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Narwal Flow 2 at CES 2026: Sees Everything, Cleans Smarter

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Robot vacuums quietly went from novelty to background appliance, yet many still behave like polite bumper cars. They avoid walls, follow schedules, and send maps, but they do not really understand what they are seeing. A cable, a sock, and a pet toy often get the same treatment, which is why people still hover nearby during automatic cleaning runs, ready to intervene when the robot inevitably gets confused by something obvious.

Narwal Flow 2 is the latest step in the brand’s attempt to build a robot that actually sees and decides. It builds on earlier DirtSense and dual-camera work, but now leans on a NarMind Pro autonomous system and a foundation-model brain to recognize unlimited objects, assign risk levels, and adjust both path and cleaning strategy. This is less about more suction and more about better judgment, the kind that changes behavior based on whether it is looking at a table leg, a pet bowl, or a crawling mat.

Designer: Narwal

The 2026 flagship also adopts a brand-new design outlook, with a rational arc-form dock featuring a frosted glass panel on the front and easy-lift water tanks shaped for straight-up lifting. The integrated status light bar communicates through the frosted glass instead of scattered LEDs, giving the dock a more premium, sleek presence. It is designed to look less like an appliance you hide in a corner and more like a considered object that can live in visible spaces without visual friction.

A Robot That Sees and Decides

The Narwal Flow 2 uses dual RGB cameras and a VLA OmniVision model running on a 10 TOPS AI platform to capture 1.5 million data points per second. It categorizes objects as no-risk, low-risk, mid-risk, or high-risk, then adjusts distance and behavior accordingly. Walls invite close cleaning within 8 mm, pet bowls get 20 mm of space, and high-risk items like pet waste trigger a protective bypass at 70 mm.

Adaptive smart cleaning means Flow 2 uses different strategies for dry debris, wet spills, and heavy messes. Dual-direction mopping keeps the side brush from dragging dirty water into clean zones, with a reverse pass to protect the brush and a forward pass to lift stains. Cloud-based recognition feeds back into the model, so the robot becomes more tuned to a specific home over time, learning which corners collect dust and which zones need extra attention.

Living with Pets, Babies, and Busy Schedules

In Pet Care Mode, Flow 2 automatically identifies pet-active zones and adapts for deeper cleaning there, while treating pet bowls, beds, and toys as objects to avoid bumping or soaking. The same visual system that keeps it away from waste can be used to scan for a missing pet on command, turning the robot into a quiet scout when you are not home and want to make sure your dog is not locked in a bedroom.

Baby Care Mode shifts behavior around cribs and crawling mats. Flow 2 can drop into ultra-quiet mode near a sleeping baby, recognize toys left on the floor and nudge you to pick them up, and avoid rolling over dedicated play areas to keep them as clean as possible. The goal is not to replace parenting, but to make the robot feel like it understands which zones are more sensitive than others, adjusting volume and intensity without manual scheduling.

The updated dock and mapping round out the picture. TrueColor 3D mapping turns the home into a more intuitive map where you can tap rooms or furniture for targeted cleaning, while AI Floor Tag remembers floor types and zones. The all-in-one base station now uses a reusable dust bag and washable debris filter, along with hot-water self-cleaning and hot-air drying, so the system stays hygienic without filling a trash bag with single-use consumables every few weeks or emitting odors between runs.

Mopping That Stays Clean While It Cleans

The FlowWash mopping system treats the mop like a moving track rather than a pair of pads. Sixteen angled nozzles continuously infuse the track with fresh water, while a reverse-rolling mop applies 12 N of downward pressure and 140 °F heat. A tight scraper presses against the fabric to strip away dirt in real time, so the surface touching the floor is constantly refreshed instead of slowly turning into a gray sponge you would not want to touch.

Wastewater extraction and storage, with a built-in stirrer in the dirty tank, prevents residue and odors from settling. That matters in homes where mopping is not just about dust, but about food spills, pet accidents, and whatever kids drag in from outside. The system is designed so that by the time Flow 2 returns to its dock, both the floor and the mop have been treated, not just one at the expense of the other.

On a mixed floor with tile in the kitchen and wood in the living room, Flow 2 can push harder and use hotter water on stubborn kitchen stains, then ease off as it moves into more delicate areas. EdgeReach capabilities let the track mop get within 0.19 in of walls and baseboards, reducing the need for manual follow-up with a traditional mop that you have to wring out by hand.

Beyond the Floor

The Flow 2 is not the only thing Narwal is launching at CES 2026. The V50 Series cordless vacuum brings the same auto-empty, smart dirt detection philosophy to a stick form, with a compact dock that handles a 3.2qt dust bin, active dust scraping, and push-in charging. At 3.1lb with dual detachable batteries and 210 AW of suction, it combines CarpetFocus Mode and full-cycle de-tangling with a dirt-detection headlight and multi-cyclone H13 filtration, turning a handheld into something that feels almost as hands-free as a robot.

The U50 Series mattress vacuum targets a different corner of the home, using 137°F iron-heating, UVC sterilization, 60,000 taps per minute, and 16,000 Pa of suction to pull mites and allergens out of mattresses and upholstery. It weighs just 3.7lb and uses sealed, disposable dust bags with a transparent window, so you can treat beds and sofas without dealing with messy dust cups or touching what comes out. Together, V50 and U50 show Narwal extending its maintenance-free, AI-aware design language into spaces the robot cannot reach, keeping the entire home cleaner without multiplying the number of chores you actually have to do.

Narwal Flow 2: See Further, Think Deeper, Clean Smarter

Flow 2 is a sign that robot vacuums are finally moving from smart enough not to fall down the stairs to smart enough to adapt to how you live. It still has big suction numbers and a long spec sheet, but the interesting part is how it sees pets, babies, and messes differently, and how it keeps its own mop clean while it works. For a category that has been chasing power for years, that kind of judgment feels like the more meaningful upgrade, especially when the alternative is manually zoning a map and hoping the robot does not knock over a water bowl or wake up a napping toddler on its next routine pass.

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AI-powered Razer Motoko headphones with 4k cameras do what smart glasses can

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Every year at CES, Razer has some exciting tech on offer. This year is no different as they’ve come up with headphones that go beyond audio nirvana. Dubbed Project Motoko, the over-ear headphones are the next frontier of wearable AI, since they have eyes. Yes, the concept cans are loaded with a pair of Sony 4K cameras (with 12MP resolution), to make you ditch your smart glasses for good reason. Since most of us wear headphones more than smart glasses, this innovation makes complete sense.

AI is the name of the game at this year’s CES, even though we’ve seen cramming of machine learning technology in things where it makes no sense or is not useful at all. The Motoko headphones are different as they build on an accessory we already use a lot. The in-built cameras analyse the world around you, seeing what the user sees, in first-person view. They can do pretty much what other smart glasses can, and yes, they play ear-pleasing music when you need to zone out.

Designer: Razer

According to Nick Bourne, Global Head of Mobile Console Division, Razer, “By partnering with Qualcomm Technologies, we’re building a platform that enhances gameplay while transforming how technology integrates into everyday life. This is the next frontier for immersive experiences.”

Motoko headphones can do translations in real time, beam weather updates, provide navigation input, and a whole lot more. The biggest advantage Razer should be appreciated for compared to smart glasses is that the Motko can fetch information from multiple AI assistants, including Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Meta. Most basic functions run on the headphones, like checking the calendar updates and schedules. For other deeply embedded tasks, you have to pair them with a phone or PC. For the most part, someone unassuming won’t be able to tell the difference between a normal pair of headphones and these.

The headphones are built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform, making them AI-powered in a real sense. You can recognize objects, track exercises, or even summarize information. The stereoscopic vision extends the field of view beyond the human peripheral vision capabilities. In combination with the audio input and the far-and-near field microphones, the headphones detect dialogue, voice commands, or ambient noises. Thereby, the headphones use all this data in machine learning applications, which ultimately assist the user in daily tasks, work, and, of course, gaming. Down the line, you could be using them for preparing meals in the kitchen, immersive AI guidance in strategy games, or translating in real-time when travelling abroad.

As per Ziad Asghar, SVP and GM of XR at Qualcomm Technologies, they are thrilled to work with Razer to push “AI wearable computing into a new era where intelligence, performance, and immersive experiences converge.” There is no word yet on the probable timeline for the release of the headphones, but they definitely are exciting tech to experiment with and use in daily life. The AI-assisted feature should work at a deeper level with the headphones, and it’ll be exciting to use them hands-on.

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8BitDo FlipPad controller for enjoying portrait games on Android and iOS

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Let’s be honest, most of us casual mobile gamers prefer portrait games that can be enjoyed quickly for a short dopamine boost. Playing platformer or arcade titles that require precise input on-screen are better played with a stylus, giving you the strategic advantage if you’ve got the reflexes to back your skills. 8BitDo is introducing a portrait mode clip-on controller accessory for gamers like me who prefer to keep things minimal.

This flip-style gamepad, designed for Android and iOS (officially supported by Apple) mobile devices, is palm-sized for ultra-portability. Coming to CES 2026, the microcontroller will be officially available in the summer of 2026. There is no word on the release date, nor are there many details, but we’ll share what’s available of this retro-forward accessory that looks inspired by the Game Boy DMG color theme.

Designer: 8BitDo

Called the FlipPad, this portrait orientation controller is a good option to have along with your standard mobile controllers that operate in landscape orientation. I can very well imagine playing White Out Survival, Vampire Survivors, Road to Valore: Empires, Subway Surfers, and other mobile games using the compact controller. The USB-C accessory has 12 face buttons and a D-Pad, which should be good enough for portrait games, as they generally don’t demand the shoulder trigger buttons as input.

I know most of your mobile gamers will be looking to use the controller for emulators, especially titles that have an on-screen gamepad similar to this. The flip-style controller is designed in a way that it can overlay over the on-screen keyboard for maximum ergonomic comfort. That’s the reason the controller is compatible with most third-party applications and emulators like the Delta Emulator. I presume the controller will come with an in-built rechargeable battery and lack Bluetooth connectivity since it plugs directly into your smartphone via the USB-C port.

For games that are natively portrait-oriented and take up the complete screen, the FlipPad will contract the screen size to accommodate the overlaying gamepad section. It’s more like a physical controller to have the tactile input of the buttons rather than fiddling around with the on-screen buttons.

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition Scores 9/10 From iFixit at CES 2026

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon has been the default answer to “what does a serious work laptop look like?” for more than a decade, with over ten million units sold since 2012. Most look and behave roughly the same. The Gen 14 Aura Edition arrives at CES 2026, when that definition is shifting, and Lenovo’s response is to quietly rework the bones around local intelligence, a new internal architecture, and repairability that does not feel like a compromise.

The first idea is that AI should live on the machine, not just in the cloud. The Aura Edition runs Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors with an integrated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS, which means background noise removal, live transcription, or image enhancement can happen locally with less lag and fewer privacy worries. Lenovo’s Aura software layer tunes performance automatically, handles quick media transfers with a tap, and walks users through troubleshooting.

Designer: Lenovo

The second idea is Space Frame, a new internal layout that treats the inside as three-dimensional real estate rather than a flat sandwich. By placing components on both sides of the motherboard, Lenovo frees up volume for better airflow and a larger haptic touchpad while keeping the chassis under sixteen millimeters thick. That opens up about twenty percent better heat dissipation and lets the system sustain thirty watts of power, which matters when running heavy workloads.

Space Frame also makes room for modular parts. USB ports, the battery, keyboard, speakers, and fans are designed to be replaced as individual units, with a separate daughterboard that isolates some I/O, so a damaged connector does not mean a full motherboard swap. Lenovo says the X1 series now scores nine out of ten from iFixit. For people who keep laptops for years, that means less downtime and fewer machines scrapped for minor issues.

The sustainability story ties in closely. The chassis uses up to seventy-five percent recycled aluminum and ninety percent recycled magnesium in specific components, and packaging is now plastic-free. Those details matter for enterprises reporting on lifecycle impact, and they make the laptop easier to justify to teams skeptical of devices designed to be replaced every few years instead of maintained and refreshed when needed.

Around those pillars, the X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition feels familiar. An optional 2.8K OLED display with anti-glare coating, 500 nits, and full DCI-P3 coverage handles color work. A new 10-megapixel camera with a wide field of view and distortion correction makes hybrid meetings less painful. Wi-Fi 7, optional 5G, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports keep it ready for whatever networks and docks come next.

The interesting thing about this generation is not that it is faster or lighter, though it is both. Lenovo is using AI and a new internal design as reasons to make a flagship business laptop that is smarter, cooler, and easier to fix. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition is still the same understated black rectangle, but inside it argues that the future of professional laptops is about longevity, adaptability, and treating sustainability as a design constraint rather than marketing.

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I checked out Motorola razr fold at CES 2026, and I’m excited for its launch

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Motorola’s razr has generated quite a bit of attention and gained loyal fans in the niche flip segment. Now, Motorola is expanding the iconic razr family with a bold new chapter in foldable design, introducing the Motorola razr fold as its first book-style foldable. A lot is still under the cover, but here is what we learned from the preview at CES 2026, and even in this early look, the device already feels like a significant step for the razr line.

From the outside, the Motorola razr fold presents a slim, striking silhouette anchored by a 6.6-inch external display. This outer screen gives you a familiar candy-bar style experience for everyday tasks and quick interactions, so it behaves much like a standard flagship when closed. It helps the phone feel practical and complete on its own, rather than a secondary screen you only tolerate between unfolds.

Designer: Motorola

Open the device, and it transforms into an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO inner display. This larger panel stretches into a tablet-like space that invites multitasking, media, and creativity in a way a normal phone simply cannot match. Both the outer and inner displays support the moto pen ultra stylus, adding precision for note-taking, sketching, and editing when you want a more deliberate, pen-driven experience.

In hand, the hinge feels sturdy yet pleasantly smooth to open and close. It gives a reassuring sense of durability without feeling overly stiff or crunchy during use. The design is not completely gapless when folded, but it comes close enough that the profile still looks clean and modern.

The crease on the inner display is also handled well and is not very noticeable. It tends to fade from view once the content is on screen. This helps the large display feel more like a single continuous canvas rather than a technical compromise.

For the camera, the Motorola razr fold is built around a versatile triple 50MP system on its rear. The main 50MP camera features a Sony LYTIA sensor, although the exact model is not revealed, suggesting Motorola is still keeping some details in reserve. Alongside it, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera round out the array for sweeping scenes, tight interiors, and distant subjects.

For selfies, the Motorola Razr fold features a 32MP camera in the external display and a 20MP camera on the internal display. The outer selfie camera works with the large cover screen, making it easy to frame high-quality shots while the phone is closed and still feel fully in control. The inner camera is positioned for video calls and content capture when you are using the big internal display, keeping the experience consistent in both folded and unfolded modes.

Motorola offers two colors, PANTONE Blackend Blue and PANTONE Lily White. These finishes give the phone distinct personalities, from deeper and moodier to lighter and more minimal, so the hardware can better match different style preferences. It also has a textured matte back, which is pleasant to touch and helps the device feel secure in the hand, adding a subtle sense of grip and refinement. Although the exact launch timing of the Motorola razr fold remains unknown, it has already been gaining a lot of attention and looks poised to push the razr name firmly into the book-style foldable space.

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This $699 FIFA World Cup Phone Is a Limited-Edition Collector’s Dream

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 edition is just a few months away, so we can expect that these first few months of the year, we’ll get a lot of product tie-ups and merchandise. After all, the world’s most-watched sports event will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico. If you plan to watch any of the matches in person or you’ll just be sitting pretty from the comfort of your own home while streaming, Motorola’s newest smartphone may be the device that you need to enjoy the game more.

The Motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition is a limited-edition collectible device that celebrates the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup. It is a mobile phone that’s designed for soccer fans who are excited about the upcoming tournament and for anyone who loves things where technology meets sports culture.

Designer: Motorola

This special razr edition boasts a stunning vibrant green shade reminiscent of a football pitch where all the action takes place. It has a soft-touch vegan leather back cover with multicolor geometric patterns, showing off fluid motion representing energy and inclusivity. Since this is a foldable phone, the pattern is designed to flow seamlessly across the device, giving you a unified, continuous look whether it’s folded or open.

The main display is a 6.9″ Foldable AMOLED screen with HDR10+, FHD+ resolution, adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, and stunning 3000 nits peak brightness. This should be perfect for when you’re watching the football matches on your smartphone. The external display has a 3.6″ pOLED with adaptive refresh rate up to 90Hz and 1700 nits peak brightness. You can stay connected with the latest scores and notifications even without having to open your phone.

If you’ll be watching the matches live, Motorola wants to make sure your camera system is perfect for those match-day memories. It has a 50MP main camera with a 13MP Ultrawide + Macro Vision Camera with a 120° field of view and a 32MP front camera for those reaction shots. It also has some creative features like Auto Night Vision, 4K UHD video at 30fps, Adaptive Stabilization, and Horizon Lock to get smoother videos. The main camera even includes OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and Pantone™ Validated Color, ensuring your photos look professional and true to life.

Under the hood, the razr FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition runs on Android™ 15 with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the US and Canada. The 4500mAh battery will keep you powered throughout the day, from kickoff to the final whistle, and when you do need to charge, the 30W TurboPower™ charging gets you back in action quickly. There’s also 15W wireless charging for added convenience.

What really makes this device stand out is its durability. It features a titanium-reinforced hinge and IP48 dust and water protection, meaning it can handle submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Whether you’re celebrating a goal with friends or caught in unexpected rain while heading to a viewing party, this phone is built to last. The audio experience shouldn’t be overlooked either. With dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos® and three microphones, you’ll get immersive sound whether you’re watching matches, making video calls with fellow fans, or recording your own commentary.

Of course, since this is a special edition smartphone, you get FIFA World Cup features that only this phone has. You have exclusive wallpapers to celebrate the tournament, an official tournament theme ringtone, and a FIFA Watermark feature that you can add to your photos and videos before sharing them on your socials.

The Motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition will be available starting February 12, 2026, with an MSRP of $699.99 in the United States and $999.99 CAD in Canada. In the US, Verizon will serve as the exclusive carrier partner during the introductory month, and unlocked models will be available on motorola.com, with Amazon.com availability coming later.

For collectors and football enthusiasts alike, this limited-edition device represents more than just a smartphone. It’s a piece of World Cup history you can carry with you. With its eye-catching design, powerful features, and exclusive FIFA content, the razr FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition is the perfect companion for experiencing the tournament’s excitement, whether you’re in the stadium or streaming from home. If you want to showcase your passion for the beautiful game while staying connected in style, this collectible device deserves a spot in your hands and your collection.

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JBL unveils lifestyle oriented open-ear earbuds at CES 2026

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Open-ear earbuds and headphones are trending for good reason, and JBL has kick-started its year with some exciting announcements at CES 2026. They’ve launched three different lineups of open-ear audio and fitness-focused designs. These buds and headphones are broadly spread over three product lines: the Endurance, Sense, and Soundgear CLIPS – with 5 products in total.

The OpenSound Series lineup is the brand’s audio-first open buds, comprising the Sense Pro and Sense Lite earbuds. They make use of air conduction technology to deliver a lively, bass-rich sound. The Soundgear CLIPS are the most fashion-forward open ears shaped like earring cuffs, something like the Shokz OpenDots One. Along with these, the Endurance Series buds are tailored for active individuals who like the comfort of long hours of listening to their tunes.

Designer: JBL

OpenSound Series

Sense Pro earbuds are the flagship open-ear headphones specifically designed for audio lovers who value the nuances of music. In conjunction with the 16.2mm drivers and the Adaptive Bass Boost technology, they deliver an enjoyable sound even though they don’t sit flush against your ear canal. Making calls with the Sense Pro is a delight even in the most crowded places, as it comes with four mics and the Voice Pickup Sensor technology for a clear calling experience. The buds have 38 hours of playtime in total with the earbuds lasting eight hours on a single charge in the case. The adjustable ear hook ensures all-day comfort for extended listening. The Sense Pro priced at $200, will come in black or white colors when released in March 2026.

The Sense Lite earbuds are the toned-down version of the flagship Pro’s with a simplified aesthetic and feature list. Most of it is the same as the big brother, only the case battery is slightly less at 24 hours. The buds are rated for IP54 water and dust resistance, meaning you don’t need to worry about the odd splashes or listening sessions in a dusty environment. For the Sense Lite, you’ll have to pay $150, and they will also come in black and white color options when finally released in March.

Soundgear CLIPS

The style-driven Soundgear CLIPS hook onto your ear and are lightweight enough for all-day comfort. Soft TPU construction and the SonicArc shape of the earbuds deliver enhanced bass without any considerable sound leakage. The four AI-assisted mics ensure the calls are crystal clear even in super noisy places. These are also IP54 water and dust resistant, with the same 32 hours total battery life as the Sense Pro. The Soundgear CLIPS will come in more peppy color options, including metallic copper, blue, purple, and white. The clip-on earbuds will be priced at $150 and will have the same March 2026 release timeline.

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ASUS and GoPro Built a 128GB Laptop for Video Editors at CES 2026

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Laptops have quietly become the default creative tool for a lot of people, but the basic clamshell has not changed much in years. Copilot+ PCs, high-TOPS NPUs, and OLED panels are all becoming more common, and ASUS is using CES 2026 to ask what happens when you stop treating AI and displays as afterthoughts and start designing around them.

The updated Zenbook DUO and the ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 are the clear headliners, one stretching the laptop into a dual-screen studio, the other turning a 13-inch 2-in-1 into a mobile editing bay. Around them, the ProArt PZ14, Zenbook S16/S14, and Zenbook A16/A14 fill in different roles, from tablet-first creation to ultra-light Copilot+ travel machines, all tied together by Ceraluminum shells and Lumina OLED displays.

Designer: ASUS

ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026)

Zenbook DUO is the laptop for people who always end up plugging into a second monitor. Both panels are ASUS Lumina Pro OLED, with peak brightness around 1,000 nits, 16:10 aspect ratio, and high refresh, stacked in a way that lets a main workspace live on the top screen while timelines, chat, or reference material sit on the lower one. The new hinge design reduces the gap between screens to about 8.28 mm, making the dual-screen layout feel like a single continuous surface.

The laptop runs up to a next-gen Intel Core Ultra processor with an NPU around 50 TOPS, up to 32 GB of memory, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, plus a dual-fan thermal solution to keep a 45 W CPU happy. A detachable keyboard connects via magnetic pogo pins or Bluetooth, so you can push it forward and treat the DUO like a tiny dual-monitor rig. Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB-A, and an audio jack mean you avoid living out of a dongle pouch, while six speakers with Dolby Atmos and ASUS Pen 3.0 support make it feel like a proper creator machine that just happens to fit in a 1.65 kg backpack.

ProArt GoPro Edition PX13

The ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 is the machine for people who think in clips and timelines. It runs up to an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X onboard RAM and up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. That is a lot of headroom for 4K footage, AI-assisted editing, and background renders, and it is explicitly pitched as a “Create Anywhere” device rather than a generic 2-in-1 that dabbles in creative work.

The 13.3-inch 3K HDR Lumina OLED display, with 100 % DCI-P3 and Pantone validation, gives editors and colorists a trustworthy canvas on the go. Ports include two USB 4.0 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a MicroSD slot with UHS II, and an audio jack, which means you can go dongle-free with cameras and drives. ASUS DialPad, StoryCube as an AI media hub, and a dedicated GoPro hotkey make it clear this is meant to sit in the middle of a creator’s workflow, bundled with 12 months of GoPro Premium+, six months of CapCut, and three months of Adobe Creative Cloud.

ProArt PZ14

ProArt PZ14 is the tablet-first counterpart, running on Snapdragon X2 Elite with 18 cores and up to 80 TOPS of NPU performance, paired with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The 14-inch 3K 144 Hz Lumina Pro OLED display, with 100 % DCI-P3 and up to 1,000 nits, makes it a serious panel for drawing, grading, or reviewing work.

The 9 mm thickness, 0.79 kg weight, and IP52 water and dust resistance make it plausible to take the PZ14 out of the studio and onto a shoot. A Bluetooth keyboard, cover stand, ProArt mouse, and ASUS Pen 3.0 complete the kit, while dual super-linear speakers with Dolby Atmos, an 8 MP IR camera, and a 13 MP 4K rear camera round out the hardware. ProArt Creator Hub, StoryCube with GoPro integration, and MuseTree’s AI-assisted tools make it feel like a portable sketchbook and media station that can survive the field.

ASUS Zenbook S16 and S14

ASUS Zenbook S14

Zenbook S16 and S14 are the premium ultrabooks that bring Ceraluminum into everyday machines. The S14 runs next-gen Intel Core Ultra processors with up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance, while the S16 uses next-gen AMD Ryzen AI chips with similar NPU numbers. Both sit around 1.1 cm thick, with the S14 at about 1.2 kg and the S16 around 1.5 kg, making them thin enough to disappear into a bag.

ASUS Zenbook S16

Display options include 14-inch and 16-inch 3K OLED touch panels at 120 Hz, with peak brightness up to 1,100 nits and full DCI-P3 coverage. Four-speaker audio on the S14 and six-speaker audio on the S16, both with Dolby Atmos, plus Quiet Ambient Cooling and geometric grille vents, make them feel more like design objects than generic ultrabooks. Privacy features like Windows Passkey, Microsoft Pluton, and IR webcams, along with Copilot+ PC status, round out machines aimed at people who want a bit of flair with their AI.

ASUS Zenbook A16 and A14

ASUS Zenbook A14

Zenbook A16 and A14 are the ultra-light Copilot+ PCs that lean hardest into battery life. The A14 weighs under 1 kg, while the A16 comes in around 1.2 kg, both using Ceraluminum for the lid, keyboard frame, and bottom case. Both pack 70 Wh batteries, with ASUS claiming multi-day life and more than 28 hours of video playback on the A14, which matters when you are away from outlets for long stretches.

ASUS Zenbook A16

The A16 steps up to a 16-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED with peak brightness around 1,100 nits, powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme running up to 5.0 GHz with a 192-bit bus and 228 GB/s of bandwidth. Lightweight dual-fan thermals, high-fidelity six-speaker audio, smudge-free keycaps, and Smart Gesture touchpads make both A-series machines feel like travel companions that just happen to be Copilot+ PCs with up to 80 TOPS of NPU performance, built for people who count grams and hours equally.

ASUS at CES 2026: AI Specs That Justify New Shapes

Zenbook DUO and ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition are the clear statements, one turning dual OLEDs into a portable studio, the other turning Ryzen AI and 128 GB of RAM into a mobile editing bay. Around them, ProArt PZ14, Zenbook S16/S14, and Zenbook A16/A14 show how Ceraluminum, Lumina OLED, and high-TOPS NPUs can be tuned for different days and different bags. For Yanko Design readers, the interesting part of ASUS’s CES 2026 story is not just the raw numbers, but how those numbers are being used to justify new shapes and new ways of working that feel like a genuine break from the last decade of laptop design, where every machine looked roughly the same, and only the stickers changed.

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HP Eliteboard G1a keyboard is a next gen AI PC in disguise

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It’s CES time, and we’re not expecting anything short of extraordinary at the event. The other day, we saw the Pentagram x Caligra c100 keyboard, which houses computing hardware inside. Now, HP has announced its own version of a keyboard PC, and it looks even better, with practicality at the forefront. At first glance, you might not realize the desktop keyboard has computing power inside, but that’s where the surprise lies.

According to HP, the Eliteboard G1a is “the first and only AI keyboard PC,” and is capable of doing most of the day-to-day tasks you desire while being mobile. Rather than going the AIO route (slamming a PC into the screen), HP chooses a piece of hardware that goes portable with you. The screen PC idea is novel, but it restricts you to one place. A keyboard PC is a more practical idea, and I’m glad it’s here.

Designer: HP

The EliteBoard G1a keyboard is a tad thicker than normal peripherals, and it’s completely understandable as computing hardware requires space. Measuring 58 x 118 x 17 mm and weighing just 726 grams (with the battery included), the keyboard is ideal for tasks like browsing the internet, opening the odd survey form for input, listening to music, and more. The spill-proof peripheral has 93 keys, including the number pad. In retrospect, it makes the Bapco mechanical keyboard that houses a working PC inside look bulky.

If you’ve used the HP Elitebook range, the keyboard has the same tactile typing experience, with the key travel (2mm) fine-tuned for desktop space. The keyboard PC comes with the choice of AMD Ryzen AI 300 Pro mobile processors, capable of a maximum of 50 NPU TOPS, making it a Copilot+ equivalent PC. You can connect up to two 4K monitors (running at 60Hz) since it has an integrated Radeon iGPU. Memory capacity is capped at 64GB DDR5-6400, which should be enough to handle sizeable tasks on the fly. The user can install up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 SKU variant can be configured for 32GB of eMMC storage.

The Windows 11-powered EliteBoard G1a has a built-in 32 Wh battery that can be charged at speeds of up to 65 Watts. You can connect monitors via the USB4 and USB-C ports on the back, or any other compatible hardware. The keyboard has a claimed 3.5 hours of battery run time on a single charge, but that’ll vary depending on usage and connected devices. There are vents to channel airflow, and the keyboard even comes with stereo speakers for a holistic setup. The keyboard comes in two models, with the high-end version having an optional fingerprint reader and a detachable USB-C cable.

HP is slated to release the keyboard PC in March 2026, and there’s no word on the pricing yet.

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LG’s Impossibly Thin 9mm Wallpaper TV Goes Wireless at CES 2026

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The original Wallpaper OLED from 2017 felt like a sci-fi prop, impossibly thin but tethered by cables and living in carefully staged rooms. CES 2026 is where LG brings that idea back with the OLED evo W6, a Wallpaper TV that now calls itself true wireless, nine-millimeter-class thin, and ready to live in actual homes instead of just concept apartments with perfectly curated shelves and no hint of where the clutter went.

The W6 moves all inputs and processing into a Zero Connect Box that can sit up to 10 m away, sending 4K video and audio wirelessly to the panel. The TV itself becomes a sheet of OLED that mounts flush to the wall, with no visible ports or cables, so the usual tangle of consoles, set-top boxes, and sound systems can hide in a cabinet across the room or behind furniture instead of snaking up the wall.

Designer: LG

A living room with big windows is where most TVs struggle, fighting reflections and glare all afternoon. The OLED evo W6 leans on Hyper Radiant Color Technology and a panel that earns Reflection Free Premium certification, combining Brightness Booster Ultra, up to 3.9 times brighter than conventional OLEDs at peak, with the lowest reflectance in LG’s lineup. Daytime viewing does not require blackout curtains or strategic seating, which changes how the TV fits into daily routines.

A movie night brings the α11 AI Processor Gen3 into focus, with its 5.6 times more powerful NPU and Dual AI Engine. Instead of choosing between smoothing noise and preserving texture, it runs parallel algorithms to do both, keeping film grain and skin detail intact while cleaning up compression artifacts. The image stays crisp without looking over-sharpened or plasticky, even on older content pulled from streaming libraries that were compressed years ago.

The hours when nobody is actively watching are where Gallery+ turns the OLED evo W6 into a canvas for more than 4,500 visuals, from cinema stills to game art, plus your own photos and generative AI pieces, all paired with mood-matched music. The TV stops being a black rectangle and becomes part of the room’s atmosphere, changing with seasons, gatherings, or whatever you feel like seeing when you walk past between tasks or while cooking dinner.

A late-night gaming session is where the OLED evo W6’s 4K 165 Hz support, 0.1 ms response time, and compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium matter. Auto Low Latency Mode kicks in, input lag drops, and the same panel that showed impressionist art earlier now handles fast shooters or racing games without tearing or ghosting, making the Wallpaper TV feel less fragile and more like a serious multi-purpose display.

The LG OLED evo W6 pulls together LG’s 13 years of OLED work, true-wireless experiments, and AI processing into something that finally behaves like the wallpaper TV idea always promised. At CES 2026, it reads less like a stunt and more like a sign that the next wave of TVs will be judged not only on how they look when they are on, but on how gracefully they disappear when they are not.

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