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.
Apple’s MacBook strategy for 2026 could see a major simplification. According to Forbes, the plan centers on a classic “good, better, best” trio: a budget 12-inch MacBook, the mainstream MacBook Air, and high-performance MacBook Pro models.
Apple is reportedly planning an affordable MacBook to launch in spring 2026. It would feature a 12.9-inch display and be powered by a version of the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip, aiming for a price below the current MacBook Air.
The open-source ecosystem is gearing up for Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake processors. Key firmware and driver patches are landing to ensure these future laptops work well with Linux from day one.
IBM has launched its first Quantum Nighthawk processor, IBM_Miami, offering a preview with the highest coherence times in its fleet. The company is also pushing its timeline for quantum advantage and fault tolerance.
The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey offers a snapshot of PC gaming trends as 2026 begins. It shows AMD continuing to gain ground on Intel’s CPU dominance, while Windows 11 adoption keeps growing. But what does this data really tell us about the broader market?
According to a new report, Apple’s M5 Vision Pro update last fall failed to boost struggling sales. The data points to a sharp cut in marketing and a weak holiday quarter for the high-end headset.
Valve is shaking up the VR space with the Steam Frame, a headset built for PC gaming. With a 2026 launch, it’s packing eye-tracking for foveated streaming, a wireless adapter for PC gameplay, and controllers that work for both VR and traditional games. It’s a focused play for the Steam library.
The first benchmark for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen AI 5 430 processor has appeared online. It shows a modest performance gain over the previous model, with a more significant upgrade to the integrated graphics. The new chips are expected to be a soft refresh when announced at CES.
