CES 2026: All the big announcements so far

Consumer Electronics Show this year It’s only just getting into full swing, and we’re already seeing a flood of device announcements. There are the staples, of course: giant TVs, smart home sensors, phone accessories, and weirdly elaborate ways to charge your devices. It wouldn’t be CES without them. But this year in Las Vegas, there are also plenty of new hints about what the tech industry imagines in the future.

on This episode of vertcast, David and Nilay look at some of the show’s most interesting early announcements. They start, of course, with humanoid robots, including Which LG promised He will be able to do your laundry even though he seems completely unable to do your laundry. Then they talk about this year’s new mobile devices, including Click dialerand is an early favorite for the “Most Exciting New Gadget That Actual People Would Actually Buy” award.

Then it’s time to get some smart home news, because there is a lot Smart home news this year. And a lot of TV news. And at least New spokesman for the party. And the hottest, The smartest new thing in LEGO. AI is certainly everywhere at this year’s CES, but it also appears to mark a return to gadget form at the show. There’s only one tool missing, really, and that is… Trump phone. We know: we’re surprised, too.

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