The best auto tech you probably missed from CES 2026

It’s no secret that in recent years, CES has turned into a bit of an automotive show, with car manufacturers, suppliers, and partners displaying the latest in infotainment, autonomous driving, and EV tech. At this year’s CES, the automotive focus clearly shifted towards physical AI and robotaxis. So let’s dive into the most interesting car tech I saw at CES 2026.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Flex platform

Most vehicles on the roads today use separate computers for infotainment and ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). This is done for safety, since you don’t want your car suddenly veering into a ditch because your music player crashed. On the flip side, having two computers, often with chips from separate vendors, increases complexity and cost.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Flex platform solves this problem by combining infotainment and ADAS into a single ...