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.
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.
Motorola is reportedly planning a direct challenge to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series with a new book-style foldable called the Razr Fold. Internal slides point to a late 2026 launch, promising brilliant displays, AI, and an advanced camera. This sets up a major showdown in the high-end foldable mark
CES 2026 is being called the most important show in decades, with Wall Street laser-focused on AI and robotics. Keynotes from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and AMD’s Lisa Su are expected to set the strategic tone for the year, with major implications for semiconductor stocks.
MediaTek is moving key personnel and resources away from its mobile chip division to focus on custom AI processors. The company is betting big on a partnership with Google’s next-gen TPU, targeting $1 billion in AI revenue by 2026.
Engineers in China have developed an artificial skin that allows robots to sense pressure and react to it like living tissue. The system uses spiking signals, similar to human nerves, to trigger reflex-like movements when a pain threshold is crossed.
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.
According to 9to5Mac, Apple could kick off a busy hardware year as soon as this month. The highlights are new high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus a potentially game-changing, sub-$1,000 MacBook powered by the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip. Software updates like iOS 2
A tipster has provided specific launch windows for Samsung’s 2026 flagship lineup. The Galaxy S26 series is reportedly targeting a late February announcement.
