CES 2026 marked a shift from “AI as a gimmick” to “AI as a luxury interface,” where high-end gadgets focused on invisible automation, premium materials, and “physical AI.”
photo : @Bosch Cooking with AI
Living “Like a Bosch” – Here are the standout luxury gadgets presented at CES 2026:
Home Cinema & Ultra-High-End Displays
The “TV war” moved beyond resolution to specialized lighting technologies like Micro-RGB and SQD-Mini LED.
LG W6 “Wallpaper” OLED TV: Reviving the iconic name, this 9.9mm-thick display is totally uniform and uses a wireless connection box to maintain a “pure” aesthetic. It’s designed to disappear into the wall.
TCL X11L SQD TV ($10,000): The 98-inch flagship features “Super Quantum Dot” Mini-LED technology with 20,000 dimming zones and 10,000 nits of brightness—making it one of the most powerful consumer screens ever made.
Samsung R95H (130-inch): An enormous Micro-RGB TV that offers professional-grade color accuracy and contrast at a scale that rivals a theater screen.
Hisense 116UXS: A massive 116-inch display using “RGB MiniLED evo” technology, pushing the boundaries of what LED backlighting can achieve.
photo : Infinity Handbag by Peuty ($9,000)/ @instagram.com/maison_peuty/
Luxury Audio & Design
Audiophile brands focused on “longevity” and “modular” designs, treating gadgets as heirloom pieces rather than disposable tech.
LG Sound Suite: A modular system powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. It allows you to place up to 27 different wireless speakers anywhere in a room; the AI then “maps” the space to create a perfect soundstage regardless of where you sit.
Fender Audio “Elie” Series: A premium line of wireless speakers and headphones designed for life-long use, featuring user-replaceable batteries—a rarity in high-end electronics.
Samsung Music Studio 5: A minimalist dot-design speaker created in collaboration with world-renowned designer Erwan Bouroullec, intended to look like a piece of sculpture.
TDM Neo Headphones: These wireless headphones feature a unique magnetic twist mechanism that allows them to transform into a high-fidelity portable speaker.
Elite Home Automation & Robotics
The trend this year was “Physical AI”—robots that perform actual manual labor rather than just providing data.
LG CLOiD Robot: A humanoid-style domestic assistant with articulated hands designed to fold laundry, toast croissants, and assist in the kitchen.
Roborock Saros Rover: A “stair-climbing” robot vacuum. Unlike traditional puck-shaped vacuums, it has mechanical legs that allow it to lift itself over obstacles and clean multi-story homes without assistance.
Lockin V7 Max Smart Lock ($1,300): A luxury smart lock that never needs to be charged or wired. It uses AuraCharge (optical wireless charging) to receive power via an invisible infrared beam from a nearby transmitter.
Samsung Bespoke AI Refrigerator: Now features Gemini-powered Vision AI that can identify 87 different types of fresh food and voice-activated doors that open on command.
photo : @Lockin V7 Max Smart Lock
Designer Tech & Lifestyle
InkPoster Duna (Pininfarina Edition): An A1-sized E-ink display designed by the legendary Italian firm Pininfarina. It acts as a digital art canvas or a productivity hub with a paper-like aesthetic.
Infinity Handbag by Peuty ($9,000): A luxury leather purse integrated with a flexible OLED screen, allowing the owner to change the bag’s pattern or display digital art to match their outfit.
Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 Knife ($399): Billed as the “world’s first ultrasonic chef’s knife,” it vibrates 30,000 times per second to slice through delicate foods (like tomatoes or soft bread) with zero downward pressure.
Bosch certainly made a major impact at CES 2026, leaning heavily into what they call “Agentic AI”—technology that doesn’t just wait for your command but actively anticipates your needs. Their showcase was their largest in the history of the event, focusing on high-end kitchen tech and sophisticated automotive systems.
Here are the luxury innovations Bosch presented:
1. The AI Barista (Bosch 800 Series Espresso Machine)
Bosch collaborated with Amazon to launch the first espresso machine globally powered by Alexa+ (Amazon’s next-gen generative AI).
The Experience: Instead of scrolling through menus, you talk to the machine like a human barista. You can say, “I had a rough night, make me something strong but smooth,” and the AI formulates a custom 800 Series drink (choosing from 35+ espresso options) based on your history and preferences.
Luxury Edge: It’s priced around $1,700, positioning it as a centerpiece for high-end “smart” kitchens.
2. Bosch Cook AI
Making its international debut, this is a sophisticated software-meets-hardware system integrated into their premium range of ovens and hobs.
The Innovation: Unlike a digital recipe book, Cook AI uses “agentic” intelligence. It uses internal sensors to monitor ingredients in real-time. For example, it can orchestrate multiple appliances to ensure your steak, sides, and sauce all hit their perfect temperature and doneness at the exact same moment.
Personalization: It adapts to what you have in the fridge, suggesting high-end gourmet meals based on current stock.
3. The “MicroClean” Premium Vacuums (Unlimited 10)
Bosch entered the North American luxury floor-care market with the Unlimited 9 and 10 cordless stick vacuums.
Invisible Cleaning: They feature MicroClean Technology with a specialized sensor that detects microscopic particles (down to 0.3 microns) that are invisible to the eye.
The LED Ring: A glowing light ring on the vacuum turns blue only when the surface is clinically clean, taking the guesswork out of deep cleaning.
Premium Build: It comes with a 10-year German-engineered motor warranty and a high-resolution TFT display for mode management.
4. The AI-Based “Mobile Office” Cockpit
In the mobility sector, Bosch (in partnership with Microsoft and NVIDIA) unveiled a luxury vehicle cockpit that transforms the car into a productive living space.
Generative AI Interface: The cockpit uses a Large Language Model (LLM) to allow for natural conversation. It can summarize your missed meetings while you drive or interpret visual data outside the car to find a parking spot automatically upon arrival.
By-Wire Systems: They showcased “Steer-by-Wire” and “Brake-by-Wire” technology, which removes mechanical connections, allowing the steering wheel to retract or move, creating more “lounge” space inside luxury autonomous vehicles.
5. Anti-Motion Sickness Software
For the luxury passenger experience, Bosch presented Vehicle Motion Management. This software centrally coordinates braking and suspension to reduce “pitching” and “rolling” during stop-and-go traffic. It is specifically designed to prevent motion sickness for people who want to work or read while being driven in high-end electric vehicles.
Traditional luxury giants like L’Oreal, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz moved beyond simple “digital” features to launch products that act as high-end concierge services.
L’OREAL: THE INVISIBLE LIGHT SPA
L’Oreal Groupe dominated the beauty-tech space with devices that turn the home into a professional clinic.
Light Straight + Multi-styler: An infrared light tool that styles hair at lower temperatures (160 degrees Celsius / 320 degrees Fahrenheit). It protects hair health while working 3x faster than traditional stylers.
LED Face & Eye Masks: A 2026 Innovation Award winner. This ultra-thin, flexible silicone mask uses red and near-infrared light to target fine lines and sagging.
BMW & MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AI CONCIERGE
Focus shifted to the “Software-Defined Vehicle” (SDV), where the car acts as a sentient partner.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (with Alexa+): Debuting in the new BMW iX3. It handles complex, natural requests like: “I’m stressed, find me a scenic route and a highly-rated sushi spot on the way.”
Mercedes-Benz “Aura” Cockpit: Uses AI to monitor driver fatigue. It automatically dims lights, smooths the air suspension to prevent motion sickness, and can even summarize Microsoft Teams meetings.
THE “NEW” DIGITAL LUXURY: HEIRLOOM TECH
Cambridge Audio “L/R” Speakers: High-end British speakers (S, M, and X sizes) featuring a patented “Torus Tweeter.” Designed as lifelong pieces with premium industrial design.
Lego Smart Play: Lego introduced Smart Bricks with light and distance sensors. Sets can now “communicate” to trigger coordinated lights and live-generated sound effects.
INNOVATIVE WEARABLES: THE NEURAL EDGE
Naqi Neural Earbuds: A “Best of Innovation” winner. These earbuds allow users to control digital devices through subtle facial gestures (like a jaw clench or eyebrow movement) without the need for brain implants.
