BestReviews’ Genius Products Awards of CES 2026

 LAS VEGAS — The BestReviews team was enthralled by all the incredible innovations present at CES this year. However, among all the bright studio lights, eye-catching displays and rideable luggage zooming through the halls, it was easy to get distracted. We even saw a bone-conduction lollipop that can play a song in your head while you eat it.

But while snacking on a song is a fun party trick, that kind of audio magic is usually more useful in practical gear — like the pair of open-ear headphones we tried that let you listen without completely blocking out the world around you.

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The products that stick with us tend to be the ones you can picture using next week. The Genius Product Awards cut through the noise to spotlight the standouts that feel truly thoughtful, with real-world usefulness, innovative design and a clever reason to exist.