New Gadgets

I get to test a lot of gear, and 2026 is shaping up to be a wild year. The latest gadgets aren’t just faster; they’re smarter and more integrated into our lives. We’re seeing AI become a standard feature, not a gimmick, and displays are getting impossibly thin, bright, and even flexible.

From laptops with all-day (and then some) battery life to phones that unfold into tablets, the theme is versatility. Companies are finally building cool tech gadgets that adapt to how we actually work and play, instead of forcing us into a single-use box.

So, here’s a look at the new gadgets I’ve had on my desk and in my home this year. These are the devices that are actually pushing things forward.

 

 

Displays and Laptops That Change the Game

LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV

The LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV starts at $5000, and it’s aimed squarely at home theater fans who hate cables. I mounted the main 9mm-thin OLED panel on my wall and it genuinely almost disappears. It looks like a poster, not a television.

The magic is the wireless Zero Connect box. You plug all your sources into it—consoles, streaming boxes, whatever—and it beams a perfect 4K signal at 165Hz to the screen from up to 10 meters away. And with Hyper Radiant Color Technology, it’s 3.9 times brighter than a lot of older OLEDs, making it fantastic even in a sunny room.

The Downside: That minimalist, wireless freedom comes at a steep premium over LG’s already excellent standard OLED TVs.

 

 

Dell XPS 14 (2026)

The Dell XPS 14 starts at $1600 and it’s the best portable workhorse I’ve tested this year. Dell packed it with the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and a gorgeous 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen. It’s fast, efficient, and weighs just enough to feel premium without being a burden in a backpack.

What really sells it is the battery life. Thanks to a tandem OLED panel that can scale down to a 1Hz refresh rate for static content, Dell claims up to 27 hours from its 70Whr battery. I consistently got through two full workdays without reaching for a charger. They also fixed the keyboard and trackpad from previous controversial designs.

The Downside: The RAM is soldered to the motherboard, so you can’t upgrade it later. Make sure you buy the configuration you’ll need for the long haul.

 

 

Asus Zenbook Duo (2026)

For the serious multitasker, the $2300 Asus Zenbook Duo is a dream. This isn’t just a laptop; it’s a portable dual-monitor setup. You get two identical 14-inch 3K OLED screens running at 120Hz, and they merge almost seamlessly when you lay the machine flat.

Powered by an Intel Core Ultra X9 chip and up to 32GB of RAM, this thing flies through creative workloads. I used it for video editing, with my timeline on the bottom screen and the preview up top, and it felt completely natural. It’s way slimmer and more refined than previous dual-screen attempts.

The Downside: You’re paying a lot for that second screen. If you don’t absolutely need a dual-display setup on the go, a traditional laptop offers more power for the money.

 

 

MSI Stealth 16 AI+

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is a monster that costs around $3000 for a good configuration. This is the gaming laptop for people who want desktop power without the giant, flashy chassis. Inside its sleek magnesium-aluminum alloy body is an RTX 5090 laptop GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor.

It absolutely screams. I was playing the latest titles at max settings on its 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ OLED display and the cooling system kept up without sounding like a jet engine. With support for up to 128GB of RAM, it’s one of the most powerful and understated gaming machines you can buy in 2026.

The Downside: To get the top-tier specs like that RTX 5090 and massive RAM, the price gets very high, very fast.

 

 

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable is a concept, but at a projected price of $2500, it’s one of the coolest tech gadgets I’ve seen. It starts as a standard 16-inch laptop, but at the touch of a button, the 240Hz OLED screen mechanically expands upwards, transforming into a 24-inch ultrawide display.

This solves the problem of aspect ratios in gaming. You can have a standard 16:10 for strategy games and then expand it for immersive first-person shooters. The dual-motor tension system keeps the screen perfectly flat. It’s a stunning piece of cutting edge technology.

The Downside: It’s still a concept. There’s no firm release date, and the final product’s durability and price are still big question marks.

 

 

Mobile, Home, and AR Gadgets

Xreal 1S

At $449, the Xreal 1S AR glasses are the best value for putting a massive screen in front of your eyes. I plugged them into my phone and got a virtual 1200p display that feels like watching a 500-inch TV. They’re light enough to wear for a couple of hours without discomfort.

With 700 nits of brightness and an improved 52-degree field of view, the image is sharp and vibrant. The real trick is the Neo Hub accessory, which lets you connect a Nintendo Switch for big-screen gaming anywhere. The X1 chip also does a surprisingly good job of converting 2D video into 3D in real time.

The Downside: You’re always tethered by a wire to your phone, laptop, or gaming console. True wireless freedom isn’t here yet at this price.

 

 

Motorola Razr Fold

The Motorola Razr Fold, priced around $1900, is my pick for the best foldable phone of 2026. When you open it up, you get a massive 8.1-inch inner screen, which is noticeably larger than its main competitor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It makes a real difference for watching videos or multitasking.

It feels great, too, with a thin design and a soft-touch finish that isn’t a fingerprint magnet. The triple 50MP camera system is a huge step up, producing shots that compete with traditional flagship phones. Moto’s AI tools, like a feature that summarizes your notifications, are genuinely useful.

The Downside: The price is still a major hurdle for most people, putting it in the same premium territory as its biggest rivals.

 

 

Dreame X60 Ultra

The Dreame X60 Ultra is a $1500 robot vacuum, but it does something no other vac can: it climbs stairs. Using a pair of small legs, it can actually lift itself over thresholds and up standard steps, allowing it to clean multiple floors of a home autonomously.

I was skeptical, but watching it navigate my split-level house was incredible. Beyond the climbing trick, it’s a fantastic cleaner with a mind-boggling 35,000Pa of suction power, mops that clean themselves with hot water at the dock, and incredibly smart AI navigation that avoids obstacles perfectly.

The Downside: The docking station that washes the mops and empties the dustbin is huge. You need to have a dedicated space for it in a laundry room or closet.

 

 

What to Look For in 2026

So what’s the big picture? AI is no longer a buzzword; it’s a practical tool. In laptops, it’s managing power for insane battery life. On phones, it’s summarizing your day. Even robot vacuums are using it to see and navigate your home more effectively.

Display technology continues to be a major driver of the latest gadgets. OLED is becoming standard, with manufacturers competing on brightness, refresh rates, and now, form factors. We have screens that unfold, and even ones that roll up right in front of us.

While some of these cool tech gadgets carry high price tags, they show where the entire industry is headed. The features you see on a $3000 laptop today will likely be standard on a $1200 model in just a couple of years. And that’s always something to look forward to.