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.
The top-tier Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop, which first launched at CES last year, has seen its first price reduction. This specific configuration pairs AMD’s best gaming CPU with Nvidia’s most powerful consumer GPU.
MSI is launching a redesigned Stealth 16 AI Plus laptop in March 2026. It promises a sleeker design and a 240Hz OLED display, but performance may be capped for portability. Can it compete with thin-and-light gaming favorites?
