CES Live Blog, Day 1: The coolest tech we’ve seen yet

Good morning and Welcome to WIRED Consumer Electronics Show 2026 Live blog. We’re here in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing you the latest news, hands-on reports, photos and videos from the biggest show in consumer tech.

CES 2026 officially kicks off today, January 5, but the first day of CES is usually reserved only for media previews. We’ve already seen a fair amount of what’s been announced this year at these preview events, and news announcements will continue to roll out throughout the first day as all the big-name companies unveil their products. You can read an overview of What to expect from CES 2026.

the greater Today at CES is Tuesday; That’s when the expo hall opens to the public, and that’s when we get to see the big spectacle that CES is known for: the light shows, crazy concept cars, and walls of giant TVs. But we still have a lot of things to show you today, so keep this page open in a tab. The live blog will automatically update with news updates throughout the day.

Our live coverage from Las Vegas begins at 7:30 AM PT and continues until 5 PM PT. We’re running this live blog until Wednesday evening, so come back every day for more news.