TechLinked Year of the Robot at CES 2026, Intel + AMD cheap shots + more!
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Jan 9, 2026 Humanoid robots steal the spotlight at CES 2026, showcasing cutting-edge designs like LG's Cloyd. Meanwhile, non-humanoid robots make their appearance with quirky droids such as the Lynx M20 Pro. Tensions rise as Intel and AMD exchange barbs, weaving an intriguing rivalry. Exciting tech advancements include ChatGPT venturing into health with AI prescriptions and Gmail's AI inbox upgrade. Notably, Bose takes a bold step by open-sourcing Soundtouch, while Roblox initiates facial age verification amidst controversy.
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Robots Went Mainstream At CES
- CES 2026 highlighted humanoid robots from consumer to industrial use, showing rapid maturation in capabilities and form factors.
- Companies like Qualcomm, LG, Switchbot, and Boston Dynamics showcased diverse robots aimed at home chores, modular tasks, and factory automation.
Weird Robots Steal The Show
- The Lynx M20 Pro won an innovation award despite seeming like a weird all-terrain robot dog that can jump stairs.
- Momotion's Spino S1 Pro pool cleaner dramatically pulls itself out of water, earning a quirky Bond-like comparison.
Chip Marketing Masks Real Market Choices
- Intel and AMD publicly traded barbs over handheld and AI chip performance reveal marketing-driven comparisons, not neutral benchmarks.
- Older AMD Zen 3 chips still sell strongly because DDR4 platform cost matters more to many buyers than bleeding-edge silicon.