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.
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 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.
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 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.
The fundamental building block of quantum computers, the Josephson junction, has always required two superconductors. A new experiment shows it can work with just one, using common materials like iron. This could radically simplify future quantum hardware.
Dell is set to revive its retired XPS laptop brand at CES 2026, according to a new report. The first new models are tipped to feature Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake processors, with AMD and Qualcomm versions to follow later in the year.
AMD’s processors saw a massive 4.6% jump in December’s Steam survey, reaching a record 47.2% share. Intel slipped to 55.4%, putting AMD within striking distance of taking the lead for the first time. The GPU ranking also shifted, with the older RTX 3060 reclaiming the top spot.
Facing a potential DIY PC building freeze in 2026 due to stratospheric memory prices, one enthusiast is shifting focus. The plan is to dive deep into adjacent hobbies and finally tinker with the hardware already collecting dust. It’s a year for learning, not buying.
Microsoft is stuffing AI into every corner of Windows 11, but not all of it is worth your time. Based on a TechRadar breakdown, here are the five AI-powered features that actually boost productivity and creativity, and how to find them.
