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Samsung and Sk Hynix factory workers are likely tired of seeing the same faces every day. Apple has reportedly kept executives stationed in hotels near the factories. The memory shortage may impact smartphone prices, prompting the company to lobby for long-term contracts.

MSI is introducing a fully revamped Prestige 16 lineup at CES 2026 that includes the Prestige 16 AI+ and the Prestige 16 Flip AI+. Both laptops can be configured with up to the latest Intel Panther Lake-H Core Ultra X9 388H with integrated Arc B390 Xe3 graphics and 2.8K OLED panels. The Prestige 16 Flip AI+ also supports the new MSI Nano Pen that comes with a dedicated Copilot key.

Asus has unveiled the ROG G1000 desktop, equipped with a tri-zone airflow chassis, up to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090 support, a 420 mm AIO cooler, X870 motherboard, and tool-less upgrade-focused design.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is now available in Intel and AMD variants. However, the choice of GPUs is vastly different across both models, with Intel gaining a clear advantage over AMD.

Asus has refreshed the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 with Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. It also comes with two 16-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED panels.

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has been shown off at CES 2026. It features a mix of Intel’s Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.

Bluetti has launched three new portable power stations, the Elite 320, the Elite 300, and the Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based Edition, at CES 2026. The Elite 300 new portable station features a 3,014.4 Wh capacity and delivers a maximum output of 2,400 W and 4,800 W in lifting mode. On top of that, it offers multiple outputs, including AC and 140 W USB-C, and you can recharge the power station in five ways.

In around two months, ARC Raiders has surpassed 12 million copies sold across all platforms. The daily copies sold began to stabilize by early December, but a 20% discount and the holiday season provided a big boost.

Redesigned. Rethought. Reanimated - and better than ever?! Dell is bringing back the XPS with a bang, and at CES 2026 in Vegas, we will not only see two completely new models, but, for the first time ever, the prestigious brand will take the centre stage to show off the company's premium lifestyle consumer machines! We had the chance for some early, exclusive hands-on time and share everything in this first-impressions video!

HP has shown off the EliteBook X G2q and EliteBook X G2a at CES 2026. The former comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs and the latter with AMD Ryzen AI Pro 400 Gorgon Point silicon. Both laptops hit shelves in Spring 2026.

The Dell Premium is dead, long live the Dell XPS: After killing off the brand last year, Dell brings it back to life. The new Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 are not just the first Panther Lake based XPS laptops, they also bring back the physical function keys that Dell had formerly replaced by touch buttons.

The HyperX Omen 15 is a new 15-inch gaming laptop with a modern 16:10 aspect ratio display. Available as up to a 2.8K OLED panel, the 16:10 display is complemented by a choice of next-gen AMD and Intel processors and a trio of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

The HP Omen 16 has returned with a flurry of AMD and Intel processor options. Also sporting up to a 165 Hz OLED display, 64 GB of RAM and an 83 Wh battery, the 16-inch gaming laptop utilises a redesigned Omen Tempest Cooling system too to limit thermal throttling.

The HyperX Origins 2 gaming keyboard series was introduced at CES 2026. This lineup currently has three keyboards, with two having a 65% form factor and one having the 1800 form factor. All of them support an 8kHz polling rate.

The HyperX Omen 34-inch OLED 360 Hz Gaming Monitor is one of the first monitors to feature a Gen 5 QD-OLED panel. Combining a 1440p resolution with an 1800R curvature, HP's latest high-end gaming monitor also delivers a 360 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness and excellent colour accuracy.

CES 2026 sees the debut of the more potent MSI Raider 16 Max HX gaming laptop. The 16-inch notebook downsizes its exterior while seeking to unlock the potential of a Core Ultra 200HX CPU. With visuals provided by an available RTX 5090, a QHD+ OLED screen arrives as another upgrade.

Acer has refreshed the budget-friendly Swift Go series of multimedia laptops at CES 2026 with the launch of the 14-inch Acer Swift Go 14 AI and the 16-inch Swift Go 16 AI. Both laptops pack Intel Panther Lake CPUs, up to 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and an OLED display.

Acer has expanded its e-scooter lineup with the launch of the Predator ES Storm Pro. Unveiled at CES 2026, the e-scooter has a 48 V battery, a 500 W motor, and up to a 65 km range.

CES 2026 has brought with it a ton of new Windows laptops. Acer is also one of the OEMs launching a range of multimedia and gaming laptops. Among the machines are the Acer Swift Edge 16 AI and Swift Edge 14 AI. Powered by the Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 CPUs, the Swift Edge notebooks aim to offer fast performance in a sleek package.

MSI has shown off the Prestige AI+ 13 at CES 2026. It comes with a 13-inch 2.8K OLED screen, up to 64 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 2 TB storage.

A new Dell XPS 13 is coming. Billed as much cheaper than Dell's current Snapdragon X and Lunar Lake options, the next XPS 13 is also said to be the thinnest and lightest yet, while moving away from Dell's divisive capacitive touch function row too.

HyperX has unveiled two new 27-inch QD-OLED OMEN gaming monitors with QHD resolution and refresh rates reaching up to 500 Hz. The two models differ in performance targets and feature sets, with availability and pricing yet to be announced.

MSI has unveiled a new Stealth 16 AI+ Copilot+ PC at CES 2026 powered by the latest Intel Pather Lake-H Core Ultra 9 386H, up to a 125 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, and up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM. The Stealth 16 AI+ now comes with a new Cooler Boost Intra Flow designed for the thin chassis while also featuring a QHD+ 240 Hz OLED panel, Wi-Fi 7, and up to a 90 Whr battery.

The Prestige 14 AI+ and Prestige 14 Flip AI+ are MSI’s newest Panther Lake-powered laptops. Both can be configured with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor, 2 TB storage, and 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop with Intel Panther Lake CPUs and GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is now official. The notebook boasts a speedy 165 Hz OLED display, up to 64 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage.

HP has shown off the new EliteBook X G2i and EliteBook X Flip G2i at CES 2026. They use Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs and come in vPro and non-vPro variants.

HP bills its new OmniStudio AIO desktop PCs as "next-gen AI experiences." It has equipped the new desktop PCs with both AMD and Intel's latest mid-range processors as well as a 100 Hz QHD display option on the 27-inch model.

At CES 2026, HyperX is entering the leverless controller arena with the Clutch Tachi. The fight pad relies on magnetic switches and TMR sensors for durable and adjustable button mashing. With more ergonomic support than other competitors, the Tachi aims for a comfortable arcade experience.

The refreshed HyperX Omen Max 16 gaming laptop has made its formal debut at CES 2026. It can be equipped with up to Nvidia RTX 5090, OLED display, and top-end next-gen processors from AMD and Intel.

AMD is yet to officially announce the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, but a new listing has appeared on LDLC, suggesting that the processor may launch at the end of this month.

8BitDo has kicked off the new year with a new high-end wireless controller. Designed for Xbox and PC, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E builds on the Ultimate 2 Wireless with a new grip design and a wide range of customisation options missing from the Ultimate 2 series.

CES has provided an early insight into one of Samsung's new OLED TVs. A 48-inch model, the Samsung S95H series variant combines a 4K resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and Samsung's new HDR10 Plus Advanced format.

The ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN is one of several gaming monitors that Asus is bringing to CES 2026 this week in Las Vegas. In the meantime, Asus has already revealed all key aspects about the ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN, which relies upon Samsung Display's new Gen 5 QD-OLED panel technology.

The Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV series is designed to withstand harsh sun and water exposure, yet remain visible in sunlight thanks matte screens and local dimming backlights. The 4K TVs come in 1,000 nit Basic and 2,000 nit Pro models, with Dolby Atmos sound and Google TV.

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM is Asus' latest high-end gaming monitor built around a new OLED panel. Leveraging LG Display's 4th Gen Tandem OLED technology with its RGB stripe sub-pixel layout, the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM promises to be brighter and clearer than older 27-inch gaming monitors while retaining a 4K native resolution and an optional 480 Hz refresh rate too.

At CES 2026, LG is bringing back the Wallpaper TV, first introduced back in 2017. The new model, dubbed OLED evo W6, is just 9.5mm thick and comes with a Zero Connect Box to beam 4K video and audio wirelessly to the TV. LG is also making big claims about brightness and a new anti-reflective coating.

The ROG Xreal R1 is Asus' attempt to crack the AR glasses market. Boasting a 240 Hz refresh rate and Bose-tuned speakers, the ROG Xreal R1 can also be paired with the ROG Control Dock to provide compatibility with a wide range of devices.

Rainbow Six Siege has reportedly been hacked again. This time, hackers are banning players and writing custom messages inside the game.

Belkin’s newly announced ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter enables users to cast 1080p video up to 40 meters without relying on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Set for a Q1 2026 release at $149.99, the device uses a plug-and-play USB-C transmitter and HDMI receiver system compatible with most modern laptops and tablets.

Recent hands-on images show just how closely the Honor Power 2 resembles the iPhone 17 Pro. The images were taken at the launch of the 10,000 mAh battery monster in China, which, apart from a few other highlights such as IP69K certification, is clearly positioned in the mid-range and already available in China for the equivalent of $386.

Many battery makers have announced production-ready packs with solid-state electrolyte. The first production electric vehicle with solid-state battery, however, will be released in the US soon with up to 370 mile range and NACS port.

The Withings Body Scan 2 is marketed not only as a scale, but also as a “longevity station". The smart scale is designed to collect data on more than 60 biomarkers in 90 seconds, helping users to inform themselves about their health.

LG's mid-range OLED range is finally getting an advanced tandem OLED panel in the form of the LG OLED C6, which is said to be very bright. The LG OLED Evo G6, on the other hand, is getting a brand-new RGB Tandem 2.0 panel complete with "Brightness Booster Ultra".

Garmin smartwatches like the Fenix ​​8 can now track nutritional intake. In addition to total calories, macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) are also recorded, while "Active Intelligence" is designed to help users achieve their nutritional goals.

Casio has listed the G-Shock GA-2100K-1A, GA-2100K-2A and GA-2100K-5A watches at its online store in the UK. Set for release in this market in the near future, each of these hybrid watches features a transparent, smoked resin bezel, casing and strap. There is also support for world time, and tools like a stopwatch and an alarm.

Citizen is now selling the Sensational Six Road Trip FE7110-09W watch in the US. This Disney collaboration model features a colorful, retro image of Mickey Mouse and friends. It is an EcoDrive watch, powered by any light source, with three analog hands, though it appears to be missing another basic feature.

Amazfit is rolling out its BioCharge feature to users of another of its smartwatches in a recent software update. The version 3.8.0.1 release also brings new integrations and more accurate sleep scores to these users. However, some owners of the Bip 6 have flagged an issue with this update.

The Casio W-800HD-1AV has been listed on one of the brand’s official websites. Expected to be released in the near future, this watch features a square digital display and comes with a stainless steel strap. Plus, the model supports dual time zones and offers tools like a stopwatch and a snoozeable alarm.

Developer and publisher M4DOOM is giving away Billie's Wheelie on Steam. This soon-to-expire free game was released in October 2025, and it generally costs $4.99 when not on sale. It will remain available to claim for $0 until January 10, 2026.

Following the nearly half-million dollar crowdfunding success of the Mini-KVM, Openterface is back with the KVM-GO, a tiny KVM that reduces cable clutter by including all the hardware in the display connector.