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CES 2026: Quiet Leaf Blowers & Smart Fridges Emerge
9 Jan
Summary
- Whisper Aero's quiet leaf blower offers 50 minutes runtime.
- GE's smart fridge uses AI to track groceries and answer questions.
- Longbow's minimalist EV weighs only 2,200 pounds.
CES 2026, nearing its conclusion, highlighted hardware that prioritizes practicality and thoughtful design. Innovations ranged from surprisingly quiet yard tools to advanced smart home appliances and lightweight electric vehicles, signaling a shift towards more considered technology. This year's show also featured companion robots designed for home use and power solutions for off-grid living.
Standout products included the Tone Outdoors T1 leaf blower, achieving remarkable quietness with an aerospace-derived motor and offering up to 50 minutes of Eco mode operation. The GE Profile Smart Fridge integrates an AI assistant for managing groceries, answering user questions, and even monitoring produce with a built-in camera. Longbow Motors presented the minimalist Speedster EV, impressively light at 2,200 pounds, challenging the trend of increasingly complex automotive tech.
Other notable innovations included OlloBot, a charming "cyber pet" robot designed to store memories locally and assist with tasks, and Bluetti's Charger 2, enabling simultaneous charging from solar panels and vehicle alternators for off-grid users. These devices underscore CES 2026's focus on solving everyday problems and offering unique, bold technological solutions.
