LG's Big Bet on AI: "Affectionate Intelligence"
LG kicked off CES 2026 with a keynote that leaned heavily into its vision of "Affectionate Intelligence," positioning AI as the connective tissue across TVs, appliances, and even robots. While most of the hardware announcements were made ahead of time, LG used the stage to show how its ideas fit together, including updated OLED TVs, micro RGB panels, and its ultra-thin Wallpaper TV.
The company's humanoid home robot, CLOiD, was the star of the show, with demos that were more theatrical than practical. As with previous LG CES events, the vision is ambitious but may take a few years to materialize.
AI-focused companies like NVIDIA also made a strong push at CES 2026. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, introduced the Vera Rubin supercomputer platform and updated its open AI models, robotics tools, and autonomous vehicle stack. While NVIDIA did not announce new consumer-grade GPUs, it instead emphasized its commitment to defining the future of computing.
Intel took a more focused approach with its CES press conference, unveiling the Core Ultra Series 3 processors (also known as Panther Lake). These chips are designed to power AI PCs with improved graphics, better efficiency, and stronger local AI performance. Intel aims to convince partners and consumers that it's back in the game for high-end laptops.
Meanwhile, AMD wrapped up its press day with a keynote that mixed familiar AI rhetoric with meaningful chip announcements. Highlights included new Ryzen AI 400 laptop processors and updated desktop chips, including the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for enthusiasts.
Sony remained focused on its Afeela electric vehicle project at CES 2026. The company showed an updated prototype and shared progress updates, including expanded delivery plans and deeper entertainment integrations like PlayStation Remote Play.
Lego made a surprising announcement with its Smart Bricks initiative, which adds sensors, audio, and wireless communication to traditional Lego pieces. This system is launching with Star Wars sets later this year and is designed to work without apps or screens.
Other notable announcements included Samsung's new TVs, speakers, and laptops, as well as updates from Anker on chargers and power accessories. Amazon shared incremental updates tied to Alexa and smart home hardware.
While press day may be over, CES 2026 has only just begun. The show floor opens today, with Lenovo, automotive tech, smart home gear, and plenty of unexpected demos still to come.
LG kicked off CES 2026 with a keynote that leaned heavily into its vision of "Affectionate Intelligence," positioning AI as the connective tissue across TVs, appliances, and even robots. While most of the hardware announcements were made ahead of time, LG used the stage to show how its ideas fit together, including updated OLED TVs, micro RGB panels, and its ultra-thin Wallpaper TV.
The company's humanoid home robot, CLOiD, was the star of the show, with demos that were more theatrical than practical. As with previous LG CES events, the vision is ambitious but may take a few years to materialize.
AI-focused companies like NVIDIA also made a strong push at CES 2026. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, introduced the Vera Rubin supercomputer platform and updated its open AI models, robotics tools, and autonomous vehicle stack. While NVIDIA did not announce new consumer-grade GPUs, it instead emphasized its commitment to defining the future of computing.
Intel took a more focused approach with its CES press conference, unveiling the Core Ultra Series 3 processors (also known as Panther Lake). These chips are designed to power AI PCs with improved graphics, better efficiency, and stronger local AI performance. Intel aims to convince partners and consumers that it's back in the game for high-end laptops.
Meanwhile, AMD wrapped up its press day with a keynote that mixed familiar AI rhetoric with meaningful chip announcements. Highlights included new Ryzen AI 400 laptop processors and updated desktop chips, including the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for enthusiasts.
Sony remained focused on its Afeela electric vehicle project at CES 2026. The company showed an updated prototype and shared progress updates, including expanded delivery plans and deeper entertainment integrations like PlayStation Remote Play.
Lego made a surprising announcement with its Smart Bricks initiative, which adds sensors, audio, and wireless communication to traditional Lego pieces. This system is launching with Star Wars sets later this year and is designed to work without apps or screens.
Other notable announcements included Samsung's new TVs, speakers, and laptops, as well as updates from Anker on chargers and power accessories. Amazon shared incremental updates tied to Alexa and smart home hardware.
While press day may be over, CES 2026 has only just begun. The show floor opens today, with Lenovo, automotive tech, smart home gear, and plenty of unexpected demos still to come.
! I mean, who wouldn't want a robot like CLOiD to help around the house? 
but at the same time, it's crazy to think about how much work is still needed for these ideas to become a reality 
. I feel like we're still in that 'wait and see' phase 
... what do you guys think will be the most game-changing thing we'll see from CES this year? 
but at the same time I'm super confused why we're still talking about humanoid robots that can't even do basic tasks without looking like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie 
. And what's with the obsession with robots in our homes? Don't we have better things to worry about than having a robot do the laundry for us? 
I swear, sometimes I feel like tech companies are just trying to sell us on the idea of being "smart" when really they're just making it harder for us to be human 
. And can we please just take a step back and think about the implications of all this AI stuff before we start building our robot overlords? 
but I'm hyped for the future tech! NVIDIA's Vera Rubin supercomputer platform is like something straight out of a sci-fi movie 
I need to learn more about how AI can improve our daily lives, like smart homes and autonomous vehicles 
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and AMD's Ryzen AI 400 laptop processors are gonna be a game changer too! 
The entertainment integrations from Sony with their Afeela electric vehicle project are so cool, I love how they're connecting tech to our favorite hobbies 
. Can't wait for the CES show floor to open and see what else is in store! 
hopefully this means we'll see some sick gaming laptops soon
it's like they took something that was meant for kids and turned it into a whole new level of tech innovation. can't wait to see what other weird and wonderful things come out of this initiative
. nvidia was def my fave tho Jensen Huang is so cute 
and their new vera rubin supercomputer platform sounds insane 
but idk if it's gonna make it to consumer grade GPUs anytime soon 
but is it really just another gimmick?
we'll have to wait and see if these companies actually deliver on their promises.
! I mean, who wouldn't want a home robot that can just chill with you like CLOiD? 
It might not be ready for prime time yet, but the vision is so cool 
! Those chips are gonna make a serious dent in the gaming and content creation space 
too! I'm loving the mix of old-school tech hype with new innovations at CES 2026 
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but trust me, it's all about progress 
), that's what makes them so fascinating 
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! Can't wait to check out all the other cool stuff and maybe even score some sweet new gadgets 
. Bring on the future of tech, CES 2026 is about to get real 
. Just imagine robots like CLOiD from LG, walking around and making us feel all "affectionate" but really just controlling everything for us... 
. And don't even get me started on the power consumption of those humanoid home bots - we'll be paying through the nose to keep them alive 
. But, gotta wonder if it's gonna take a while for these things to become mainstream 
And why did they make it look like a miniature version of a Roomba instead of something more practical? 
They're trying to make robots that are like, super affectionate and can even recognize your emotions 
But for real, it's cool to see companies like NVIDIA and Intel investing so heavily in AI tech. The future is gonna be all about making our lives easier and more convenient, right? 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
. Like, Samsung's got a whole section dedicated to smart home gear, and Anker is updating its chargers with all sorts of cool features 
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. And what's with the drama around CLOiD? It's like they're trying to distract us from the fact that most of the AI tech is still super niche 
. I mean, who uses a $10 million computer for their gaming rig?