Trends News: 6 August 2025

January 9, 2026, 12:38 AM EST. CES 2026 in Las Vegas pushed AI to the fore, but hardware and quirky showpieces still defined the floor. Nvidia used a lengthy keynote to unveil the Rubin computing architecture, set to replace Blackwell in the second half of 2026, with speed and storage upgrades and a focus on autonomous vehicles. It also showcased the Alpamayo open-source AI models and tools aimed at real-world robotics, part of Nvidia's plan to turn infrastructure into an Android for generalist robots. AMD's keynote highlighted new processors and partnerships, with Ryzen AI 400 Series pushing AI into personal computers, backed by figures from OpenAI and Fei-Fei Li. The show's standout oddities remain as editors curate the most eyebrow-raising moments ahead of the live blog updates at CES.