CES 2026 Preview: AI, Robots, and Laptops

The Verge’s CES 2026 preview warns that the Las Vegas show (officially starting Jan 6) will deliver the usual hardware — laptops, TVs, and smart‑home gear — but with heavier emphasis on AI and robotics. Laptops are expected to headline with new chips from Intel (Panther Lake), Qualcomm (Snapdragon X2), and a rumored AMD “Gorgon Point” APU; reviewers are watching battery and integrated‑graphics claims and hoping to see more adventurous form factors (rollables, foldables, dual screens).

Smart home will spotlight robots (from advanced vacuums to humanoid helpers), smarter security cameras tied into automation standards like Matter, and another wave of smart locks using palm, facial, or UWB unlocking. Gaming at CES looks quieter on discrete GPUs, with more on video glasses, handhelds and possible rollable gaming laptops (Lenovo). TV makers are set to push RGB/micro‑RGB LED panels (Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense) and will be watched for timing and pricing.

Mobile and wearables trends to expect include “weirdo” phones like Samsung’s Z Trifold possibly getting a wider debut, and a continued push in XR and AI‑driven smart glasses. Health tech may trend toward “longevity” devices that use biometrics and even bodily‑fluid sampling for metabolic and hormonal monitoring. Follow Verge coverage for live CES announcements.

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