Razer unveiled a concept AI-powered wireless headset called Project Motoko at CES 2026, which functions like smart glasses with features such as object recognition, text translation, document scanning, and voice command recognition, but it is currently just a concept with no release date or price.
Razer announced AI-enhanced gaming products at CES 2026, including the Project Motoko headset with dual cameras and AI capabilities, a desk-based AI companion called Project Ava, a low-latency wireless controller for cloud gaming, and next-gen gaming chairs with advanced support and immersive features, showcasing a strong focus on AI integration in gaming hardware.
At CES 2026, Razer unveiled a desktop hologram version of its AI gaming assistant, Project Ava, featuring customizable avatars and a camera that allows it to see the user, aiming to expand its functionality beyond gaming to general chatbot tasks, with a planned release in the second half of 2026.
Razer introduces Project Motoko, a concept pair of AI-enabled headphones with built-in cameras and microphones, offering longer battery life and privacy advantages over smart glasses, positioning headphones as a preferable wearable for AI on-the-go.
Razer is developing a compact AI holographic anime girl, called Project Ava, for desktop use, featuring interactive avatars like Kira and Zane that can respond to user input and monitor the screen and user via built-in webcams, aiming for a 2026 release despite mixed demo experiences and concerns over AI interactions.
Razer is expanding into AI development hardware with a new workstation designed for AI training and inference, supporting multiple GPUs, high memory, and powerful processors, targeting AI developers and researchers.
Razer is investing over $600 million in AI to develop new gaming and consumer products, including AI-powered headphones, a holographic AI assistant device, and an open-source AI developer kit, aiming to tap into the untapped AI gaming market and expand its hardware and software offerings.
Razer is launching the Raiju V3 Pro, a $219.99 wireless controller for PS5 and PC that shares many features with Sony's DualSense Edge, such as adjustable triggers and swappable paddles, but with TMR joysticks resistant to drift and lower power consumption. Despite missing adaptive triggers and rumble, it offers ergonomic design and customizable features, though its release is currently on hold pending regulatory approval in the US.
Razer has launched the Gengar Edition of its Kraken Kitty V2 headphones in the US, featuring Pokémon-inspired design elements and Razer's signature lighting, available for $139.99, expanding its Pokémon collaboration lineup beyond China.
Razer has expanded its official Pokémon-themed gaming accessories beyond Asia to the US, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, offering a keyboard, headset, mouse, and deskmat featuring Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander, with prices ranging from $29.99 to $169.99.
Razer has launched the Thunderbolt 5 Dock Chroma, a premium docking station supporting up to three 4K displays or an 8K display, with multiple ports including Thunderbolt 5, DisplayPort 2.1, USB, Ethernet, and an M.2 slot for up to 8TB SSD expansion, offering high-speed data transfer and power delivery, compatible with Windows and Mac systems.
Razer has announced the $350 Core X V2 eGPU chassis supporting Thunderbolt 5, which requires users to purchase a separate graphics card, power supply, and dock, as it only includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable and a cooling fan, marking a shift from previous models that included built-in power supplies and ports.
Razer has announced the revival of its eGPU line with the Core X V2, a Thunderbolt 5 dock capable of housing high-end GPUs, offering increased bandwidth over Thunderbolt 4, and set to retail for $350 soon, boosting external graphics performance for gaming laptops.
Razer has announced new Kishi V3 controllers, including the Pro XL model that can fit up to a 13-inch iPad, transforming it into a handheld gaming console. The lineup features various models with advanced controls, compatibility with multiple devices, and offers up to six months of Apple Arcade, but at high prices ranging from $100 to $200.
Razer's new $199.99 Kishi V3 Pro XL gaming controller can accommodate large tablets like the iPad Air and 13-inch Android tablets, offering a console-like gaming experience on a bigger screen with features inspired by Razer's Xbox controller, including magnet-based joysticks and macro buttons, making it ideal for cloud gaming and remote play on larger devices.