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’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.
At CES, Nvidia didn’t announce a single new consumer GPU. Instead, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Rubin AI platform, a supercomputer system designed for AI efficiency. The move signals Nvidia’s full pivot to becoming the foundational layer for artificial intelligence.
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 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 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 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.
NVIDIA has officially unveiled its next-generation Rubin AI platform, a surprise announcement ahead of GTC. It promises massive performance uplifts over Blackwell, with new GPUs, a custom Arm CPU, and advanced networking all coming together later this year.
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
