility, artificial intelligence and user comfortAnd mobile phones, AI glasses and headphones are the areas where we will feel these changes first.
