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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that Team Green overtook Apple in 2025 to become TSMC's biggest customer. Nvidia has had an excellent 2025, driven by strong demand for AI hardware, with a 62% Year-over-Year revenue growth for Q3 FY2026.

Amazon has launched a web-based interface for its new Alexa+ AI assistant at Alexa.com, letting Early Access users chat with Alexa in a browser much like other AI chatbots.

If Niko Partners is correct, gamers may want to purchase a Switch 2 as soon as possible. Soaring memory prices could convince Nintendo to discontinue the $449.99 option in 2026. Tariffs also continue to challenge the manufacturer, with the newer handheld still at risk.

Sony Home Entertainment, the division that develops Sony Bravia TVs, home theater speaker systems and soundbars will become part of a joint venture with TCL. Sony will hold only a minority stake, which gives TCL control over the new TV company.

A reportedly unintended UI message suggests that Xbox Cloud Gaming might soon be free to use – at least for games purchased through the Microsoft Store. The service would likely be supported by ads, but there’s another catch.

A concerning report regarding the imminent increase in the price of AMD and Nvidia GPUs has come out of Taiwan. Following MSI's recent RTX 50 and RX 9000 GPU price hikes, Asus and Gigabyte are reportedly also going to implement a price increase for their GPU catalogues by the end of January 2026.

Fire crews responded to an early-morning boiler room explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters, containing the blaze and securing structural damage without any reported injuries. The incident, currently believed to be caused by an accidental malfunction, briefly disrupted operations at the Grand Theft Auto VI developer but is not expected to impact the game’s production schedule.

When we tested the Dell Pro 14 Plus laptop, we were shocked by the quality of its screen. It is just not up to par, despite the fact that we chose the top model of the PB14255 for the German market. The worst thing: Dell has better screens available, they just do not use them.

The Apple iPhone 17 series is reportedly dominating the sales charts in China. Apple has seemingly sold more than 17 million iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max units, combined, in less than four months since the September 2025 launch.

A few years ago, Dell introduced "Concept Luna", a modular, more repairable way to design laptop. With the latest Dell Pro 14 Plus, Dell for sure has made progress in terms of sustainability when it comes to materials and packaging. Sadly, modularity and repairability lags behind the competition.

Mobile workstations are often synonymous with fast components and professional graphics cards. However, many manufacturers actually do not use the fastest versions of the components, and the recently reviewed ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a good example.

Chinese entities have submitted plans to the United Nations to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, escalating the race against SpaceX’s Starlink to secure limited orbital real estate.

The upcoming BMW M3 will be all-electric and based on the "Neue Klasse" platform. The German carmaker opted for a pretty radical drivetrain concept with four electric motors and a central control unit in order to transfer the brand’s characteristic rear-wheel drive dynamics into the EV era.

OpenAI is introducting ad-supported ChatGPT tiers to recoup its data center investments. The AI juggernaut claims that advertising won't affect the integrity of ChatGPT answers.

Ubisoft has announced a second wave of 2026 layoffs, cutting approximately 55 roles across its Swedish studios, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Stockholm, following a 2025 voluntary exit program and a broader organizational restructuring. The move, which the company says is unrelated to individual performance or specific game releases, comes days after the closure of its Halifax studio and raises further questions about the human cost of Ubisoft’s ongoing drive for efficiency and cost-cutting.

Buyers may find it surprising that not even free games can dent the dominance of Steam. In the latest example, the Epic Games Store offered Blood West at no cost during the holidays. Loyal to Valve’s convenience and social features, gamers nevertheless boosted its sales on Steam.

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

Of the big three in the PC space, Dell was the manufacturer that was most loyal to Intel's CPU. In their commercial Dell Latitude lineup, no system used AMD CPUs. With the newer Dell Pro lineup, this is no longer the case: Dell is finally offering AMD CPUs in models like the Dell Pro 14 Plus.

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo aim to expand their existing collaboration to curb hate speech, toxic behavior and illegal content in online gaming across all platforms. The initiative is built around three core pillars. However, the gaming community has yet to be fully convinced.

Despite Nintendo stock surging after the Switch 2 debuted, holders are now more skeptical. A Japanese gaming industry veteran discusses why Sony’s stock hasn’t seen the same decline. How each company plans to survive the memory shortage may be affecting investor confidence.

Michał Kiciński, the new owner of GOG, has expressed surprise that Windows has remained the dominant platform for so long. As user frustration continues to grow, Linux is attracting increasing attention within the company. All signs point to improved Linux support in 2026 – a step many users have been calling for over the past several years.

In a bid to restructure its Reality Labs division, Meta has laid off hundreds of staff and shut down some game studios. The affected studios include Twisted Pixel, the developer of the video game Deadpool VR.

SpaceX recently brought back its cheapest $40 Starlink satellite Internet plan, but only for certain Mini dish owners. They are now getting double the data allotment and a Standby mode perk for free, too.

The app Sileme – which translates to “Are you dead?” – may sound morbid at first, but it serves a clear and practical purpose. Designed for people who live alone, it allows users to send a daily sign of life with a single tap. This simple concept has turned the app into an unexpected iOS hit in China.

The new ExpertBook PM3 from Asus is a good office laptop with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which is a good alternative for the Lenovo ThinkPad E14. However, you have to be careful with the choice of display.

Taiwanese authorities are cracking down hard on the outflow of technological know-how. Prosecutors have just issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus founder Pete Lau, who is accused of illegally employing more than 70 engineers on the island through a network of companies.

The Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt is targeting the hybrid car market with a massive 80kWh battery pack and is promising an electric range of roughly 249 miles. In addition, it appears as if the new semi-solid-state batteries will be used by BMW and Mini.

Earlier in 2025, Nintendo stock seemed like a safe holding for investors. It’s now fallen by more than 30% from its yearly high, making traders less optimistic about 2026. A consultant highlights anxiety over a potential Switch 2 price increase and underwhelming first-party games as factors.

The Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams come with AI-powered features and a large 1/1.3-inch sensor that makes it easier for gamers, social media stars, and remote workers to look and sound good in their live video broadcasts and meetings.

Brandenburg Labs has unveiled the Okeanos Pro headphones capable of reproducing up to 16 "virtual speakers" in 360° space to simulate professional music studios and other sound environments. The headphones use an HTC Vive Tracker 3.0 for 6DoF head tracking, with optional ultra-low latency Dante connectivity to studio audio networks.

Apple wants to make Siri more relevant and knows it cannot achieve that on its own. As a result, the company will work with Google to rebuild Siri using Gemini technology.

The TV market is evolving, and at CES 2026, Samsung outlined its strategy to stay ahead. Alongside technical upgrades, the company is placing a stronger emphasis on personalized user experiences.

Dismissed Rockstar Games workers won’t receive back pay while legal proceedings continue. A UK judge ruled that they haven’t yet proven that the GTA 6 studio engaged in union-busting. Also, gamers now know that a labor group’s Discord server contained non-workers, including a journalist.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa provided clues about how the company will respond to higher memory prices. In the interview, he claims Nintendo is not immediately affected by changes in component costs. Nevertheless, the executive didn’t rule out a future Switch 2 price increase.

UK-based startup Space Forge has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking a key technical milestone for commercial in-space manufacturing. The plasma test validates the satellite’s ability to sustain extreme temperatures required for semiconductor crystal growth in microgravity.

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculations done by 3DCenter, AMD and Nvidia almost abandoned gaming and mentioned "AI" quite a lot.

Micron exited the consumer DRAM market in December 2025, leaving Samsung and SK Hynix as the only two major suppliers. It is now rumored that SK Hynix may follow Micron's lead, stopping the production of consumer DRAM and NAND chips.

GameStop plans to close an estimated 295 to 410 additional U.S. stores by early 2026, following 590 closures in fiscal 2024, as part of an ongoing “store portfolio optimization” that also includes international pullbacks. The cuts have intensified backlash after revelations that CEO Ryan Cohen could receive up to $35 billion in performance-based stock awards if the company hits aggressive market-cap and earnings targets.

CheckMag Lenovo used to have a design feature called the roll cage in ThinkPads, a Magnesium frame that strengthened the chassis stability and protected the internals. This feature is back in a new iteration called "Space Frame" on the new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 G11 and X1 Carbon G14. We were able to take a look at both at CES 2026.

At CES 2026, Ecovacs Robotics is introducing LilMilo, its first robotic pet – marking a move beyond the company’s traditionally functional product lineup into the realm of emotional robotics. The fluffy robot dog is designed as a digital companion, aiming to create a sense of closeness, warmth, and interaction through embodied intelligence.

A UK trade union is seeking the immediate reinstatement and visa protection of 31 fired Rockstar Games developers, alleging “brutal union busting” over their involvement in organizing efforts around GTA 6. Rockstar denies the accusations, insisting the dismissals were solely due to confidential game details being shared on an “insecure” channel, setting up a high‑stakes legal clash over labor rights and corporate secrecy in the games industry.

As 2025 progressed, Nintendo found it increasingly difficult to market its latest handheld. In multiple regions, data shows that the original Switch was a more popular holiday purchase. The Switch 2 price is now more of an obstacle, while newer games failed to become system sellers.

Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson argues that online RPGs must prioritize “economic integrity” over short-term revenue, insisting that progression should come from play and skill rather than exploits, cheating, or pay-to-win systems.

Last year, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X9 series, a business focused answer to Apple's MacBook Air series. At this year's CES, Lenovo is expanding the line and shifting the focus: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition puts performance first, positioning this 15.3-inch business laptop more against the Apple MacBook Pro instead.

With the newest version of its most premium ThinkPad laptop, Lenovo is prioritizing repairability. The X1 Carbon G14 has a new "space frame" construction with a modular keyboard and USB-C ports, as well as Intel's new "Panther Lake" Core Ultra X7 processors.

Convertible laptops with pen and touch have a long tradition in the ThinkPad series. On older models, the digitizer pen was always embedded within the laptop - but that was not the case on the X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 and Gen 10. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Lenovo has found a new place for the pen to stay. The new model also features Intel Core Ultra X9 CPUs and a more repairable design.

Lenovo announced at CES 2026 that the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist laptop with an auto rotating 14-inch OLED display will be officially available in the US in June 2026. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series SoCs and a decently sized 75 Wh battery.