CES 2026 was not about flashy AI demos or gimmicky gadgets. It was a signal.For the third year in a row, AI dominated the show, but the tone has clearly shifted. The novelty is gone. Slapping AI onto fridges, TVs, or random devices no longer moves the needle.This year, the biggest players came to CES with something very different. Clear product roadmaps, real infrastructure, and serious bets on where AI goes next.In this episode, we break down why CES 2026 marks a turning point. From next generation chips and accelerated compute, to robotics, devices, and platforms designed for real world use. We look at why iteration cycles are speeding up, why conferences now double as launchpads, and what this means for how AI will show up in everyday life over the next 12 to 24 months.If you want to understand where AI is actually heading in 2026, this episode connects the dots.