AI Everywhere — Not Just in Computers

At CES 2026, it felt like AI was the default setting for nearly every product:

• AI-powered robots and assistants were everywhere, from advanced industrial humanoids to rolling “cyber pets” designed to interact socially.

• Big chipmakers like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel used their keynotes to push how AI will be embedded deeper into devices — whether it’s autonomous machines, PCs that think for you, or platforms that help robots reason.

• AI was even a selling point for home tech — appliances that “understand” what you need, wearables that feel more like companions, and smart home tech that tries to reduce stress rather than bombard people with notifications.

Big Announcements from the Biggest Players

A few standout moments from major brands:

• Nvidia’s Vision for the Future: CEO Jensen Huang gave one of the big keynotes, stressing how AI will extend from software into physical AI systems — think autonomous machines and smarter robots.

• AMD’s AI Chips: AMD highlighted its latest AI-focused processors, emphasizing partnerships and performance improvements for PCs and computing platforms.

• Samsung’s AI Ecosystem: Samsung showed off AI-infused appliances and displays, including smart fridges that track food and TVs with new display technologies.

• Automotive Tech and Smart Mobility: Several companies used CES to preview AI integration into cars, from Hyundai/Boston Dynamics robotics to next-gen AI cabin systems designed to assist drivers.

Robots and Physical AI: A Big Shift

One of the clearest shifts this year was the focus on robots that don’t just exist in video demos, but are meant for real work:

• Robots appeared not just in gimmicky tabletop forms, but in serious industrial and service roles.

• Partnerships featured companies like Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind working on humanoid robots that could eventually handle repetitive or dangerous tasks.

Fun, Weird, and Unexpected Tech

CES is famous for its mix of serious and quirky tech, and 2026 didn’t disappoint:

• LEGO Smart Bricks — LEGO stepped into CES with connected bricks that light up, sense movement, and interact digitally, blending classic play with technology.

• Cyber Pets — AI-powered robotic pets designed to act and respond like living companions drew lots of attention.

• Household Helpers & Clever Gadgets — From advanced robot vacuums to new wearable helpers and home devices, there were plenty of innovations meant to make everyday life easier.

What It All Means

CES 2026 felt like a pivotal moment where:

• AI became ubiquitous — not just added to products, but embedded into experiences.

• Robotics moved toward practical realities — showing potential for real work beyond demos.

• Tech got personal and contextual — rather than just faster or bigger, products began thinking about how people really live.