Meet the Future of Audio: LG’s New Smart Speakers at CES 2026

Your next party speaker might not just blast music. It might talk back, read the room and adjust the vibe automatically.

At CES 2026 in Seoul, LG Electronics and will.i.am are expanding the xboom by will.i.am lineup with four new AI-powered models built for parties, travel and everyday life.

The new speakers, Stage 501, Blast, Mini and Rock, lean heavily into AI personalization. FYI.RAiDiO is now deeply integrated, letting users interact with ten AI Personas and DJs through two-way conversations. Using the MY Button or the FYI.RAiDiO app, listeners get real-time music curation and location-aware personalization based on context.

All four models use AI Sound to analyze audio content and adjust EQ for melody, rhythm or vocals. AI Lighting syncs multicolored bar lights to the beat. Space Calibration Pro, available on Stage 501 and Blast, analyzes surroundings and adapts output for consistent indoor and outdoor sound.

The xboom Stage 501 is built for karaoke nights. AI Karaoke Master uses deep learning from over 10,000 songs to remove or adjust vocals and even shift pitch, without special files or subscriptions. It delivers up to 220W when plugged in and 160W on battery, with up to 25 hours of playback from a 99Wh swappable battery.

The xboom Blast targets beach days and camping trips with up to 35 hours of playback from a 99Wh battery, 220W output and three passive radiators. It features military-standard durability testing, edge bumpers and rope and rubber handles for portability.

The xboom Mini offers up to 10 hours of playback, IP67 water and dust resistance, a cube design with Magic Strap and a built-in tripod mount.

The xboom Rock, upgraded from the former XG2 model, delivers 6W of power, up to 10 hours of playback, testing to seven military standards and LE Audio Auracast for multi-speaker sharing.

The lineup rolls out globally in 2026 and will be showcased at CES 2026 at booth #15004 in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 6 to 9.

If speakers are becoming smarter than your playlist, the real question is whether your next hangout needs WiFi as much as it needs snacks.