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LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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LG unveils a “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” pad scheme, certifying Razer's new Wolverine V3 as its first ultra-low latency TV controller.
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ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.
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Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.
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espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
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Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.
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Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
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LG unveils CLOiD robot at heart of new AI strategy

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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LG has unveiled its CLOiD home robot as the centrepiece of a sweeping AI strategy linking homes, cars and commercial systems.
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Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.
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Sandisk retires WD_BLACK and WD Blue for Optimus SSDs ranges

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Sandisk scraps WD_BLACK and WD Blue SSD lines, unifying its internal NVMe range under a new three-tier SANDISK Optimus brand.
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Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data protection
Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.
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LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG unveils a 9mm ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES 2026, touting brighter Hyper Radiant Colour and AI-enhanced visuals.
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Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.
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Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV flagship at CES

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Samsung has unveiled a 130-inch Micro RGB flagship TV at CES 2026, pairing a bold 'Timeless Frame' design with advanced AI picture tech.
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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.
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LG unveils CLOiD home robot for 'Zero Labour' living

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG has unveiled CLOiD, a humanoid home robot at CES 2026, to orchestrate “Zero Labour” living by managing chores across smart appliances.
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Dreame unveils whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026

Sun, 4th Jan 2026
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Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.
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LG & will.i.am unveil AI xboom speakers at CES 2026

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.
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Infinix taps Pininfarina for NOTE 60 Ultra flagship design

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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Infinix enlists Italian studio Pininfarina to craft its NOTE 60 Ultra, kicking off a new design-led flagship smartphone series.