Xbox Game Pass quietly adds two games, loses five soon
Xbox Game Pass just got two surprise additions that weren’t on the official roadmap. But the service is also preparing to say goodbye to five other titles, including some notable games.
Category: Computing
AMD’s New Strix Halo Chips Are All About That GPU
AMD is filling out its high-performance Strix Halo APU lineup with two new models. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 392 focus on delivering stronger integrated graphics, hitting 60 teraflops, without changing the core CPU or AI specs.
HP’s New Keyboard Is a Full PC. It’s Weird, But It Works.
HP is bringing the keyboard PC back. The new EliteBoard G1a packs an AMD Ryzen AI processor, up to 64GB of RAM, and modular parts into a 1.5-pound chassis. It’s a bizarre but fascinating twist on the all-in-one.
Dell Admits It “Got Off Course” With PCs, Aims for a Comeback
Dell Technologies is scrambling to fix its underperforming PC business after losing share to rivals in 2025. The company plans to broaden its portfolio to cheaper price points and is reviving its discontinued XPS line after a public apology.
Dell brings back the XPS name after a failed rebrand
Dell is officially resurrecting its XPS laptop brand after a failed attempt to rename its premium line. The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 launch on January 6th, starting at $1,649 and $1,849, with a thinner XPS 13 coming later in 2026.
Acer’s new Helios gaming laptop packs Intel’s latest AI chip
Acer has unveiled the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, a gaming laptop that can be configured with Intel’s upcoming flagship Core Ultra 9 386H processor. It also offers up to an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU and a 16-inch OLED display.
Scientists Build a UV-C Laser That Talks in Femtoseconds
Researchers have combined an ultrafast UV-C laser with 2D semiconductor sensors to create and detect light pulses shorter than a trillionth of a second. This breakthrough could enable new forms of communication that don’t require a direct line of sight. The technology is also compatible with scalabl
MSI Goes All-In on White for Its New Pro Max PC Lineup
MSI is launching a comprehensive, white-themed ecosystem under its Pro Max brand. The new lineup includes a 27-inch QD-OLED monitor, desktops with unreleased AMD and NVIDIA hardware, and tool-less all-in-one PCs.
Qualcomm’s New X2 Plus Chip: A More Modest AI PC Contender
At CES, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus, a scaled-back version of its flagship laptop processor. It features either a six or ten-core CPU and an NPU for AI tasks, aiming for more affordable Copilot+ PCs.
Amazon’s Fire TV is finally getting a major, Google TV-style overhaul
Amazon’s Fire TV interface is getting a massive redesign that makes it more like Google TV. The update promises a 30% speed boost and launches in February on key devices.