Razer made an appearance at CES 2026 with a headset prototype that resembles more of a sci-fi research project than a finished product. "Project Motoko" is a wireless headset that the company describes as a "full-time AI assistant." It features two eye-level cameras and an array of microphones designed to capture what you see and hear throughout the day. The device operates on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform and integrates with various AI services from OpenAI and xAI, learning your habits and schedules to respond proactively. Unlike typical AR headsets that overlay graphics onto your view, Motoko is aimed at contextual understanding. The cameras can recognize objects, translate text on signs, or summarize documents you're reading, while the microphones capture both your voice and ambient sounds. Razer also suggests that the point-of-view footage could assist robotics researchers in training humanoid machines to perceive spaces more naturally. The company emphasizes that this is currently just a concept, with no pricing or release date announced.

Razer entered the AI development space at CES 2026 with the Forge AI Dev Workstation, a powerful computer built to handle AI tasks locally instead of relying on cloud services. The system supports up to four professional graphics cards, either AMD or NVIDIA, alongside workstation processors from AMD or Intel, with room for eight DDR5 memory modules and multiple high-speed SSDs. After twenty years of making gaming hardware, the company is now targeting AI developers who want to avoid subscription fees and keep sensitive data on their own machines. The workstation comes with a 2000 W power supply or even dual PSUs for quad-GPU setups and industrial-grade cooling to manage demanding multi-GPU workloads.

The launch also includes AIKit, an open-source toolkit that works with over 280,000 large language models, plus a partnership with Tenstorrent on a portable Thunderbolt AI accelerator for laptop-based development. Users can daisy-chain multiple accelerator units for more performance when needed. The Forge workstation works as a standalone tower or can be rack-mounted for larger setups, letting teams scale their computing resources locally. Additionally, for smaller local AI development, Tenstorrent's Wormhole accelerator is more than enough to run LLMs with a smaller size, but for bigger work the Forge AI Dev is needed.

At CES 2026, Razer's star of the booth was its new project for more immersive gaming experience. Called "Project Madison," it is a gaming chair designed for additional "feel" coming from the system into your body. Razer achieves that by implementing haptic feedback directly into the chair made possible by six motor actuators that respond in real time to what is happening in the game. To aid the senses, Razer even integrated speakers that can output 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound to fully immerse the gamer into the scene. For additional visual help, there is Razer Chroma RGB lighting strips along the headrest which also match with the scenes from the monitor, so the immersive experience goes up a notch.

While pricing and availability is unknown, Razer's website has a form you can submit to be notified when the chair becomes available, so it is already in production with availability nearby. Below you can see some of the photos we took.

Razer AIKit is an open-source platform that simplifies the entire AI development lifecycle. It automatically configures GPUs, forms clusters, and optimizes settings for local LLM inference and fine-tuning—delivering cloud-grade performance with lower latency and full local control. Designed for AI researchers and developers, AIKit enables fast, secure, and cost-efficient workflows with a single launch command.

Experience the full power of Razer's GPU-powered devices with Razer AIKit, the open-source AI development toolkit built for engineers and researchers. Designed for easy, out-of-the-box setup, Razer AIKit delivers cloud-grade GPU acceleration and scalability for AI developers to run LLMs locally over a single or cluster of GPUs. Run and fine-tune over 280,000 LLMs locally with familiar frameworks, achieving full performance and AI privacy without cloud costs.

Razer has announced the Razer Forge AI Dev Workstation, a new addition to its growing line of high-performance hardware for AI developers. Built on over 20 years of high-performance engineering, this definitive local compute platform is designed to handle the most demanding training, inference, and simulation workloads for AI developers, researchers, and enterprises.

The Forge AI Dev Workstation fulfills Razer's vision for powerful, purpose-built AI hardware, delivering end-to-end local performance with secure on-device compute, zero subscription costs, and maximum responsiveness.

Building on the groundbreaking concept introduced at CES 2025, Project AVA redefines what an AI companion can be. Last year, AVA debuted as an esports AI coach. This year, it evolves into a fully integrated AI desk companion featuring a collection of animated holographic avatars, advanced AI personalization, and an adaptive learning engine.

Project AVA is more than a gaming assistant - it is a true digital partner designed to support every facet of modern life. From organizing daily tasks to delivering real-time gaming strategies, AVA combines intelligence with personality for an experience that feels natural, engaging, and personal.

Razer's new flagship gaming chair, the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen is designed to redefine ergonomic performance and comfort for gamers. Built to address two critical challenges for gamers—heat buildup and prolonged sitting in poor positions, the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen breathes with the gamer, ensuring they stay cooler, sit better, and play longer.

Representing a major leap forward in gaming comfort, the Iskur V2 NewGen combines adaptive and adjustable lumbar support system with materials engineered for rapid cooling, delivering superior breathability compared to traditional chairs.

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.

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."