Five CES 2026 Gadgets You Can Buy Today — Tested Now
- Xreal 1S and Even Realities G2 bring sharper personal displays at under $600.
- DuRoBo Krono is a smartphone-sized e-reader with a physical dial and Android 15.
- Ohsnap Mcon delivers Nintendo Switch-like controls for phones at $145.
- Anker Nano 45W adds a charging display and smart care mode; ships Jan 20.
What I tested at CES 2026
I spent time on the CES show floor trying five devices that are either already for sale or arriving very soon. These picks focus on wearable displays, reading hardware, mobile gaming and travel tech — all available to buy or pre-order now.
Xreal 1S AR glasses
Xreal’s 1S is a clear improvement for under-$500 smartglasses. The 1S ups the field of view to 52 degrees, boosts brightness to 700 nits and raises vertical resolution to 1,200 pixels for a noticeably sharper private screen.
Price & Availability
MSRP $449. I tested them connected to an Android phone; they were comfortable for short sessions and offer a $99 dock for Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility.
DuRoBo Krono e‑reader
DuRoBo’s Krono compresses an e‑reader into a smartphone-sized device with a 6.1-inch Carta 1200 HD display. The standout is a tactile dial for page turns and brightness control, plus voice note recording with AI transcription and summarization.
Price & Availability
MSRP $280. It runs Android 15, so you can install apps from Google Play and buy e-books from familiar stores.
Ohsnap Mcon gaming controller
The Mcon is a magnetic, portable controller that attaches to iPhone and Android devices and unfolds dedicated joysticks and buttons. It adds extendable grips and a kickstand for comfortable mobile play, aiming to deliver a Switch-like experience without buying a console.
Price & Availability
MSRP $144.99. The controller is scheduled to ship in January and felt well‑built in my hands during CES demos.
Even Realities G2 smart glasses
Even Realities’ G2 is a refined smartglass focused on a private floating dashboard rather than cameras or speakers. It’s lighter and brighter than the G1 and includes features such as Conversate, which surfaces contextual info during conversations, and optional ring controls.
Price & Availability
MSRP $599. The glasses offer teleprompter, translation and AI interaction modes for day‑to‑day use.
Anker Nano 45W Charger with Smart Display
Anker’s compact 45W charger adds a real-time display for charging speed, battery percentage and temperature. It claims fast charging—up to 50% on an iPhone 17 in about 20 minutes—and a smart care mode that tapers power to protect battery health.
Price & Availability
MSRP $39.99; shipping begins January 20. Early-bird sign-ups are offering a 25% discount bringing it to roughly $30 during launch promotions.
Bottom line
CES 2026 reinforced that practical, buyable innovations are still arriving alongside futuristic prototypes. If you want a taste of that near future now, the Xreal 1S, DuRoBo Krono, Ohsnap Mcon, Even Realities G2 and Anker Nano are worth considering — each addresses a specific mobile or travel need at accessible price points.
