CES 2026 Day 3 must-see gadgets: Samsung’s brightest OLED, a stair-climbing robot vac and more

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Day three of the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 has come to a close, and there have certainly been some incredible reveals. The first day was focused on TVs, and the second showed off some of the innovations coming to the laptop space, but day three has been more of a mix and match of new tech.

For instance, we’ve seen robots that can climb stairs, feature-packed vacuums and even a host of new smartwatches. Of course, it’s not just home-based products, as we also saw new smartwatches, laptops and more. We've seen everything from stair-climbing vacuums to rollable laptop displays and more.

Make sure that you keep an eye on our CES 2026 live blog for all the new releases as we see them. Also, make sure you check out the day 1 roundup of the 10 best new gadgets we saw, as well as the top 11 that we saw on CES day 2.

Samsung flexes the world's brightest OLED TV

Samsung Display OLED TV

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If there’s one thing that we love to see, it’s innovations in display technology, and Samsung certainly isn’t disappointing. One of the biggest complaints around OLED TVs is that they just don’t get bright enough. However, Samsung showed off its latest project, a QD-OLED TV that can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits.

That’s an insane level of brightness, and Samsung told Tom's Guide it was only possible by combining the maximum brightness of each RGG component to overall effect.

A representative told Tom’s Guide’s Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer the TV can get this bright because of the improved light efficiency of the panel, improved TFT circuitry and a more sophisticated T-Con (timing controller.)

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An AI-powered pet companion

Ecovacs LilMilo robot dog with beige background

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If you’re looking for companionship, then a pet can be a great investment; however, looking after a real-life dog or cat requires a lot of attention and sacrifice. Ecovacs may have a new solution for those seeking a fluffy friend, but lacking the time to devote to a flesh-and-blood version: LilMilo.

According to Ecovacs, the robotic dog combines multi-sensory perception with expressive, pet-like behavior, which comes together to introduce a new form of digital companionship.

The model that we saw was made to look like a small, fluffy dog and can use advanced AI and biometrics to learn from its user, recognising habits and voices, and develop its own personality over time.

Razr’s Project Motoko could be the future of AI wearables

Razer's Project Motoko wearable AI headset lying flat on a table

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My colleague Anthony Spadafora got the chance to try out Razr's new Project Motoko headset during CES 2026 to see what it could offer. This wearable utilizes dual eye-level cameras that allow users to capture images and ask the built-in AI Assistant about them. Of course, this isn’t the only thing that it can do, as you can also have the cameras continuously capture what you see for real-time interaction.

What’s noteworthy is that it actually looks comfortable to wear. Modern smart glasses might give you Clark Kent vibes, but wearing them isn’t the best experience if you don't naturally need glasses. In Razer's case, the extra room inside the headset’s earcups makes it much easier to put a reasonably sized battery inside, massively improving the battery life compared to even the best smart glasses.

A robot vacuum that can climb stairs

Roborock Saros Rover

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Roombas and other robotic vacuums have been around for a while, but they still have one major weakness: stairs. Fear not, the days of watching your robot vacuum bump furtively against the steps in your house could be nearing an end. Roborock has unveiled what it’s calling a world first: the Roborock Saros Rover, a two-wheel-legged robot.

This new design enables the robot vacuum to navigate over steps, high thresholds, and other awkward spaces. While we’ve seen other Robovac models feature things like extendable arms or adapt-lift chassis, this is the first that is designed to mimic human movement for a more sturdy and reliable clean.

The Rolls-Royce of electric scooters

Writer Dan Bracaglia testing the Navee UT5 Ultra X electric scooter at CES 2026

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Electric scooters are a familiar sight across most major cities, but the latest release from Navee adds a dash of class with a supercar-inspired design. The Navee UT5 Ultra X electric scooter uses a design based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom supercar and offers a top speed of 43 mph.

Tom's Guide's own Dan Bracaglia got a chance to test drive one and, aside from a few near crashes at the start, had a lot to praise about the scooter. The Navee UT5 Ultra X sports not one but two onboard motors with a maximum output of 240W each, allowing it to reach 0-12 mph in under two seconds. Not only that, the motor placement makes it possible to climb gradients of around 46 degrees, which is more than enough for most cities.

Motorola steps up its foldable game

Moto Razr Fold inner display

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We had heard rumors that Motorola was planning to showcase something interesting at CES 2026, and Tom's Guide got a chance to get a hands-on with the new Motorola Razr Fold. While the Motorola Razr series has been a staple in the foldable market for a couple of years now, this new release stands apart as being the first book-like foldable from the brand.

It features a 6.6-inch display on the outside and a large 8.1-inch 2K LTPO screen on the inside. We don’t know much about most of the hardware when it comes to the new phone, but we do know that it features a 50MP main Sony LYTIA sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide/macro, and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto.

If you’re a selfie fan, then the phone also has a 32MP external selfie camera and a 20MP internal camera on the main display.

A head turning laptop that turns alongside you

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist on a desk.

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Have you ever worried that your computer was watching you? Well, the new Lenovo Auto Twist actually is, but for a good reason.

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist has a motorized dual-rotation hinge that automatically tracks your face when you move. However, a laptop is more than just rotation and, thankfully, the Lenovo Auto Twist offers some impressive hardware, especially the vivid 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel. The display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.

The release window for this laptop is set for June 2026, with a starting price of $1,649. And be warned that higher configurations will obviously increase that price.

The future of gaming laptops: a rollable screen

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

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Lenovo also used CES to unveil a new concept for the future of gaming laptops, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable. This new design allows you to extend the screen from 16 inches to a massive 24 inches with an ultrawide 24:9 aspect ratio. The actual computer on display is no slouch thanks to the RTX 5090, Intel Core Ultra 9, all the LPDDR5X RAM, and a massive SSD, but really, the point here is that display.

As stated, the screen starts as a 16-inch OLED panel running at 240Hz, but the thick lid is hiding the three-step ultrawide panel that you can adjust to match the requirements of the game you're playing. If you’re worried about the mechanism breaking, Lenovo has you covered, as it’s supposedly been tested for 25,000 expansions and contractions.

IMAX-grade earbuds for theater level audio

Breggz Zohn-1 IMAX enhanced in-ear headphones

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Another world first has to be the Zohn-1 from company Breggz, the first earbuds to feature IMAX Enhanced and DTS certifications. That means they're tuned for high-quality audio in films and music, as well as sporting "custom 3D-printed shells" to reduce audio leak without relying on noise cancellation.

The Zohn-1 comes in two different sizes to accommodate a wide variety of ears and boasts balanced armature drivers, an integrated hearing test that lets you fine-tune the sound to your own ears and six pairs of swappable ear tips for optimal fit.

We don’t have a release date for the IMAX-certified earbuds just yet, but hopefully they'll be ready to buy when Avatar: Fire and Ash comes to streaming.


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Josh Render
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Josh is a staff writer for Tom's Guide and is based in the UK. He has worked for several publications but now works primarily on mobile phones. Outside of phones, he has a passion for video games, novels, and Warhammer. 

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