Samsung’s QD-OLED tech is set for a massive 35% brightness jump in 2026 thanks to a new quantum dot formula. But despite this technical win, it’s still losing the wider TV war to LG’s more affordable OLED panels. Price and availability are the real hurdles.
Bose is walking back its plan to completely disable its SoundTouch wireless speakers. While they won’t be fully bricked, most cloud-based features will still vanish in May 2026, turning them into more basic streaming devices.
Volkswagen is locking in Qualcomm as the primary tech provider for its new software platform, developed with Rivian. The first cars using the system, starting with the electric ID.Every1, are slated for 2027.
A new set of Linux kernel patches enables Intel discrete GPU firmware to be updated from non-x86 systems, like those using ARM or RISC-V processors. This is a significant step for mixed-architecture servers and workstations. Separately, audio quirks are being prepped for upcoming Dell laptops with I
Samsung Electronics expects record-breaking revenue and a massive profit surge for Q4 2025. The driver is overwhelmingly strong sales of memory chips like HBM to AI giants like Nvidia and Microsoft.
The Shine 2.0 is a compact, three-pound wind turbine designed for camping and off-grid power. It houses a 50W, 12,000mAh battery and can charge a smartphone in as little as 17 minutes, depending on wind.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a novel robotic apple-picker made of soft, inflatable fabric. The arm takes about 25 seconds to pick one apple, a far cry from a human’s three-second pace, but its low cost and safety are key advantages. The team is now working to improve its
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted at CES that humanoid robots will achieve human-level capabilities within the year. He argues they’ll create jobs to offset population decline, but not everyone is buying the optimistic timeline or the economic impact.
Lenovo showed off a wild concept gaming laptop at CES with a screen that physically expands. The Legion Pro Rollable can transform from a standard laptop into an ultrawide monitor on demand. It’s a fascinating glimpse at a possible future for portable, immersive gaming.
The XDA team’s best of CES 2026 is here, spotlighting major laptop redesigns and a strategic shift for Windows on Arm. The show sets the tone for a year where portability and AI efficiency take center stage.
