CES 2026’s Biggest Tech Absences Reveal Industry Strategy Shifts

The 5 Biggest No-Shows of CES 2026: What the Silence Really Means

CES has always been about spectacle. Giant keynotes, surprise silicon reveals, and ambitious product roadmaps define the annual Consumer Electronics Show. CES 2026 was no different—except for what didn’t happen. While AI PCs, Panther Lake, next-gen displays, and automotive tech dominated the show floor, a noticeable silence surrounded several highly anticipated hardware launches. NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel all arrived with strong messaging, yet conspicuously avoided unveiling some of the most rumored products leading into the event. For industry watchers, this wasn’t just disappointment—it was a signal. In the modern semiconductor industry, what companies delay can be just as strategic as … Read more