The explosive growth of power-hungry data centers is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid toward failure. Utilities want the ability to cut them off during shortages, but tech companies like Amazon and Google are pushing back, arguing they need constant uptime for critical services.
Asus is overhauling its TUF Gaming A14 laptop for 2026, replacing Nvidia graphics with AMD’s powerful Strix Halo integrated chip. The move aims to regain favor with gamers by offering high-end performance at a mid-range price point.
Nvidia is escalating its cloud gaming war on two fronts. New native Linux support targets Valve’s Steam Machine, while expanded peripheral and Fire TV support broadens its appeal. With hardware costs soaring, the $19.99 Ultimate tier is looking like a smarter value play.
Intel is launching new Panther Lake laptops with its in-house 18A manufacturing tech, promising big AI performance gains. The company also teased a handheld gaming platform. This is a crucial test for Intel’s multi-billion-dollar turnaround plan.
Apple has reportedly pulled back on its $3,499 Vision Pro headset after a dramatic sales collapse. The device now holds under 9% of the VR market, a stark contrast to Meta’s dominance.
Qualcomm has unveiled its mid-range Snapdragon X2 Plus processors for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Announced at CES 2026, they promise major speed gains over the 2024 models and are set to land in devices by June. This is a key move in Qualcomm’s push to compete with Intel, AMD, and Apple’s Macs.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a 90-minute keynote at CES 2026 on Monday, January 5 at 4PM ET. The livestream will be available on NVIDIA’s website, with the company promising demos of AI, robotics, and gaming tech. All eyes will be on any hints about the successor to the Blackwell chip.
A system-level bug in Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch is creating visual glitches for users of third-party watch faces. The issue affects Galaxy Watch models from the 4 through the 8, but stock faces are fine.
Microsoft’s focus on AI and Xbox has left a massive opening in PC gaming. Valve, with relentless persistence on its Proton compatibility layer since 2018, is walking right through it. Now, games often run better on Linux, and the next great platform war might be Windows vs. SteamOS.
Microsoft is previewing a new framework called Agent Launchers that lets developers build AI agents directly into Windows. The company sees this as a repeat of its 1990s platform play, but major security questions remain wide open.
