CES 2026 live updates: Latest news, announcements, cool finds

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CES 2026 live updates: The latest news, surprises, strange tech, and more

Updated at 5:01 am ET January 5, 2026

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest tech showcase in the world, and Mashable reporters are on the ground reporting live from the event all week long.

Every year at CES, tech giants like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Lenovo preview their latest innovations, as well as futuristic concept products unlike anything you'll find in stores. CES is also a hub for ambitious startups, electric vehicle brands, and robotics companies. You never know what bizarre new gadgets (or laundry-folding robots) you'll find on the convention floor.

As part of the CNET Group, Mashable reporters will help select the winners for the official Best of CES 2026 Awards, so follow along as we cover the event in real-time. Keep checking back as we provide live updates, photos, and videos directly from the show floor.

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CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 at various locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, but many CES-related announcements have already gone live as brands get ready for the big show. In addition to the official keynotes and panels, many tech companies will host their own events as the week goes on.

Some of the highlights of CES 2026 include:

Samsung First Look event on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. ET — watch live on YouTube
NVIDIA CES Keynote event on Monday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET — watch live on YouTube
AMD CES Keynote event on Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET — watch live on YouTube
Conference begins on Tuesday, Jan. 6
Best of CES 2026 award winners announced on Wednesday, Jan. 7
Conference closes on Friday, Jan. 9

CES is a closed conference, which is bad news for early adopters hoping for a preview of the laptops, smart home gadgets, and gaming products set for release in 2026. Fortunately, Mashable will be bringing you live updates straight from the event, and we can give you the inside track on the very best in show.