At a Glance
- CES 2026 showcased color-changing acrylic nails using electrophoretic film and a handheld device
- A bone-conducting lollipop lets users hear music by biting down while eating candy
- 3D-printed custom shoes, brain-sensing gaming headsets, and speaker-headphones also debuted
- Why it matters: These gadgets push consumer tech into bizarre, unexpected directions
CES 2026 delivered the year’s strangest tech, from manicures that shift hue on command to candy that plays music through your skull. News Of Fort Worth rounded up the most head-scratching innovations on the Las Vegas show floor.
Color-Changing Manicures
iPolish stole attention with acrylic nails that morph through 400 colors via a vape-shaped wand. A strip of electrophoretic film adheres to each nail; the wand emits an electric field that rearranges pigments in seconds. Users pick shades in the companion app.
The starter kit costs $95 and ships in June.
Bone-Conducting Candy
Lollipop Star embeds bone-conduction tech in a sucker. Bite down and audio travels through teeth and jaw to the inner ear. Current artist flavors include Ice Spice, Akon, and Armani White.
3D-Printed Footwear
Fitasy scans feet with smartphone photos, then prints lattice-sole shoes matched to exact anatomy. The rubber-like kicks start at $180.
Smart Hair Clippers
Glyde’s “mistake-proof” clipper reads speed, tilt, and angle to prevent uneven fades. A companion band tracks hand position in real time. News Of Fort Worth tester Wes Davis couldn’t demo-his hair was “too long.”
Wooden Smart Hub
Mui Board, carved from actual wood, hides a capacitive touchscreen for lights, timers, and weather. After years as a concept, the $800 slab finally ships.
Headphones That Become Speakers
TDM Neo folds magnetically into a miniature Bluetooth speaker. The hybrid set aims to eliminate the need for a separate audio box.
Brain-Sensing Gaming Headset
Neurable and HyperX stack EEG sensors inside a headset to monitor focus. A built-in mini-game shrinks dots as concentration improves, training players to reduce cognitive load.
Robotic Sea Turtle
Beatbot’s RoboTurtle swims like its biological twin to collect coral-reef data without spooking wildlife. The pool-cleaner firm pitches it as both research tool and premium pool monitor.
News Of Fort Worth staff covered CES 2026 live from Las Vegas.
