Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, and major storage & networking brands are already revealing exciting innovations. In this quick wrap‑up I’m covering everything announced so far — from AI‑powered NAS systems and next‑gen SSDs to Wi‑Fi 8 tech, tiny smart NAS devices, and modular storage solutions. Whether you’re a home lab enthusiast, DIYer, or pro IT builder, this is your first look at the storage tech that will shape 2026.
🛒 Shopping List – Affiliate Links
🔹 Storage & NAS Brands (brand‑level links)
• Synology NAS (general brand) —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Synology+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• QNAP NAS (general brand) —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=QNAP+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• UGREEN NAS‑related gear —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=UGREEN+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• Lexar SSDs & portable storage —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lexar+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• SanDisk Optimus / SanDisk SSD cards —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SanDisk+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• ADATA storage & memory —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ADATA+SSD+memory&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• Patriot memory & NVMe SSDs —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Patriot+NVMe+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
🔹 UniFi / Ubiquiti (UniFi Store affiliate)
• UniFi Mobile NAS & related UniFi gear —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://store.ui.com/us/en/collections/uni-fi-network?a_aid=nascompares
⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – CES 2026 Overview: What We’re Covering
00:09 – @UGREEN AI NAS Announcement: DDR5, M.2 & 10GbE
00:37 – @Patriot DDR5 & NVMe SSD Showcase
00:48 – UGREEN PTZ Cameras & Private Doorbell
01:09 – UGREEN 10” Smart Display (UniFi‑style)
01:21 – @Longis / Lexar Wafer Level SSD – No Soldering
01:45 – SanDisk / WD Rebrand to SanDisk Optimus
02:09 – @ADATA USB / NFC Drives & MicroSD Cards
02:44 – Gen5 RAM & NVMe Performance Options
03:19 – @MediaTek Wi‑Fi 8 Announcement
03:29 – OWC Thunderbolt 5 RAID NVMe Solution
03:41 – Coner USB‑C Backup & Charger Devices
04:01 – UniFi Mobile NAS with Touchscreen
04:24 – Blink’s Compact 5Gb NAS with Triple NVMe
04:53 – Recap & Call to Action for CES Find Tips
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, and major storage & networking brands are already revealing exciting innovations. In this quick wrap‑up I’m covering everything announced so far — from AI‑powered NAS systems and next‑gen SSDs to Wi‑Fi 8 tech, tiny smart NAS devices, and modular storage solutions. Whether you’re a home lab enthusiast, DIYer, or pro IT builder, this is your first look at the storage tech that will shape 2026.
🛒 Shopping List – Affiliate Links
🔹 Storage & NAS Brands (brand‑level links)
• Synology NAS (general brand) —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Synology+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• QNAP NAS (general brand) —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=QNAP+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• UGREEN NAS‑related gear —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=UGREEN+NAS&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• Lexar SSDs & portable storage —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lexar+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• SanDisk Optimus / SanDisk SSD cards —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SanDisk+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• ADATA storage & memory —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ADATA+SSD+memory&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
• Patriot memory & NVMe SSDs —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Patriot+NVMe+SSD&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
🔹 UniFi / Ubiquiti (UniFi Store affiliate)
• UniFi Mobile NAS & related UniFi gear —
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/spq9N9emiXU&u=https://store.ui.com/us/en/collections/uni-fi-network?a_aid=nascompares
⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – CES 2026 Overview: What We’re Covering
00:09 – @UGREEN AI NAS Announcement: DDR5, M.2 & 10GbE
00:37 – @Patriot DDR5 & NVMe SSD Showcase
00:48 – UGREEN PTZ Cameras & Private Doorbell
01:09 – UGREEN 10” Smart Display (UniFi‑style)
01:21 – @Longis / Lexar Wafer Level SSD – No Soldering
01:45 – SanDisk / WD Rebrand to SanDisk Optimus
02:09 – @ADATA USB / NFC Drives & MicroSD Cards
02:44 – Gen5 RAM & NVMe Performance Options
03:19 – @MediaTek Wi‑Fi 8 Announcement
03:29 – OWC Thunderbolt 5 RAID NVMe Solution
03:41 – Coner USB‑C Backup & Charger Devices
04:01 – UniFi Mobile NAS with Touchscreen
04:24 – Blink’s Compact 5Gb NAS with Triple NVMe
04:53 – Recap & Call to Action for CES Find Tips
