Hey tech fans CES 2026 has officially wrapped. Here are the final takeaways and best of show picks: 1. Switchbot Onero H1 Helper Robot Coming This Year Under 10K What happened: Switchbot demoed the Onero H1, a helper robot that can pick up clothes and load washing machines. Unlike most CES robots, this one is actually launching in 2026. Price will be under $10,000. Why it matters: Most robot demos at CES never ship. Switchbot is committing to actual sales this year. Still expensive, but brings home robots closer to consumer reality. The demo: Limited to laundry tasks in the demo, but Switchbot claims it can handle an array of household chores. Works slowly compared to humans but it's autonomous. Our take: Under $10K is still out of reach for most people, but it's progress from the $50K prototype robots we usually see. If it actually works reliably, early adopters will buy it. Source: https://www.engadget.com/engadgets-best-of-ces-2026-all-the-new-tech-that-caught-our-eye-in-las-vegas-200057123.html 2. Lego Smart Play Wins Over Star Wars Fans What happened: Lego's Smart Play platform with interactive bricks that sense light and distance won best of show buzz. Partnership with Star Wars means X Wing battles with sound effects and interactive lightsaber duels. Why it matters: Lego nailed the execution. Technology fades into background, no setup required, it just works. When Lucasfilm brought out Chewbacca and R2D2, they won the fandom. The tech: Smart bricks contain sensors for lights, sounds, and distance detection. Works in unison with special minifigs. Interactive space battles become possible with physical Lego. Our take: This is how you integrate digital into physical play correctly. Technology enhances imagination instead of replacing it. Launches March 2026. Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/10/the-coolest-technology-from-day-1-of-ces-2026/

Hey tech fans CES 2026 wraps up today in Vegas. Here are the final highlights: 1. Ford Announces Level 3 Eyes Off Driving Coming in 2028 What happened: Ford revealed plans for Level 3 "eyes off" driver assistance on a new $30,000 electric vehicle launching in 2028. This lets drivers take their eyes off the road on highways under certain conditions, a step up from current Level 2 systems. Why it matters: Level 3 autonomy is currently extremely rare and limited to premium vehicles. Ford bringing it to a $30,000 mass market EV is a democratization play. They're evaluating both subscription and one time purchase pricing. The competition: Most Level 3 offerings cost significantly more. Ford is betting they can make advanced autonomy accessible, not just a luxury feature. Our take: 2028 is still two years away, plenty of time for things to change. But if Ford delivers, this could be the tipping point for mainstream autonomous driving adoption. The $30,000 price point is the key. Source: https://techstartups.com/2026/01/08/top-tech-news-today-january-8-2026/ 2. HP Debuts EliteBoard Keyboard That Is Actually a Full PC What happened: HP unveiled the EliteBoard at CES, a keyboard with a built in PC. The entire computer lives inside the keyboard form factor, with AI focused features throughout. Why it matters: This eliminates the traditional desktop tower entirely. Everything you need is in the keyboard. Just plug in a monitor and you're done. Perfect for minimalist setups or space constrained environments. Our take: This is either brilliant or solving a problem nobody has. Keyboards break more often than PCs. What happens when your keyboard dies and your entire computer is in there? Still, the form factor is undeniably cool. Source: https://www.channelnews.com.au/ces-2026-hp-turns-the-keyboard-into-a-pc-with-ai-first-eliteboard-reveal/

Hey tech fans CES 2026 is wrapping up in Vegas. Here are the final day highlights: 1. Lenovo Unveils Rollable Gaming Laptop That Expands to 23.8 Inches What happened: Lenovo officially announced the Legion Pro Rollable, a 16 inch laptop with a display that physically rolls out horizontally to 23.8 inches for gaming. It's the first horizontally rolling laptop display ever. Why it matters: This solves a real problem for gamers and spreadsheet warriors. Want a portable 16 inch machine? Got it. Need massive screen real estate? Roll it out. No second monitor required. Our take: This is either genius or gimmick territory. The concept is brilliant, but durability is the question. How long before that rolling mechanism breaks? Still, this is the kind of innovation CES is supposed to deliver. Source: https://www.techradar.com/news/live/ces-2026-live-all-the-latest-news-from-the-worlds-biggest-tech-show 2. Roborock Saros Rover Climbs Stairs (Finally) What happened: Roborock unveiled a robot vacuum with extendable legs that can actually climb stairs. It lifts itself up one step at a time using two wheels on extending arms. Why it matters: Stairs have been the final boss for robot vacuums. Every other obstacle has been solved, but stairs remained impossible. Until now. Our take: This is genuinely impressive engineering. If it actually works reliably (big if), this changes the robot vacuum game. No more carrying your vacuum upstairs or buying two units. Pricing and release date TBA. Source: https://www.tomsguide.com/tech-events/best-of-ces-2026-awards-the-top-25-new-gadgets 3. Motorola Razr Fold First Look at the Trifold Phone Competitor What happened: Motorola showed off the Razr Fold, their first side folding phone with a 6.6 inch external screen and 8.1 inch internal display. Stylus support on both screens.

Hey tech fans! CES 2026 Day 3 is wrapping up in Vegas. Here's what you need to know: 1. Nvidia Announces DLSS 4.5 and New G Sync Pulsar Tech What happened: Nvidia unveiled DLSS 4.5 (their upscaling technology) trained on a second generation transformer model, plus G Sync Pulsar displays that pulse backlights to deliver motion clarity equivalent to 1000Hz. Why it matters: Gaming performance keeps getting better through software, not just hardware. These displays automatically adjust brightness and color based on your room lighting. Our take: This is classic Nvidia. Keep the ecosystem locked in with proprietary tech that actually works really well. Pre orders open TODAY for G Sync Pulsar displays. Source: https://www.engadget.com/ai/everything-nvidia-announced-at-ces-2026-225653684.html 2. Lego Unveils "SMART Play" Interactive Bricks What happened: Lego announced SMART Bricks at CES, launching with three Star Wars sets in March. These are app connected bricks that add digital interactivity to physical building. Why it matters: Lego is betting on blended physical and digital play. Kids build with real bricks, but the sets come alive through AR and app integration. Our take: This could either be brilliant or a gimmick. Lego's strength has always been pure imagination without screens. Adding digital feels risky, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Lego. Source: https://hypebeast.com/2026/1/lego-introduces-new-innovation-smart-play-ces-2026-las-vegas 3. Samsung's Vision AI Companion Rolls Out Across Entire TV Lineup What happened: Samsung's Vision AI Companion (VAC) is now integrated across nearly their entire 2026 TV lineup. It understands what you're watching and surfaces contextual info directly on screen. Why it matters: Your TV is becoming an AI assistant. Ask it questions about the show you're watching, get recipes from cooking shows, check sports predictions, all without leaving the screen.

CES 2026 is officially underway in Las Vegas. Here's what you need to know from Day 1: 1. Samsung Unveils 130-Inch Micro RGB TV (Yes, Really) What happened: Samsung debuted the world's first 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES - winner of the CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation. Features hands-free voice control and what they're calling "Vision AI." Why it matters: This isn't just a bigger TV. The Micro RGB technology delivers next-level color accuracy, and the AI integration lets you control everything with voice - search recipes, check sports predictions, play music. Our take: Cool tech, but who's buying a 130-inch TV? Still, the Vision AI features will likely trickle down to normal-sized TVs you can actually fit in your living room. Source: https://news.samsung.com/global/ces-2026-inside-samsungs-the-first-look-2026-a-vision-of-ai-companions-for-everyday-life 2. Intel's 18A Chips Finally Ship - Made in America What happened: Intel launched Core Ultra Series 3 processors - the first consumer chips built on their 18A process, manufactured entirely in the United States. Pre-orders start today, systems ship Jan 27. Why it matters: This is Intel's comeback story. After years of losing ground to AMD and Apple Silicon, they're betting on AI-powered laptops and domestic manufacturing. Over 200 PC designs will use these chips. Our take: The specs look competitive, especially for AI workloads. The "Made in USA" angle matters more for policy than consumers, but the performance claims are solid if they hold up. Source: https://newsroom.intel.com/client-computing/ces-2026-intel-core-ultra-series-3-debut-first-built-on-intel-18a 3. Samsung's "AI Companions" Vision - Your TV, Fridge, Everything Talks Now What happened: Samsung's CES exhibit focused on "AI Companions for Everyday Life" - basically making every device in your home voice-activated and context-aware. Think AI in your mirror, speakers designed by French artists, and transparent Micro LED displays.