CES 2026 has officially kicked off in Las Vegas, and the theme this year is clear: "Ambient AI." We are moving away from AI as a chatbot you talk to and toward AI that lives inside your devices, making decisions in the background.
Here is a roundup of the hottest gadgets and most innovative reveals from the show floor so far.
📺 The "Screen Wars" Get Artistic
The battle between Samsung and LG has shifted from just "bigger and brighter" to "invisible and artistic."
Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV: This is the undisputed king of the show. It uses microscopic LEDs to produce incredible color and brightness. It features the new Vision AI Companion (VAC), which lets you ask the TV to find food recipes you see on screen or automatically dim the crowd noise during a football game.
LG Wallpaper OLED (W6/W7) Return: After a hiatus, the ultra-thin "Wallpaper" TV is back. It’s only 9mm thick and now features Zero Connect technology, meaning it is completely wireless—all your HDMI cables plug into a box that can be hidden up to 10 meters away.
Amazon Ember Artline TV: Amazon is now directly competing with Samsung’s "The Frame." This OLED TV doubles as a 2,000-piece digital art gallery and uses sensors to turn off when you leave the room.
🤖 Robotics: From Concepts to Coworkers
Home robots are becoming more capable of doing actual chores, not just wandering around.
LG CLOiD: Unlike previous "cute" robots, CLOiD has articulated hands designed for physical tasks like folding laundry, unloading the dishwasher, and serving food. It acts as a hub for your entire smart home.
Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra: Samsung’s newest vacuum doesn't just clean; it uses a Qualcomm Dragonwing processor to identify spilled liquids and can steam-sanitize floors. It can even double as a home security sentry while you're away.
💻 Computing & Gaming
Laptops are getting a massive power boost thanks to new "AI-first" silicon.
Samsung Odyssey 3D G90XH: A massive gaming monitor that offers glasses-free 3D using eye-tracking technology. Early hands-on reports suggest it finally solves the "nausea" issue common with older 3D tech.
LG Gram Pro (Aerominum): LG introduced a new material called "Aerominum" for its laptops, making them even lighter than previous years while being significantly more durable.
The Chips: Intel (Panther Lake), AMD (Ryzen AI 400), and Qualcomm (Snapdragon X2 Elite) all unveiled chips specifically designed to run massive AI models locally on your laptop without needing an internet connection.
⌚ Wearables & Health Tech
Health tech is moving toward "proactive care"—detecting issues before you feel them.
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro (MicroLED): A powerhouse smartwatch that features a MicroLED display for insane outdoor visibility and integrated satellite messaging for emergency SOS without a phone.
Oura Ring Gen 4: This generation focuses heavily on stress and recovery, with a battery that now lasts nearly a full week despite the added AI sensors.
Timekettle W4 Translator Earbuds: These use bone conduction to capture your voice in noisy rooms, providing near-instant AI translation for face-to-face conversations.
🎸 The "Wildcard" Gadgets
Samsung AI OLED Cassette & Turntable: Pure "Retro-Futurism." These are concept devices that look like 80s tech but feature circular OLED touchscreens and AI assistants that recommend music based on your mood.
Fender MIX Headphones: The legendary guitar brand is moving into consumer audio with headphones featuring user-replaceable batteries, a rare win for sustainability and longevity.
Sweekar Virtual Pet: A "Tamagotchi for 2026." It’s an AI-powered handheld pet that remembers your specific interactions and develops a personality based on how you treat it.
