With CES 2026 officially kicking off this week, there's going to be a lot of cool tech that gets introduced to the public.

As 2025 comes to an end, we take a look at ten gadgets (and one more) that came with a cool factor in what was generally a rather lukewarm year in terms of innovation.

Haptic gaming tech employs advanced actuators to simulate touch sensations beyond simple rumbles. Controllers now provide nuanced feedback, syncing vibrations with on-screen events for deeper ...