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: Hardware
Aurzen’s Z-Fold Projector is a CES Flex, But Who’s It For?
Aurzen is showing off a wild new portable projector at CES. The ZIP Cyber Edition uses a Z-shaped tri-fold design to collapse to about an inch thick, and it even rotates for vertical video.
UGREEN’s new NAS boxes are all-in-one AI data hubs
UGREEN is launching two new flagship NAS devices, the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, at CES 2026. They’re built with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and promise to handle AI tasks like search, chat, and photo recognition entirely on-device, without needing the cloud.
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.
Nvidia’s Rubin AI Chip Reveals a Bigger Bet
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’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.