At CES 2026 this week, big tech (and startup tech) has been doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced performance, immersive displays and creator-focused tools, as major PC and gaming brands roll out new hardware, software and accessories that blur the line between traditional rigs, wearables and smart assistants. AI is being integrated into more and more products and services, including those, of course, that touch on gaming.
We’re taking a quick look at a selection of the biggest reveals, upgrades, and other news gamers may take an interest in that has emerged from the current center of the tech universe: Las Vegas at CES 2026.
NVIDIA: DLSS 4.5 and G-SYNC Pulsar push 240+ fps gaming
What post from CES would be complete without news from NVIDIA? NVIDIA’s GeForce lineup at CES 2026 centers on DLSS 4.5, a new transformer-based Super Resolution model with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a 6X mode that can generate up to five AI frames for every rendered frame, targeting 240+ fps with path tracing on RTX 50-series GPUs. The company is also rolling out G-SYNC Pulsar gaming monitors and expanded GeForce NOW support, positioning the stack as an AI-first graphics pipeline for smoother, more responsive PC gaming and cloud play.
And here’s our first video from CES 2026 – hands-on with Nvidia’s latest tech demos, including DLSS 4.5 multi frame generation, path-traced Pragmata, G-Sync Pulsar and much, much more: https://t.co/SYgnI8oOIh pic.twitter.com/RlUGvsLOk3
— Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry) January 6, 2026
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Additionally, NVIDIA has stated that DLSS 4 is now available in more than 250 games, with new RTX integrations coming to titles like 007 First Light, Phantom Blade Zero and PRAGMATA, alongside DLSS 4.5 upgrades and expanded path-tracing support. The company frames this as a content play as much as a tech one, promising higher-fidelity visuals and frame rates that benefit cutting-edge gamers, competitive players and creators capturing 4K gameplay footage.
AMD: Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D target AI PCs and high-end gaming
AMD’s CES 2026 press briefing introduced the Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series with up to 60 TOPS NPUs for Copilot+ PCs, plus new Ryzen AI Max+ SKUs aimed at thin-and-light systems used for creation, gaming and AI development.
For hardcore gamers, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is billed as the company’s fastest gaming processor, extending its 3D V-Cache strategy to deliver higher frame rates in CPU-bound titles while keeping AI acceleration on the same platform.
ASUS ROG: 20 years of gaming with new laptops, desktops and OLED displays
ASUS Republic of Gamers used its “Dare to Innovate” virtual event at CES 2026 to celebrate 20 years of ROG with a broad refresh of gaming laptops, desktops, motherboards, OLED monitors, cooling and accessories. The lineup emphasizes AI features, advanced cooling and display tech, and cross-domain collaborations (including Kojima Productions-branded gear) aimed at gamers who rely on high-refresh, color-accurate panels.
In the augmented reality (AR) arena, ASUS ROG and XREAL are launching the ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses, described as the world’s first 240Hz micro‑OLED FHD gaming glasses, projecting a 171‑inch virtual screen at four meters with a 57‑degree field of view. The glasses connect via HDMI, DisplayPort or a single USB‑C cable to devices like the ROG Ally, and include electrochromic lenses along with Bose-tuned audio, positioning them as a portable, high-refresh alternative to traditional gaming monitors and early AR gaming platforms.
Razer: AI gaming ecosystem with Project AVA, Motoko and developer tools
Razer Holographic AI Voice Assistant Kira (Project Ava) CES 2026 Demo #Razer #CES2026 pic.twitter.com/ah54Us7QMJ
— Shacknews (@shacknews) January 6, 2026
Razer’s CES 2026 showcase pivots around a full AI-enhanced gaming ecosystem, headlined by Project AVA, an animated 5.5‑inch AI desk companion that evolved from an esports coach into a general-purpose digital partner with PC Vision Mode.
The company also unveiled Project Motoko, a Snapdragon-powered wearable AI headset, plus the Razer Forge AI Developer Workstation and open-source Razer AIKit, signaling a push to support both gamers and developers with AI-driven coaching, content creation and multi-sensory experiences.
Lenovo: Personal AI “super agent” and next-gen Legion gaming devices
Lenovo’s CES 2026 presence offered a “personal AI super agent” and adaptive concepts spanning mobile, consumer and commercial devices, including its Legion gaming portfolio. The company presented these AI-enhanced PCs and concepts as part of a “Smarter AI for All” vision, where gaming laptops and desktops gain more intelligent performance tuning, creator workflows and on-device assistants that can help with both play and production.
HyperX + OMEN: Unified gaming brand with OMEN MAX 16 and OLED 34
HP is merging OMEN and HyperX into a single catch-all gaming brand, HyperX, and using CES 2026 to debut the HyperX OMEN MAX 16, which has been billed as the world’s most powerful 16‑inch gaming laptop with fully internal cooling and OMEN AI tuning.
The company also introduced the HyperX OMEN OLED 34 QD‑OLED monitor and the HyperX Clutch Tachi Xbox-licensed arcade controller, aiming to deliver an end-to-end ecosystem for competitive players and streamers who want high-refresh displays and low-latency input gear under one label.
THOUGHTS 😏 on a gaming headset that can read your mind? 🧠🎧 #CES2026 @HyperX @neurable pic.twitter.com/n7NX5iikev
— Trisha Hershberger @ CES 2026 (@thatgrltrish) January 6, 2026
As part of the HyperX/OMEN rollout, HP showcased an in-development HyperX EEG headset co-engineered with neurotech firm Neurable that uses EEG signals and AI to interpret brain activity during play.
Meta: Ray-Ban Display smart glasses and EMG wristband expand AR control
Meta used CES 2026 to spotlight new features for its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses, including a teleprompter mode, finger-writing messaging and expanded navigation options controlled via a neural EMG wristband, even as it delays international availability to prioritize U.S. demand. The company is also demonstrating how its EMG wristband can move beyond AR glasses into automotive and other interfaces, signaling a broader push toward subtle, wrist-based control schemes that could eventually tie into gaming, serious gaming, and mixed reality and gamified experiences overall.
MSI: New AI‑enhanced gaming laptops, monitors and components expand 2026 lineup
MSI plunked their proverbial chips on the table at CES 2026 with a full suite of next‑gen gaming hardware, including refreshed Titan, Raider and Stealth laptops featuring AI‑assisted performance tuning, upgraded thermal systems and next‑gen GPUs.
MSI’s CES 2026 parts showcase is arguably led by the debut of GPU Safeguard, a built‑in protection feature designed to prevent GPU sag and connector strain in next‑generation graphics cards. The company also introduced updated ATX 3.1 power supplies, new liquid and air cooling solutions, and the MEG Maestro 900R, a modular flagship case aimed at high‑end builds.
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