AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D is official, but is it worth the upgrade?
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.
Category: Hardware
AMD’s New AI Chips and the Real AI Coding Revolution
AMD is pushing new AI PC chips, but the developer community is showing what’s possible right now. AI agents are automating complex coding tasks in minutes, from games to home automation. This is a fundamental change in how software gets built.
Asus’s New Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop is a Bonkers Powerhouse
Asus has launched an insane new dual-screen gaming laptop at CES 2026. The ROG Zephyrus Duo packs two 16-inch 3K OLED displays and up to an RTX 5090 GPU. It’s a glimpse at a wildly extravagant future for portable gaming.
ASUS’s New Gaming PC Has Holographic Fans, Because Why Not?
ASUS is launching its most powerful gaming desktop yet at CES. The ROG G1000 packs top-tier hardware into a flashy chassis featuring spinning holographic fans and massive cooling capacity.
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI Chips Are in “Full Production”
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.
Dell’s XPS Laptops Are Back With New 16 and 14-Inch Models
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.
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book6 Laptops Take Aim at Apple
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Book6 series at CES, featuring Intel’s new Panther Lake chips and claiming up to 30 hours of battery life. The new laptops boast ultra-thin designs and AI features, positioning them as direct competitors to Apple’s MacBook Pro.
5K Gaming Monitors Are Here, And They’re Not Crazy Expensive
Acer is launching a 5K gaming monitor for $799 and a 6K creative display for $1,499. LG is also joining the 5K fray with a new UltraGear model. This could be the next big push in PC display resolution.
MSI’s New Raider 16 Max HX is a 300-Watt Gaming Monster
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’s X2 Plus Chip Could Be a Mainstream PC Game-Changer
According to Windows Central, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, launching in the first half of 2026, brings flagship-level AI and efficiency to mainstream laptops. With two versions (10-core and 6-core) and the same 80 TOPS NPU as the X2 Elite, it outperforms current Intel Core Ultra 2 chips in ke