CES 2026 Day 1: The biggest news stories on TVs, smart glasses, robots and more live

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We're officially counting down the hours until the Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2026, begins, and a quick glance at the news from the past few days paints a clear picture of just how packed the show will be this year. 

Ahead of the Las Vegas trade show, which opens its doors to thousands of journalists, analysts, and industry professionals on Tuesday, Jan. 6, we're already seeing major announcements from the world's leading consumer electronics brands, including Samsung, LG, and Hisense. ZDNET is reporting on the ground, in-person at the show, as well as remotely, so no news is missed. 

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