The open-source AMD graphics drivers for Linux are in for a significant performance uplift. The RADV Vulkan driver is seeing huge ray-tracing gains, while the RadeonSI OpenGL driver is being refactored for faster shader compilation.
In an interview, Asus’s technical marketing director says playing ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ on integrated graphics that don’t look like “Lego Cyberpunk” is now a reality. He predicts the shift is “just a matter of time,” though high-end gaming laptops aren’t going away.
Lenovo is taking its big Tech World showcase to the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas for CES 2026. The live stream kicks off on January 6 at 8 PM ET. We’re likely to see futuristic concept devices and potentially new Motorola smartphones.
Xbox Game Pass is starting 2026 with two major titles. Star Wars Outlaws arrives on January 13, followed by Resident Evil Village on January 20 for subscribers.
Fedora is making a significant change to its KDE offerings. Starting with Fedora 44, all KDE variants will use KDE’s new integrated login manager instead of the long-standing SDDM.
GMTec has unveiled the EVO-T2, a compact powerhouse built on Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake platform. It’s targeting developers and creators with specs like a Core Ultra X9 388H CPU and dual 10GbE ports, aiming to ship later this quarter.
ASUS is launching new TUF Gaming A14 laptops featuring AMD’s high-end Strix Halo processors. This marks a major shift, bringing what was exclusive to premium ROG laptops into a more affordable, portable 14-inch form factor aimed at mainstream gamers.
Dell just announced a colossal 52-inch curved 6K monitor aimed at stock traders and engineers. It also revealed a high-end 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for creative work. Both come with premium price tags and specific availability dates.
D-Wave says it has demonstrated the first scalable, on-chip cryogenic control for gate-model qubits. This tackles a core engineering problem that has limited quantum computer size and complexity for years.
HP is rethinking the desktop by cramming a complete AI PC into a keyboard. The EliteBoard G1a, announced at CES 2026, aims to free users from being tied to a single display. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series chip and is expected to launch in March.
