Meta utilized the CES 2026 stage to unveil significant enterprise-grade updates to its wearable ecosystem, though the presentation was tempered by a major logistical pivot.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his CES 2026 keynote to focus on agentic AI and Physical AI, outlining how the company is extending AI into systems that operate in the physical world. Supply-chain sources said that humanoid robots are viewed as one development direction for Physical AI, with implications for high-performance microcontrollers; however, training remains constrained by scarce and fragmented data.
Small companion robots and specialized hardware from Taiwan took center stage at CES Unveiled, the traditional media preview that sets the tone for the week's exhibitions.
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus platform at CES 2026, expanding its Snapdragon X Series lineup for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The new processor targets modern professionals, content creators, and everyday users seeking high performance, integrated AI capabilities, and extended battery life in thin and lightweight devices. Qualcomm said select systems from major OEM partners are expected to reach the market in the first half of 2026.
