It's the first week of a new year and there's no time for the tech world to slowly ease back into things following the holidays. That's because CES 2026 is in full swing, with all manner of companies descending on Las Vegas to reveal their latest innovations and what they're planning to bring your way in the near future.
Many of the Engadget crew are on the ground to check out as much of the new tech as possible. Of course, we're keeping tabs on all of the major CES press conferences too. Samsung held its First Look presentation, which focuses on home products, while LG has shown off a wide array of TVs and Lego unveiled its new Smart Brick technology. Weโve heard from the major chipmakers, gone hands-on with Samsungโs trifold phone, checked out some funky laptops and seen some cute robots.
You can catch up on all of the big CES 2026 announcements (and some of the more offbeat gizmos weโve seen) right here. We'll be keeping this story updated throughout the week.
Micro RGB TVs
Samsung's 130-inch Micro RGB TV. (Devindra Hardawar for Engadget)
Micro RGB is a term you can expect to hear about quite a bit in the coming months and years, especially when you're shopping for your next TV. Micro RGB is a new tech that's similar to Mini LED, though it uses red, green and blue LEDs instead of white backlights. Contrast ratios aren't quite as high as those on Micro LED and OLED displays, since the pixels can't be turned on and off individually. However, Micro RGB units are said to be brighter and more color accurate than TVs that use other display tech, in part because the LEDs in these screens offer smaller, more customizable dimming zones.ย Read reporter Steve Dentโs explainer for a deeper dive into how Micro RGB differs from other types of display tech.
We're seeing more of these TVs pop up at CES 2026, including a mammoth 130-inch concept model that Samsung brought to Las Vegas. The company unveiled its first Micro RGB TV in August, โ thatโs a 115-inch, $29,999…