The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) published the official preview for the opening of CES on January 3, 2026. The document unequivocally states: artificial intelligence is no longer just a "feature," but the central axis of the entire consumer electronics industry. Unlike previous years, the focus has shifted from generative content to "agentic capabilities" of devices—from smart homes predicting desires to fully autonomous vehicles.
Organizers highlight a record number of exhibitors claiming "on-device AI" integration. This sets the context for all announcements of the coming week: any product without deep AI integration risks going unnoticed. CES 2026 is positioned as the starting point for the era of "Ambient Intelligence," where technology becomes an invisible but ubiquitous assistant.
Source: PR Newswire / CTACES 2026CTAAI TrendsAgentic AIConsumer Tech
