5 major announcements to anticipate at CES 2026

      The first major tech event of the year, CES 2026, is just around the corner, kicking off on January 6 for three days filled with hardware and software launches. Anticipate a plethora of announcements related to home technology, televisions, fitness, and gaming.

      Numerous companies will showcase their innovations on the showroom floor in Las Vegas, and many will also hold online reveals, making it easy to feel inundated by the vast array of new products and services being presented.

      To help you avoid spending hours sifting through news or hoping for interesting updates in your feeds, here are five significant announcements to look out for at CES. These may include specific products, product lines, or broader market segments that are expected to make a splash at the event.

      **RTX 50 Super Series**

      Typically, CES sees a flood of graphics card announcements, and it's already known that Intel will introduce the Panther Lake at the 2026 event. However, the focus is more on the potential releases that have generated interest.

      There is a strong chance that NVIDIA will announce the GeForce RTX 50 Super series at CES 2026, which are upgraded versions of its existing 50 series GPUs. NVIDIA’s graphics cards are widely recognized as the premier choice for gamers, as evidenced by Steam’s November hardware survey showing that 26 out of the top 30 GPUs are from NVIDIA. Thus, any reveal of enhanced components is noteworthy.

      While we don’t know the specific offerings in the GeForce RTX 50 Super series or how they will differ from earlier models, many are anticipating CES to serve as a preliminary showcase rather than a complete reveal, with a more formal launch scheduled for later in the year.

      **Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS Model)**

      Another potentially exciting announcement for gamers is the possibility of a Lenovo Legion Go 2 variant that operates on SteamOS instead of Windows 11, presenting a stronger competitor against the Steam Deck and ROG Ally than the current model.

      Originally launched at IFA 2025, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 was a high-end handheld gaming PC featuring a premium display and convenient controllers, though it faced criticism for its steep price, resulting in a lower impact compared to ROG and Valve’s offerings.

      There are strong rumors that CES will reveal a version of the Legion Go 2 with the same hardware as the original but switching to Valve’s handheld operating system. While the price for this new device hasn’t been disclosed, the transition to SteamOS is likely to be seen as a significant improvement. This version of the Go 2 could become one of the most intriguing non-GPU announcements for gamers at CES.

      **Micro and Mini-LED RGB TVs**

      Rather than highlighting a specific product or range, this selection focuses on an entire new market segment. Some of the most exciting announcements at CES often come in the form of innovative TV technology that enhances picture quality. Typically, this new tech appears on high-end, large-screen TVs, with consumer versions debuting a few years later, but it will still indicate the future direction of the TV market.

      We anticipate a Samsung announcement about new Micro RGB TVs, which utilize Micro LED technology along with RGB LEDs instead of white ones to enhance contrast and color accuracy. A few models of this nature have already been introduced, making it a cutting-edge area, and Samsung suggests this announcement is aligned with AI advancements as a major TV trend for the year.

      A similar technology from Hisense is expected to include RGB Mini-LED TVs, sharing characteristics with LG's offerings, but with one distinction: Hisense showcased its concept TV using this technology last year. Therefore, at the 2026 CES, we could see actual consumer-ready sets equipped with this tech, set to hit stores throughout the year.

      **A Variety of New Smart Rings**

      Not just one, but many announcements regarding smart rings are anticipated at CES 2026. This expectation is not based on speculation, market trends, or expert insight, but rather from the organizers, who identified smart rings as a prominent new trend for the upcoming show in a blog post.

      The article highlighted brands like Oura, Ultrahuman, Luna, and RingConn that will be present, although specific products were not mentioned for most. Oura and RingConn last released products in late 2024, so new models may be unveiled, and the Bond Ring Evo is expected to debut in mid-2026, potentially appearing at the event as well.

      Additionally, numerous new companies may emerge to showcase their own first generation of smart rings. CES serves as a platform for emerging brands to introduce their initial devices, and given the significance of health and AI technology at the show, smart rings are a fitting choice.

      **Upgrades to Smart Robot Vacuums**

      AI tools and home robotics are both key trends for CES, and significant upgrades to robot vacuum cleaners will prominently feature at the event.

      The latest AI buzzword is “Agentic AI,” which refers to AI tools that