CES 2026 with Mario Armstrong

The latest in consumer electronics and technology are unveiled every year in early January from CES in Las Vegas! CES is the world’s largest annual innovation event and draws over 100,000 industry professional attendees to witness the next generation of consumer technology from around 4,500 exhibitors debuting their new products!

Although the show is not open to the public, Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong and the BestofCES.com website partnered with a few companies below to give us a front row peek at some of the exciting products coming our way!

LG featured two innovative products, one for gaming, and another as a home robot! Take a closer look below!

LG UltraGear™ evo AI & LG Home Robot (CLOiD)

The LG UltraGear evo AI is designed for gamers who demand both speed and visual excellence. This advanced 5K2K OLED gaming display removes the need to compromise between performance and image quality. AI Upscaling technology analyzes and enhances content in real time, delivering 5K-class clarity to gamers. Incorporating AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound, the monitor refines images and audio performance in real time, allowing a more immersive audiovisual gaming experience.

The LG Home Robot (CLOiD) is an intelligent home companion that represents LG’s “Zero Labor Home” vision, where robotics and connected home integration work together to handle everyday chores. Seamlessly connected through the LG ThinQ® ecosystem, CLOiD coordinates appliances and routines as one smart system, simplifying household management with minimal effort. With articulated arms, smooth mobility, and advanced sensors, CLOiD can handle a wide range of tasks, from laundry and kitchen organization to cooking assistance, while safely navigating your home. Voice recognition, cameras, and situational awareness allow it to interact naturally and adapt to your space. As it learns your daily patterns, CLOiD becomes increasingly proactive and personalized, freeing up time and making life at home easier, smarter, and more enjoyable.

Backed by over a century of innovation, the Honeywell Home smart thermostat is ideal for those seeking a sleek, modern design and a smarter, energy-efficient solution.

Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat

The new Honeywell Home X8S smart thermostat conveniently streams live video from compatible doorbells, allowing homeowners to see and speak to visitors. Its sleek, five-inch customizable touchscreen offers intuitive control and design themes to match any décor. The X8S monitors indoor air quality, tracks HVAC performance and sends alerts to homeowners and technicians when unusual patterns are detected. It’s available at national retailers for $219.99.

The newest offering in JBL’s open-ear headphone line are here to bring effortless style and incredible sound to your everyday look, featuring JBL’s OpenSound technology and a lightweight design that clips comfortably to your ear.

JBL Soundgear CLIPS

With a sleek translucent finish, metallic accents, and a palette of four vibrant colors (copper, blue, purple, and white), the JBL SoundGear CLIPS double as a fashion accessory. The lightweight, clip-on design ensures a secure, comfortable fit that feels more like jewelry than tech.

The JBL Soundgear CLIPS are built for everyday expression: four AI-powered microphones deliver crisp calls, while Dual Connect + Sync, Bluetooth 5.4, and customizable touch controls through the JBL Headphones app provide total freedom. With up to 32 hours of playtime, speed charge (10 minutes = 3 hours), and IP54 durability, they’re designed to move as seamlessly as you do.

Professional-level oral care can be effortless with this innovative electric toothbrush by providing a deeper, more effective daily cleaning than ever before.

Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush

The Laifen Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush makes professional-level cleaning effortless. Featuring the world’s first Oscillation & Vibration Technology with 60″ wide-range oscillations and up to 66,000 vibrations per minute, it delivers a deeper clean, by using the dentist-recommended Modified Bass brushing technique which effectively cleans even in hard-to-reach areas like molars and gumline grooves. Two all-new Pro Brush Heads with multi-functional, ultra-fine bristles and soft TPE rubber protect gums while ensuring precise interdental cleaning. Smart features like the Smart Pressure Sensor, Dual-Mode Cleaning System, customizable app settings, and brushing reports make it easy to develop better habits. With a sleek transparent black handle, IPX8 waterproof design, low-noise motor, and 70-day battery life with wireless charging, Wave Pro is ideal for home or travel. Retails for $129.99.

Want to solve the uncertainty of robot cleaning? By understanding the home and applying the right cleaning strategy, users can completely offload cleaning while trusting this robot to think for itself.

Roborock Saros 20

In a category driven by a constant “spec race,” the Saros 20 refocuses robot cleaning on real-world performance. Advanced dual-light 3D navigation and AI-powered obstacle recognition work together to map homes accurately, plan smarter routes, and avoid everyday clutter with ease. Its adaptive chassis confidently handles thresholds, furniture legs, and mixed floor types and also introduces industry-first dynamic chassis elevation for carpets, intelligently adjusting its height to maintain the best suction and brush contact on rugs. Designed for real homes, the Saros 20 delivers smoother operation, fewer interruptions, and consistently effective cleaning, so users can offload the task. The result is a smarter, more dependable robot vacuum that quietly elevates everyday living.

Take your PC laptops to a whole new level of power and portability with these two options.

ASUS Zenbook A Series

ASUS is officially ending the trade-off between power and portability with the new Zenbook A series. If you crave a big screen, the A16 offers a stunning 16-inch OLED display while weighing a mere 2.6 lbs. And for true travelers, the A14 is a 14-inch total game-changer, weighing just over two pounds with a massive 30+ hour battery that survives cross-country trips without a charger. Both laptops feature the ASUS exclusive smudge and scratch-resistant Ceraluminum™ finish and smart AI to keep your work effortless.

*Content Provided and Sponsored by LG Electronics, Honeywell Home, JBL, Laifen, Roborock, and ASUS.