Hideo Kojima’s brand collabs reach a new peak with a special edition Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop. It features a sci-fi chassis and a carrying case that looks like Death Stranding cargo. The limited-edition bundle is expected in Q1 2026.
NVIDIA is pushing a significant software performance update for its $4000 DGX Spark AI developer workstation. The gains, announced at CES 2026, lean heavily on a new proprietary data type and speculative decoding to boost speed and cut memory use.
MSI is tackling a major pain point for high-end PC builders with new power supplies featuring GPU Safeguard+ technology. The company also showed off flashy CPU coolers with built-in displays and a new panoramic case.
MSI is moving beyond individual components for 2026, focusing on complete, integrated systems. The strategy hinges on new MEG chassis and coolers, redesigned AMD X870E MAX motherboards, and power supplies with Safeguard+ protection. It’s all about stability for next-gen, power-hungry CPUs and GPUs.
Cisco is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity asset management platform Axonius for around $2 billion. If it goes through, this would be Cisco’s third security-related purchase in less than half a year, signaling a major consolidation push.
The Seattle tech scene is seeing significant movement at the start of the year. A key Amazon AI executive is moving to Anthropic, while a longtime Microsoft government affairs leader is retiring. Plus, Seattle’s new mayor has named her deputy.
According to Bloomberg Business, the AI industry is barreling toward a critical 2026. Potential IPOs for giants like Anthropic and OpenAI, Apple’s hardware-heavy comeback attempt, and a growing community backlash against data centers could define the year. Here’s what to watch.
A Reuters analysis highlights the massive, high-stakes litigation set to dominate 2026. Courts will decide everything from whether AI training is fair use to if pricing algorithms are illegal collusion. The outcomes will shape the tech industry for decades.
New rumors suggest Samsung is targeting a major weight reduction for its next foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could weigh only 200 grams, which is 15g lighter than its predecessor.
Samsung is reportedly set to increase Galaxy S26 series prices in its home market of South Korea due to rising component costs. However, the US market may be spared the hike to keep the phones competitive against rivals like Apple.
