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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update: Pricing information now revealed. 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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

JLab has announced the JBuds Mini ANC earphones, the company's smallest model yet with noise cancellation. They arrive with an IP55 dust- and sweat-resistant rating, ENC microphones to reduce background noise during calls, and a 6.5-hour runtime.

Alongside the HP Chromebook 14 series, HP has also refreshed the HP Chromebook Plus models. The HP Chromebook Plus 14 and its 2-in-1 variant feature a more powerful Intel processor than the non-Plus models. They also come with a free subscription to Google AI Pro.

Xgimi, best known for its projectors, has unveiled MemoMind, the company’s first foray into AI-powered glasses. The series includes two models, both featuring a display that projects information directly into the wearer’s field of view.

HP has updated the OmniBook 14 Ultra with Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. Also equipped with a 70 Wh battery and a haptic trackpad in a housing weighing less than 1.3 kg, the new OmniBook 14 Ultra further contains a 2.8K OLED display with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness.

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus series for Windows laptops. Snapdragon X2 Plus SoCs bring up to 10 Nuvia CPU cores, a new Adreno X2-45 iGPU, and more. Performance-wise, Qualcomm is claiming big improvements in both CPU and GPU departments.

Space Aces is a new free-to-play space combat game on Steam that is all about fast online dogfights, ship upgrades, and PvP-driven progression. Early reviews praise its energetic combat, while balance and long-term depth remain open questions. Overall reviews are "Mixed" so far.

The Predator XB273U F6 is Acer’s latest high-end gaming monitor. It's built around a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1440p native resolution and a 500 Hz refresh rate, which can be boosted to 1,000 Hz at 720p, making it a fantastic option for competitive esports gamers.

Shure recently showcased the MV88 USB-C microphone at CES 2026. A modern refresh of a familiar classic, this compact plug-in recording tool is designed to enhance the audio quality of smartphone videos and comes equipped with software features for noise suppression and flexible modes tailored to on-the-go recording.

Smalth has launched a new smart ring, the Ceramic, in the global market. The Ceramic ring comes with a slimmer 4 mm (0.15 inch) design, continuous heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, automatic data recording, and up to 8 days of battery life. Available in three finishes, the smart ring is now available via Smalth’s official website.

The Oppo Watch S is getting a global launch. Advertised with very high brightness, an ultra-slim stainless steel body, cross-OS dual-phone pairing and sensors intended to provide real-time data for health enthusiasts and ambitious athletes, it remains to be seen whether the smartwatch indeed lives up to the hype.