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CLOiD is a humanoid robot capable of performing complex household chores such as folding laundry, unloading dishwashers, and serving food. The robot comes with articulated arms and an AI-enabled head unit and can communicate with users as well as control connected smart appliances.

Seiko has launched a new set of limited-edition watches across King Seiko, Presage, Prospex, and Astron lines, covering mechanical, chronograph, and GPS Solar models with tightly capped production numbers. The launch commemorates the brand's 145th anniversary.

The GameSir Pocket 1 is a compact wireless controller designed for retro gaming on the go. Priced at $34.99, it clips to the bottom of a smartphone and adds Game Boy-style controls complete with a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder buttons. Update: GameSir has renamed the controller from Pocket 1 to Pocket Taco.

The Codee Codeebot physical programming system allows children to create software to control AI robots by connecting magnetic blocks, which represent different pieces of code logic. No computer is required to assemble and run Codeebot programs.

The Pisen iDock charging station supplies up to 25W of wireless power and 65W of wired power to recharge Apple smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The smartphone app allows users to monitor charging status while interacting with an AI companion.

Those who feel the mighty RTX 5090 simply isn't mighty enough to satiate their hunger for clocks and watts, MSI has re-introduced its Lightning Z brand. The MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z can consume an incredulous 2,500 watts with a special BIOS, and boasts dual 12V 2x6 connectors to do the same.

Shokz has taken the wraps off its OpenFit Pro, the company's first open-ear earbuds with active noise reduction. The model gets dual-diaphragm drivers, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, up to 50 hours of battery life, and Bluetooth 6.1 support.

A known leaker has shared what seems to be the next generation foldable phone from Samsung. The display of the device has a very subtle crease, which could also be what Apple will be using in its first foldable.

David Rosen, the co-founder of Sega and a driving force behind the rise of arcades and the Sega Genesis era, has died at 95, leaving a legacy that helped define modern video gaming. As someone who transformed a post-war Japanese pastime market into a global industry, his influence meandered from early coin-op imports to iconic arcade hits, eventually powering Sega’s fierce home-console rivalry with Nintendo.

Xbox’s hardware business suffered a historic downturn in 2025, with UK console sales falling 39% year-on-year and U.S. sales plunging 70% in November, marking one of the industry’s worst months since 1995. While competitors like PlayStation also saw declines, Microsoft is responding to Xbox’s steeper collapse by reorienting toward Game Pass, cloud gaming, and broader platform releases amid layoffs, cancellations, and mounting pressure to prove its long-term strategy.

A new rumor suggests the OnePlus 16 series may include a 'Pro' or 'Ultra' model. The device could reportedly focus on delivering an all-around flagship experience, compared to the company's current strategy with the latest OnePlus 15, which prioritizes performance.

Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5 upscaling now uses a 2nd gen Transformer model that promises improved visual fidelity. While all RTX GPUs can leverage DLSS 4.5 super resolution, older RTX 20 and RTX 30 series cards may suffer a performance penalty owing to lack of FP8 and FP4 units in their Tensor cores. Also on offer is dynamic multi-frame generation up to 6x on RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs.

Acer has unveiled the Predator X34 F3 at CES 2026, expanding its OLED gaming monitor lineup with a 34-inch ultrawide option. Built around Samsung's 360 Hz QD-OLED panel with RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout, it supports DisplayHDR True Black 500, 99% DCI-P3, and a 0.03 ms response time, all for $1,199.99.

Eureka has launched the Z50 and E10 Evo Plus robotic vacuum cleaners along with the FloorShine 890 floor-steamer stick vacuum at CES 2026. The Z50 includes the ability to mop hard floors in addition to vacuuming carpets.

AMD has significantly improved the performance of its open source ROCm GPGPU software stack in version 7 across its hardware lineup. ROCm v7.2 is now a common Linux and Windows release, supports the latest Ryzen AI 400 series APUs, and offers integrations with ComfyUI and Radeon Adrenalin 26.1.1.

Alienware finally give us OLED panels for the 16" Gaming Laptops, the Area 51 16 and Alienware Aurora 16X! At CES 2026 they also teased there version of a premium, high-end, thin and light Gamer in both 14 and 16" flavours, that already shaped up to be a compelling option against the established competition in the form of the ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16, and Razer's Blade 16.

Alienware has unveiled the 18 Area-51 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 200HX CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs. Designed for up to 280 W of total power, it features upgraded Cryo-Chamber cooling, an 18-inch 300 Hz display, and desktop-class connectivity.

The Alienware Aurora 16X is a new 16-inch gaming laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra HX processors and RTX 50-series GPUs. It offers a 240 Hz OLED display, Cryo-Chamber cooling, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a lighter chassis for portable gaming setups.

AMD is expanding the Ryzen AI Max+ Strix Halo lineup at CES 2026 with the introduction of Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APUs aimed at AI developers. The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 are pretty much the same APUs as the Ryzen AI Max 390 and the Ryzen AI Max 385, respectively, introduced previously but now feature a 40-CU RDNA 3.5 GPU with 60 TFLOPs of compute.

The HP EliteBoard G1a, a fully functional PC installed inside a keyboard, has been shown off at CES 2026. It uses AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Krackan Point CPUs and can support up to 64 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and power two 4K displays.

AMD has officially launched the "Gorgon Point" Ryzen AI 400 APUs at CES 2026. Featuring up to 12x Zen 5/5c cores and a Radeon 890M iGPU, the Ryzen AI 400 chips are meant to strike a balance between performance and power efficiency.

Dell has introduced a range of new products at CES 2026, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is among them. This gaming laptop can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processor and Nvidia RTX 5090.

HP has unveiled a new 41-inch 4K monitor. It comes with a KVM switch and a USB-C port that can charge peripherals at up to 140 Watts.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D builds on the already-dominant 9800X3D's lead by pushing Zen 5 boost clocks to 5.6 GHz while retaining 96 MB of 3D V-Cache and a 120 W TDP, delivering noticeably higher frame rates in 1080p gaming. AMD’s own benchmarks claim up to a 27% lead over Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K across 35 titles, positioning the 9850X3D as a premium, esports-focused upgrade for enthusiasts who prioritize high-FPS, CPU-bound gaming.

Acer has updated its ProDesigner series with the ProDesigner PE320QX. A new 6K professional monitor with excellent colour accuracy, the ProDesigner PE320QX also integrates modern ports like DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4.

Acer has updated the Swift 16 to Intel's Panther Lake architecture. Equipped with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor and Arc B390 iGPU, the new Swift 16 also finds itself with a 70 Wh battery and an optional 2.8K OLED display.

Dell has refreshed the Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC with the latest AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU. The Alienware Area-51 remains an enthusiast gaming PC that can be outfitted with up to an RTX 5090 GPU, 64 GB of RAM, and a 360 mm liquid cooling solution.

Keychron has launched an updated Q Ultra mechanical keyboard series globally, bringing new ultra-efficient ZMK firmware that brings with it in-depth customisation and up to 660 hours of battery life. The new keyboards also launch with new switches and in various layouts, including the full-size Q6 Ultra and the gaming-optimised Q1 Ultra. The affordable Z Ultra series brings the same features in a plastic chassis at half the price.

HP has announced two new ergonomic mice at CES 2026. The HP Tilt Ergonomic Mouse 725M and HP Ultra-Fast Scroll Wireless Mouse feature supercapacitors and customizable buttons, and can be connected to multiple devices at the same time.

HP has introduced two new compact accessories at CES 2026 aimed at making hybrid and on-the-go work setups more convenient. The HP 65W GaN Wall Charger and HP Portable USB-C 4K HDMI Hub focus on portability and modern USB-C connectivity. HP says both products are designed to reduce setup friction for users moving between home, office, and travel environments, with availability expected in early 2026.

Welcome to CES 2026, and it is about time for everything from Asus ROG. So if you are a gamer and are either looking for a refresh of one of the best thin & light gaming laptops in the form of the Zephyrus G14 and Zephyrus G16 2026, or want something a little extra, you will not be disappointed!

Acer is updating the Nitro XV270X P gaming monitor at CES 2026 with a 5K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate. Gamers can further scale down the resolution to QHD at 330 Hz. The Nitro XV270X P offers 400 nits peaks brightness with a low 0.5 ms GtG response time while covering 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Honor has introduced two new mid-range tablets, led by the Honor Pad 10 Pro. This one sports an 11.5-inch display with 144Hz display and a fast Dimensity 8350. The Honor Pad X10 Pro uses a slower chipset but is offered at a significantly lower price.

The musical instrument maker Fender has unveiled its first over-ear headphones. The Fender Mix are intended to stand out from the crowd thanks to unusual features including extremely long battery life, a replaceable battery and a USB-C dongle.

Acer has refreshed its Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI notebooks with the Intel Panther Lake-H Core Ultra 9 386H processor at CES 2026. The new Aspire models now offer 120 Hz FHD+ displays with OLED and touch options that lay completely flat to enable better collaboration and sharing.

DDR5 RAM prices have risen sharply in recent months, causing some kits to cross the $1,000 mark. And right now, Newegg is offering a Starbucks gift card with two high-capacity kits.

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.

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.