Ecovacs is expanding beyond floors and lawns and into the pool. The company unveiled its first robotic pool cleaner, the Ultramarine, at CES 2026. It promises smart mapping and app control, aiming to fix common user frustrations.
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.
According to a new report, Apple has no plans for a significant Mac Pro update in 2026, leaving the future of its flagship desktop in doubt. The company reportedly sees the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal pro machine, especially with an M5 Ultra chip coming next year.
According to a new supply chain report, ASUS is planning a significant production increase for DDR4-based motherboards in Q1 2026. The move targets continued demand for budget-friendly AM4 and Intel systems amid stubbornly high DDR5 memory pricing.
For years, Linux has consistently outperformed Windows on the same hardware, especially in demanding creative workloads. But a recent test of a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor flipped the script, with Windows 11 coming out ahead. The author and even Lenovo’s own te
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward to 173 million units, a 5.4% year-over-year decline. The report cites surging memory prices squeezing profits, but notes Apple’s integrated supply chain makes it less vulnerable.
Samsung aims to be the first to natively integrate Google Photos into its televisions. The plan involves three new AI-powered experiences rolling out throughout 2026, starting with a “Memories” feature exclusive to Samsung TVs for six months.
The ALMA radio telescope array is now fully equipped for the first time. German institutes have delivered 145 specialized amplifiers for its Band 2 receiver, enabling new studies of cold cosmic gas and complex organic molecules.
