Summary: Mashable announces Best of CES 2026 award winners

Why It Matters: The site has shifted from live event reporting to final evaluations and "best of" lists. This signals the end of the major tech trade show and a move toward product rankings that drive shopping traffic.

What Changed:

• Replaced the CES live update tracker with a "Best of CES 2026" awards announcement.
• Added a new featured article about the "weirdest tech" seen at the event.
• Updated the "Trending" section with new daily puzzle hints for January 9th.
• Added news about Gmail launching an AI inbox and overviews using Gemini.
• Updated the "Social Good" section with news about Character.AI settling lawsuits and Roblox adding age checks.
• Changed the "Deals" section to feature a Paramount+ subscription offer and a Nancy's New Year Sale.