LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CES^® 2026 officially opens its doors today, welcoming visionaries, industry and government leaders, investors, and media to the global gathering place for technology. Spanning more than 2.6M net square feet, CES 2026 is where breakthrough ideas come to life and where innovators show up to highlight what’s next in tech. As the world’s most powerful tech event, CES is the convergence of more than 4100 exhibitors showcasing innovation across accessibility, AI, digital health, energy, enterprise solutions, immersive entertainment, mobility, quantum, robotics, and more.

The show kicked off with two dynamic Media Days, packed with major product and partnership announcements and exclusive product demonstrations. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®, CES 2026 runs today through Friday, January 9, across 13 venues in Las Vegas, including the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). CES will be the first event to use the space, marking the completion of the $600 million renovation of the LVCC legacy campus.

“CES is where innovators show up, business accelerates, partnerships ignite, and technology transforms real-world challenges into bold opportunities,” said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, CTA. “We’re thrilled to see global innovators show up and unveil the breakthroughs that will shape the future.”

“From global brands to trailblazing startups, the entire tech ecosystem comes together at CES,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “CES is where innovation moves from idea to impact. There’s no better place to witness the possibility of how tech can improve lives for millions of people.”

CTA’s State of the Industry Address, delivered by Shapiro and Fabrizio, set the tone for the show — highlighting how AI is igniting innovation, CES is the proving ground where it takes off, and people are at the heart of it all.

Keynotes

AMD

AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su discussed how the company’s portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact, highlighting that AI is everywhere and for everyone. Su unveiled new AI-focused products, including the Ryzen AI 400 Series for next-gen AI PCs, the MI440X GPU for enterprise, and the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform, emphasizing AI integration from data centers to edge devices and real-world applications with partners like OpenAI. She also provided an early look at its “Helios” rack-scale platform. Michael Kratsios, the President’s Science & Technology Advisor, joined Su on stage for a conversation on the role of public-private collaboration in advancing AI innovation, competitiveness, and opportunity. AMD announced a commitment of $150 million to bring AI into more classrooms and communities.

Siemens

Siemens AG President and CEO, Roland Busch, unveiled technologies to accelerate the industrial AI revolution. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined Busch on stage to expand their partnership to build the industrial AI operating system. Siemens launched Digital Twin Composer software to power the industrial metaverse at scale. Athina Kanioura, CEO, Latin America and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of PepsiCo discussed how PepsiCo uses the Digital Twin Composer software to simulate upgrades to its facilities in the U.S. with plans to scale globally. Siemens highlighted new technologies for accelerating drug discovery, autonomous driving, and shop floor efficiency. In manufacturing, Siemens announced a collaboration to bring Industrial AI to Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses.

Media Days (January 4-5)

Press Conferences

Leading brands unveiled major announcements and sparked global media buzz at press conferences at Mandalay Bay. Eight companies participated including Bosch, Doosan Bobcat, Geely Auto Group, Hisense, Hyundai, LG Electronics, Sony Honda Mobility Inc., and The LEGO Group.

CES Unveiled

CES Unveiled Las Vegas, the official press event of CES 2026, featured more than 225 companies and their groundbreaking innovations such as Baracoda’s Kolibree gamified toothbrush for kids, Coro’s breast feeding monitor, Earflo‘s non-invasive device to relieve children’s ear pressure, Dephy’s robotic exoskeleton device, Plaud’s wearable AI note taker, and Skywheel’s electric skis.

CES Tech Trends to Watch

Brian Comiskey, senior director, innovation and trends, CTA, and Melissa Harrison, vice president, marketing and communications, CTA, presented the CES 2026 Tech Trends to Watch. This media-only event offered insights into the future of tech, highlighting how AI enables more personalized consumer experiences and advances digital health solutions to support longer, healthier lives. The U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast concluded that the industry is projected to reach $565 billion in revenue in 2026, growing 3.7% year over year. 

More at CES

With a record-number of CES Innovation Awards^® 2026 submissions, additional honorees were recognized this week. Attendees can explore select winning products in person at the CES Innovation Awards Showcase at the Venetian, booth #50043.

During a ribbon cutting unveiling the LVCC renovation and marking the start of CES, CTA announced it intends to award $125,000 in support of two major City of Las Vegas sustainability projects through the CES 2026 Green Grants program. The includes contributions to the citywide tree planting initiative and energy-efficient streetlight upgrades. These projects support Las Vegas’s sustainability efforts and show that collaboration between government, community, and tech can produce effective solutions.

The CES Foundry, a new community uniting leaders in AI and quantum, will open on Wednesday, January 7 for two-days of programming, demos, and networking at the Fontainebleau.CES 2026 features more than 400 conference sessions with top tracks and stages like Great Minds, Accessibility, C Space®, Digital Health, Innovation Policy Summit, Manufacturing, and more. More than 1300 speakers will take the stage including celebrities and government officials. Visit CES.tech for live updates and streams from CES 2025 programming.

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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization of more than 500,000 worldwide, dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, proudly announces that Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor, the organization’s highest accolade, and its accompanying $2 million prize.

Huang is being recognized for a lifetime of visionary leadership and pioneering work in accelerated computing, which has propelled NVIDIA to the forefront of technological innovation. This joins Huang’s other recent honors including the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, Person of the Year from Financial Times and TIME Magazine, and the Professor Stephen Hawking Fellowship. Under his guidance, NVIDIA – which became the first company to top $5 trillion in market cap in October 2025 – invented the first graphics processing unit (GPU) in 1999—a breakthrough that revolutionized computing and enabled advancements across medicine, engineering, robotics, autonomous vehicles, manufacturing, and more. Huang’s foresight in accelerated computing laid the foundation for today’s AI technologies and industrial revolution.

“The IEEE Medal of Honor represents the pinnacle of career achievement,” said Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President. “Jensen Huang’s contributions have advanced the frontiers of technology and enabled innovations whose impact is yet to be imagined. IEEE is proud to honor work that not only defines excellence in our field, but inspires the next generation of engineers and technologists.”

Established in 1917, the IEEE Medal of Honor is awarded to individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped technology and engineering. Its recipients boldly envision the new and revolutionary and expand the limits of what’s possible. Their accomplishments inspire today’s technologists to make the world a more innovative and better place. These pioneers transform radical ideas into world-changing realities that reshape how we live, work, and connect. Huang joins a distinguished lineage of Medal of Honor laureates whose work has transformed modern life, including Vinton G. Cerf and Robert Kahn (Internet architecture), Bradford W. Parkinson (GPS), and Morris Chang (semiconductors).

NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform powers every industry, from enabling generative AI models like ChatGPT to building up the world’s leading AI factories and data centers. Huang’s commitment to innovation and his ability to operate decades ahead of industry trends have created an infrastructure that empowers technologists globally and impacts millions of lives daily.

“Receiving the IEEE Medal of Honor is deeply humbling. This recognition reflects the life’s work of thousands of engineers and researchers at NVIDIA,” said Huang. “From the invention of the GPU to the engines of modern AI factories, we’ve helped ignite a new industrial revolution. This award belongs to the entire community that built the CUDA ecosystem, advanced computing beyond Moore’s Law, and continues to push the frontier of artificial intelligence. Together, we’re building an incredible future for our planet.”

For the second consecutive year, the IEEE Medal of Honor includes a $2 million prize, underscoring both the award’s stature as one of the most significant recognitions in technology worldwide, as well as the integral nature of engineering and science in addressing global challenges and advancing the world forward.

About IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at https://www.ieee.org.

Samsung Tech Forum series continues at CES 2026 with industry leaders convening to explore the evolution of streaming

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. yesterday held “FAST Forward: How New Streaming Models Are Shaping the Next Generation of TV” as part of its Tech Forum panel series at CES 2026. Taking place at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada, the panel brought together leaders from entertainment and media to explore the evolution of streaming and the rapid rise of free-ad-supported television (FAST).

Samsung Outlines the Impact FAST, Creators and Live Experiences Are Having on the Future of Television at CES 2026

The session highlighted the interconnected relationship between today’s rapidly evolving consumer behaviors and preferences, the transformation of content by technology and monetization models, the expanding role of creators as studios and the ways in which interactive and live experiences are catalyzing a shift from passive viewing into active engagement.

Moderated by Natalie Jarvey of The Ankler, the panel featured Salek Brodsky, SVP and Global Head of Samsung TV Plus; Alessandra Catanese, CEO of Smosh and Bruce Casino, EVP, Sales & Distribution, U.S., NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.

FAST Gains Momentum as Audiences Recalibrate Value

As audiences grapple with subscription fatigue and a fragmented streaming landscape, the panel focused on how FAST is restoring simplicity and value to television. Samsung TV Plus anchored the conversation as a platform designed to reduce friction, offering hundreds of live and on-demand channels in one free, easily accessible experience across Samsung TVs and devices worldwide.

“The TV experience today can often feel like too much work for the viewer,” said SVP Brodsky. “Our goal with Samsung TV Plus is to simplify television again and combine the power of linear discovery with a modern, connected experience that feels effortless, curated and truly valuable.”

The panelists emphasized that FAST has evolved into a core part of the streaming ecosystem, complementing subscription and traditional models while delivering premium, proven programming at scale. For Samsung TV Plus, that evolution is rooted in shared experiences that elevate viewing and meet users not just where they already are, but where they want to be.

Hybrid Models Redefine the Streaming Ecosystem

Panelists emphasized that the evolution of streaming is less about replacing traditional models and more about expanding how audiences engage with content. FAST, subscription and linear distribution models are increasingly working in tandem, allowing studios to extend the life of proven franchises, reach new viewers and unlock additional value without sacrificing performance elsewhere. By leveraging data, audience behavior and decades of content insight, media companies are deploying FAST to complement existing channels and create a more resilient and diversified ecosystem.

EVP Bruce Casino highlighted how this approach has enabled NBCUniversal to bring both classic and contemporary content to FAST audiences while continuing to see strong performance across platforms. “FAST doesn’t replace traditional distribution, it extends it,” said Casino. “What we’re seeing is that when great content shows up in multiple places, it creates incremental value rather than cannibalization — allowing franchises to thrive across FAST, streaming and linear channels.”

Creators Emerge as the New Studios

The panel also examined how the changing nature of consumer habits and television platforms means content creators do not have to work exclusively with legacy studios to reach a broad audience. As this medium expands from social platforms to the living room, FAST is helping bridge digital culture and traditional TV, while also serving to elevate its production quality.

Samsung TV Plus was highlighted as a platform that helps creators evolve from digital-first brands into full-fledged television studios, helping expand reach, unlock new monetization opportunities and introduce content to broader, global audiences.

One of the clearest examples of a brand that has taken the step from digital-first brand to legitimate TV studio is sketch comedy-improv collective Smosh. By launching a FAST channel with Samsung TV Plus, Smosh has been able to strengthen its connection with its already-dedicated fans while gaining access to a much larger viewer base. Due to this evolution, Smosh has enhanced long-term growth.

“Partnering with Samsung TV Plus allowed us to elevate our production quality and invest in the future of the Smosh brand,” said CEO Alessandra Catanese. “It was the right platform to help us reach a broader audience while positioning our content in a premium environment that supports where we’re headed as a company.”

Live and Interactive Experiences Drive Engagement

Looking beyond on-demand viewing, panelists discussed how live programming like concerts and interactivity are reshaping the television experience by creating shared moments that audiences actively participate in.

With features such as synchronized premieres and real-time participation, technology is transforming television from a passive activity into an interactive experience — fostering connection, excitement and a sense of belonging that brings viewers together organically.Together, the panelists agreed that the future of television will be defined by flexibility, cultural connection and experiences that invite participation, not just consumption.

“Authentic content that creates cultural connection and brings people together is what matters most,” said SVP Brodsky. “That’s why we’re investing in live events, creator programming and interactive formats that remind people why TV has always been the center of the home.”

As streaming continues to evolve, Samsung is focused on helping shape a TV ecosystem that delivers value for viewers, opportunity for creators and scale for advertisers, — redefining what television can be in 2026 and beyond.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

About Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service committed to delivering exceptional experiences for everyone and every moment. As a leader in FAST with more than 88 million monthly active users, Samsung TV Plus offers thousands of shows and movies on-demand all in one place. Globally, the streaming service carries over 3,500 ad-supported linear channels in 30 countries and is accessible on over 630M active Samsung devices. Samsung TV Plus is the exclusive FAST home to curated channels and live events including the Jonas Brothers’ JONAS 20 Tour, Letterman TV, Conan O’Brien TV, The Ringer from Spotify, BillboardTV, and top digital Creators featuring Mark Rober TV, Dhar Mann TV and Michelle Khare’s Challenge Accepted. Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Samsung Smart Monitor, and Family Hub, all subscription-free. To learn more, visit samsungtvplus.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

TAIPEI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, unveils the latest AORUS GeForce RTX^™ 5090 INFINITY graphics card at CES 2026, showcasing a breakthrough design that combines compact dimensions with a next-generation cooling solution. Featuring the revolutionary WINDFORCE HYPERBURST Cooling System and GIGABYTE’s first separated PCB layout, this latest flagship model redefines airflow performance and form factor footprint for elite gaming setups.

A well-designed cooling system is the key to unleashing the full potential of a GPU, and it has always been the top priority for every GIGABYTE graphics card. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

Featuring a separated advanced PCB design first pioneered by NVIDIA,the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5090 AORUS INFINITY graphics card with the new WINDFORCE HYPERBURST Cooling System and Double Flow Through design enables penetrating airflow on both sides of the backplate to achieve streamlined, unobstructed cooling. At the center of the card, an additional Overdrive Fan activates under intense workloads to deliver an extra burst of cool air for optimal gaming performance and fully unlock RTX AI computing power.

This innovative card features a circular design accented by a bold die-cast metal plate, a specially crafted circular heat sink, and GIGABYTE’s iconic RGB Halo lighting to showcase the build with uncompromising performance. Combined with premium craftsmanship, a breakthrough cooling solution, and an industry-defining design, the card maintains a compact footprint with only 33 cm in length and 14.5 cm in height, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of chassis.

From elite gaming to accessible AI, GIGABYTE continues to push boundaries at every level of performance and design. Please visit the GIGABYTE EVENT | CES 2026 for more information. To experience all showcased products in person, visit the GIGABYTE Booth #8519 at LVCC North Hall during CES 2026 or join media and VIP sessions at Venetian Ballroom Level 3 Lido 3004, 3005, and 3104.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, BiLight Innovation introduced three groundbreaking perovskite-based products, transforming residential and commercial energy solutions. The world’s first rollable photovoltaic curtain, the industry’s only battery-free electronic nameplate, and a revolutionary portable solar scroll demonstrate the company’s leadership in flexible technology, drawing significant industry attention.

The ultra-thin rollable PV curtain measures just 0.1mm thick and weighs under 150g/sq.m, with a bending radius below 10mm, challenging the rigidity of conventional photovoltaic modules. Achieving over 18% conversion efficiency with exceptional low-light performance, it integrates seamlessly into interior design—mounted on standard curtain rails while generating power from natural or ambient indoor lighting to supply lamps, smart devices, and energy storage systems. The curtain also provides thermal insulation and solar shading, delivering multifunctional performance in a single installation.

The lithium-battery-free electronic nameplate combines perovskite photovoltaic panels with low-power e-paper displays. Operating under typical 500-lux indoor lighting conditions, it enables continuous operation without charging or battery replacement. Bluetooth connectivity supports real-time content updates, displaying names, meeting agendas, and contact information for conference rooms or workstations, eliminating paper waste and battery degradation concerns for sustainable workplaces.

Expanding perovskite applications to the outdoor sector, BiLight also debuted a revolutionary portable flexible photovoltaic panel. Built on the company’s core flexible materials, this scroll-style solution redefines on-the-go power. Users simply pull both ends to instantly unfurl the compact unit into a full-sized generator. With a fabric-like thickness that fits easily into a backpack, it eliminates the bulk of traditional rigid panels, making it the ideal power companion for hiking, camping, and beach excursions.

These innovations showcase perovskite technology’s advantages in low-light efficiency, mechanical flexibility, and low-power adaptation, expanding photovoltaic applications from industrial to everyday settings. Industry insiders suggest the products represent a significant advancement in flexible, battery-free photovoltaic solutions.

BiLight Innovations specializes in perovskite photovoltaic research and development, democratizing clean energy across residential, commercial, and IoT applications to accelerate the global low-carbon transition.

CONTACT: Hugo Ni, hugoni@bilight.com