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.
The push for more efficient power delivery is driving a major shift from traditional 12V systems to 48V architectures. This change is critical for robotics, automation, and even AI data centers. The move offers big gains but comes with new engineering challenges.
Intel’s Optane promised to bridge the gap between RAM and storage with incredible speed. But confusing products and high costs led to its demise, leaving a $559 million hole.
ASUS is following Dell in raising PC prices due to surging memory costs. The industry-wide trend could delay new consoles and hurt budget buyers most.
The Linux 6.19 kernel merge window is bringing in new hardware support to close out 2025. Key additions include sensor monitoring for high-end ASUS motherboards and fixes for several modern laptops.
In a major cost-cutting move, Samsung’s phone division is demanding flexible OLED panels at rigid OLED prices from its own display unit. This could lead to Samsung sourcing screens from Chinese manufacturers for mid-range phones like the rumored Galaxy A57 as soon as 2027.
Samsung’s ambitious 20,000mAh battery project has hit a wall. The company is now reportedly shifting its focus to more manageable 6,000-8,000mAh silicon-carbon cells after facing significant technical hurdles.
