At CES 2026, Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon X2 Plus platform, promising significant CPU, GPU, and NPU improvements over the last generation. However, this announcement is seen as a prelude to the more powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop launches expected at the show.
Windows 11’s market share fell sharply in December 2025, dropping over 3 percentage points. This backslide happened even as support for Windows 10 ended for many users, signaling major adoption challenges for Microsoft.
Orb has unveiled a refreshed brand, moving from a billing platform to a “revenue design” platform. This reflects a massive shift where AI’s variable costs are forcing software companies to adapt pricing in real-time, not just annually.
Samsung is pushing a new One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to start 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and squashes several bugs. The stable release is likely reserved for the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch.
The United States is set to dominate the next wave of global data center construction. According to analysis, more than half of all upcoming data center projects worldwide are planned for the US. This building boom is putting unprecedented strain on the nation’s power grid.
ASUS has unveiled a unique microATX motherboard for AMD’s AM5 platform. The Pro WS B850M-ACE SE packs server-grade features like IPMI remote management and ECC memory support into a compact design, targeting small servers and workstations.
AirTrunk, the APAC data center firm acquired by Blackstone and CPPIB last year, is reportedly considering a REIT IPO in Singapore. The listing could happen as soon as 2026 and raise more than $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
The AI stock frenzy might be cooling off, pushing global investors to hunt for value elsewhere in 2026. According to a Reuters analysis, small-cap stocks, gold, and emerging markets are poised to benefit from shifting economic winds.
Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating offshore wind farm. The 16.8-megawatt project off Nagasaki uses a novel hybrid spar-type floater and is a critical step toward the country’s massive offshore wind targets.
Aiper is bringing a heavy dose of AI to pool maintenance with four new robots launched at CES 2026. The Scuba V3 line features vision-based cleaning, while the EcoSurfer Senti skimmer can even monitor and adjust your pool’s chemistry. It’s a big leap for a usually sleepy product category.
