Best of CES 2026: Innovating amidst the RAM and storage apocalypse
CES 2026 highlighted AI dominance, with Nvidia and AMD keynotes focusing on AI-driven demands, impacting RAM and storage markets with few new GPU, SSD, or RAM launches. Intel's Panther Lake and AMD's Gorgon Point spurred laptop releases, like Dell's XPS laptops. Lenovo and Asus showcased innovative concepts, such as Lenovo's expandable Legion Pro and Asus's hologram-generating fans. MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU and Dell's UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor were also notable. Additionally, MSI's MPG AI1600TS PCIE5 PSU and MSI MEG X870E Unify-X MAX motherboard brought advanced features for enthusiasts. Lego introduced Smart Play tech, while Thermaltake unveiled retro-inspired PC cases and coolers at the event.
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