Geekom’s new mini PC is cheaper, but is it a downgrade?
Geekom has updated its A5 mini PC with the new A5 Pro, featuring a Ryzen 5 7530U. Despite the newer chip, it loses performance compared to the old model. The price starts at $469.
Category: Hardware
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 GPU Might Actually Beat Snapdragon
According to new leaks, the Samsung Exynos 2600 chip is posting impressive GPU benchmark scores. This could give it an edge over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the upcoming Galaxy S26.
The AI Hardware Hype at CES Was Real, But So Was the Wait
The CES tech show in Las Vegas was dominated by “physical AI” gadgets, from robots to AI PCs. While the ambition is huge, the practical, affordable products for everyday people aren’t here yet. The shift is happening, but it’s going to take time.
UR, Robotiq, and Siemens Team Up on AI-Powered Palletizing
Universal Robots, Robotiq, and Siemens have debuted an integrated palletizing system at CES 2026. The solution pairs a UR20 robot with a palletizing cell, all managed through Siemens’ new Digital Twin Composer software for real-time optimization.
Roborock’s stair-climbing robot vacuum is real, and it’s weird
Roborock unveiled a prototype robot vacuum called the Saros Rover that can climb stairs. It uses articulated legs to move in a froglike pattern, but it took three minutes to climb just five steps. The company has no price or release date, calling it a developmental product.
Robot Mowers Are Finally Cutting the Cord
Robotic lawn mowers are ditching their old, restrictive boundary wires. New camera and sensor-based systems are finally giving them the freedom to navigate complex yards autonomously.
Nvidia and AMD Might Bring Back Old Chips. Seriously.
In a wild turn for the PC market, AMD and Nvidia are openly discussing bringing back older technology to combat shortages and soaring costs. Execs from both companies confirmed the strategy is on the table in interviews with Tom’s Hardware. This could mean the return of cards like the RTX 3060 or ol
AMD’s 1000x AI Claim is a Marketing Mirage, But the Real Fight is Coming
AMD’s boasting about 1000x AI gains by 2027 is based on a questionable rack-to-node comparison. The real story is the detailed, competitive hardware it plans to launch in late 2026 to take on Nvidia’s Rubin systems head-on.
Windows 11’s Snapdragon-Only Update Isn’t What You Think
Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update, version 26H1, will only ship on new Snapdragon X-powered PCs. This isn’t about flashy new features, but about syncing with Qualcomm’s hardware cadence. Everyone else stays on 25H2 for now.
AAEON’s New AI Box Packs a Future-Proofed NVIDIA Punch
At CES 2026, AAEON revealed its development timeline for the BOXER-8742AI, an embedded system powered by the newly announced NVIDIA Jetson T4000 module. The compact, fanless box is packed with industrial I/O and is slated for availability in Q2 2026.