The 5 Biggest No-Shows of CES 2026
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Key Points:
- CES 2026 faced criticism for a lack of exciting new consumer products, with many attendees disappointed by the focus on AI chatbots and corporate technology rather than innovative gadgets.
- Major expected product launches, such as ARM mobile CPUs, RAM chips for the Super series, and the 9950X3D2 processor, were notably absent or rumored to be delayed, frustrating tech enthusiasts.
- The event's shift towards enterprise and data center technologies led to complaints that CES is becoming less relevant to everyday consumers, prompting suggestions to rename it the "Corporate Electronics Show."
- Concerns were raised about rising prices in the tech market, with some attendees dubbing CES an acronym for "Consolidated Extortion Scheme" due to increasing costs
