The year kicked off with the CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January.
Not surprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) innovations were under the spotlight.
Vendors also seized the opportunity to launch new consumer-based products and solutions.
US consumer tech revenue to hit $565bn in 2026
As tariff pressures and economic uncertainty impact the business landscape, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its US Consumer Technology Industry Forecast showing the industry is projected to reach $565-billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3,7% year over year.
The outlook underscores the industry’s resilience at a pivotal moment, as companies navigate economic challenges, shifting supply chains, and growing pressure on consumer spending.
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AMD and partners share AI vision
At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact.
The keynote showcased major advancements from the data center to the edge, with partners including OpenAI, Luma AI, Liquid AI, World Labs, Blue Origin, Generative Bionics, AstraZeneca, Absci and Illumina detailing how they are using AMD technology to power AI breakthroughs.
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Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin
Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer.
The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin GPU, Nvidia NVLink 6 Switch, Nvidia ConnectX-9 SuperNIC, Nvidia BlueField-4 DPU and Nvidia Spectrum-6 Ethernet Switch — to slash training time and inference token costs.
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AMD introduces Ryzen AI embedded processor portfolio
AMD has introduced the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge.
From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid robotics, the new P100 and X100 Series processors provide OEMs, tier-1 suppliers and system and software developers in automotive and industrial markets with high performance, efficient AI compute in a compact BGA (ball grid array) package for the most constrained embedded systems.
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 first built on Intel 18A
At CES 2026, Intel unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first AI PC platform built on Intel 18A process technology.
Powering over 200 designs from leading, global partners, Series 3 will be the most broadly adopted and globally available AI PC platform Intel has ever delivered.
“With Series 3, we are laser focused on improving power efficiency, adding more CPU performance, a bigger GPU in a class of its own, more AI compute and app compatibility you can count on with x86,” says Jim Johnson, senior vice-president and GM of the Client Computing Group at Intel.
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Nvidia’s Alpamayo family accelerates reasoning-based autonomous vehicle development
Nvidia has unveiled its Alpamayo family of open AI models, simulation tools and datasets designed to accelerate the next era of safe, reasoning‑based autonomous vehicle (AV) development.
AVs must safely operate across an enormous range of driving conditions. Rare, complex scenarios, often called the “long tail,” remain some of the toughest challenges for autonomous systems to safely master. Traditional AV architectures separate perception and planning, which can limit scalability when new or unusual situations arise.
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Nvidia releases physical AI models
Nvidia has announced new open models, frameworks and AI infrastructure for physical AI, and unveiled robots for every industry from global partners.
The new Nvidia technologies speed workflows across the entire robot development lifecycle to accelerate the next wave of robotics, including building generalist-specialist robots that can quickly learn many tasks.
Global industry leaders including Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Franka Robotics, Humanoid, LG Electronics and NEURA Robotics are using the Nvidia robotics stack to debut new AI-driven robots.
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Samsung debuts Galaxy Book6
At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics debuted the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6.
“At Samsung, we believe true innovation starts with getting the fundamentals right,” says Won-Joon Choi, president, chief operating officer and head of the R&D Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics.
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Samsung makes enterprise debut
Samsung Electronics’ Spatial Signage has been recognised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® as part of the CES Innovation Awards 2026 program.
The award marks Samsung’s first-ever recognition in the Enterprise Technology category, coinciding with the company’s commercial display debut at the show.
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HP launches new consumer range
HP Inc has announced the company’s newest innovations, with updates to its full HP OmniBook consumer portfolio that deliver passion-ready experiences for consumers to work smarter, look sharper, and lead better.
“Today’s consumers use their PCs in more ways than ever before to create content, stream entertainment, code, or game. And regardless what hat they may wear at any given point – student by day, entrepreneur or freelancer by night – they all need devices that can keep up with whatever comes their way,” says Samuel Chang, division president: Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc.
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Nvidia BlueField-4 powers new AI-native storage infrastructure
At CES 2026, Nvidia announced that the Nvidia BlueField-4 data processor, part of the full-stack Nvidia BlueField platform, powers Nvidia Inference Context Memory Storage Platform, a new class of AI-native storage infrastructure for the next frontier of AI.
As AI models scale to trillions of parameters and multistep reasoning, they generate vast amounts of context data — represented by a key-value (KV) cache, critical for accuracy, user experience and continuity. A KV cache cannot be stored on GPUs long term, as this would create a bottleneck for real-time inference in multi-agent systems. AI-native applications require a new kind of scalable infrastructure to store and share this data.
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TCL displays visual technologies and intelligent living
TCL has unveiled a new generation of visual technology and AI-powered products at CES 2026.
This year, TCL introduces a series of world-first display panels, display technologies, and products, along with a full portfolio of intelligent devices designed to elevate smart living, immersive entertainment, and productivity.
At its CES 2026 showcase, TCL marked the global debut of its SQD-Mini LED Technology.
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Hisense demos smart home ecosystem
At CES 2026, Hisense is showcasing a full-scenario smart home ecosystem at CES 2026, demonstrating how advanced display technologies and AI-powered home appliances come together to enhance everyday life.
Designed around real-life home scenarios, Hisense’s CES booth brings premium large-screen entertainment together with intelligent kitchen, air, and laundry solutions.
Large-screen TVs anchor shared family moments, while AI-enabled appliances demonstrate how technology integrates seamlessly into everyday living.
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Lenovo and Motorola Qira debuts at CES
At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services.
The Personal Ambient Intelligence launches as Lenovo Qira and Motorola Qira on respective devices.
“Lenovo Qira is not another assistant, it’s a new way intelligence shows up across your devices,” says Dan Dery, vice-president of AI ecosystem in Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. “Our goal is to make AI feel less like a tool you use and more like an intelligence that works with you, continuously and naturally.”
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HP showcases the future of work
This week At CES 2026, HP Inc debuted new technologies that position personal fulfilment as the next frontier for driving business growth.
Knowledge workers worldwide are feeling under pressure; just 20% have a healthy relationship with work. But given the right tools and technology, the likelihood of workers having a healthy work relationship more than doubles – and increases five-fold when the workforce sees their company investing in them.
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Acer debuts Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation
At CES 2026, Acer announced a comprehensive new range of Veriton desktop computers for businesses, including all-in-ones (AIO), a large tower, and an AI mini workstation, designed to boost productivity and creativity amid increasing business demands.
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Hisense advances RGB MiniLED
Hisense unveiled the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and Laser Projector XR10 at CES 2026.
The RGB MiniLED evo builds on the traditional red, green, and blue backlight structure, and is believed to be the industry’s first to introduce a Sky Blue–Cyan fourth LED into the MiniLED backlight system.
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Acer adds AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors across Copilot+ PC portfolio
Acer has launched new models across its laptop portfolio with the latest AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, including the thin-and-light Acer Swift Go 16 AI, the mainstream Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI, and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI for gaming, all featuring Copilot+ PC experiences on Windows 11.
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Dell unveils UltraSharp monitors
Dell has launched two world-first UltraSharp monitors; an ultrawide curved 132-cm 6K productivity powerhouse for financial traders, executives, engineers and data professionals, and a 81-cm 4K QD-OLED display for creative professionals who demand perfect colour accuracy.
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LG debuts new premium gaming monitor
LG Electronics has announced the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand, UltraGear evo at CES 2026.
The inaugural UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models – 39GX950B, 27GM950B and 52G930B – united by a shared foundation of high-resolution excellence.
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Lenovo has announced the newest additions to its portfolio of gaming devices designed to help esports athletes, student gamers, and mobile gamers.
New for CES 2026 are updates across Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ devices, along with a new Legion laptop proof of concept featuring a rollable screen.
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Refresh from Dell at CES 2026
Dell Technologies has announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio.
At CES 2026, the company reintroduced its XPS brand with designs across new form factors and price points, expanded its Alienware line to reach more gamers and launched two UltraSharp monitors.
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Sandisk Rebrands WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs
At CES 2026, Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators and professionals.
Featuring new packaging and product design is inspired by the company’s brand heritage and focus on delivering innovation.
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LG Electronics unveils ‘AI in Action’ approach
LG Electronics (LG) presented its approach to “AI in Action” at LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas.
The company highlighted three core pillars behind its strategy: Affectionate Intelligence that has evolved into action-oriented AI, industry-leading products grounded in core technological excellence and a seamlessly orchestrated ecosystem that extends beyond the home to vehicles and commercial spaces – all focused on delivering tangible, everyday customer value.
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LG launches Wallpaper TV
At CES 2026, LG Electronics unveiled its latest OLED lineup, headlined by the return of the LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV.
The W6 revives LG’s Wallpaper Design first introduced in 2017, is now combined with True Wireless connectivity and Hyper Radiant Colour Technology.
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Featured picture: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers the keynote address at CES 2025.