The Best of CES 2026: Game-Changing Products
Every year, CES brings us innovation that ranges from the wonderfully weird to the genuinely life-changing. This year's show didn't disappoint, delivering everything from candy that plays music to health tech that's rewriting the rules of wellness. Here are three standout products that caught our attention—and the attention of tech enthusiasts everywhere.
1. Lollipop Star: The Candy That Plays Music in Your Head
Price: $8.99
Yes, you read that right. This isn't just a lollipop—it's a musical experience that delivers sound directly through your skull using bone conduction technology.
Here's how it works: As you enjoy flavors like Blue Paradise (featuring Akon's "Beautiful Day"), White Peach and Strawberry Ice (with Ice Spice's "Munch," "Baddie Baddie," and "Big Guy"), or Lime Sea Salt (featuring Armani White's "Mount Pleasant"), the lollipop transmits music through your jaw bone directly to your inner ear. No headphones required.
The tech crowd at CES absolutely ate it up—pun intended. It's a first-of-its-kind sensory experience that merges taste with sound, creating an entirely new way to enjoy music from leading artists. At under $10, it's also one of the most accessible innovations to come out of the show.
2. TYMO CurlPro Automatic Curling Iron: Finally, a Curling Iron for Everyone
Price: $56
If you've ever felt like curling your hair requires the coordination of an Olympic gymnast and the pain tolerance of a superhero, the TYMO CurlPro is about to change your life.
This automatic rotating curling iron does the work for you with just the push of a button. No more awkward arm angles, no more trying to figure out which direction to turn the barrel, and most importantly—no more burns.
The genius is in the design: a cool-to-the-touch 360° anti-scald surface means you can hold it anywhere without fear of burning yourself. The automatic rotation takes care of the tricky part, wrapping your hair around the barrel and creating perfect curls without the arm workout.
As one reviewer put it, curling your hair "shouldn't feel like a sport"—and with the TYMO CurlPro, it finally doesn't. For anyone who's ever been intimidated by traditional curling irons or just wants to save time in their morning routine, this $56 tool is a foolproof solution.
3. Imira Ultra4: Your Personal Hormone Lab at Home
The Game-Changer
This might be the most significant health tech innovation to come out of CES this year. The Imira Ultra4 is an at-home hormone monitor that delivers lab-quality testing in just 16 minutes—no doctor's visit or bloodwork required.
Why It Matters
For the first time, women can make sense of hormone-driven symptoms across all life stages—from menstrual cycles and fertility tracking to PCOS and perimenopause management. The Ultra4 measures four key hormones (FSH, LH, E3G, and PdG) using the same technology found in clinical laboratories.
Early results are impressive: 91% of Ultra4 users reported a better understanding of the root causes of their symptoms, including fatigue, mood changes, and irregular cycles.
Beyond Fertility
What sets Ultra4 apart is its scope. This isn't just another ovulation tracker—it's redefining hormone monitoring for everyday cycle insights, perimenopause, PCOS, PMDD, ADHD symptoms, metabolic health, and even athletic performance optimization.
The Bigger Picture
Powered by more than 30 million real-world hormone data points, Ultra4 represents the first step toward a future home health lab focused on longevity, metabolic health, and truly proactive care.
The Takeaway
From playful innovations like musical candy to serious health tech that puts lab-quality diagnostics in your hands, CES 2025 showed us that the future of technology is both fun and functional. Whether you're looking for a unique way to enjoy your favorite songs, seeking an easier beauty routine, or taking control of your health data, these products prove that great innovation comes in all forms—and at various price points.
Which one are you most excited to try?