For the first time in 5 years, Nvidia will not announce any new GPUs at CES — company quashes RTX 50 Super rumors as AI expected to take center stage

Nvidia breaks a 5-year tradition by not announcing new GPUs at CES 2026, focusing instead on AI advancements due to component shortages. Rumors of an RTX 50 Super series launch were quashed, possibly due to DRAM shortages affecting production. The industry-wide component drought, particularly in DRAM, is hindering new GPU releases, with only a few companies capable of manufacturing cutting-edge DRAM. The situation is complex, involving geopolitics and the AI arms race, leading to uncertainties about future GPU availability and pricing.