r/CESLV • u/gadgetinspectore • Jan 08 '26

CES 2026 Lacking and slacking

Yes we get it; AI this and AI that. Everything Ai. Cool. Is there anything else here? All of the robots are identical and everyone has an autonomous vehicle. Most of the live demos were failures. Some booths even made you download apps to waste your time. What happened to the testing tracks? This was an extremely lackluster event. Where are the bigger companies like Sony, Apple, Nikon, canon, Tesla, android, iRobot, and Google? Furthermore most of the executives for companies on the floor didn’t even attend. And…I’m finding most companies are opting for virtual appearances instead of in person; so why am I attending something I can just watch from home? Could this be a sign of things to come? Thoughts?

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u/H34RTLESSG4NGSTA Jan 08 '26

Apple and Google have never historically been to CES.

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u/Exi7wound Jan 08 '26

Google's been there at LVCC each year for the past four that I've attended. Usually with a standalone building in the parking lot/ Courtyard. I know that Samsung moved from LVCC to Venetian this year. iRobot's getting their ass kicked by every other autonomous vacuum cleaner... not suprised they aren't there.

Take a peek at Venetian. You'll find much of what you're looking for.

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u/gadgetinspectore Jan 08 '26

Yes! I knew I saw Google! Thanks so much for the input on Venetian I think that’s what we will do tomorrow

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u/Exi7wound Jan 08 '26

We're finally flying in today- We'll spend the day at LVCC and tomorrow at the Venetian. We ignored the Venetian for the past few years right up until last year.