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Lego unveils ‘smart bricks’ and other highlights from Day 1 of CES 2026. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual event that provides an opportunity for tech companies, big and small, to showcase their latest products. The first day of CES 2026 was marked by major announcements from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but it was Lego’s new smart bricks and Jensen Huang’s charming robots that stole the show.

Lego’s Smart Bricks and Star Wars Partnership

On the first day of CES 2026, Lego introduced its new Smart Play System. These new smart bricks and minifigures interact with light and sound, offering a more immersive play experience. A partnership with Star Wars was also announced, allowing fans to create their own interactive space battles and lightsaber duels.

Nvidia’s ‘Physical AI’ and Robots

Nvidia is pioneering the concept of ‘physical AI’, where AI models are trained in a virtual environment before being deployed as physical machines. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, showcased Cosmos, an AI foundation model capable of simulating actual physics environments. The audience was also introduced to Alpamayo, an AI model designed for autonomous driving, and Nvidia’s next-generation AI superchip platform, Vera Rubin.

New AI Chips from AMD and Intel

AMD and Intel also had significant chip announcements. AMD introduced a new line of its Ryzen AI processors and its gaming-focused processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Intel, on the other hand, announced its new AI chip for laptops, Panther Lake, and revealed plans to launch a new platform for handheld video gaming machines.

Uber’s Robotaxi

Uber, in collaboration with Lucid Motors and Nuro, unveiled their autonomous vehicle with a unique Uber-designed in-cabin experience. The luxury robotaxi includes features that provide personalized climate and music control, real-time visuals of the vehicle’s route, and more.

LG’s Household Chore Robot

LG introduced its humanoid robot designed to handle household chores such as folding laundry and fetching food. This marks a significant move by one of the biggest tech companies to bring service robots into homes.

Musical Lollipops

A unique product unveiled at CES 2026 was Lollipop Star’s musical lollipops. Using bone induction technology, the lollipops play music while being consumed, providing a unique sensory experience.

Hyundai’s Humanoid Robot Atlas

Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas that will assist in car assembly by 2028. This marks a significant step towards the use of humanoid robots in production lines.

Delta’s Partnership with the Las Vegas Sphere

Delta Air Lines announced a multiyear partnership with Sphere Entertainment Co. Delta will become the “official airline” of the Sphere in Las Vegas, offering premium experiences to the venue, including a Delta SKY360° Club lounge.

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