The Morning After: The best of CES 2026

CES 2026, the tech industry's largest show, is concluding with numerous product reveals and award announcements. The standout winner, the Best of the Best, is Lego Smart Play, a tech-integrated Lego system. The system incorporates Smart Bricks, Tags, and Minifigures, enhancing interactive play without relying on screens or smartphones. These smart components detect motion and interaction for dynamic play experiences, though they are pricier than regular Lego. Other award winners included Switchbot Onero H1 for Best Robot and Samsung for Best Mobile Tech. IKEA got recognition for Best Smart Home, highlighting the trend of smart home technology. NVIDIA made announcements including AI-related developments with the Alpamayo model for autonomous vehicles. They also revealed new features like DLSS 4.5 and G-Sync Pulsar. The article included other highlights, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and a look at the PC industry. The coverage explored a range of products, covering diverse categories, from accessibility tech to emerging technologies. Other topics included deals and a roundup of interesting gadgets to purchase.