CES 2026 brought us some truly mind-bending innovations that challenge our perceptions of what technology can do. From a toilet-mounted computer that analyzes your bowel movements to smart menstrual pads, these gadgets push the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
Imagine having a toilet that not only flushes waste but also monitors your digestive health, analyzing every detail to identify potential issues. The Throne device is designed to create a personalized "baseline" for your bathroom habits, flagging changes that could indicate digestive or metabolic problems, including for people on GLP-1 drugs. While it's still too early to say if the device will be effective, its ability to monitor our bodily functions raises interesting questions about data ownership and control.
But the Throne is just one of many unusual gadgets we saw at CES this year. There's also the Vivoo Hygienic FlowPad smart menstrual pad, which uses microfluidics to track fertility and hormone markers once you scan it with your phone. It's a bold reminder that technology can be used to monitor every aspect of our lives, even those that are considered personal.
Then there's the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable, a gaming laptop that doubles as an ultra-wide screen, allowing users to experience immersive games like never before. Its 16-inch display can physically expand sideways into a massive screen, creating a truly unique gaming experience. While it may be impractical for everyday use, it's a fascinating concept that showcases the creativity of technology manufacturers.
On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook XD Rollable is a more philosophical device. Its flexible display wraps around onto its lid, creating a "world-facing" screen that can display content to people sitting across from you. It's an interesting idea, but one that may be more suited for hotel check-ins or other situations where multiple people need to see the same information.
We also saw OhDoki's Handy 2 Pro, an upgraded sex toy model that boasts improved battery life and a "Turbo mode" for an over-the-top experience. It can even charge your phone, because why not? And then there's the iPolish press-on acrylic nail tech, which uses electric charges to switch between hundreds of colors in seconds. It's a delightfully impractical innovation that raises questions about our relationship with beauty and self-expression.
Last but not least, we have Hisense's FollowMe display, a screen that physically follows you around the room. While it may seem like a gimmick at first, it raises interesting questions about smart TVs becoming increasingly clingy. We haven't seen it in action yet, but the idea of a display that refuses to be ignored is deeply on brand for 2026.
As CES 2026 comes to a close, we're left with a sense of wonder and awe at the sheer number of unusual innovations that were showcased this year. From toilets to sex toys, these gadgets push the boundaries of what we thought was possible and challenge us to think about our relationship with technology.
Imagine having a toilet that not only flushes waste but also monitors your digestive health, analyzing every detail to identify potential issues. The Throne device is designed to create a personalized "baseline" for your bathroom habits, flagging changes that could indicate digestive or metabolic problems, including for people on GLP-1 drugs. While it's still too early to say if the device will be effective, its ability to monitor our bodily functions raises interesting questions about data ownership and control.
But the Throne is just one of many unusual gadgets we saw at CES this year. There's also the Vivoo Hygienic FlowPad smart menstrual pad, which uses microfluidics to track fertility and hormone markers once you scan it with your phone. It's a bold reminder that technology can be used to monitor every aspect of our lives, even those that are considered personal.
Then there's the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable, a gaming laptop that doubles as an ultra-wide screen, allowing users to experience immersive games like never before. Its 16-inch display can physically expand sideways into a massive screen, creating a truly unique gaming experience. While it may be impractical for everyday use, it's a fascinating concept that showcases the creativity of technology manufacturers.
On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook XD Rollable is a more philosophical device. Its flexible display wraps around onto its lid, creating a "world-facing" screen that can display content to people sitting across from you. It's an interesting idea, but one that may be more suited for hotel check-ins or other situations where multiple people need to see the same information.
We also saw OhDoki's Handy 2 Pro, an upgraded sex toy model that boasts improved battery life and a "Turbo mode" for an over-the-top experience. It can even charge your phone, because why not? And then there's the iPolish press-on acrylic nail tech, which uses electric charges to switch between hundreds of colors in seconds. It's a delightfully impractical innovation that raises questions about our relationship with beauty and self-expression.
Last but not least, we have Hisense's FollowMe display, a screen that physically follows you around the room. While it may seem like a gimmick at first, it raises interesting questions about smart TVs becoming increasingly clingy. We haven't seen it in action yet, but the idea of a display that refuses to be ignored is deeply on brand for 2026.
As CES 2026 comes to a close, we're left with a sense of wonder and awe at the sheer number of unusual innovations that were showcased this year. From toilets to sex toys, these gadgets push the boundaries of what we thought was possible and challenge us to think about our relationship with technology.
Another CES and another load of weird tech that's just going to end up collecting dust on some shelf or in a garage sale bin. The Throne thing is just creepy, it's like they're trying to turn my bathroom into a health monitoring lab 
And don't even get me started on the smart pads, like who thought that was a good idea? 
At least some of these gadgets are sort of cool, I guess. The Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable thing is pretty sweet, but it's just so expensive and impractical for everyday use 
And then there's the FollowMe display... well, at least that one seems like something I'd actually want to have in my living room 
But seriously, can't we just focus on making tech that makes our lives easier and more efficient? Is it really necessary to make stuff that just looks cool but doesn't serve a purpose? 
AND GET ALL THE DETAILS BROUGHT RIGHT TO OUR DOORS? IT'S LIKE THEY'RE TRYING TO TAKE OVER OUR LIVES OR SOMETHING!!!
like, is it really a good idea for companies to be analyzing our bodily functions? It's one thing to track fitness goals or sleep patterns, but this is on a whole different level. And what about the Vivoo smart menstrual pads? I mean, I get that tech can help us better understand our bodies, but do we really need an app to scan our period blood and hormone markers? 
It's all just getting too weird...
. but at the same time, a laptop that displays content to people sitting across from you? isn't that just a fancy hotel lobby display? 
still, i love how ces keeps pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible 
. It was so vivid that I woke up feeling like I was still standing there, feeling the sun on my skin and the grains of Lego sand between my toes 
. Anyway, back to CES 2026... have you ever noticed how weird it is when technology gets too good at tracking your stuff? Like, what's next? A smart toothbrush that analyzes your oral health while you're brushing your teeth 
. And then there was the iPolish press-on acrylic nail tech - using electric charges to switch between hundreds of colors in seconds? That's just crazy! 
I'm both fascinated and terrified by all these innovations at once 
... They're pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible, for sure.
️. That's just plain weird. But hey, at least it's a reminder of what we're capable of when we let our imaginations run wild. I'm just glad my smartphone still gets the job done without needing to be rolled out onto a conference table 
. It's like we're living in a world of Mad Max meets Willy Wonka. I'm not sure if I want to be excited or concerned about where all this tech is taking us... 
! I'm low-key obsessed with the Throne toilet computer thingy it's like having a personal doctor right in your bathroom 
? The Vivoo smart menstrual pad is also a game changer for women's health I mean, tracking fertility and hormone markers is some next level stuff 
️! What do you guys think about these wild innovations? 
and the nail tech that changes colors in seconds 
That's just taking it to a whole new level. And those iPolish press-on acrylic nails that change color in seconds? Mind blown, man. 
and smart menstrual pads? how accurate is that tech tho? can it really track fertility and hormones on the go? 
or what? and i'm curious about those gaming laptops... how practical are they for everyday use? can you really roll up a 16-inch screen and expect to be productive afterwards? 
. On a more serious note, I do wonder about data ownership and control when it comes to these gadgets. Are we comfortable with our bodies being monitored like that? Maybe not, but hey at least the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable is cool for gaming 
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And that gaming laptop that rolls out into an ultra-wide screen is straight fire