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Key PlayersNVIDIA, Unity, Epic Games

AI AdoptionAdvanced

Use CasesNPC Behavior, Procedural Generation, Anti-cheat

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Razer invests $600 million in AI hardware, targeting developers and gamers with new workstation

Gaming hardware giant Razer is making a significant pivot into artificial intelligence with a $600 million investment over the next couple of years. The company unveiled the Forge AI Dev Workstation at CES 2026, designed specifically for AI training, inference, and simulation workloads. Razer is also hiring 150 AI scientists as it targets what CEO Min-Liang Tan calls a multibillion-dollar opportunity in the untapped AI gaming market.

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Razer invests $600 million in AI hardware, targeting developers and gamers with new workstation

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Razer's Project Motoko brings AI headphones with cameras to challenge smart glasses market

Razer introduced Project Motoko at CES 2026, a concept pair of AI-powered headphones equipped with dual 4K cameras and voice-activated AI capabilities. The device promises 36-hour battery life and compatibility with multiple AI platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. Razer positions these headphones with cameras as a practical alternative to smart glasses, targeting gamers and everyday users who want AI assistance without wearing glasses.

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Razer's Project Motoko brings AI headphones with cameras to challenge smart glasses market

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Sony AI Patent Reveals Ghost Player That Takes Over Games When Players Get Stuck

Sony has patented an AI-powered ghost system that can demonstrate solutions or complete difficult game sections when players struggle. Filed in 2023 and granted in 2025, the Ghost Assistance feature would use gameplay data from YouTube and Twitch to train AI helpers. While the technology promises gaming accessibility benefits, it has sparked debate among hardcore gamers about player agency and achievement authenticity.

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Sony AI Patent Reveals Ghost Player That Takes Over Games When Players Get Stuck

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Razer unveils Project Ava AI hologram desk companion powered by Grok at CES 2026

Razer transformed its gaming coach concept into a 5.5-inch holographic desk companion at CES 2026. Project Ava features customizable anime avatars like Kira and Zane, powered by X AI's Grok. The device offers gaming tips, wardrobe advice, and schedule management, though early demos revealed accuracy issues and awkward interactions that left testers questioning the direction of AI companionship.

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Razer unveils Project Ava AI hologram desk companion powered by Grok at CES 2026

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Nvidia brings AI Advisor to Total War: Pharaoh using ACE technology for real-time help

Nvidia and Creative Assembly unveiled an AI Advisor for Total War: Pharaoh at CES 2026, powered by Nvidia ACE technology. The in-game assistant uses natural language interaction to provide context-aware player advice, helping newcomers navigate complex strategy games. Running locally on GeForce RTX GPUs, the AI advisor can answer questions about game mechanics and offer real-time strategic guidance based on current gameplay situations.

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Nvidia brings AI Advisor to Total War: Pharaoh using ACE technology for real-time help

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Nvidia unveils DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation and improved AI upscaling at CES 2026

Nvidia introduced DLSS 4.5 at CES 2026, featuring a second-generation transformer model that delivers improved image quality across all RTX GPUs. The update includes a new 6x Multi Frame Generation mode for RTX 50-series cards that generates five additional frames for every rendered frame, targeting 240Hz 4K gaming on ultra-high-refresh-rate monitors.

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Nvidia unveils DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation and improved AI upscaling at CES 2026

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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 Series with 60 TOPS, challenging Intel and Qualcomm in AI PC race

AMD introduced its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors at CES 2026, featuring up to 60 TOPS of AI performance and improved multitasking capabilities. The new AI PC processors include Zen 5 cores and XDNA 2 NPU technology, alongside gaming-focused chips like the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. AMD now faces direct competition from Intel's Panther Lake and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 lineup.

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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 Series with 60 TOPS, challenging Intel and Qualcomm in AI PC race

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HyperX Neurable headset uses brain-reading tech to boost accuracy and cut reaction time by 43ms

HyperX and Neurable unveiled a gaming headset prototype at CES 2026 that reads brainwaves to enhance performance. Using EEG sensor technology and AI, the headset reduced reaction times by 43 milliseconds and improved accuracy by 3% in tests. The device features a neurofeedback Prime system that helps players enter a focused state before gaming.

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HyperX Neurable headset uses brain-reading tech to boost accuracy and cut reaction time by 43ms

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LG brings back its Wallpaper TV as the world's thinnest wireless OLED with zero visible cables

LG Electronics unveiled the OLED evo W6 at CES 2026, reviving its iconic Wallpaper TV concept from 2017. The new model measures just 9mm thin and eliminates all visible cables through wireless connectivity. Featuring brightness levels 3.9 times higher than standard OLEDs and support for 4K at 165Hz, the display targets both premium home theater enthusiasts and serious gamers.

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LG brings back its Wallpaper TV as the world's thinnest wireless OLED with zero visible cables

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes center stage at CES 2026 to unveil next era of AI and robotics

Nvidia kicks off CES 2026 with a keynote from CEO Jensen Huang on January 5, focusing on the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, and accelerated computing. Following a year where the company's market valuation exceeded $5 trillion, all eyes turn to Las Vegas as Huang reveals what's next for AI-powered technologies across industries, from data centers to physical robotics.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes center stage at CES 2026 to unveil next era of AI and robotics

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Nvidia skips gaming GPUs at CES 2026, doubles down on AI as shortages squeeze PC gamers

For the first time in five years, Nvidia declined to announce new gaming GPUs at CES 2026, focusing instead on its AI business. CEO Jensen Huang spent nearly two hours discussing the Rubin platform for AI data centers while memory chip shortages drive GPU prices skyward. The RTX 5090 now fetches $4,000 at some retailers, and Nvidia may bring back the 2021 RTX 3060 to address supply constraints.

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Nvidia skips gaming GPUs at CES 2026, doubles down on AI as shortages squeeze PC gamers

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LG UltraGear evo gaming monitors debut with 5K AI Upscaling at CES 2026

LG Electronics has introduced UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand debuting at CES 2026. The lineup includes three flagship models featuring the world's first 5K AI Upscaling technology, designed to enhance lower-resolution content to near-5K clarity without requiring GPU upgrades. The monitors span 39-inch OLED, 27-inch Mini-LED, and 52-inch ultra-wide formats, each targeting different gaming needs.

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LG UltraGear evo gaming monitors debut with 5K AI Upscaling at CES 2026

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AI Boom Squeezes Videogame Console Industry as Memory Chip Demand Soars

The AI boom is creating intense pressure on the videogame console industry as memory chip demand exceeds supply. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo may raise console prices by 10-15% over the next two years while gaming hardware spending fell 27% last month. Memory makers prioritize higher-margin data-center chips for AI infrastructure, leaving consumer devices facing constrained supply and increased chip prices.

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AI Boom Squeezes Videogame Console Industry as Memory Chip Demand Soars

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Battlefield 6 faces AI slop accusations after EA promised no generative AI content in game

Battlefield 6 players have discovered what they believe to be AI-generated content in the game's $10 Windchill bundle, directly contradicting earlier promises from EA executives. The controversy centers on a player card sticker featuring an assault rifle with two barrels, sparking widespread backlash and comparisons to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's similar AI issues. EA is now investigating the accusations.

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Battlefield 6 faces AI slop accusations after EA promised no generative AI content in game

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Indie Game Awards strips Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of Game of the Year over generative AI use

The Indie Game Awards revoked two major prizes from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just days after the ceremony, citing developer Sandfall Interactive's use of generative AI during production. The decision marks a critical moment in the gaming industry's escalating debate over AI in game development, as studios face mounting pressure to disclose their use of the controversial technology.

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Indie Game Awards strips Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of Game of the Year over generative AI use

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