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.
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.
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.
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.
