At CES 2026, innovation extended well beyond AI and hardware. Conversations across the show focused on the next generation of health tech, longevity, and prevention—and how these tools can help people better understand their own bodies.
Eli’s mission to make hormone testing easier and more accessible resonated with media outlets across tech and wellness. Coverage spotlighted how Hormometer™ is opening the door to real-time biological insights—and redefining what proactive wellness can look like.
Want to hear what Tom’s Guide, The Verge, and The Independent had to say about Eli’s Hormometer™ at CES 2026? We’ve recapped their coverage below.
Tom’s Guide — January 6, 2026
“A little spit can actually be pretty telling…if you want to get a bit more insight into your health this test could be helpful to some users.”
— Mark Spoonauer, Global Editor in Chief
Tom’s Guide stopped by Eli’s booth to try Hormometer™ cortisol tests. Their coverage emphasized how simple the testing process was, and how salvia collection removes traditional barriers to lab testing while delivering clinical-grade measurements.
Read the full Tom’s Guide review here →
The Verge — January 5, 2026
“Compared to urine and blood tests — which are more typical for at-home hormone testing — saliva-based tests are also less messy, quicker, and more convenient.”
— Victoria Song, Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech
The Verge focused on Eli’s new testosterone and progesterone tests, highlighting the benefits of instant saliva testing compared to traditional blood or urine tests. It also noted Eli’s presence in a growing lineup of health tech startups determined to make daily insights about health and wellness more accessible.
Read the full Verge article here →
The Independent — January 7, 2025
“It’s never been easier to track your hormone levels. Eli Health’s hormometer is an at-home testing kit that uses a small saliva sample and your smartphone…with results delivered in around 20 minutes.”
— Alex Lee, Senior Tech Critic
The Independent claimed it saw some pretty cool (and weird things) at CES 2026. Eli’s Hormometer™ fell into the camp of “pretty cool,” with coverage highlighting the ease and speed of using Hormemeter™ for regular hormone tracking.
Read the full roundup from The Independent here →
Reviewed — January 8, 2025
“Each year, Reviewed’s team scours the halls to witness thousands of new products entering the market, all claiming to be the next big thing in their space. Our job? Deciding which are the absolute best for our readers.”
— Marc Saltzman, David Kender, Leigh Harrington, and Amanda Eiden
The Reviewed team combed through thousands of products at CES, looking for the absolute best products in health and tech. Their conclusion? Eli’s Hormometer™ is at the forefront of innovation by turning hormone testing into a live feed of insights, rather than just a snapshot.
Read all the coverage from Reviewed here →
Why This Moment Matters
Across all these mentions, one thing is consistent: Eli is changing the narrative on how people think about their hormones. Our Hormometer™ is showing, in real-time, how simple it can be to gain a deeper understanding of your daily health and performance. The platform’s saliva-based insights, powered by your smartphone, deliver lab-grade quality measurements, anytime, anywhere. This accessibility is a core part of why reporters see Hormometer™ as an innovative example of the larger trend towards proactive, personalized health tracking.
Looking Ahead
The enthusiasm around hormone monitoring makes it clear that people want better ways to understand their health. Eli is building for that future. With new testing options on the horizon, a growing in-app experience, and a community shaping what comes next, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for hormone health.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building what’s next!
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