Razer Made Its AI Gaming Assistant Into a Waifu Hologram
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Key Points:
- At CES 2026, Razer unveiled Project Ava, a desktop hologram gaming assistant that offers AI-driven game advice through customizable avatars, including exclusive characters like Kira and Zane.
- The hologram device features a camera that allows Project Ava to observe the user, potentially enabling new interactive functions such as style advice and more personalized companionship.
- Project Ava runs on xAI’s Grok model and can perform general chatbot tasks beyond gaming, such as checking emails and offering meal suggestions.
- Razer plans to release the hologram device in the second half of 2026, with a $20 refundable deposit available now, though pricing details have not yet been disclosed.
- Early impressions indicate the AI experience is typical of
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