It’s just day 2 and CES 2026 is once again shaping how mobile devices will be used over the next year. While phones themselves are rarely the main attraction at CES, the show remains important for the accessories and companion gadgets that shape everyday mobile use.
So far, we’ve seen faster wireless charging, smarter audio gears and accessories that lean heavily on AI. Here are the mobile accessories and mobile-adjacent gadgets worth paying attention to:
Belkin Charging & Power Accessories
Belkin expanded its mobile accessory line up with a broad suite of chargers, docks, and power banks designed around Qi2.2 fast wireless charging and modular use cases. Its products unveilled CES 2026 includes:
- UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K w/ Magnetic Ring – 10,000 mAh portable battery with up to 25 W Qi2.2 wireless and 30 W USB-C wired output. Secondary magnetic ring lets users attach grips, wallets, or stands while charging.
- BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Banks (5K & 10K) – Thinner battery banks with built-in stands, Qi2 wireless, and USB-C output for everyday carry.
- UltraCharge Pro 27K Laptop Power Bank – High-capacity unit (27 000 mAh) with 240 W total output and a built-in 140 W cable to fast-charge phones, tablets, laptops.
- UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock – 3-in-1 Qi2.2 wireless dock that also supports smartwatch charging via bring-your-own puck adapters.
- UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Charger – Foldable wireless charger that powers a phone and watch together with a 45 W charger.
Xreal Neo Mobile Docks & Display Extensions
The Xreal Neo Mobile Dock packs a 10,000mAh battery into a mobile dock designed for AR glasses and other devices. It supports DisplayPort Alt Mode video output at 1080p and 120Hz, while charging connected devices at the same time, and a magnetic MagSafe ring that keeps the device in place.
This device sits between a portable charger and a mini display hub. It lets your phone or AR headset send video to an external screen while keeping devices powered, underscoring how mobile gear is increasingly bridging phones, peripherals, and XR systems.
Ejiro Onose
Subtle’s Voice-First Wireless Earbuds
Audio accessories at CES 2026 are shifting away from pure sound quality and toward voice and AI use cases. Subtle’s new wireless earbuds focus on noise isolation and voice clarity rather than immersive audio. The company says its proprietary noise-cancellation models improve speech capture for tasks like dictation, voice notes, and AI chats, even in noisy environments.
The earbuds come with a year-long subscription to the iOS and Mac app. The companion app lets users perform voice capture for tasks like dictation and AI chats. Subtle designed the earbuds to prioritize voice input over traditional audio playback, making them a hands-free tool for interacting with AI on mobile devices.
Shure MV88 USB-C Stereo Microphone
Shure is bringing a portable digital stereo microphone to the USB-C ecosystem. The MV88 USB-C attaches directly to a phone or tablet, delivering improved audio recording for interviews, vlogs, podcasts, and mobile content creation.
Its compact design and dedicated controls make it a clear upgrade over built-in mics on most phones, especially in unpredictable environments. This mic is aimed at mobile creators who want higher-quality capture on the go without bulky gear.
Clicks Communicator
Clicks is taking a different approach to mobile productivity. The Clicks Communicator combines a slide-out Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard with a built-in battery that supports wireless charging. It works with phones, tablets, TVs, and other devices over Bluetooth 5.4, and offers adjustable layouts.
While it only provides a modest charge, the focus is on tactile input. It targets users who spend a lot of time typing messages or emails and still want physical keys in a touchscreen-first world.
Pebble Round 2
Pebble is making a quiet comeback with the Pebble Round 2, a smartwatch that leans into simplicity.
The watch features a round e-paper display, a slim body, and multi-day battery life. Instead of chasing advanced sensors or large touchscreens, Pebble focuses on notifications, basic health tracking, and long endurance. It works with both Android and iOS phones.
Plaud’s Wearable AI Notetaker
Plaud is pushing AI deeper into everyday mobile workflows with its latest wearable AI notetaker. The device captures conversations in real time, then uses AI to transcribe and summarize them. It has a physical button that makes it easy to start, stop, or flag important moments without pulling out a phone.
Plaud also introduced a desktop app that records and transcribes meetings directly on a computer, without relying on meeting bots. Together, the wearable and app target users who want hands-free note-taking for meetings, interviews, and casual conversations.
Emmanuel Umahi
