STACK #256 February 2026

TECH FEATURE

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Our from CES 2026 WEIRD AND WONDERFULDEVICES

Cyber Fidget

Once upon a time, not that long ago, fidget spinners were all the rage. Like almost everything else in life, they’ve now been given a tech makeover. Yes, say “Hi!” to

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the Cyber Fidget, which takes faffing to a whole new, technologically enhanced level. Pocket-sized, this

CES never fails to engross us with amazing new tech that's being developed. Amongst the expected TVs, white goods, and such there are also devices that exist due to thinking outside the square. Here are our five favourites from this year's show.

machined aluminium gadget not only lets you fidget and play games, but you can also program it! The tiny device supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, slider, six buttons, an accelerometer, USB-C, and even MicroSD storage. As well as being infinitely time wasting, the Cyber Fidget can be put to good use by programming in Arduino/C++ - and a future update will let AI generate what you tell it to. and sports a 0.96 inch OLED display, LEDs, a speaker, a microphone, a

that’s actually desirable or not, well… At any rate, tailored to your particular measurements, the US$4500 (~A$6700) device comes with two ankle attachments, sneakers, charger, and a carry case, and adapts to your gait to help you, as promised, walk further, faster, and for longer.

without all that strenuous effort stuff?” Well, oh idle one, your wish has been granted with this interesting device. The Sidekick is described by its makers as “the world’s first powered

wearable at the ankle”, and promises to help people “move further, faster, and for longer distances”. It also gives your feet and ankles a kind of RoboCop meets StormTrooper vibe. Whether

Dephy Sidekick

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Self. I’m tired of walking, I wish there was a device that could help me do it

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