DIGIEAR today unveiled OmniCore, a modular all-flash AI NAS, at CES 2026. Designed for creators, developers, and boutique enterprises managing high-volume digital content across mobile, remote, and security-sensitive workflows, OmniCore integrates ultra-fast storage, on-device AI, and modular scalability—setting a new
benchmark for content management beyond the cloud. As the global storage market continues to face supply constraints, DIGIEAR emphasized its execution and manufacturing readiness. Backed by robust NAND flash supply and in-house manufacturing capabilities, DIGIEAR's SSD and DDR products are already in mass production for over six years and available across multiple global markets.

We conclude our tour of the Patriot Memory booth at 2026 CES with a look at their latest internal SSDs. The Patriot Viper PV563H aims to be the world's fastest PCIe Gen 5 DRAM-less SSD. The drive features a 6 nm DRAM-less controller from SMI, comes in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, and offers sequential transfer rates of up to 14 GB/s reads, with up to 11 GB/s writes, both of which are the highest in the industry so far for DRAM-less Gen 5 SSDs. The drive features a passive aluminium heatsink, there's also a variant of this drive without the heatsink, called simply the Viper PV563. Next up, we have the Patriot Viper PV593, a flagship-segment drive based on the SMI SM2508 6 nm controller with DRAM cache. This drive comes in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, with sequential transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s reads, and up to 13 GB/s writes.

SK Hynix has showcased its most advanced high-bandwidth memory, packaged as a 16-high 48 GB HBM4, designed for high-capacity AI and HPC accelerators that require lots of memory. This is the first time SK Hynix has shown a memory module more advanced than the 12-high 36 GB HBM4, which used to run at 11.7 Gbps. For the new 16-high HBM4, we don't have official data or any speed references, but we can assume SK Hynix managed to extract a bit more bandwidth from the four additional DRAM layers. Interestingly, the announcement was somewhat vague, possibly because Micron and Samsung are also enhancing their HBM4 modules before they become available to companies like AMD and NVIDIA, allowing for potential increases in speed if needed.

The company also demonstrated the custom base die HBM called cHBM. This includes a customized base die sitting at the bottom of the DRAM stack that includes some logic usually associated with the GPU/ASIC logic die, and not memory. For example, this could include HBM PHY and memory controllers that are usually embedded on the GPU die and occupy space, which could be used for more compute logic on the die and maximize performance. In SK Hynix's demonstration and illustration, this is manifested as die-to-die PHYs, embedded memory controllers, HBM PHY, and much more. Customers can basically choose whatever they want and can even embed processing logic inside the die area.

2025 marked a breakout year for AI development on PC. PC-class small language models (SLMs) improved accuracy by nearly 2x over 2024, dramatically closing the gap with frontier cloud-based large language models (LLMs). AI PC developer tools including Ollama, ComfyUI, llama.cpp and Unsloth have matured, their popularity has doubled year over year and the number of users downloading PC-class models grew tenfold from 2024.

These developments are paving the way for generative AI to gain widespread adoption among everyday PC creators, gamers and productivity users this year. At CES this week, NVIDIA has announced a wave of AI upgrades for GeForce RTX, NVIDIA RTX PRO and NVIDIA DGX Spark devices that unlock the performance and memory needed for developers to deploy generative AI on PC.

As part of our continuing coverage of Patriot Memory's CES 2026 outing, we showcase the company's latest consumer storage products. You can find our coverage of its PC memory products in this article. The Patriot iLuxe Stick C is a USB flash drive with two connectors, USB type-C, and Apple Lightning. The drive can function either as a USB Mass Storage Device, or as an Apple MFi certified storage device over Lightning, and is supported by iOS 12 and above. It comes in capacities ranging between 128 GB and 1 TB. The Patriot TAB T560 is essentially the same device, but with USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A on one side, and type-C on the other. This drive offers sequential speeds of up to 120 MB/s. It comes in 32 GB to 256 GB capacities.

The Patriot Viper PVP30 is a third such UFD, but is premium, and targets the PC enthusiast crowd. It comes with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) host interface, supporting both type-A and type-C, with sequential speeds of 1000 MB/s reads with up to 1000 MB/s writes. It comes in 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, making this more of a portable SSD than a flash drive. We now move on to memory cards, and the Patriot Viper V30 A2 is a microSDXC compatible with Nintendo Switch, offering sequential reads of 100 MB/s and sequential writes of up to 90 MB/s. It comes in 128 GB thru 1 TB capacities.

Patriot Memory at the 2026 International CES showcased its latest memory and storage products. We begin our tour with the Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB and non-RGB series. This latest crop from the series comes with client clock drivers (CKD)s, with speeds of DDR5-9600, DDR5-9200, and DDR5-8600, and density of 48 GB (2x 24 GB), with timings of CL40, CL44, and CL46. The Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum is a new premium high-speed memory variant that comes with heatspreaders resembling gold. It comes in speeds of DDR5-8000, DDR5-6400, and DDR5-6000, and capacities of 64 GB (2x 32 GB), and 32 GB (2x 16 GB). These appear to lack CKD.

The Viper Steel 5 series is a new line of non-CKD high-frequency kits that come in speeds of DDR5-8600, DDR5-8000, DDR5-7200, DDR5-6400, and DDR5-6000; and densities ranging from 128 GB (2x 64 GB) to 64 GB (2x 32 GB), 48 GB (2x 24 GB), and 32 GB (2x 16 GB). Patriot's Signature Line of mainstream modules has been updated with DDR5-5600 and DDR5-5200 speed variants for capacities spanning 64 GB (1x 64 GB0, 32 GB (1x 32 GB), 24 GB (1x 24), and an interesting new 12 GB module that makes 24 GB in a dual-channel kit. The Signature Line Core series of SODIMMs come in DDR5-5600 speeds and capacities ranging between 48 GB and 8 GB for single modules.

Adata has shown off the latest series of CPU coolers boasting LCDs and other fancy visual effects. The new Infinity, Levante, and Maestro CPU coolers offer something for just about anyone looking to spice up their PC build with a flashy CPU cooler, whether that be an air cooler or a liquid cooler. The most unique cooler of the lot is the Levante View Pro 360, which is an AIO CPU liquid cooler with a 6.7-inch waterfall LCD that covers both the top and side of the CPU water block. The display contents are customizable in the XPG Prime software. That water block is attached to a 360 mm radiator with pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fluid dynamic bearing fans. Adata claims that the new liquid cooler has a cooling capacity of up to 340 W TDP and that it supports up to Intel LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 CPUs.

Corsair, a leading maker of performance gaming peripherals, today unveiled the GALLEON 100 SD at CES. A full-sized mechanical keyboard with Stream Deck integration, Galleon fuses Corsair and Elgato engineering into one groundbreaking device. A frequent community request, this fusion enables gamers to stay in the game while expanding their gaming capabilities with robust software solutions and transformative, custom game profiles.

The GALLEON 100 SD marks a new era of input that our community has been clamoring for," said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at Corsair. "This isn't just a better keyboard. It's a solution to the reality of modern gaming, where managing apps, info, and devices is just as critical as performance. This level of control has never existed in a single device before, and only Corsair could bring the future of input to market now.

GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, unveils an expanded AI PC vision with a redesigned GiMATE Interface and a new generation of AI gaming laptops at CES 2026. Built for clearer navigation and faster decision-making, the updated GiMATE experience brings real-time system insights and intuitive, voice-driven control into one streamlined hub, advancing GIGABYTE's commitment to truly adaptive, user-centric AI computing across its laptop lineup.

As GiMATE, GIGABYTE's exclusive AI agent for seamless hardware and software control, evolves, so does the ecosystem behind it, delivering smarter control for power, productivity, and creativity. The newly introduced AI Power Gear III enhances efficiency and flexibility with direct MUX switching between Discrete Mode and MSHybrid through GiMATE. It also brings smarter power behavior, the Auto Mode disables the GPU on battery to maximize runtime, the Optimus Mode delivers smoother, balanced performance, while the Eco Mode provides extreme power saving on AC power and battery. For creators and builders, GiMATE Creator expands its generative capabilities with the addition of Qwen-Image, supporting both English and Chinese prompts to bring powerful visual AI to users worldwide. Meanwhile, GiMATE Coder lowers the barrier to development by enabling natural-language code generation, correction, and optimization, making coding more accessible for beginners while accelerating iteration for experienced users.

At CES 2026, Amsterdam-based consumer audio specialist Breggz announces that the Zohn-1, a true high-end wireless in-ear hearable offering pristine sound, has partnered with IMAX and DTS to introduce the first wireless in-ear earphones with IMAX Enhanced certification.

IMAX Enhanced device certification ensures consumer electronics devices meet the highest standards, delivering the renowned IMAX immersive experience on personal devices for the highest-quality entertainment experiences wherever fans are watching. The IMAX Enhanced certification of the Breggz Zohn-1 introduces a new device category to the program, enabling consumers to experience the highest fidelity sound on qualifying in-ear hearables, complementing the IMAX Enhanced-certified suite of TVs, PC laptops, tablets, mobile phones, AVRs, loudspeakers and soundbars.

Phison Electronics, a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced the newest addition to its vast product portfolio, the E37T PCIe Gen 5 controller, to be featured alongside its suite of client solutions at CES 2026. Built with best-in-class efficiency, the E37T utilizes 3D NAND to deliver competitive price-to-performance value for modern consumer workloads across notebooks and mobile devices.

To meet the demand for cost-efficient solutions, the E37T brings core architecture refinements over previous generations to support the latest 3D NAND with up to 4800 MT/s speeds, providing a 38% performance gain for maximum value. 1 The new controller features DRAM-less design and 4-channels making the E37T the ideal single-sided design for notebooks, handhelds and compact systems that require M.2 2280, 2242 or 2230 form factor storage without sacrificing performance.
"As consumer applications demand greater storage capacity and sustained performance in small spaces, the E37T is designed to deliver power-efficient operation while pushing the Gen 5 performance ceiling," said Michael Wu, President & GM, Phison US. "With the next wave of platforms introducing PCIe Gen 5 in smaller form factors, the E37T expands our portfolio with a versatile, high-value storage solution that brings faster, more responsive user experiences to a broad range of devices and use cases."

RayNeo today announced that it will showcase the world's first HDR10-enabled AR glasses RayNeo Air 4 Pro at CES 2026. Combining cutting-edge optical technology with outstanding audio performance, Air 4 Pro delivers a private cinema-like experience in a lightweight, wearable form, highlighting RayNeo's continued innovation in multimedia consumption on the go.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: World's First HDR10-enabled AR Glasses
RayNeo Air 4 Pro positions itself as a "new species of head-mounted TV" --it not only delivers stunning visuals, but also ensures an exceptional auditory experience.

Vastarmor, a Chinese graphics card specialist, has showcased an intriguingly compact custom Radeon RX 9060 XT design at this week's CES trade event. The TechPowerUp team stumbled upon this fairly unique demo unit—at least for AMD's dGPU RDNA 4 generation—when perusing the Minisforum booth. Concrete details were not available at the time of writing, but TPU staffers will endeavor to extract more information from Vastarmor representatives in the near future. On initial inspection, the slimline two-slot card seems to be a prototype/early sample—given the unfinished nature of its backplate; as evidenced by incomplete/cut-off AMD Radeon branding.

Normally, Vastarmor's triple-fan cooling solutions have been deployed on more potent and larger hardware, but their CES 2026 product showcase focuses on dinky shroud and PCB designs. ASUS and Gigabyte have tended to release similarly proportioned low profile triple-fan cards, albeit with NVIDIA GPU tech under the hood. Team Red introduced its reference Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB SKU mid-way through December, with reports pointing out that this twin-fan model could be reserved for the Chinese market. Specifications mention a slightly reduced TDP rating, when compared to the standard Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB—140 W instead of 160 W. It is likely that Vastarmor engineers have used AMD's Navi 44 GPU-based LP reference model as a springboard for their own customized solution.

PNY announced today the launch of three new GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim Models, engineered to deliver the full power of NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture in an ultra-compact, dual-slot design. Available in RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 configurations, these cards combine cutting-edge performance with space-saving innovation that's ideal for compact PC builds.

Slim Design, Big Performance
PNY's new slim GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards feature an innovative lightweight, dual-fan, dual-slot design, making them among the most compact enthusiast cards currently in market, alongside NVIDIA Founders Edition. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Built on NVIDIA's reference design and enhanced with PNY's superior thermal solutions, these graphics cards pack the full power of GeForce RTX 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 GPU models into a much smaller footprint. Perfect for microATX motherboard configurations - these cards are the ideal choice for creators, gamers, and AI-PC enthusiasts who demand high-end performance in limited-space environments.

XEBEC is a new brand we've come across at the 2026 International CES, which created a unique new triple-display notebook form-factor. Until now, we've seen notebooks with wing-type second and third displays that fold out sideways for a triple-display setup where the three are arranged in a landscape, 3x1 style. XEBEC's new SNAP design sees your main display augmented by two screens that you don't just get to orient sideways in a 3x1 landscape, but also try out permutations as pictured below, orienting them along the top, the side, in either landscape or portrait orientations. The XEBEC SNAP sells in two models, a dual-screen model priced around the $610 mark, and a triple screen model at $1,100. You can also accessorize its frame with attachments for your smartphone and iPad.

To say that TP-Link has a limited range of routers would be a lie and the company has at least two dozen Wi-Fi 7 routers in its lineup. At CES, the company showed yet a new addition, the Archer BE670/BE12000 is set to launch officially next week. It sports a 2x2 6 GHz radio, a 4x4 5 GHz radio and a 2x2 2.4 GHz radio for its combined speed of BE12000 or 5765 Mbps for the 6 and 5 GHz band and 688 Mbps for the 2.4 Gbps band. 320 MHz wide channels are supported on the 6 GHz band. The BE 670 has six external antennas which TP-Link claims forms a signal-boosting array for better coverage and the BE670 should cover 3000 square feet or around 278 square meters. All the standard Wi-Fi 7 features you'd expect, such as MU-MIMO, OFDMA and MLO are part of the package.

In terms of wired connectivity, there's a single 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port, one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and three Gigabit Ethernet ports. There's also a single Type-A USB 3.0 port that supports external storage devices and the BE670 supports Samba for easy file sharing on the network. The BE670 has a US$299.99 MSPR, but despite only launching next week according to TP-Link, it's already on sale on Amazon in the US and it's already offered with a US$50 discount, making it as cheap as its slightly less performant sibling, the BE600.

German personal audio experts, beyerdynamic, showcased their latest headphones, headsets, and wireless audio gear at the 2026 International CES. The series led by the recently launched MMX 150 and MMX 230 gaming headsets, which come in around-the-ear full-can form-factor. The MMX 230 is a wireless+wired headset, with a unique feature where you can detach one of its ear cushioning to reveal a compartment with a USB-C audio dongle. You can also connect it via Bluetooth without this dongle, or just plug it in over a USB-C cable. The beyerdynamic Amiron Zero is an open-ear clip-type true-wireless pair of headphones, with the clip-type design proving useful during workout and outdoor sports. The Amiron 100 is a new pair of value true-wireless headphones with ANC, which aims to beat the value-proposition of Apple AirPods 4 at two thirds its price.More pictures follow.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, will showcase its latest high-performance Super AI Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed for AI developers, start-ups, and higher education and research professionals, Supermicro's new portfolio of products brings the latest innovation and performance to the desktop, edge, and consumer markets.

"The consumer technology landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by breakthroughs in consumer-focused AI applications," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Supermicro introduces the latest innovations that deliver unprecedented performance and energy efficiency, empowering the next generation of users including creators and developers."

Announced at CES 2026, Project Madison is a groundbreaking concept designed to push the boundaries of gaming immersion. Moving beyond traditional ergonomics, Project Madison enhances what gamers see, hear, and feel, turning the setup from a passive seat into an active participant in play.

By synchronizing three distinct sensory inputs—visual, auditory, and tactile—Project Madison creates an ecosystem that responds dynamically to in-game environments for complete sensory integration.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, today officially unveiled its complete next-generation AIO liquid cooling lineup, marking a major step forward in the company's evolution into a comprehensive PC hardware solutions provider. Building on decades of proven engineering expertise in motherboards and graphics cards, ASRock now extends its design philosophy and thermal know-how into a full-spectrum AIO liquid cooler portfolio designed to support extreme enthusiast systems, professional workstations, gaming rigs, and mainstream PC builds alike.

Spanning the flagship Taichi series, professional-grade WS series, hardcore gaming-dedicated Phantom Gaming series, the durable Steel Legend series, and the mainstream-focused Challenger and Pro series, each lineup is purpose-built for its intended audience while remaining unified by ASRock's core DNA of performance, stability, and long-term reliability.

EcoFlow, a maker of award-winning smart home energy solutions, has presented two new products at this year's CES trade show. The Chinese firm's centerpiece model is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X; designed as a whole-home backup system—keeping everything powered in the event of storms, blackouts, and future moves. Its main "world-class" feature points are a 12 kW output and a 200 A smart panel. EcoFlow's installation service can set up the DELTA Pro Ultra X within seven days.

Representing the DELTA 3 Series at CES 2026, is EcoFlow's Ultra Plus variant. This smaller backup solution can extend power for a household's most important electronic devices. The DELTA 3 Ultra Plus model's EV-grade full-tab LFP batteries are said to last up to ten years. The ultra long-lasting 3072 Wh portable power station can be readied after a mere 48 minutes of charge time. EcoFlow's "Smart Output Priority Tech" has debuted with the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus power station—a convenient app-based control system lets a user select and prioritize circuits, be it a TV, refrigerator, medical equipment, or Wi-Fi kit.

Thermaltake introduced at CES 2026 two new PC cases aimed at very different audiences. The View Cross TG is a concept design dual-system microATX chassis designed to run two PCs in a single enclosure. Available in Black and Snow color options, the case supports up to two microATX motherboards, dual power supplies mounted behind the motherboard tray, and up to thirteen 120 mm fans. Cooling support up to 2x 280 mm AIO radiators (side) stacked, up to 2x 360 mm radiators (top/side), or combos with 280 mm (side only). Storage options include up to four 3.5-inch hard drives and six 2.5-inch SSDs. The top I/O panels (2 sets) feature 4x USB 3.0 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and 2x HD Audio. This Thermaltake idea can be useful in some cases, bringing a certain degree of ergonomics to the desk area. However, we can see one "small problem": it will be a little more difficult to quickly "pack your own things and leave". No exact info on availability and pricing.

Also on display was the TR100 Koralie Edition, a limited-edition (500 units) Mini-ITX case created in collaboration with French artist Koralie. It is based on the existing TR100 series, a compact 18.4-liter small form factor chassis that uses a dual-chamber layout and includes a PCIe 4.0 riser cable. It supports SFX power supplies, up to two 120 mm or 140 mm fans on the top, and AIO liquid coolers up to 280 mm. Thermaltake also offers optional accessories such as a 3.9-inch LCD screen kit and a portable gaming suitcase. Each TR100 Koralie Edition case is hand-signed and features a hand-numbered plate, available from Q1 2026 at $169.99.

Broadcom Inc., a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation BCM4918 accelerated processing unit (APU) and two new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, the BCM6714 and BCM6719, marking another milestone in its long legacy of Wi-Fi innovation. With the combination of higher throughput plus smart intelligence, Broadcom's unified Wi-Fi 8 platform allows operators to deliver new real-time agentic applications for residential consumers with built-in security and improved power efficiency.

Building on its first-to-market BCM6718 Wi-Fi 8 chipset, Broadcom continues to lead the industry in defining the next generation of wireless performance, intelligence, and efficiency. The new platform combines compute acceleration, advanced networking, and robust security, delivering the high throughput, low latency, and intelligent optimization needed for the emerging AI-driven connected ecosystem.

This year at CES, HP unveiled its new HyperX OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop and HyperX OMEN OLED 34 gaming monitor, alongside the HyperX Clutch Tachi arcade controller. The HyperX OMEN MAX 16 comes with either an Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processor or a next-gen AMD Ryzen AI processor and is available with a range of graphics options that tops out with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. HP mentions that the HyperX OMEN MAX 16 packs 300 W of total platform power, which apparently is 20 percent higher than its predecessor and it sounds like this will be one loud and hot laptop. That said, HP claims that its OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro system with three fans and fan cleaner technology will keep it cool. Other new additions include a new keyboard with four times faster polling rate, again compared to previous products from HP, a 16-inch, 240 Hz WQXGA 500 nits OLED display and of course OMEN AI that is meant to offer one click optimisation for each and every game you own.

The HyperX OMEN OLED 34 is using one of the new V-Stripe QD-OLED panels and offers a 21:9 aspect ratio with a WQHD resolution and a 360 Hz refresh rate. HP has also included 100 W USB PD charging and built in KVM functionality. There's also the option to add a 3D-printable headphone hook and HP offers a three year HyperX OLED CoreProtect limited burn in warranty. The HyperX Clutch Tachi is HP's first arcade controller that is Xbox compatible and it features magnetic switches with TMR sensors. Here it's also possible to 3D print various additions to the top plate of the controller and HP's NGENUITY software allows for custom button mapping, rapid triggers and actuation adjustments. No pricing was mentioned for either of the products, which will launch sometime this spring.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled Project Motoko, an AI-native wireless headset concept that redefines the boundaries of wearable technology. Powered by Snapdragon platforms and universally compatible with leading AI solutions, Project Motoko ushers in a new era of personal computing with contextual awareness, real-time vision processing, and intuitive controls - all delivered through a sleek, wireless form factor.

"Project Motoko is more than a concept, it's a vision for the future of AI and wearable computing," said Nick Bourne, Global Head of Mobile Console Division, Razer. "By partnering with Qualcomm Technologies, we're building a platform that enhances gameplay while transforming how technology integrates into everyday life. This is the next frontier for immersive experiences."