Everyone’s still finding their feet from the high of CES 2026. After days of packed keynotes, flashy booths, surprise launches, and more demos than anyone can properly process, the real question now is: what actually stuck? CES is always overwhelming. For every genuinely innovative product, there are ten that do almost the same thing. But somewhere between the AI demos, smart home experiments, futuristic cars, and upgrades, a few things stood out enough to linger. At Techloy, we asked the editorial team about their favourite things from CES 2026. Not necessarily the loudest or most hyped products, but the ones that genuinely caught their attention, solve a real problem, or simply made them pause and think, yeah, this is interesting. Here’s what the Techloy team picked as their standout CES 2026 moments, and why they mattered to them.
David Adubiina
David Adubiina (Writer)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: ASUS ROG Zephyrus
Why it stood out: When it comes to laptops, I’ve always been drawn to machines that are ultra-sleek without feeling fragile, and the ROG Zephyrus hits that sweet spot perfectly. It blends an ultra-portable design with true flagship performance in a way that doesn’t feel forced.
Dell’s relaunched XPS line up also carries that same premium, minimalist appeal, but the Zephyrus had an extra charm. It’s the kind of laptop that makes you want to open a demanding game like Mortal Kombat just to see what it can do.
What really sold it for me was how well it bridges the gap between productivity-focused ultrabooks and high-end gaming machines. It doesn’t make you choose between looking professional and having serious power, you get both.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu (Writer)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: OlloNI
Why it stood out: What immediately caught my attention about OlloNI was how approachable it felt. As a robot pet, it’s clearly designed with children in mind, offering companionship and play without the responsibilities that come with a real pet.
In a space where a lot of robotics at CES can feel overly complex or intimidating, Ollobot stood out by being simple, friendly, and genuinely fun. It’s easy to imagine it fitting naturally into a home as something kids can interact with daily.
Kelechi Edeh (Senior Creative Associate)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: Atlas by Hyundai and Boston Dynamics
Why it stood out: It’s always the robots for me, and this year, Atlas completely won my heart. The now-viral moment of it dancing on stage at CES was genuinely funny, but what impressed me more was how functional it seemed compared to other humanoid robots on display.
Atlas didn’t just feel like a concept built for applause; it looked capable. There was a sense that it could actually do real work, not just perform for the cameras. In a sea of robotic demos, that balance of personality and practicality made it stand out.
Dennis Da-ala Mirilla (Managing Editor)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: Ecoldbrew
Why it stood out: Perhaps it has to do with the fact that I grew up in a country that has failed to fix its power cuts, and I am suffering from an extreme form of scarcity mentality. The $99 Ecoldbrew has been stuck in my head. What would life look like if I could brew my own coffee on the go?
I fell madly in love with the cup because it is practical and useful and speaks specifically to my needs. As a person who loves speed and efficiency, nothing riles me up like a product that allows me to perform a service I constantly need myself.
Loy Okezie (CEO)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: The Pickle 1
Why it stood out: What fascinated me about The Pickle 1 was how seamlessly it blends AR cameras and AI to observe your daily life, remember things you’ve forgotten, and even anticipate what you’re about to do next.
It’s not just about tracking, it’s about prediction and assistance. The idea that a device could quietly learn your routines and help you stay ahead of them feels both exciting and slightly unsettling, which is exactly why it stuck with me.
Ejiro Onose (Senior Writer)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: Clicks Communicator
Why it stood out: Clicks stood out to me because it challenges how we think about interaction and control on modern devices. In a space dominated by touchscreens, it feels refreshing to see a product rethink physical input in a way that’s intentional and practical.
Damilare Odedina (Senior Writer)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: Intel Core Ultra–powered AI PCs
Why it stood out: One product category that really stood out for me was Intel’s new Core Ultra–powered AI PC lineup. What made it compelling wasn’t just the hardware specs, but the emphasis on on-device AI, running workloads locally instead of pushing everything to the cloud.
From both a consumer and editorial perspective, that shift matters.
It impacts battery life, privacy, and real-time performance in ways people will actually feel day to day. It’s not as flashy as robots or concept cars, but it’s the kind of quiet change that genuinely shapes how we use our laptops, which is why it stuck with me.
Emmanuel Umahi (Writer)
Favourite thing from CES 2026: ROG Zephyrus Duo
Why it stood out: If you’ve ever imagined a gaming laptop that feels like a full battle station, the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo brings that idea to life. As the world’s first full-size dual-screen 16-inch gaming laptop, it stood out as one of the most important devices revealed at CES 2026.
With two full 3K OLED touchscreen displays, the Zephyrus Duo opens up new ways to multitask. Streaming while gaming, editing content alongside gameplay, or running multiple tools at once all feel natural rather than forced. Powering it is Intel’s Core Ultra 9 386H processor, with configurations going up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, more than enough for modern AAA games, creative workloads, and emerging AI tasks.
What truly separates the Zephyrus Duo from earlier experiments is flexibility. It works as a traditional laptop, transforms into a floating dual-screen setup with a detachable keyboard, folds into tent mode for local multiplayer, rotates vertically for coding or writing, and functions as a full touchscreen device. Instead of forcing a workflow, it adapts to how people actually work and play, which is what makes it feel genuinely forward-looking.
Oluwajeminipe Fasheun-Motesho (Senior Writer)
Favourite Thing- CyboPal 1
Why it stood out: It’s a monitor and desktop stand that tracks you as you use it, automatically adjusting to stay at a comfortable angle at all times. You can also get it to move with simple intuitive gestures. As a full-time writer, I believe I spend an absurd amount of time at my desk, so ergonomics matter more to me than almost anything else.
What I liked about CyboPal 1 is how quietly practical it feels. It’s not trying to reinvent the desk setup; it just removes a constant, low-level discomfort most people have learned to live with. For someone who lives in front of a screen, something like this genuinely feels like a godsend.
