A new recruiting firm is capitalizing on the “American Dynamism” movement, which aims to rebuild U.S. industrial might. The trend has attracted massive VC funding and is creating a war for specialized talent outside of traditional software.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is teaming up with Nvidia and Siemens to create a high-fidelity digital twin of its SPARC fusion reactor. The goal is to use AI and continuous simulation to accelerate development, targeting first plasma in 2027 and a commercial plant by the early 2030s.
Minisforum has launched two potent new mini PCs aimed at creators and professionals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX470-powered AI X1 Pro-470 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 HX-based MS-02 Ultra promise desktop-level performance in ultra-compact form factors, starting at $949 for a barebone system.
A brief showcase at CES 2026 revealed Samsung’s new crease-less OLED panel, which analysts believe is the hardware Apple commissioned for its first foldable iPhone. The display uses a laser-drilled metal plate to eliminate the fold and is expected to go into mass production later this year.
Microsoft started 2026 with a broken Excel function. The StockHistory feature, which pulls market data, failed for days, showing connection errors to users trying to check their portfolios after the holiday break.
Razer is taking $20 reservations for Project Ava, a tiny holographic anime companion for your desk. It uses AI and computer vision to watch you and your screen, but an early demo was plagued by inaccuracies and cringey chatter. It feels like a sad vision of gaming’s AI future.
Ugreen is making a huge push into AI and smart living at CES 2026. The company announced a new NAS with local AI, a full home security system, and a powerful 300W charger, all aiming to create a connected, private ecosystem.
Nvidia is expanding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service with long-awaited native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV devices. The company is also adding support for flight sim controls and automatic sign-ins, but its launch in India has been pushed back.
AMD just announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a new gaming CPU with a higher 5.6 GHz boost clock. It’s slated to launch in Q1 2026, but pricing remains a mystery.
Nvidia’s CEO announced the next-gen Vera Rubin AI chip platform is now in “full production.” The company claims it will slash AI running costs to one-tenth of its current Blackwell system. First chips are slated to reach customers like Microsoft later this year.
