Acer’s CES Networking Play: Wi-Fi 7 Routers and 5G Hotspots
Acer is diving deeper into networking with a new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G devices. The products range from a high-end gaming router to portable hotspots, all slated for release in 2026.
Category: Hardware
Vitrealab’s $11M Bet on Tiny Lasers for Big AR Glasses
Vitrealab, a spin-off from a Nobel-winning quantum physics group, has closed a €9.4 million Series A. The funding will push its photonic chip tech from prototype to production for next-gen AR glasses.
Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Gets a SteamOS Upgrade and a Price Cut
Lenovo is refreshing its high-end Legion Go 2 handheld with Valve’s SteamOS. The new version, launching in June 2026, will cost $1,200, which is $150 less than the Windows 11 model it will join in the lineup.
Your New Best Friend Might Be a Robot
The big trend at CES 2026 wasn’t just smarter appliances. It was a wave of AI-powered companion robots and pets, like Loona’s DeskMate and Ecovacs’s LilMilo, designed for emotional connection over practical utility. This signals a deliberate shift as companies repurpose social robot concepts from As
Array Labs Raises $20M to Mass-Produce Radar Like iPhones
Array Labs has raised a $20 million Series A to scale production of its mass-manufacturable radar systems. The company, which has secured nine figures in commercial bookings and multiple U.S. government awards, is pivoting to become a radar platform business.
Minisforum’s new mini PCs pack serious power into tiny boxes
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.
Samsung’s Crease-Free OLED at CES is Probably for the iPhone Fold
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.
Alienware’s “Switch Thicc” Prototype Is What We Actually Want
Alienware showed off a portable PC gaming prototype at CES that works like a beefed-up Nintendo Switch. It’s a timely concept as game streaming services struggle to launch. Here’s why local hardware still has the edge.
Ugreen’s CES 2026 Vision: AI NAS, Smart Security, and a Monster Charger
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.
Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs promise a big 2026, but can they deliver?
Intel just unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors at CES 2026. The company claims massive leaps in power efficiency and AI performance, but the proof will be in the shipping products next year.