Las Vegas — CES 2026 has wrapped up with a strong message from the technology industry: artificial intelligence is no longer a feature, but the foundation. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show showcased a wave of smarter, more capable devices, with AI, advanced displays and next-generation computing taking centre stage.
One of the biggest talking points was Nvidia’s new Rubin AI platform, designed to dramatically boost performance for data centres and advanced AI systems. The company positioned Rubin as a key building block for future AI models, signalling another leap forward in the global race for computing power.
In consumer hardware, AI-powered laptops stole the spotlight. Major manufacturers including Samsung, Lenovo and ASUS unveiled ultra-thin notebooks equipped with dedicated neural processing units, allowing tasks such as image editing, live translation and content creation to run directly on the device rather than in the cloud.
Display technology also made headlines. Samsung and LG introduced next-generation Micro-RGB and ultra-bright OLED TVs, delivering higher brightness, improved colour accuracy and lower power consumption. Samsung’s enormous 130-inch Micro-RGB display became one of the most photographed products of the show.
Elsewhere, Lego surprised audiences with its Smart Brick, a sensor-equipped building block that responds to movement, light and touch. Aimed at blending physical play with digital interaction, the innovation marks Lego’s most significant technological shift in decades.
From smarter homes to more powerful personal devices, CES 2026 highlighted a future where technology fades into the background — becoming faster, more intuitive and increasingly intelligent.
Author: Pishon Yip