ASUS has unveiled a surprisingly compact ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 at CES. The card uses a 2.5-slot design and borrows cooling tech from NVIDIA’s Founders Edition to fit into multi-GPU workstations.
Razer, famous for gaming gear, is making a huge leap into professional AI hardware. Their new Forge AI Dev Workstation can be configured with up to four top-tier NVIDIA or AMD GPUs, aiming to be a powerhouse for developers who want to train models locally.
The TIOBE Index for January 2026 is out, and while C# took the 2025 crown, it’s C’s persistent strength that’s turning heads. Python remains untouchable at the top, but the battle for the spots below is getting interesting.
The author details his journey from an Amiga user in the late 1980s to building his first PC with an AMD 386SX chip for college. His opinion on Microsoft changed after exposure to Windows for Workgroups, a pre-release of Office 6.0, and the beta of Windows 95.
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.
