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Razer Debuts AI Headset Concept and Holographic Desk Companion at CES 2026

Razer is testing model‑agnostic, vision‑aware AI devices that have already prompted privacy and reliability questions.

Overview

  • Project Motoko is a concept over‑ear headset with Snapdragon processing, twin first‑person cameras and multi‑mic arrays for real‑time scene and text recognition, with compatibility promised for OpenAI, Gemini and Grok.
  • Razer is not confirming a commercial release for Motoko, with some outlets shown tentative timing but the company presenting it as a concept with no firm launch plans.
  • Project Ava is a 5.5‑inch desktop hologram that uses an HD camera and PC vision mode to watch the user and screen for contextual help in gaming, productivity and daily tasks.
  • Ava demos currently run on xAI’s Grok with plans for broader LLM support, require a Windows PC over USB‑C, and offer avatars including Kira, Zane and an option featuring esports star Faker.
  • Razer opened $20 refundable reservations for Ava and is targeting the second half of 2026 to ship, as hands‑on reports noted inaccurate outputs and flagged concerns about always‑on cameras and subtle recording indicators.