From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year.

I’ve been a devoted trackpad user since I first got my very own computer over 15 years ago. Since then I’ve tried dozens of mice, but none have truly been able to dethrone just how ingrained Apple’s ...