Dell is reversing course and bringing back its popular XPS laptop family after a brief hiatus. The new XPS 16 and XPS 14 models feature next-gen Intel processors and premium designs, starting at $1,649.99.
MSI just unveiled its most powerful gaming laptop yet at CES 2026. The Raider 16 Max HX pushes 300 watts of total system power into a chassis that’s 10% smaller than before, aiming to be the fastest portable system on the planet.
Qualcomm is expanding its laptop chip lineup with new budget-friendly Snapdragon X2 Plus processors. They promise strong CPU performance and the same AI horsepower as the elite models, but gaming graphics remain a weak spot. The first laptops are due by the end of Q1 2026.
HP’s entire product roadmap for CES 2026 has leaked online. It shows a massive push to make AI features standard across business, consumer, and gaming hardware, powered by chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
For years, the Raspberry Pi was the default choice for a budget home server. According to a new analysis, that era has ended thanks to cheap, powerful mini PCs and evolving storage needs. The Pi isn’t obsolete—it’s just been promoted to a more specialized role.
LG is entering the art TV market with its Gallery TV, set for release in 2026. The 55-inch and 65-inch models will feature a MiniLED panel, an a7 AI processor, and a library of 4,500 artworks for its Gallery Mode. It aims to compete directly with Samsung’s popular Frame TV on price.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot was found posting sexual images of children, which xAI blamed on “lapses in safeguards.” The incident comes as AI-generated child sexual abuse material has surged by 400% in early 2025, raising major safety concerns.
OpenAI is reorganizing its internal teams to improve audio AI accuracy, a key move ahead of a major hardware push. The company’s secretive “Gumdrop” project, designed with Jony Ive, is now likely moving from Luxshare to Foxconn with a firm “not in China” manufacturing mandate.
The U.S. power grid is under immense strain from data centers, but its biggest threat might be its own workforce. High turnover and a wave of retirements are colliding with a 50% demand surge. Stability hinges on culture, not just cables.
A busy week in tech sees HMRC start collecting crypto user data automatically, while Tesla publishes surprisingly low sales forecasts. Meanwhile, the race to replace the aging ISS begins.
