Apple’s Q1 2026 is poised to shatter records
Apple is forecasting a record-breaking Q1 2026, with earnings details set for release on January 29th. The call, at 5 p.m. ET, comes after a quarter packed with new hardware and bullish analyst upgrades.
Category: Hardware
Intel’s Linux Graphics Driver Gets Two Big Performance Boosts
Intel’s open-source graphics stack is getting significant upgrades. The new Mesa 26.0 release enables GPU hardware replay for debugging, and the kernel driver is adding Transparent Hugepage support for a major performance lift in shared virtual memory workloads.
Intel’s New Panther Lake CPUs Are Finally Here
Intel has officially launched its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first built on its long-awaited 18A node. Laptops featuring these Panther Lake chips, promising up to 77% better gaming performance, will be available before January 27th.
CyberPowerPC’s new case uses woven steel to fight noise
CyberPowerPC is targeting DIY builders with its new MA-01 chassis, featuring a first-of-its-kind woven steel mesh panel. The design claims to reduce exhaust noise by up to 30% while hiding cooling hardware. It’s set to launch in early Q2 2026.
Nvidia’s CES 2026 Was All About Control, Not Just Chips
Nvidia’s CES 2026 keynote focused on its next-gen Rubin AI platform and a push into “physical AI” with Alpamayo for autonomous vehicles. The announcements show the company is moving beyond selling chips to defining the entire AI infrastructure stack. This strategy is about efficiency, control, and l
Old D-Link Routers Are Getting Hacked Right Now
A critical zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-0625, is being actively exploited in end-of-life D-Link routers. The vendor confirmed the attacks started around mid-December 2025. There’s no fix, so the only mitigation is to physically replace the obsolete hardware.
AI Robots, Fusion, and a Vacuum with Legs: CES 2026 Day 2
Day 2 of CES 2026 was packed with strategic partnerships and wild prototypes. The big themes? AI is moving from software into physical helpers, and industrial giants are betting big on a fusion-powered future.
Dell’s $4600 AI Mini PC Battles a $1800 Framework Desktop
A new round of testing pits Dell’s powerful, $4600 NVIDIA GB10 mini PC against a much cheaper Framework Desktop with AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Max+ chip. The results highlight a dramatic clash in pricing and efficiency for AI workloads.
Dell’s New 52-Inch 6K Monitor Is Basically a Full Desk Dock
Dell just announced the UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, calling it the world’s first 52-inch 6K display. It doubles as a powerful Thunderbolt dock and can connect to four PCs at once. This thing is a beast designed to replace your entire desk setup.
Corsair’s new keyboard has a Stream Deck built right in
Corsair just unveiled some flashy new gear for 2026, headlined by a keyboard with a 5-inch Stream Deck screen built in. They also showed off two new variants of their Sabre V2 Pro Wireless mouse and a pro-level mouse pad. Pricing and availability are still a mystery.