AI was everywhere at CES 2026, from robots to toilets and toys. The race to define the next computing interface is on, agentic ad tech is emerging, and health wearables are pushing further into physiological data. Best in show: Lego’s Smart Brick.

GenAI adoption in Asia-Pacific is outpacing the rest of the world. The region’s soft power is expanding quickly, highlighted by K-pop’s unstoppable global rise and China’s AI push bringing humanoid robots to daily life.

China’s retail sector will grow from government stimulus, retail’s genAI revolution will have a far-reaching impact, India’s quick commerce will heat up, China’s retailers will face pushback in the region, and Xiaohongshu will further establish itself.

Traditional indemnity insurance isn’t keeping pace with climate change fallout, forcing P&C insurers to withdraw coverage from affected areas. Data-driven parametric insurance can help them plug coverage gaps and defend profits.

Despite a slow start, foreign sanctions, and tight digital regulations, generative AI is emerging as a significant force in China.

Despite economic headwinds slowing growth, most smart home IoT device categories continue to gain users looking for increased capabilities.