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Pepcom always serves as an early pulse check for what’s about to break big at CES, and the CES 2026 preview event delivered a focused mix of practical innovation, creator gear, and genuinely useful consumer tech. From smart eyewear that adapts instantly to changing conditions to mobile video rigs, pet safety technology, smarter power accessories, and a surprising resurgence in US-based manufacturing, these five companies show how product design is shifting toward flexibility, portability, and real-world problem solving.

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Chamelo is redefining what “smart eyewear” means with electronically controlled lenses that change tint instantly instead of relying on slow-reacting photochromic chemistry. Using flexible liquid crystal technology laminated into the lens, Chamelo’s glasses let you precisely control brightness levels regardless of lighting conditions. At Pepcom, the company showcased ski and snowboard goggles with three instant tint levels, sports glasses, golf-specific high-contrast lenses, and lifestyle frames made from premium acetate. They also demonstrated lenses that selectively block increasing amounts of blue light, turning everyday eyewear into a customizable visual comfort tool for work, play, and nighttime use.

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ShiftCam continues to push mobile content creation forward with its new ProRig system, a lightweight but highly modular rig that turns a smartphone into a compact production studio. The system supports mounting lights, external storage, and power hubs, including ShiftCam’s own Planck SSDs, while remaining small and light enough to comfortably carry around a show floor like CES. On the storage side, ShiftCam is expanding its lineup with new Essential and Studio SSD tiers, offering more capacity, faster speeds, and even on-device readouts. Combined with new cases, lenses, and filters, ShiftCam is building a complete ecosystem for serious mobile creators.

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Rescue Retriever addresses a heartbreaking and often overlooked problem: pets lost in house fires. Designed by a firefighter, the system looks like a smoke detector but is built specifically to help first responders find pets faster. When smoke is detected, the unit silently activates and begins strobing, guiding firefighters to the room where a pet is most likely hiding. The system also uses reflective decals to indicate pet locations and can pair with a collar-mounted Fire Tag to help locate pets hiding under beds or furniture. It’s a simple idea with the potential to save thousands of animal lives every year.

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Scosche focused on everyday essentials with the GoBat 10K Pro battery pack, a compact charger that combines Qi wireless charging with two built-in pull-out cables so multiple devices can be charged at once. It even plugs directly into the wall, eliminating the need for extra cords. Alongside it, Scosche showed its MagStack cables, which use magnetic materials to wrap neatly around themselves, preventing tangles while still supporting fast charging. Add in their Found It tracking accessories for wallets and cards, and Scosche continues to refine the small tech that quietly makes daily life easier.

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StuffMFG may have delivered the most surprising story at Pepcom. Founded by Shark Tank alumnus Hans, the company is opening a silicone manufacturing facility in the US focused on consumer products, an area that has largely been outsourced overseas. Their first in-house product is the Octopad, a MagSafe-compatible suction-cup mount that doubles as a grip, stand, and flexible mounting solution for phones on glass, metal, or even car vents. Beyond the product itself, the bigger story is the factory: StuffMFG is already producing silicone goods for other brands at highly competitive prices, signaling a possible shift in how and where consumer accessories get made.

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Together, these five companies show that CES 2026 isn’t just about faster chips or brighter screens. It’s about making technology more adaptable, more useful, and more human-centered, whether that means empowering creators, protecting pets, or rethinking how products are manufactured.

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Last Updated on January 22, 2026 2:56 pm by Jeffrey Powers

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