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Robots Take the Spotlight at CES 2026 in Las Vegas
Robots, AI and wearable tech are just a few things spotted at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Samantha Kelly shines the spotlight on all the gadgets that premiered (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Technology - Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Razer Plans $600 Million Push to Capture AI Gaming Demand
Razer, the gaming peripherals company, unveiled a series of new products powered by artificial intelligence as it aims for a far-reaching revamp around AI. Dana Wollman is at CES in Las Vegas and got a sneak peak at what's in the pipeline (Source: Bloomberg)
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OpenAI, Anthropic See Health Care as Next Big Market for AI
Health care is shaping up to be a key battleground for the top AI labs this year. But first…
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Future of Robots on Display at CES
Humanoid robots have been folding laundry, lifting boxes and demonstrating new AI-powered capabilities at CES but their future in homes is likely still far away. Jan Liphardt, founder and CEO of OpenMind and professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, discusses the outlook for AI robots with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech” from CES in Las Vegas. (Source: Bloomberg)
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AI Policy Remains an Open Question at CES
As AI announcements continue to roll out of CES, questions about US export controls and Chinese demand hang over the sector. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, founder of the Hill and Valley Forum, discusses AI policy with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech” from CES in Las Vegas. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Kindred Ventures Founder on Investing Trends From CES
Steve Jang, managing partner and founder of Kindred Ventures, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech” from CES in Las Vegas to discuss what trends he’s seeing at the consumer tech conference and how they are shaping his investment strategy. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Xreal CEO on Revamping Basic AR Glasses
Chi Xu, CEO and co-founder of Xreal, unveiled an upgraded entry-level AR glasses product at CES. He explains how the 1S model improves on the previous Xreal One glasses by increasing the video resolution at a lower price point. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech” from CES in Las Vegas. (Source: Bloomberg)
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China’s Humanoids Were Everywhere at America’s Top Tech Show
One of Elon Musk’s worries was on full display at CES in Las Vegas this week. Chinese-made human-like robots were everywhere across the exhibition floor, playing table tennis, sweeping floors and practicing kung fu.
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Chinese Firms Dominated Global Humanoid Robot Shipments in 2025
Humanoid robot makers in China accounted for the vast majority of the roughly 13,000 units shipped globally last year, far outstripping US companies like Tesla Inc. and Figure AI in sheer volume, according to research firm Omdia.
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Smart Glasses Pioneer Xreal Raises $100 Million in New Funding
Smart glasses maker Xreal Inc. recently raised $100 million, its chief executive officer said, adding to the firm’s coffers as competition in the category heats up.