Asus has completely redesigned its dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo for CES 2026. It now features two full-size 16-inch 3K 120Hz OLED displays and a detachable keyboard, powered by Intel Panther Lake and Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.
XGIMI has unveiled the Titan Noir Max, a flagship projector focused on performance over aesthetics. It features a new dynamic iris for deeper blacks and a reworked DMD architecture for stable brightness. This isn’t a living room chameleon; it’s built for serious viewing.
Intel has unveiled full details for its next-gen Panther Lake laptop CPUs, promising major performance and efficiency leaps. Devices ship in late January 2026, but the chipmaker’s ambitious claims still need to be tested outside of a keynote.
Apple’s latest iPadOS 26.2 and macOS 26.2 updates include a hidden Wi-Fi performance boost for newer devices. The change allows supported Macs and iPads to use wider 160MHz channels on 5GHz networks, potentially doubling throughput for compatible setups.
A new remote access service called StarDesk is launching with a focus on low-latency performance for gaming and work. Its core pitch is a multi-layered security model with true end-to-end encryption. The service aims to connect any device while keeping session content private from the company itself
AMD is set to kick off 2026 with a major keynote at CES. CEO Lisa Su will take the stage on January 5 to reveal new AI-focused Ryzen processors, likely including the rumored Gorgon Point chips.
Desktop Linux has improved dramatically, but it’s not for everyone. From software compatibility to official support, there are still significant hurdles for the average user. Here’s a critical look at the downsides.
The Linux kernel’s built-in AES cryptography library is in for a significant performance overhaul. A new patch series aims to unify optimized code paths and deliver speedups across the board, from hardware acceleration to a leaner software fallback.
Apple has reportedly slashed its online marketing budget for the Vision Pro by 95% in major countries like the U.S. and U.K. due to persistently poor sales. Market research firm IDC projects shipments will remain at just 45,000 units even during the 2025 holiday peak season.
Nvidia just dropped a staggering $20 billion to license Groq’s technology and scoop up its engineering talent. While theories swirl about SRAM memory or killing a competitor, the real value likely lies in Groq’s unique “data flow” chip design. This could give Nvidia a new lever to pull for future AI
