The big trend at CES 2026 wasn’t just smarter appliances. It was a wave of AI-powered companion robots and pets, like Loona’s DeskMate and Ecovacs’s LilMilo, designed for emotional connection over practical utility. This signals a deliberate shift as companies repurpose social robot concepts from As
Microsoft started 2026 with a broken Excel function. The StockHistory feature, which pulls market data, failed for days, showing connection errors to users trying to check their portfolios after the holiday break.
A single comment from Nvidia’s CEO at CES sparked a major sell-off in data-center cooling stocks. Jensen Huang suggested new chips won’t need complex chillers, hitting companies like Johnson Controls and Modine Manufacturing hard.
ASUS is launching its most powerful gaming desktop yet at CES. The ROG G1000 packs top-tier hardware into a flashy chassis featuring spinning holographic fans and massive cooling capacity.
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Book6 series at CES, featuring Intel’s new Panther Lake chips and claiming up to 30 hours of battery life. The new laptops boast ultra-thin designs and AI features, positioning them as direct competitors to Apple’s MacBook Pro.
Acer is launching a 5K gaming monitor for $799 and a 6K creative display for $1,499. LG is also joining the 5K fray with a new UltraGear model. This could be the next big push in PC display resolution.
MSI just unveiled its most powerful gaming laptop yet at CES 2026. The Raider 16 Max HX pushes 300 watts of total system power into a chassis that’s 10% smaller than before, aiming to be the fastest portable system on the planet.
TSMC is planning a shockingly fast ramp for its next-generation 2nm chip process. The company reportedly aims to hit a monthly output of 140,000 wafers by the end of 2026, just one year after mass production begins. This aggressive move is driven by huge orders from Apple and skyrocketing demand for
Chinese Premier Li Qiang concluded a three-day tour of Guangdong province, visiting industrial giants like BYD and Midea. He emphasized the need to expand imports for balanced trade and boost support for technological breakthroughs.
Instagram is ditching its polished look for a raw aesthetic, driven by user behavior and a flood of AI-generated content. The platform’s director admits verifying authenticity is the next big challenge.
