An Insider Look at CES and New AV Tech for 2026

Take a sneak peek at the newest TV AV technologies from Samsung & Hisense, unveiled at CES 2026.

Summary

Bigger screens, smarter tech: Samsung and Hisense unveiled massive displays up to 140”, with AI technology that automatically adjusts picture and sound quality TCL shared new Mini LEDs with a line up of gaming monitors.
Mini-LED and Micro LED take centre stage: All brands showcased advanced display technologies delivering brighter, more accurate colours — Samsung's Micro RGB, TCL’s SQD Mini LED and Hisense's RGB Mini-LED which claim up to 30% better performance than OLED.
Beyond the TV: New innovations include Samsung's Transparent Micro LED speaker, AI beauty mirror, TCL’s gaming monitors, home appliances and Hisense’s improved smart home connectivity.

New year means new tech! At National Product Review, we take pride in having our finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest technologies for your home entertainment and lifestyle enjoyment.

In 2026, expect to see bigger screens, more real-to-life colours, greater AI enhanced visual and audio customisation, and increasing intelligence at home. Discover for yourself, the incredible technologies and advancements you can soon enjoy with our insider look at CES 2026 highlights, including releases from Samsung and Hisense.

Beyond OLED: How Samsung Is Shaping the Future of Display Technology

At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled its vision for the future, bringing together AI intelligence, breakthrough display technologies, and immersive sound to redefine entertainment, culture, and everyday living. Below, we uncover key new tech from Samsung:

1. TV Gets a Makeover with New Micro RGB and Micro LED Displays

Samsung is leading the next era of display technology with Micro RGB, Micro LED, and Transparent Micro LED—pushing brightness, colour, scale, and new use cases beyond traditional TVs. The Samsung 130″ RGB TV will launch in the second half of 2026, with a 140″ Micro LED model also in development ¹.

What is the difference between Micro LED and Micro RGB?

Key Definitions:

Micro LED uses millions of tiny self-lit LEDs where each pixel produces its own light and colour, delivering perfect blacks and incredible brightness. It’s Samsung’s premium display technology with a premium price tag.

Micro RGB combines traditional LED backlighting with tiny red, green, and blue LED chips for better colour accuracy and brightness than standard LED TVs, at a lower cost than Micro LED.

Latest Micro LED and Mini-LED TVs revealed at CES 2026 tech event

Samsung Micro RGB and Micro LED TVs displayed at CES 2026

2.When Screens Disappear: Exploring Transparent Micro LED at CES 2026

Screen integrates into sound enjoyment with Samsung’s Transparent Micro LED, an audio device that reimagines the music experience. This sound system features a transparent screen that’s designed to look like an LP floating in mid-air, displaying album artwork and music visuals while you listen ¹.

3.When AI Meets Beauty: Personalised Wellness Experiences from Samsung

Beauty and skincare becomes personal with Samsung’s AI Beauty Mirror. Developed with beauty brand AMOREPACIFIC and tech company TWINIT, the AI Beauty Mirror uses AI to analyse your skin and recommends personalised colour palettes and products to suit your complexion ¹.

AI-powered beauty mirror interface by Samsung and AMOREPACIFIC

Enjoy Samsung at Home Now: Art Meets Entertainment with 75” The Frame Pro 4K Vision AI Smart TV (QA75LS03FWWXXY)

Samsung’s 75″ The Frame Pro 4K Smart TV is designed to look like a picture frame on your wall, with customisable bezels and a matte, glare-free screen that makes artwork appear print-like. When not watching TV, Art Mode displays curated artwork from museums and galleries globally including The Met, MoMA and Tate ².

The TV’s Neo QLED display uses mini LEDs for better contrast and brightness, powered by Samsung’s NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor with Vision AI features (for greater customisation). A Wireless One Connect box keeps cable clutter hidden, with all devices connecting to a single hub that can be stored up to 10 metres away ³.

Samsung 75” The Frame Pro 4K Vision AI Smart TV (QA75LS03FWWXXY)

Smart home ecosystem with connected TVs, speakers, and devices

Samsung TV’s Neo QLED display uses mini LEDs for better contrast and brightness

Hisense at CES 2026: AI Enhances Home Entertainment with Greater Connectedness

Hisense also delivered at CES 2026, unveiling updated AI features to improve picture and sound quality. RGB Mini-LED TVs also dominated, with bigger displays shared. Discover Hisense’s latest tech news from CES 2026:

1. Entertainment Upsized with Hisense’s 116” RGB Mini-LED TV

Hisense showcased its 116” RGB Mini-LED TV at CES 2026, one of the largest consumer TVs available. The RGB technology delivers up to 110% colour coverage compared to the industry standard, and Hisense claims around 30% better colour performance than OLED. In the midst of CES 2026, Hisense also introduced the world’s first 4-colour MicroLED display.

Hisense AI Sports Mode enhancing motion clarity for fast-moving games

Hisense 116-inch RGB Mini-LED TV on display at CES 2026

2. The XR10 Joins Projector Line Up with Up to 300” Display

Hisense’s new XR10 is a flagship laser projector that sets a new brightness standard with 6,000 ANSI lumens. The XR10 boasts an expansive 65”- 300” display powered by the LPU 3.0 Digital Laser Engine. It features a unique liquid cooling system and AI auto-adjustments to provide a professional-grade cinema experience in all types of rooms.

3. Improved AI Viewing and Smart Home Connections

Other meaningful enhancements highlighted at CES 2026 include Hisense TVs with improved anti-glare screens and AI features (AI Picture and AI Sound) that automatically adjust picture and sound quality based on what you’re watching.

Hisense are also rebranding their VIDAA operating system to Home OS, launching in May/June 2026. The updated system will work with smart home devices from other brands, not just Hisense products, offering users a truly connected smart home ecosystem.

Enjoy Hisense at Home Now: Brighter AI Enhanced Viewing with 100″ ULED MiniLED U6QAU PRO 4K QLED Smart TV (100U6QAU PRO)

The Hisense 100″ U6QAU PRO uses Mini-LED backlighting with over a billion colour shades thanks to QLED quantum dot technology, delivering vibrant and accurate colours across the entire screen. Powered by Hisense’s Hi-View AI Engine PRO, the TV automatically adjusts picture quality and includes AI Sports Mode for clearer action during games. Gamers get a native 165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay, while the included solar-powered remote charges via sunlight or USB-C, eliminating the need for batteries.

Hisense Mini-LED U6QAU PRO 100-inch TV with QLED quantum dot display

Hisense TV demonstrating AI Picture and AI Sound smart tuning features

Hisense XR10 Digital Laser Engine powering large-format screen

Leading the Charge: How TCL is Shaping Tomorrow’s Tech

A global leader in Mini LED technology, CES 2026 proved to be a major launch event for TCL. The TV brand highlighted new product launches across TVs and monitors, with an expanding smart ecosystem heralding a future beyond TV.

1. TCL Leads the Next Era of Mini LED Technology

At CES 2026, TCL once again sets the benchmark for display innovation with the launch of SQD Mini LED, the company’s most advanced display technology to date.

Positioned as “The Pinnacle of Display Technology,” SQD Mini LED delivers a new level of picture performance through:

All-scenes wide colour gamut (up to 100% BT.2020)
No colour crosstalk for cleaner, more accurate colours
More dimming zones for precise contrast and depth
Higher peak brightness, delivering stunning HDR performance
Thinner, premium design, reinforcing TCL’s leadership in both engineering and aesthetics

TCL is not following the Mini LED trend — TCL created it in 2018 and continues to lead it in the market.

The launch of the of SQD Mini LED is supported by the release of the X11L in the US, with Australian availability to be confirmed, with a local launch not yet official.

2. TCL’s New Mini LED Gaming Monitor Series (2026)

Another highlight for 2026 from TCL is the new Mini LED Gaming Monitor series, launching March 2026. These professional monitors offer amazing refresh rates for competitive lag-free gaming and TV-like resolutions and brightness levels.

Key features of TCL’s Mini LED Gaming Monitors:

Screen sizes from 24” to 42”
Designed to bring premium Mini LED performance to more accessible sizes
Ideal for apartments, bedrooms, gaming setups and as secondary TVs
Prices start from $299 AUD

With TCL’s Mini LED Gaming Monitors, premium picture quality is no longer limited to large screens or at premium price points.

3. Beyond TV: TCL’s Expanding Ecosystem

CES 2026 also showcased TCL’s broader smart-living vision, with new devices and solutions including:

Solar energy systems
Laundry appliances
Refrigerators
Projectors

TCL is evolving from a TV brand into a global smart home and energy ecosystem provider.

What’s Next for Your Home?

The future of home entertainment is arriving in 2026, with bigger screens, smarter AI features, and better connectivity across your devices. Whether you’re after Samsung’s art-focused Frame Pro TV or Hisense’s giant 100” gamer-friendly TV, these new technologies are designed to fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.

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FAQs

What is CES?

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world's largest and most influential tech event. Annually held in January, CES is where companies and innovators unveil groundbreaking technologies and gadgets for the coming year.

What are the biggest TV trends from CES 2026?

Main trends from CES 2026 include massive screen sizes (up to 140”), advanced Mini-LED and Micro LED display technologies, and AI features that automatically adjust picture and sound quality. Both Samsung and Hisense are pushing RGB-based backlighting for better colour accuracy, while gaming features like native 165Hz refresh rates are becoming standard on premium models.

How does AI improve picture quality in smart TVs?

AI analyses what you're watching in real-time and automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, colour, and motion settings to suit the content type. For example, AI Sports Mode from Hisense’s 100" U6QAU PRO detects fast-moving action and reduces blur.

What are the best glare-free smart TVs for bright living areas?

Look for TV models with anti-glare technologies and matte surfaces for optimal viewing in all types of lighting. Samsung's Frame Pro TV features an Anti Glare Matte display that reduces glare in sunny rooms, making artwork and content appear print-like even during the day. On show at CES 2026, Hisense's newer models also include improved anti-glare screens that maintain colour accuracy in bright spaces.

Disclaimers

¹ Concept only, as displayed by Samsung at CES 2026. Product specifications and details are yet to be finalised by the brand. All information is correct as of 14/01/2026 and is subject to change.

² Stream complimentary curated art or additional artworks available via subscription. Internet connection required. Offering 30 refreshed artworks monthly through Art Store Streams and over 70 ambient content supported complimentary throughout the year.

³ 4K 144Hz uninterrupted wireless transmission is possible when the TV and Wireless One Connect are placed within a distance of 10 meters in the same space. Wireless performance may vary depending on the environment (including type of walls and furniture). Operating distance can vary depending on the usage environment. Wireless One Connect may not work well if there is an obstruction, such as a wall, hindering its connection to the TV within your home. Wireless One Connect may not work properly if placed inside a closed metal cabinet. TV and Wireless One Connect require a separate power connection.