AMD has unveiled its 2026 laptop processor lineup, headlined by the Ryzen AI 400 “Gorgon Point” and Ryzen AI Max+ “Strix Halo” series. The chips feature upgraded XDNA 2 NPUs delivering up to 60 TOPS of AI performance, alongside new desktop parts like the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.
A new version of DLSS Swapper is out, letting users manually inject NVIDIA’s latest DLSS 4.5 technology into games. The update adds the new ‘L’ and ‘M’ visual presets but comes with some major caveats for performance and compatibility.
Elon Musk predicts China will “far exceed the rest of the world in AI compute.” His reasoning hinges on a simple, often overlooked factor: power generation. He estimates China could have triple the US’s electricity output by 2026, which is the real bottleneck for scaling AI.
Lenovo is launching a new version of its Legion Go handheld that ships natively with SteamOS. The device, expected in June 2026, keeps the high-end Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and 8.8″ OLED screen but starts at a hefty $1,199.
Lenovo is at it again with another rollable screen concept, this time for gamers. The Legion Pro Rollable prototype transforms from a 16-inch laptop into a 21.5-inch or even 23.8-inch ultrawide display on demand. According to PCWorld, it’s based on the Legion 7i and executives hint it would pack top
Asus just announced a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than a 13-inch MacBook Air. The Zenbook A16, featuring a new Qualcomm chip and a special lightweight material, aims to redefine ultraportables. But there are some big questions about its final price and availability.
Nvidia’s CES 2026 surprise was the Vera Rubin AI platform, a data center-focused stack combining new Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs. It promises up to five times the performance of Blackwell and uses TSMC’s 3nm node. The company is targeting mass production by early 2027.
Nvidia is pushing AI-powered gaming further with DLSS 4.5. The update focuses on achieving 4K path-traced gameplay at 240 FPS through a more efficient AI model and dynamic frame generation. Key features launch later this month and in spring 2026.
Alienware unveiled a major refresh of its gaming laptops at CES 2026. The new 16X Aurora and 16 Area-51 models feature top-tier specs but a more understated design, signaling a shift for the brand.
Dell is bringing back its XPS laptop brand after a poorly received rebranding last year. New XPS 14 and XPS 16 models, aimed at competing with Apple’s MacBook Air, are available starting January 9th, with a new XPS 13 coming later in 2024.
