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Acer Predator: Refreshed AI‑focused PC lineup and expanded networking products
Acer’s latest announcements highlight a broad refresh of their AI‑focused PC lineup. New Swift AI, Aspire AI, and Predator/Nitro gaming laptops now feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, bringing faster on‑device AI performance to mainstream and gaming users. Acer also introduced the Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, along with updated Veriton desktops and all‑in‑one systems designed for business environments that need secure, efficient AI acceleration. For creators and competitive gamers, Acer revealed several new displays, including the Predator XB273U F6 1000 Hz gaming monitor and multiple QD‑OLED, 5K, and 6K professional panels.
Acer also announced an expansion of their networking portfolio with new high‑speed, low‑latency devices: the Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE, Acer Connect Ovia Wi‑Fi 7 mesh routers, and the Acer Connect M4D 5G Mobile Wi‑Fi hotspot. These products target gamers, smart homes, and mobile users, such as event pros who frequently travel, who are in the market for reliable, next‑generation connectivity.
Dell Technologies: XPS returns, Alienware expands, and UltraSharp sets new display benchmarks
Dell Technologies made the most of CES 2026 to relaunch its XPS (Remember Dell XPS gaming hardware? We do!) lineup with redesigned XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops, while teasing a more affordable XPS 13 later this year.
Alienware announced plans to double its gaming‑laptop portfolio, adding anti‑glare OLED displays and new Intel Core Ultra 200HX and AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors. Dell also introduced two new UltraSharp monitors, including the world’s first 52‑inch 6K display, aimed at creators and high‑end multitasking.
Qualcomm: Snapdragon X2+ Platform targets pro creators, AI workflows and next‑gen gaming laptops
#PaidTravel_Qualcomm Things I loved from the Qualcomm/Snapdragon event during CES here in Vegas.
Theyre highly focused on optimization and power. The new X2 Plus is the perfect example of that. Multi-day power, great performance, and quiet. The X2 Elite Extreme is Snapdragon’s… pic.twitter.com/KpLg0CWv0D— Mark’s Tech📱 Tech Reviews – Tech News (@Marks_Tech) January 8, 2026
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2+ Platform, a new PC‑class chipset designed for professionals, creators and advanced AI workloads. The company says the platform delivers improved CPU and GPU performance, enhanced on‑device AI acceleration and upgraded connectivity through Wi‑Fi 7 and 5G. Qualcomm positions X2+ as a foundation for next‑generation creator laptops, mobile workstations and gaming‑adjacent devices that benefit from higher sustained performance, longer battery life and accelerated media processing.
Corsair: New ultralight mice, Hall‑effect keyboard and pro‑grade esports gear debut at CES 2026
Corsair revealed a refreshed lineup of high‑performance gaming peripherals at CES 2026, targeting professional and aspiring esports players. The announcement includes new SABRE v2 PRO CF and MG wireless mice built from carbon‑fiber and magnesium alloy for extreme rigidity and low weight, the MM PRO Control esports‑tuned mouse pad, and the MAKR PRO 75 Hall Effect DIY keyboard featuring magnetic switches and rapid‑trigger performance. Corsair positions the lineup as precision‑focused hardware for competitive play.
GameSir: New racing controllers and 8K esports gamepad debut at CES 2026
Gaming peripherals company, GameSir, used CES week to unveil several new peripherals, including the Turbo Drive and Swift Drive steering‑wheel controllers and its first 8K‑polling‑rate G7 Pro gamepad. The company emphasized compact direct‑drive force feedback, wireless 2.4G support, and Hall‑effect components across its lineup. GameSir positioned the new peripherals as next‑generation options for mobile, console and PC players seeking higher precision and more immersive control.
🎮 GameSir and Hyperkin teamed up to create the coolest mobile gaming controller I’ve ever seen, the called X5 Alteron.
It’s a telescopic controller with swappable layouts that include standard + Xbox, N64, GameCube, Sega Genesis.
You can also rotate layouts upside down. pic.twitter.com/fZ22lFm9Nc
— Mobile Games Network (@MG__Network) January 7, 2026
GameSir also announced a major collaboration with Hyperkin during CES week, introducing the X5 Alteron, a fully modular mobile controller designed for smartphones, tablets, PCs and even the Nintendo Switch. The controller features swappable stick, D‑pad and button modules, allowing players to mimic layouts from Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and classic systems like the GameCube and N64. GameSir looks to be offering the Alteron as a universal, genre‑flexible controller built for modern mobile gaming and retro emulation alike.
LEGO: SMART Play platform revolutionizes familiar bricks with sensors and gamification
LEGO introduced its SMART Play platform at CES 2026, outlining a new system that incorporates sensory technologies into standard‑sized bricks. The SMART Brick contains a small embedded chip and sensors that detect motion, proximity, and interaction during physical play. SMART Play works with existing LEGO elements and does not require screens as an intermediary medium. The first compatible sets, launching March 1, 2026, are part of the LEGO Star Wars line, with preorders opening in select markets. LEGO states that additional updates and sets will follow as the platform develops.
While only representing a small sliver of the total news and announcements from CES 2026, we hope this cross-section from some big brands we know and use provides you a taste of what to expect in 2026, whether on the go at an event or gaming at home!
