The Tech Report CES 2017 news recap

Well, CES 2017 is over. We don't know if you were busy last week, but things were pretty crazy here at TR HQ. We doubled down on CES coverage and did our best to take a good look at all the hardware news that poured out from the show.

The biggest individual bit of news was probably the launch of Intel's 7th-generation Core processors, codenamed Kaby Lake. We did an in-depth review of the Core i7-7700K, so if you're curious about it go ahead and click that link. A new CPU release tends to produce a deluge of product line refreshes, and this CES was no exception in that regard.

Both AMD and Nvidia had some big announcements to make, too. The red team had some meaty info about its Vega graphics architecture, showed off Ryzen-ready chipsets and motherboards, and FreeSync 2. Meanwhile, on the green corner, Nvidia G-Sync HDR is coming to some sweet high-end displays, and GPU-destitute gamers everywhere have access to GeForce Now game streaming. Let's dig deep into the news, shall we?

Kaby Lake CPUs and mobos

• Intel unveils its full range of desktop and laptop Kaby Lake CPUs
• ASRock's Z270-based motherboards are a little crazy
• MSI adds 24 motherboards to its arsenal
• Asus lays its hand of high-end Z270 motherboards on the table
• Gigabyte launches a Z270 motherboard salvo of its own
• Aorus lets loose a stampede of rainbow-lit Z270 boards

AMD

• The curtain comes up on AMD's Vega architecture
• AMD shows off Ryzen-ready chipsets and motherboards at CES
• A world-exclusive first look at Gigabyte's AM4 motherboards
• FreeSync 2 simplifies life with brighter, more colorful displays

Nvidia

• Nvidia G-Sync HDR is on the way in high-end displays
• Nvidia Shield Android TV gets refreshments at CES
• Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming comes to Mac and PC

Desktop and SFF systems

• Intel's latest NUCs get a boost from Kaby Lake
• MSI Aegis, Nightblade, and Trident desktops move to Kaby Lake
• Acer GX series desktops offer an easy path toward gaming
• Kaby Lake CPUs find a tiny home in the ECS Liva Z Plus
• ROG gaming desktops dive into the waters of Kaby Lake
• Asus adds VR-ready Vivo X and VivoMini PCs to its lineup
• CyberPowerPC gaming systems ready up for Kaby Lake and Ryzen
• Corsair Bulldog 2.0 gets upgraded with a Z270 mobo
• Dell XPS 27 all-in-one brings big sound
• Dell Canvas draws a bead on the Surface Studio

Laptops

• Dell unleashes new Inspiron and updated Alienware laptops
• ROG gaming laptops drink infusions of Kaby Lake and Pascal
• Asus shows off super-thin B9440 and ZenBook 3 deluxe notebooks
• Toshiba's Portégé X20W convertible notebook turns heads
• Acer shows off powerful laptops and a chromebook at CES
• Samsung goes into the fun zone with Odyssey laptops
• Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are ready for Google Play
• Aorus laptops pack Kaby Lake and Pascal in three sizes
• Gigabyte P57x v6 and Sabre 15 laptops are ready for some fun
• MSI updates mobile workstation lineups and adds new WE series
• Lenovo slaps Kaby Lake CPUs in Thinkpad X1 and Legion laptops
• Razer's Project Valerie is the world's first triple-monitor gaming laptop
• Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a nice twist on a premium laptop

Monitors

• HDMI 2.1 specification brings 60Hz 8K video and VRR tech
• AOC whips out a super-thin USB Type-C monitor
• Dell's new 8K monitor is $4,999 of awesome
• Dell's 27" ultrathin monitor is svelte and stylish
• Asus unveils a trio of ProArt, Designo, and ROG Swift displays
• Acer debuts a trio of super-fast G-Sync displays
• HP Omen X ultra-wide display joins the G-Sync movement

Peripherals with rainbows

• Thermaltake Cronos Riing RGB 7.1 headset shines bright
• Thermaltake Meka Pro keyboards will turn your hands red
• Corsair keeps the rainbow lit with new peripherals
• ROG peripheral lineup gets a massive boost at CES
• Logitech G533 boasts surround sound and long range
• HyperX Cloud Revolver S headset comes out with guns blazing
• HyperX adds keyboards and a mouse to its peripheral lineup
• Roccat heads to CES with fancy gamer gear in tow
• Patriot broadens Viper gaming family with new keyboards and mice

Networking

• Linksys WRT32X router packs Killer features
• Asus HiveSpot and HiveDot just want to mesh you up
• Linksys Velop mesh routers promise whole-home coverage

Odds and ends

• We're live at Dell's CES 2017 press conference
• Enermax turns on new power supplies and fans at CES
• Cooler Master adds some color to its MasterFan Pro fans
• Corsair HX and TX-M series of PSUs go after the high-end
• Western Digital SSDs are back in black
• Compute Card gives Intel Inside a new meaning
• Pico Neo CV virtual reality headset stands on its own
• OWC's DEC gives the MacBook Pro its ports back
• Razer's Project Ariana wreathes you in your game

Whew, that was a lot of links. Check them out and let us know if we missed anything interesting in the comments section below.