CES 2026 Is Here: Latest Reveals From Samsung, LG, And Plaud!

Tech is evolving faster than ever, and the latest innovations are already turning heads. Early CES 2026 announcements are giving us a glimpse of the gadgets set to shape the year ahead from foldable phones and brighter gaming monitors to AI-powered smart home devices and mobile-ready tools.
 
Whether it’s making work easier, play more immersive, or everyday life more convenient, the newest tech is showing just how smart, connected, and practical the future is becoming.
 
Let’s dive in and explore the latest innovations. Read on!
 

TL;DR

 

• Samsung Z TriFold is a dual-hinge foldable blending phone, tablet, and mini workstation with US launch early 2026.

• RGB OLED monitors from LG and Samsung deliver sharper text, richer colors, and faster refresh rates.

• Plaud NotePin S adds a physical button and desktop app for easier meeting capture. LG

• CLOiD robot can fetch milk, bake, fold laundry, and work with smart appliances.

• Birdbuddy 2 and 2 Mini with Shure MV88 USB-C make birdwatching and mobile vlogging simpler.

 

Samsung Z TriFold Blends Work And Play

Samsung has revealed the Z TriFold, its dual-hinge foldable that blurs the line between phone, tablet, and PC. The 10-inch inner display supports three apps side by side and standalone DeX mode, while the 6.5-inch cover screen handles everyday phone use.


Its springy dual hinges and accessory support make it feel like a mini workstation on the go. The TriFold is already available in South Korea, with a US launch expected in early 2026. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s expected to cost above $2,000.
 

RGB OLED Makes Gaming Monitors Sharper

OLED gaming monitors are getting a major upgrade with RGB stripe technology, promising clearer text and sharper images. Samsung Display has begun mass-producing its 34-inch 360Hz QD-OLED panels with vertical RGB subpixels, while LG Display is debuting a 27-inch 4K OLED panel optimized for Windows font rendering and high refresh rates.


Asus and MSI are already showcasing monitors using these panels, and LG’s new Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 tech boosts brightness up to 1,500 nits, making OLED gaming monitors brighter, crisper, and more text-friendly than ever.
   

Plaud NotePin S Simplifies Meeting Recording

Plaud has refined its NotePin recorder with the new NotePin S, to make meeting capture simpler and more reliable. The key update is a physical button, replacing the original haptic controls so you’ll always know when recording starts, while a short tap adds highlight markers.


Priced at $179, the device keeps its sleek design, battery life, and Apple Find My support, now with a lanyard, clip, and wristband included in the box. Alongside it, Plaud Desktop lets Mac and PC users record online meetings from Zoom, Meet, or Teams, syncing automatically with their existing Plaud library.
 

LG CLOiD Is Set To Cook And Fold Laundry

LG is giving a glimpse of a “zero labor home” with its CLOiD robot. The robot can fetch milk, bake a croissant, and even fold and stack laundry. Equipped with two fully articulated arms and expressive communication, CLOiD acts like a smart home hub with hands, integrating seamlessly with LG’s ThinQ appliances.


While other laundry-folding robots like SwitchBot’s Onero H1 are also at CES, CLOiD stands out for its versatility. Well, the future of mechanical butlers may be closer than we think.
 

Birdbuddy’s New Smart Feeders Make Birdwatching Easier

Birdbuddy wants to make spotting birds simple, even for beginners. Its new smart feeders, the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the compact 2 Mini, wake instantly when a bird lands, capture 2K HDR video, slow-motion, and wide-angle shots, and use AI to identify species.


The 2 adds solar panels, a bigger seed capacity, and improved mics, while the Mini brings the same tech to smaller spaces. Birdbuddy 2 preorders are sold out, shipping starts February 2026, and the 2 Mini will be available mid-2026 for $129. These are perfect for anyone looking to up their birdwatching game.
 

Shure MV88 USB-C Powers Mobile Vlogging

Shure is bringing its MV88 microphone into the modern era with a USB-C version that mounts directly to your phone. The condenser mic offers four polar patterns, a five-band EQ, limiter, compressor, and high-pass filter for fine-tuning, but you can also just plug in, turn on Auto Level Mode and Real-time Denoiser, and start recording.


A foam windscreen helps reduce background noise, making it ideal for vlogging or livestreaming on the go. At $159, the MV88 USB-C is aimed at content creators who want crisp, flexible audio without the fuss.

From foldable phones to robots that cook and clean, tech is getting seriously handy. These gadgets aren’t just cool, but they actually make life easier.

Let’s see what upcoming CES announcements have in store next!