Intel unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” CPUs at CES 2026, claiming they unify the strengths of their two previous architectures. The company promises up to 27 hours of battery life, a 77% gaming boost, and integrated graphics nearing a discrete RTX 4050 laptop GPU.
A new proposal aims to link the relocatable x86_64 Linux kernel as a Position Independent Executable (PIE) starting in 2026. This change, which previously faced resistance over performance concerns, now shows minimal code size impact and paves the way for advanced security features like fg-KASLR.
In a surprisingly candid interview, Dell’s head of product said consumers are confused by AI and aren’t making purchases based on it. This admission comes as Microsoft continues its aggressive push for Copilot+ PCs.
D-Wave is making a massive $550 million play to supercharge its quantum roadmap. The acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. aims to deliver a gate-model system by 2026 and consolidate key technologies.
MSI has unveiled one of the first Panther Lake mini PCs at CES 2026. The Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG is a tiny, pro-focused machine that can be configured with a Core Ultra 9 386H processor.
Lenovo has unveiled a new ultra-compact desktop PC, the Yoga Mini i, at CES 2026. It’s powered by Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake processors and is designed as an AI companion, with a launch date set for June 2026 starting at $699.99.
AMD has unveiled its new flagship gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It claims a 27% gaming performance lead over Intel’s best, but the real test comes later.
AWS is raising prices for its EC2 Capacity Blocks, a service that guarantees access to scarce Nvidia GPUs. The price for a p5en.48xlarge instance jumped from $36.184 to $41.612 in most regions, with even steeper hikes in Northern California. Analysts say it’s a classic case of applying a “scarcity p
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.
Acer is pushing its 2026 gaming laptop lineup to be both thinner and more powerful. The new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI leads the charge with high-end specs, while the Nitro V series offers a slimmer, value-focused alternative. Both lines will support Windows 11 Copilot+ and ship sometime in 2026.
