AMD’s New Server Plan: Ditch the Old BIOS for Good
AMD is proposing a major shift in how server platforms are configured. The goal is to eliminate dependency on legacy BIOS tools and create a unified experience across different firmware solutions.
Category: Computing
AWS quietly hikes GPU prices by 15 percent
AWS has increased the price of its GPU instances for machine learning by about 15 percent. The move, which happened over the weekend without warning, marks a significant shift from the company’s typical price reductions.
Siemens Bets Its Future On AI-Powered Factories
At CES, Siemens unveiled a massive push into industrial AI, centered on a new Digital Twin Composer built with NVIDIA. They’re targeting a $150 billion market by 2030 and already have PepsiCo as a flagship customer, reporting major efficiency gains. But the move raises big questions about governance
Micron’s new 3610 SSD is a tiny Gen5 speed demon with a huge 4TB trick
Micron has announced the 3610 SSD, the industry’s first PCIe Gen5 QLC drive for client PCs. It hits speeds up to 11,000 MB/s and offers a unique 4TB capacity in the compact M.2 2230 size, targeting thin laptops and AI PCs.
ASUS ROG’s CES 2026 Blitz: Holograms, Dual-Screens, and Kojima
ASUS’s Republic of Gamers brand went all out at CES 2026. The lineup includes laptops with 160W RTX 5090s, a wild trifold dual-screen Duo, a Death Stranding-themed tablet, and a desktop with holographic fans.
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.
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.