TechLinked Nvidia unveils Rubin, Crazy CES Phones, Big ol' TVs + more!
Jan 6, 2026
Dive into the tech frenzy of CES 2026 with exciting reveals like Nvidia's Rubin platform and innovative AI-driven robots. Explore wacky phone designs, including a gimbal camera device and a quirky QWERTY Communicator. Marvel at stunning ultra-thin TVs, highlighted by Samsung's massive 130" model. Discover the impact of rising RAM prices on PC costs and the latest in smart home tech, featuring Alexa Plus. Also, follow the international controversy surrounding Grok and Microsoft's shift to online-only product activation.
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NVIDIA's All-In Robotics Strategy
- NVIDIA is pushing to own robotics end-to-end: chips, software, and simulation tools.
- Jensen Huang presented the Rubin platform as a unified stack powering robots, cars, and data centers.
Droids Walk The Stage Again
- Star Wars BDX droids returned on stage, now claimed to be fully autonomous via Nvidia's Cosmos models.
- Partners like Boston Dynamics and Caterpillar demoed robots running Nvidia silicon to applause and skepticism.
Phones Went Both Maximal And Minimal
- CES showcased extreme phone experiments, from robot-arm gimbal cameras to throwback BlackBerry clones.
- The show highlighted divergent directions: more moving parts versus minimalist, productivity-focused designs.