CES 2026: Nvidia, AMD, Razer & AI Tech Reveals
CES 2026 is winding down in Las Vegas, as the consumer tech industry and everyone swarming around it begin their return flights home. Over the past few days, we saw a slew of announcements from mainstays like Nvidia, Sony, and AMD, along with smaller companies and startups vying for attention thru the Unveiled event (CES’s showcase for new products) and across the show floor.
As has been the case for the past two years, AI was at the forefront of many companies’ messaging, though the hardware upgrades and oddities that have long defined the annual event still have their place on the show floor and in adjacent announcements. This year, physical AI was particularly prominent, taking the place that agentic AI held last year as the show’s buzzy topic. that focus on physical AI came alongside a big focus on robotics, with robots demonstrated all over the show and showcased in numerous press events.
To relive the reactions and thoughts from our team on the ground, you can go back in time via our live blog right here. Otherwise, let’s dive into some of the biggest and most notable announcements from CES.
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Nvidia reveals AI model for autonomous vehicles, showcases Rubin architecture
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered an expectedly lengthy presentation at CES, taking a victory lap for the company’s AI-driven successes, setting the stage for 2026, and yes, showing off the company’s next-gen Rubin architecture.
Let’s face it, by this point in the show the major announcements have been made, products have been showcased, and it’s time to eye some of the most brow-raising reveals from CES. We started our list of what stood out to us as odd and noteworthy, but we’re open to more suggestions!
CES isn’t all hardware showcases and show floor attractions - ther are plenty of additional industry panels and speakers drawing eyeballs. We kept tabs on a few notable highlights, ranging from Palmer luckey pushing retro aesthetics, to why the “learn once, work forever” era might potentially be over, to previews of the new Silicon Valley-based series “The Audacity,” to the expansion of Roku’s $3 streaming service, to All-In host Jason Calacanis putting a $25,000 bounty on an authentic Theranos device.
Ford is launching its assistant in the company’s app before a targeted 2027 release in its vehicles, with hosting managed by Google Cloud and the assistant itself built using off-the-shelf LLMs. As we noted in our coverage of the news, however, few details were offered around what drivers should expect from their experience with t
A big part of LG’s CES presentation was dedicated to its robotics efforts, with home robot CLOiD as a prominent figurehead. And how did the robot fare once it was off the press conference stage and out in the wild? This family planning tool caught our eye on the show floor, not just for its calendar and planning capabilities, but for its AI capabilities that are able to sync calendars from different sources; create new to-dos based off of messages or photos, appointment reminders; and more. Check out our full impressions here. hyundai’s press conference focused on its robotics partnerships with Boston Dynamics, but the companies revealed that they’re working with Google’s AI research lab rather than competitors to train and operate existing Atlas robots, as well as a new iteration of the humanoid robot that was shown onstage. Transportation editor Kirsten Korosec has the full rundown.
Amazon’s AI-centric update with Alexa+ is getting the kind of push you’d expect at CES, with the company launching alexa.com for Early Access customers looking to use the chatbot via their browsers, along with a similar, revamped bot-focused app. Consumer editor sarah Perez has the details, along with news on amazon revamping Fire TV and launching iOkay, here’s a breakdown of the adversarial research and freshness check for the provided TechCrunch article snippet, adhering to the strict instructions. I will focus on verifying claims and seeking updates, without rewriting or mirroring the source. PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH & FRESHNESS CHECK 1. Amazon ring Updates (Fire Alerts,App Store,New Sensors) * claim: Amazon Ring added fire alerts,an app store for third-party camera integration,and new sensors. * Authoritative Source: Amazon’s official press release regarding CES 2026 announcements (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/ces/ces-2026-amazon-ring). This confirms the fire alert feature,the new app store (Ring App Store),and the introduction of new sensors (specifically,a new sensor for detecting smoke and carbon monoxide). 2.Razer Project AVA & motoko * Claim: Razer announced Project motoko (smart glasses alternative) and Project AVA (AI companion avatar). Razer previously released unusual hardware like three-screen laptops, haptic cushions, and a fined mask. * Authoritative Source: razer’s official CES 2026 press release and product pages (https://www.razer.com/ces2026). This confirms both Project AVA and project Motoko. * Three-Screen Laptop: Confirmed via archived TechCrunch coverage from 2017 (https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/05/razer-goes-immersive-with-new-in-room-gaming-projection-and-new-3-screen-laptop/). 3. Lego Smart Bricks * Claim: Lego debuted its Smart Play System with interactive bricks, tiles, and Minifigures at CES, featuring Star Wars sets. * Authoritative Source: lego’s official CES 2026 announcement (https://www.lego.com/ces2026). This confirms the Smart play System, the interactive elements, and the initial Star Wars theme.
Boston Dynamics and Google partner on Atlas robots
* Verification:
* Contradictions/Updates: No immediate contradictions found.The Amazon press release provides more detail than the snippet.
* Freshness: The article is dated January 6, 2026. The Amazon press release is also dated January 6, 2026, indicating this is current facts.
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* Past Hardware:
* Haptic Gaming Cushion: Confirmed via Razer’s website (https://www.razer.com/gaming-chairs-accessories/razer-freyja).
* FTC Fine: Confirmed via FTC press release (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/razer-pay-11-million-settlement-ftc-over-false-claims-about-covid-protection).
* Contradictions/Updates: no contradictions found.
* Freshness: The article and Razer’s announcements are current (January 6, 2026).
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* Amanda Silberling’s Article: TechCrunch article referenced (https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/lego-smart-bricks-introduce-a-new-way-to-build-and-they-dont-require-screens/) provides further details