CES 2026 Trends to Watch: EcoFlow, Apple, Samsung, and More

CES is the world's biggest showcase of consumer tech. In 2025, more than 141,000 people came to CES in Las Vegas, with roughly 40% coming from outside the US. Three hundred of the world's top 500 companies were represented at the show. 

CES remains the stage where big announcements, bold visions, and industry-shaping partnerships get launched. The consumer tech unveiled here often goes on to change the world. It’s easily one of the most influential trade shows on the planet.

The 2026 edition may be one of the most interesting yet. With the unprecedented investments being made into AI, technology is having an even more profound effect on all our lives. CES 2026 is where you can glimpse what the future has in store. From must-have items for energy-efficient homes to the latest in sustainable tech, let’s see what you can expect from CES 2026.

Smart devices are getting smarter. We’re all familiar with devices like Alexa that we can control with voice commands, but soon, ambient AI systems won't even need to be told what to do.

In 2026, ambient AI will turn houses, offices, and cities into responsive, adaptive spaces. Sensors, network devices, and AI algorithms will work together to control climate, energy use, lighting, and preprogrammed routines.

Ambient intelligence may ultimately make technology almost invisible. Instead of interacting with flashy gadgets, we'll have silent assistants embedded in our everyday life, guessing what we need before we even think of it.

Display technology is entering a new era. Screens have been getting thinner, sharper, and more adaptable for years, and 2026 looks to continue this trend. The shift toward micro-OLED headsets, ultrabright quantum dot displays, and bendable or rollable panels, like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold, has the potential to reshape how and where we consume media.

Screens will increasingly act as multipurpose hubs, blending entertainment, work, and ambient information on a single adaptive surface. Along with spatial video and NexGen graphics hardware, these displays aim to dissolve the boundary between the digital and physical worlds. The goal is richer immersion, more intuitive interfaces, and screens that blend into your surroundings almost seamlessly.

Meta's Smart AI glasses are one example of how display tech allows greater immersion than ever before. Expect wearable tech like this to blend the online world into your everyday experience more and more. 

Will Apple be revealing its rumored Apple Glasses at CES 2026? That’s the kind of bold news we’ve come to expect from CES over the years.

Transport is another area that's evolving fast in 2026. Smart, self-sufficient vehicles with autonomous driving are poised to take power, connectivity, and comfort on the road. The demand for flexible and sustainable transportation is driving innovation in this space.

It's not just self-driving cars. For road trippers, campers, and van life enthusiasts, portable energy changes the game. The EcoFlow New DELTA 3 Series offers compact, high-capacity solutions for powering devices, including small appliances and smart vehicle systems, while off the grid. 

Systems like these allow you to enjoy the great outdoors while staying connected, so you get the best of both worlds.