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CES 2026 Roundup: All the Top Announcements and Noteworthy Products Launched on Day 1

CES 2026 Roundup: All the Top Announcements and Noteworthy Products Launched on Day 1

CES 2026 is being held in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), US, and is set to conclude on January 9.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 6 January 2026 21:27 IST

CES 2026 Roundup: All the Top Announcements and Noteworthy Products Launched on Day 1

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Highlights

CES 2026 could see the launch of new laptops
CES 2026 will end on January 9 (Friday)
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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 was kicked off on January 6 (Tuesday), and the annual tech trade show will run through January 9. However, tech giants and OEMs from across the world had begun showcasing their new devices and other technology-focused innovations earlier this week as a precursor to the trade show. These include brands like Samsung and LG, which have unveiled new devices, including smart TVs, laptops, computer monitors, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, and connected home appliances. In the coming days, other tech firms are also expected to unveil their smartphones and other devices.

Here is everything you need to know about the devices, rumoured and confirmed, which were unveiled on January 6, the day CES 2026 began. Meanwhile, you can also check out the schedule for the CES 2026 press conferences here.

Intel Unveiled its New Core Ultra Series 3 Processors

Intel showcased its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at the CES 2026 on Tuesday. The tech giant claimed, while unveiling the new processors, that these are its first compute platform built on the firm's Intel 18A semiconductor process, which delivers improved performance, graphics, and battery life over the previous generation.

Named Panther Lake, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors ship with a hybrid CPU architecture, featuring performance and efficiency cores. Additionally, it is said to provide enhanced integrated graphics based on Intel's Xe architecture.

Samsung Reportedly Showcases a Crease-Free Foldable Display

A tipster claimed that the South Korean tech giant's display manufacturing division, Samsung Display, showcased a new crease-free foldable display during CES 2026, which began on Tuesday. The new foldable display, which is said to be featured on Apple's rumoured iPhone Fold and Samsung's purported Galaxy Wide Fold, is said to feature an in-display selfie camera to offer a more immersive experience.

Asus Brings New Zephyrus Series Laptops

On Tuesday, Asus launched its latest Zephyrus series laptops at CES 2026, along with a new ROG G1000 gaming desktop. The lineup has been updated to now include the ROG Zephyrus G14, ROG Zephyrus G16, and ROG Zephyrus Duo.

Asus' latest ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 (GU606) laptops feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. However, the highlight was the tech firm's new ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, which is equipped with dual screens. It is powered by the latest Intel processor and sports 3K ROG Nebula HDR OLED touchscreens with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the tech firm is yet to reveal the prices for its new devices.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Series Unveiled

On Day 1 of CES 2026, the South Korean tech giant launched the new Samsung Galaxy Book 6 series, which includes the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra, Galaxy Book 6 Pro, and the standard Galaxy Book 6 laptops. Samsung's latest laptop lineup is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, coupled with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and 5060 GPUs.

The Galaxy Book 6 series run on Windows 11 Home. All three Galaxy Book 6 laptops feature Dolby Atmos audio, too. Moreover, the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra sports a 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen, while packing an 80.2Wh battery.

LG's New Smart TV Lineup

Ahead of the CES 2026 event, the South Korean tech giant has unveiled its new smart TV lineup, bringing its Wallpaper lineup back. Featuring models like the LG OLED Evo W6 and W7, the smart TV series boasts thin bezels and a slim form factor. The new devices feature a 9mm thin body and 100-inch displays, while also getting an enhanced wall mount to offer an immersive experience.

LG's OLED Evo WX lineup also introduces a new “true wireless experience” for better cable management, as all inputs are placed on the Zero Connect Box. This can be placed up to 10m away from the smart TV. Powering the lineup is LG's proprietary Alpha 9 Gen 3 chipset, allowing displays to deliver “visually lossless” 4K resolution video and audio playback wirelessly.

Apart from the Wallpaper series, LG also unveiled the new Gallery TV, which competes with Samsung's Frame. The company has positioned the device to double as a wall decor in idle mode.

Users can also set up the TV to display digital art pieces and images. It gets a Gallery mode, which utilises the panels' anti-reflective feature and minimal bezel design to deliver an improved experience. It will be offered in 55 and 65-inch display sizes.

Samsung at CES 2026

Samsung has also announced various new products ahead of the CES 2026 trade show. First, the South Korean tech giant has confirmed that it will be unveiling its new portable projector, dubbed Freestyle+. The updated model will boast the same design as its predecessor. It will also feature various AI picture optimisation tools for improved projection.

Separately, the company hosted its First Look event as a precursor to the CES 2026, where it unveiled various new AI-powered home appliances, like its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo and Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum.

Additionally, the event also saw the unveiling of Samsung's new 130-inch Micro RGB smart TVs. The tech giant claimed the new smart TV to be its largest Micro RGB display, which also offers reduced screen glare, next-generation HDR support, and full BT.2020 colour coverage.

New Laptops at CES 2026

Every year, new and refreshed laptops become the main attraction of the trade show. Many OEMs, including LG, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus. This year is expected to be no different. LG has already announced that it will be unveiling its refreshed LG Gram laptop series at CES 2026.

The company has teased its next-generation laptops to be lighter and more durable, owing to “updated” materials. It will also feature various on-device and cloud-based AI-powered tools.

Recent reports highlight that Dell is also planning to revive the XPS branding by showcasing new laptops under the lineup at the CES 2026. However, this information is yet to be confirmed by the tech giant.

Additionally, Lenovo is also reportedly planning to showcase four Copilot+ PCs during this year's edition of CES. Said to launch as part of the thin and light category, the new laptops will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 platforms.

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More