Nvidia has officially launched its next-generation Vera Rubin AI computing architecture at CES 2026. The platform, arriving months early, is already slated for use by major cloud providers and AI labs. This move comes as Nvidia rides a wave of record data center revenue.
HP is unifying its HyperX and Omen gaming brands for the first time since acquiring HyperX five years ago. The new lineup includes the powerful HyperX Omen Max 16 laptop, claiming to be the world’s most powerful with fully internal cooling.
Ambarella has launched its CV7 edge AI vision system-on-chip, boasting over 2.5x the AI performance of its predecessor. Built on Samsung’s 4nm process, it targets everything from 8K consumer products to industrial automation.
Get ready for more expensive computers. Analyst firm IDC confirms that major PC makers like Lenovo, Dell, and HP are warning clients of imminent price hikes of 15-20% due to a severe shortage of DRAM and SSD components. The shortage is being fueled by AI hyperscalers buying up all available memory,
The world’s largest contract manufacturer just posted blockbuster quarterly results, smashing analyst forecasts. The driver? The relentless, capital-intensive buildout of AI data centers.
SwitchBot is going all-in at CES 2026 with a wildly ambitious home robot and a high-tech security lock. The Onero H1 robot features arms and an on-device AI model, while the Lock Vision Series uses 3D facial recognition. But can they deliver on these sci-fi promises?
LG is unveiling its CLOiD home robot at CES, claiming it can fetch items, cook, and even fold laundry. It’s a bold vision for a “zero labor home,” but the practical and financial realities are huge question marks.
December 2025 was a massive month for Linux and open-source, according to Phoronix’s coverage. Key events included the formal end of the kernel’s Rust “experiment,” Steam on Linux hitting an all-time high, and the surprising use of a Steam Deck scheduler on Meta’s servers.
ASUS is reportedly planning no new smartphone launches for 2026, halting its ROG and Zenfone lines. The decision is driven by a massive spike in component costs and brutal market competition. The company will continue after-sales support for existing devices.
PC hardware reviews are essential, but they create unrealistic expectations. Performance in your case is affected by thermals, software, and imperfect part pairings that reviews can’t capture.
