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AI Dominates CES 2026 Pre‑Show as Nvidia, Intel and AMD Take the Stage

AI sets the tone across chips, robots, displays, plus smart‑home appliances.

Overview

  • Pre‑show keynotes today feature Nvidia at 4 p.m. ET with a 90‑minute AI roadmap and 20+ demos, Intel at 6 p.m. ET spotlighting Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” for AI PCs, and AMD at 9:30 p.m. ET with Lisa Su outlining AI plans and expected Ryzen updates.
  • Samsung’s First Look unveiled a 130‑inch Micro RGB TV and AI‑enabled Family Hub refrigerators that use Google’s Gemini to recognize an unlimited range of food items and generate tailored kitchen guidance.
  • LG is demonstrating its CLOiD home robot, designed to handle household tasks as service robotics moves from concept toward practical assistance on the show floor.
  • CES launched the new CES Foundry at the Fontainebleau to showcase AI and quantum startups, with Nvidia anchoring demos that emphasize developer tools and infrastructure.
  • The CTA expects attendance on par with last year’s 141,000 and more than 3,500 exhibitors as the main halls open Jan. 6 through Jan. 9 following media previews and press events.