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Nancy Trent is a writer and speaker, a lifelong health advocate, a globe-trotting trend watcher and the founder and president of Trent & Company, a New York-based public relations and marketing communications firm. Trent & Company has a client roster of text book case studies of products, venues, books, films and experts in healthy lifestyles spanning traditional and alternative disciplines for wellness, beauty, fitness, nutrition and the environment.

7 Trends from CES 2026

AI, Wellness, and Technology That Adapts to You

February 28, 2026
Nancy Trent
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Las Vegas, NV—CES 2026 in Las Vegas marked a shift from flashy demos to practical innovation. AI is no longer futuristic—it’s now embedded in products that anticipate needs, from home wellness systems to robotics, beauty tools, and pet care. Across the show, the focus was on personalization, integration, and solutions that enhance daily life.

Beauty & Fashion Tech: Personalized Self-Expression

Smart beauty devices are redefining how we look, feel, and express ourselves.

Prinker prints temporary tattoos and makeup on demand, while Reflet de Beauté’s Prismé mirrors show unfiltered, natural reflections with expert guidance through a companion app. The Chaska Air Styler combines dryer, straightener, and curler in one compact device. iPolish brings instant, color-changing press-on nails via smartphone app. Ininum blends AI and fragrance to deliver customizable, on-demand scents. inewme’s NanoHydra Pro optimizes hydration with AI-powered misting, while Nuon Medical transforms skincare applicators into smart, efficacy-boosting devices. Chamelo smart sunglasses offer lightning-fast tint changes, merging style and adaptive tech for personal expression.

Connected, Adaptive Fitness

Home workouts are smarter and more responsive.

Lifesmart’s LifeTrend AT3 Walk and Work Treadmill pairs guided workouts with recovery tools like a near-zero EMF sauna, dual-core massage chair, and cold/hot soak tub. Speediance brings AI-driven strength training and real-time analytics into home gyms. Dephy’s Sidekick powered ankle exoskeleton reduces fatigue and enhances mobility, bringing wearable robotics into everyday life.

Smart Solutions for Everyday Living

From health to home, AI-driven products make life effortless.

Pondo tracks gut wellness hands-free via toilet-mounted sensors. Liquid Canvas streams customizable digital art to TVs. Nosh cooks meals autonomously, while BreakReal AI Bartender mixes personalized drinks. Avolt turns power strips and charging stations into design-forward objects, and Hedgehog Dryer quickly removes moisture and odors from shoes, gloves, and gear. IonCity organizes schedules with conversational AI.

Neurotech & Wellness

DreamPhones aids relaxation and sleep using vagus nerve stimulation. BrainLife (Link Technology) provides cloud-based, reproducible neuroscience data for research. Motion Informatics combines AI, biofeedback, and augmented reality (AR) to accelerate rehabilitation, and Xoltar offers emotion-aware AI companions for wellness coaching.

AI-Powered Health & Preventive Care

Dr.AI’s smart ring tracks wellness metrics and provides real-time, voice-enabled guidance. PerMe democratizes DNA and biological analysis for personalized insights. HaloScape unifies health data into actionable, real-time guidance. Vivoo turns at-home urine tests into nutrition and lifestyle advice, while Allergen Alert offers portable, lab-grade allergen detection.

Connected Companionship

AmoPaw delivers contactless ECG monitoring for dogs. Petkit automates feeding, hydration, and behavior tracking. Tombot’s “Jennie” robotic puppy offers lifelike companionship and emotional support for those who cannot care for live pets.

Screen-Free Creativity for Kids

LiberLive’s stringless smart guitar makes music accessible to all skill levels, while NODI Kids provides a safe, screen-free communication and content device for children.

CES 2026 made it clear: the future isn’t about isolated “wow” moments. It’s about smart, connected, and personalized technology that integrates seamlessly into life enhancing wellness, performance, creativity, and even companionship. From AI-driven health tools to adaptive fitness, smart beauty, and intelligent home systems, technology is finally becoming indispensable.

For more, read the latest from trendspotter Nancy Trent.

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