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CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI-driven innovations, advanced TVs, gaming handhelds, and smart home devices. Microsoft unveils principles to address AI data center impacts, while China nears approval for Nvidia H200 chip imports. Indian IT giant HCLTech reports strong AI revenue growth amid global tech transformation. Major brands showcase breakthroughs in health tech, robotics, and consumer electronics, reflecting robust demand and rapid industry evolution.
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Microsoft commits to offsetting AI data center energy costs, pledging not to increase local electricity prices and outlining five core principles—electricity, water, jobs, taxes, and skills—to address community concerns and maintain public trust.
Microsoft announces five core principles for U.S. data center expansion: preventing higher electricity prices, minimizing water use, creating jobs, supporting public services, and investing in community AI training, while declining tax breaks for infrastructure projects.
HCLTech responds to global challenges by focusing on technology-driven business transformation, reporting 4.2% sequential growth, a 20% increase in AI revenue, and $3 billion in net new bookings, while adapting to changing client spending patterns.
The Consumer Electronics Show showcases AI-powered innovations such as paper-thin TVs, interactive Lego, AI glasses for the visually impaired, Roborock's Saros Rover vacuum, and the Y-Brush smart Halo toothbrush, reflecting both practical and conceptual advancements in AI technology.
Major TV and monitor manufacturers at CES 2026 unveil advancements like TCL's X11L-SQD Mini LED TV with 10,000 nits brightness, LG's ultra-thin OLED EVO W6 'wallpaper TV', and Hisense's 163-inch micro LED TV, with a focus on color accuracy, brightness, and new wireless connectivity.
CES 2026 spotlights advanced gaming handhelds and mini PCs, including Thunder Robot Mix Gaming 2 with RTX 5070 Ti, 1X Fly Apex with high-end specs, and Minisforum G7 Pro. RAM shortages and high prices delay global launches, but the market is shifting toward convenience and OS flexibility.
CES 2026 features over 4,000 exhibitors in Las Vegas, with innovations like LG's UltraGear Evo AI gaming monitor, LG's robot Cloyd for home chores, Honeywell's Home X8S smart thermostat with live video, JBL Soundgear Clips headphones, Life in Wave Pro smart toothbrush, Roborock's AI-powered vacuum, and ASUS Zenbook A series laptops with AI features and long battery life.