Tech Trends That Will Define 2026 - IGN x CNET Group CES Special Report: How to Watch and What to Expect
CES 2026 is in the books, and boy was there a lot to see – new gaming handheld chips, AR glasses for portable big-screen gaming, AI-powered headphones, and a gaming laptop with a rollable expanding screen, just to name a few.
But we're not done yet – join us on January 12 at 3pm PT for an IGN Special Report as we dig into the best stuff we saw at CES and discuss the tech trends that will define 2026.
Hosted by IGN's Tech Reviews Editor Michael Higham, he'll be joined by some of our friends from CNET, PCMag, and Mashable.
Where to Watch IGN and CNET Group's CES Special Report
- IGN.com
- IGN’s YouTube Channel
- IGN's Facebook Channel
- IGN’s Twitter (X)
- IGN's Twitch Channel
- Eurogamer.net
- Eurogamer's YouTube Channel
- VG247.com
- VG247's YouTube Channel
- CNET.com
- Mashable.com
- PCMag's YouTube Channel
What to Expect from IGN and CNET Group’s CES Special Report
Beyond our favorite tech from CES, we'll be looking forward into the trends that will define 2026 for gamers. For example, Valve's Steam Machine is on the horizon – will we see other companies follow suit with their own mini gaming PCs? Or perhaps a wider adoption of SteamOS? Meanwhile, the ongoing RAM shortage continues to cause issues across the industry, so you'll want to hear from our experts the latest word on what that means for the price of consoles and other gaming hardware.
Tune in on Monday, January 12 for the full report. In the meantime, be sure to check out all our favorite announcements from CES 2026.