LEGO unveiled Smart Play at CES 2026, embedding interactive tech into bricks. The first Star Wars sets launch March 1, with preorders Jan. 9.

IKEA has now revamped the LED Lamp for 2026 with matt white glass and and color-shifting lights. The lamp comes with a Bilresa remote that lets you cycle through 12 preset colors – from pink and lavender to soft yellow. Each hue was picked by Sabine Marcelis, and blends smoothly with the next.

Razer's always good for a couple of neat concepts at every CES, though they don't necessarily work well as eventual products. The first one is Project Ava, a hologram-in-a-tube avatar that works with AI software, essentially giving your chatbot a face (and body too).

Vivint reports that over 80% of American homes now feature smart tech, with average spending exceeding $2,000 in the past five years.

The Lockin brand is introducing a new smart lock to the US market, featuring a unique charging feature that you'll want to see.

Speaking of living rooms: You might need a bigger one as giant TVs are one of 2026’s home-tech headlines. Now that it’s just as cheap to manufacture a 100-inch screen as a 25-inch set, brands are racing to crank them out.

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After a multi-year DOE technology push, modern models can perform down to 7°F and replace both your furnace and air conditioner. When installed correctly, an air‑source heat pump can pump out two to four times more heat than the electricity it uses, making it more efficient than traditional furnaces.

From preventative artificial intelligence to more accurate notifications, these are the new home security technologies you should look for this year.