Asian technology giants dominate CES 2026, driving a shift from generative software to "embodied AI." With 50% of attendees from Asia, leaders like Samsung unveil new hardware while issuing stark warnings about looming semiconductor shortages and inevitable consumer price hikes.
Hesai Technology partners with Nvidia to supply lidar sensors for the Hyperion platform. Announced at CES, this deal offers OEMs a turnkey self-driving solution. Hesai is also building a Thailand factory to serve global markets, with lidar costs dropping to $200.
Japanese electronics giant TDK is accelerating its push into augmented reality, introducing high-density silicon anode batteries and "Eyesight" tracking sensors. The move positions the firm as a critical enabler for the next generation of smart glasses and wearable tech.
Lenovo’s CTO unveils a strategy for a "hybrid AI" future, moving beyond single devices to an interconnected ecosystem. By balancing public cloud and private edge computing, Lenovo aims to use ambient intelligence for predictive experiences across Motorola and APEX product lines.
Deep Robotics aims to double its U.S. revenue by 2026, driven by demand for autonomous mobile robots. With strong sales of the M20 Pro, the firm offers cost-effective quadruped solutions for inspection and logistics, operating at roughly half the cost of human labor.
Samsung warns of potential price hikes for smartphones, TVs, and appliances, citing 2026 semiconductor shortages and rising memory costs. While aiming to minimize consumer impact, executives confirm that inevitable component price spikes may force a new pricing strategy.
At CES 2026, AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the "Helios" system to meet surging AI demand. Meanwhile, Lucid Motors announced a robotaxi partnership with Uber and Nvidia for late 2026, and Razer committed major funding to consumer hardware evolution.
General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja predicts an industry shift toward a "renaissance" of consumer AI apps. He addresses soaring valuations, the sustainability of applied AI companies, and forecasts that portfolio giant Anthropic could be ready for an IPO within 12 to 18 months.
At CES, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon identified robotics as the "next big wave" of AI. Leveraging its mobile legacy, the chipmaker plans to power autonomous machines and industrial robots by 2026, while maintaining dominance in automotive cockpits and wearables.
Lucid CEO Peter Winterhoff announced an aggressive plan to deploy a paid robotaxi service with Uber and Nuro by year-end using the Gravity platform. Additionally, Lucid is partnering with NVIDIA to bring Level 3 autonomy to consumer vehicles by 2028.
Razer commits $600 million to AI R&D, unveiling "Project Motoko"—a smart headphone concept with 4K cameras for visual AI context. The expansion targets consumers and devs with new tools like "QE Companion," leveraging Razer's 150M user base to build a gaming AI ecosystem.
AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the Helios system and MI455X chip at CES, targeting Nvidia's data center dominance. Featuring 320 billion transistors on 2nm/3nm process tech, this ambitious roadmap aims to support a 100x rise in global compute power by 2026.
At CES 2026, the GAAD Foundation and ServiceNow unveiled the AI Model Accessibility Checker. OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 secured the top spots for accessible code generation, while Google’s Gemini 3.0 Pro ranked last, revealing a major gap in inclusive software development priorities.
At CES 2026, semiconductor giants NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD signaled a unified push toward high-performance AI computing. Highlights include Nvidia's Vera Rubin architecture, Intel's 2nm Panther Lake chips, and Hyundai's plan to deploy Boston Dynamics robots in US plants by 2028.
AMD’s latest launch is characterized by incremental refreshes and aggressive rebranding rather than breakthroughs. With the Ryzen AI 400 series offering negligible gains, analysts flag concerns despite powerful Strix Halo configurations. Is AMD losing momentum?
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