"Cute robots, lightweight EVs and a surprisingly quiet leaf blower are among the tech that stood out as the show winds down. Even as CES 2026 wraps up soon, there's no shortage of standout hardware hiding in plain sight. From genuinely quieter yard tools to ultra-light EVs and companion robots that want to remember your family, Day 3 was all about tech that felt a little more considered - and in some cases, refreshingly practical."
"The Tone Outdoors T1 leaf blower is one of the rare CES gadgets that makes an immediate, obvious impression - mostly because it's shockingly quiet. Whisper Aero's aerospace-derived motor redesign delivers 880 CFM of airflow at around 52 decibels, which we could confirm even amid the noise of the show floor. It also runs up to 50 minutes in Eco mode, supports a forthcoming battery backpack and even includes an LED for nighttime cleanup. Pre-orders are open now for $599, with shipping expected in September."
Day 3 of CES highlighted hardware that emphasized practicality, including quieter yard tools, ultra-light EVs, and companion robots designed to remember family members. The Tone Outdoors T1 leaf blower produces 880 CFM at about 52 decibels using Whisper Aero's aerospace-derived motor redesign, runs up to 50 minutes in Eco mode, supports a forthcoming battery backpack, includes an LED for cleanup, and is available for pre-order at $599 with shipping expected in September. The GE Profile Smart Fridge uses an eight-inch display and an AI assistant to scan groceries via a barcode reader, monitor produce with a crisper camera, answer practical questions, integrate with Instacart, suggest recipes, and will launch in March for $4,899.
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