Valve announced three new hardware products yesterday, reviving hopes for Half-Life 3. Recent breadcrumbs include a major Half-Life 2 update and credible leaks about a project called “HLX” reaching play-testing stage. The timing aligns perfectly with The Game Awards next month.
HPE is planning its next-generation Cray supercomputing platform for 2027 delivery, featuring unprecedented flexibility to mix Nvidia and AMD compute blades in the same racks. The GX5000 architecture will offer three blade types with Nvidia’s Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs or AMD’s Venice Epyc processors
Creaform has unveiled the Cube-R M Series, a modular automated inspection system for manufacturing environments. The solution offers three configurations handling parts up to 4 meters in length with promises of faster cycle times and vibration-resistant precision.
Valve is taking another swing at the living room with a new Steam Machine console. The compact cube runs SteamOS and promises 4K gaming at 60 FPS. It’s scheduled to launch in early 2026.
Cisco reported better-than-expected quarterly results with revenue climbing 8% to beat analyst estimates. The networking giant’s stock rose about 5% after hours as the company issued strong guidance for the coming quarter.
Valve just dropped a bombshell with three new products coming in 2026, including the Steam Machine. This compact console promises 6x the power of Steam Deck and can run the latest AAA titles at 4K resolution and 60 FPS. The device features AMD desktop-class hardware and comes in 512GB and 2TB config
Samsung appears to be sticking with its familiar chip distribution strategy for the Galaxy S26 lineup. The Ultra model continues to dominate projected sales, accounting for half of all units. Basically, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, previously destined for Windows laptops, will now support Android. This move aligns with Google’s ChromeOS-Android merger and could revitalize the laptop market. The first devices are expected in spring 2026.
The PlayStation 5 has achieved a major milestone by outselling every Xbox console ever released. With 84.2 million units sold since 2020, it’s now surpassed the Xbox 360’s lifetime total and is closing in on the PlayStation 3.
MediaTek’s decision to ditch efficiency cores in its Dimensity 9300 chip back in November 2023 has paid off dramatically. The new Dimensity 9500 now competes directly with Qualcomm’s latest, while Samsung’s Exynos continues to lag behind with outdated architecture.
