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On CES Eve, AI Dominates as Samsung’s Wynn Showcase and LG’s ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ Set the Tone

Analysts warn the hype will outpace consumer-ready reality as prototypes and supply constraints persist.

Overview

  • Samsung previews an expanded Micro RGB TV lineup spanning 55 to 115 inches, new Odyssey 6K glasses‑free 3D gaming displays, and a massive standalone exhibition at The Wynn.
  • The company highlights AI‑connected appliances and a partnership to integrate Google’s Gemini into products such as Family Hub refrigerators and a wine cellar with a smart display.
  • LG’s Jan. 5 press conference, themed “Innovation in Tune with You,” introduces its “Affectionate Intelligence” strategy, its first Micro RGB TVs (100, 86, and 75 inches), and the CLOiD humanoid home‑automation robot.
  • Coverage points to a flood of AI‑labeled devices across TVs, PCs, wearables, and robots, with many demos still tele‑operated and tempered by rising chip and memory costs and a PC‑chip NPU race among Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
  • Pre‑show reporting credits Nvidia with a roughly $20 billion acquihire‑licensing deal for Groq and notes Netflix’s acquisition of Ready Player Me for cross‑game avatars, with terms and company confirmations not disclosed.