CES 2026: The AI Hype Is Everywhere (Whether We Like It or Not) -

CES 2026 is underway, and a flood of news is rolling in. Razer is, of course, as usual, strong when it comes to making headlines. This year is no exception, and they are also not missing the opportunity to jump on the AI bandwagon.

I am incredibly tired of constantly reading about AI in everything. Razer is certainly not alone here; it is the common thread in most press releases we receive.

I understand that AI is here to stay, but a few years ago the big trend was the environment and sustainability. And I really do not want to sound dull, but I honestly think the environment is far more important—and more interesting—to read about. I do not care that Razer is releasing an AI-powered machine, or that AMD now includes AI in almost all of its product names, or that virtually every laptop today is sold with “AI” forced into the name.

That said, I have still decided to highlight a few of the many products that have been unveiled.

RAZER WOLVERINE V3 BLUETOOTH

Razer is releasing a new version of its already excellent controller for cloud gaming. It is largely the same as its bigger sibling, but there are a few differences. Where we would normally see an Xbox logo, there is now an LG Gaming Portal icon instead. They have also chosen to add TV remote control buttons, such as powering the TV on and off and selecting input or source, which I actually think is a smart idea.

Project AVA

Project AVA was originally introduced last year as an esports coach, designed to help players improve and become better competitors. Whether many people actually used it or not, I honestly do not know. Now, AVA is back—this time as a desktop model that is meant to do more than just assist with esports.

As usual, however, I do not believe anyone actually asked for this. Instead, it feels like yet another attempt to push even more AI onto us, or to sell something we essentially already have. My Google Assistant does not tell me what I am doing wrong in League of Legends, but it does keep track of the weather and occasionally plays a song or two—and frankly, that is enough for me.