The holiday season has come to a close, and CES 2026 is here, bringing the latest innovations in consumer technology. Running from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, this year’s event will showcase groundbreaking products and advancements in tech. While CES 2025 was filled with major GPU launches and new gaming gear, CES 2026 is expected to focus more on refining existing technologies and pushing forward with robotics and AI integration.
1. Laptops
At CES 2026, expect to see laptops powered by three new chip architectures: Intel’s Panther Lake, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2, and AMD’s Gorgon Point processors. These chips promise improved efficiency and enhanced graphics performance, making them a major focus for tech enthusiasts. Intel’s Panther Lake, in particular, boasts integrated GPUs that support 1080p gaming and Intel’s frame generation technology, potentially a game-changer for lightweight gaming laptops. Lenovo is also pushing the envelope with rollable and foldable laptop concepts, offering a glimpse of radical new designs.
2. Gaming Hardware
Gaming hardware will be quieter at CES 2026 compared to last year. With Nvidia’s RTX 50 Super cards postponed and AMD not launching any new gaming GPUs, the spotlight will shift away from traditional gaming hardware. Instead, the focus will be on extended reality (XR) devices, with Lenovo showcasing a SteamOS-powered Legion Go 2 handheld. Although prices for graphics cards may rise due to the cost of RAM, gaming hardware enthusiasts can still look forward to some exciting innovations.
3. Robots
CES 2026 will be dominated by robots. From advanced vacuum cleaners to humanoid machines with real limbs, robotics is becoming a key area of innovation. LG will introduce CLOi, a household helper bot, while Hyundai will showcase advancements in robotics for manufacturing. Although humanoid robots doing household chores by the end of 2026 seems unlikely, the rapid progress in this field is making robotic assistants a more plausible reality.
4. TVs
RGB LED TVs are set to make waves at CES 2026. Following last year’s introduction of the first RGB Mini LED TV by Hisense, other major brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL are bringing out their own versions. Samsung is offering Micro RGB LED TVs ranging from 55 to 100 inches, while LG unveils its Micro RGB evo models in sizes from 75 to 100 inches. As competition heats up, pricing for these large-scale TVs could become more affordable, though the final price point remains to be seen.
5. AI
As expected, artificial intelligence will be at the forefront of CES 2026. With keynotes from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and AMD’s Lisa Su, AI will continue to dominate discussions. Expect to see health-focused AI applications, alongside advancements across various industries. Despite some companies scaling back their AI investments, it remains a central theme of the event.
Conclusion
CES 2026 may not have the same explosive hardware reveals as last year, but it will set the stage for the next wave of tech. The event will provide a sneak peek into the future of laptops, robotics, AI, and more, giving us a clear direction for consumer technology in 2026 and beyond.
