"The ZDNET team spent this past week on the ground at CES 2026, going hands-on with hundreds of products and services in Las Vegas. From massive TVs and AI gadgets to the weird and wacky, we tested all the headlining tech expected to define the year ahead. Also: CES 2026 live: Biggest news on TVs, laptops, weird gadgets that stole our attention That firsthand reporting helped inform CNET Group's official Best of CES 2026 awards, selected in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association."
"To be eligible, a product or service had to be a CES exhibitor and meet at least one key criterion, whether that's introducing a compelling new concept, solving a consumer problem, or raising the bar for performance or quality. Our editors and writers participated in real demos, conducted in-person evaluations, and asked plenty of questions, playing a direct role in selecting nominations and winners and shaping evaluations across categories."
ZDNET staff went hands-on at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, testing hundreds of products and services. Testing covered massive TVs, AI gadgets, and unconventional devices expected to shape the year. Firsthand demonstrations informed the CNET Group Best of CES 2026 awards, produced in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association and curated by over 40 expert journalists across CNET Group brands. Eligible entries had to be CES exhibitors and meet criteria such as introducing new concepts, solving consumer problems, or raising performance and quality. Winners were chosen through in-person demos and expert evaluations with an emphasis on everyday usability.
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