PRESS RELEASE SOURCE – RAZER
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled its boldest CES showcase to date: visionary concepts, new products, and AI-driven technologies that lay the foundation for a complete AI gaming ecosystem.
This year’s highlights include Project AVA, now an animated AI desk companion evolved from Razer’s award-winning AI esports coach, and Project Motoko, Razer’s next-generation wearable AI headset powered by Snapdragon.
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Razer also introduces a full suite of AI developer tools, including the scalable Razer Forge AI Developer Workstation for demanding AI development, and the open-source Razer AIKitfor low-latency local-first AI workflows. Separately, Razer is partnering with Tenstorrent on the launch of its compact AI accelerator, bringing modular, portable, desktop-class compute to developers.
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For couch gamers, Razer is launching the Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth®. Developed in partnership with LG, it is the world’s fastest wireless gaming controller (measured by response time when connected to compatible ultra-low latency devices), designed for seamless cloud gaming on the big screen.
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Rounding out the lineup are Project Madison, a multi‑sensory immersive chair concept, and the Razer Iskur V2 NewGen, now engineered for cooler, more comfortable play.
“AI is transforming how we play, connect, and experience technology,” said Min-Liang Tan, Co-founder and CEO of Razer. “Our expansion into wearables, enterprise partnerships, and open-source innovation reflects our vision to build an AI gaming ecosystem that has applications in gaming and beyond. CES 2026 marks a defining moment in this journey, and we invite the global tech community to join us in shaping what comes next.”
AT-A-GLANCE: RAZER’S CES 2026 LINEUP
Project AVA: The Next Evolution of AI Companions
Building on last year’s CES debut, Project AVA evolves from an esports AI coach into a fully integrated AI desk companion. Featuring a 5.5-inch animated avatar, adaptive AI personality, and PC Vision Mode, Project AVA goes beyond gaming support to become a true digital partner for work, play, and life. Available now for reservation in the US.
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Project Motoko: Razer’s Vision for Wearable AI
Powered by Snapdragon® platforms, Project Motoko is an AI-native wireless headset concept featuring augmented AI visual awareness through dual first-person-view cameras, intelligent audio feedback, and dual far-field and near-field microphones for advanced audio detection. With universal compatibility across leading AI platforms, it enhances productivity, gaming, and everyday life – while providing human POV vision data to support robotics training and AI model development.
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Razer AI Developer Ecosystem: Powering the Next AI Breakthrough with Local AI Development
A full-stack solution for AI developers, combining high-performance computing for demanding workflows with an open-source platform for local LLM tuning and inference.
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Razer Forge AI Dev Workstation is a high-performance workstation built to handle the most demanding AI training, inference, and simulation workloads. It enables end-to-end local performance with secure on-device compute, zero subscription costs, and maximum responsiveness. Supporting multiple professional-level Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), workstation-class CPUs, and massive memory bandwidth, the Forge AI Dev Workstation accelerates large-scale model training and scales seamlessly from tower to rack for enterprise deployment.
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Razer AIKit streamlines the AI development lifecycle, enabling researchers and developers to run and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) locally with cloud-comparable performance. With automatic GPU discovery, cluster formation, and integration with Razer AI hardware, AIKit enables low-latency, local-first AI workflows. It is fully open source on GitHub, allowing developers to customize, contribute, and advance Razer AIKit.
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Project Madison: True Integration. Pure Immersion.
Enter a state of full-spectrum immersion with Project Madison – a next-gen immersive gaming chair powered by Razer Sensa HD Haptics, THX Spatial Audio, and Razer Chroma RGB. Feel, hear, and see all the action on another level with a seat that’s truly multi-sensory.
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Razer Iskur V2 NewGen: Engineered for Ergonomics. Crafted for Comfort.
The next evolution of gaming chairs, engineered for ultimate comfort and performance. Featuring the Razer HyperFlex™ Lumbar Support System, Razer Gen-2 EPU Leather with CoolTouch™ Technology, and a perforated dual-density cold-cured foam cushion to ensure gamers stay cooler, sit better, and game longer. Available for pre-order worldwide.
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Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth®: Convenience Meets Performance
The world’s fastest wireless gaming controller, developed in partnership with LG under the “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” program for seamless cloud gaming on the big screen. Equipped with ultra-low latency Bluetooth®, integrated TV controls, and pro-grade features, it delivers convenient cloud gaming experiences from the couch without compromising competitive performance.
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Razer Partners with Tenstorrent for AI Development On-The-Go
Tenstorrent’s first-generation compact AI accelerator, designed in partnership with Razer, delivers powerful generative AI capabilities to any Thunderbolt™ 5 equipped system. Powered by Tenstorrent’s Wormhole™ technology, it offers portable, desktop performance for LLMs, image generation, and advanced AI/ML workloads. Its modular design allows developers to daisy-chain up to four units for scalable experimentation, all supported by Tenstorrent’s open-source software stack.
Experience the Future of Gaming
From immersive gear to intelligent companions and developer tools, experience it all firsthand at CES 2026 at The Venetian, Level 2, Bellini 2101.
To find out more about each CES showcase, please visit the product announcement links below or visit razer.com/campaigns/ces-2026.
- Project AVA
- Project Motoko
- Razer Forge AI Dev Workstation
- Razer AIKit
- Project Madison
- Iskur V2 New Gen
- Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth®
- Razer Partners with Tenstorrent for AI Development On-The-Go
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