Oliver Haslam·

CES 2026: Here’s What To Expect

The Consumer Electronics Show, CES, kicks off on January 4 and there is sure to be plenty to take in. But there are also sure to be some trends that flow through the entire event, and here’s what you should be looking for.

The show gets started on Sunday, January 4, with Samsung holding its “The First Look” presentation. From there, we will see the world’s biggest technology players holding their own events to allow them to show off what they’ve been working on.

One of the main things that we expect to be the talk of the show is a series of new chip announcements, including some new high-end offerings from AMD.

We should expect to learn more about the rumored Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which is set to offer better single-threaded performance than previous chips. The Ryzen 9000G series is also likely to officially break cover, while the company’s new FSR Redstone AI-powered upscaling will also be shown.

Intel will also share more details about its Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and the ongoing attempt to turn everything into an “AI PC,” whatever that really means. Qualcomm won’t be left out either, with the company’s Snapdragon line of chips and modems sure to be present throughout.

On the display front, LG and Samsung are going to be the companies to watch in terms of Micro RGB displays. The pair is likely to use the technology to offer new mid-range options, while Sony is also thought to have plans for a whole new lineup in 2026.

It’s also a safe bet that we can expect “AI” to be the buzzword for CES 2026, although it remains to be seen how much of it will be attached to useful devices and features. Remember, not all products announced at CES will ever see the light of day. And of those that do, there is no guarantee that they will look or perform the way any CES announcement claims.

Buckle up, it’s going to be an interesting week.

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