In a major strategic shift, Qualcomm is reportedly in talks for Samsung to manufacture its next flagship mobile chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would be built on Samsung’s cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, marking a return to their partnership after five years.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now tipped for a February 25 launch in San Francisco, a full month later than its predecessor. The delay is linked to a last-minute model swap, and prices are expected to rise in some regions like South Korea.
A consortium’s A$13.2 billion buyout offer for BlueScope Steel is facing immediate pushback from key shareholders. They argue the A$30 per share price undervalues the company, setting the stage for a potential price hike.
Lenovo’s CES 2026 gaming laptop lineup is all about choice. It features a mind-bending rollable screen concept, powerful Legion models, and budget-friendly LOQ machines, all slated for a spring 2026 release.
Lenovo is launching two new ThinkPad X1 laptops with a novel internal “Space Frame” design aimed at improving thermal performance and simplifying repairs. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition will be available in March starting at $1,999 and $2,149, r
HP announced the EliteBoard G1a, a full Windows 11 PC built inside a membrane keyboard. Powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processor, it’s part of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC program and is aimed at flexible office workspaces. HP will demo it at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week and plans to release it
Accenture is making a major move to bolster its AI consulting capabilities by acquiring UK-based startup Faculty. The deal brings 400 AI specialists and the Frontier decision intelligence platform into the fold.
At CES 2026, Asus is all-in on AI PCs with its new Zenbook lineup. The focus is on extreme portability paired with local AI processing, headlined by the Snapdragon-powered A-series and the innovative dual-screen Duo.
Researchers in China have published a study showing they achieved plasma densities far beyond what was thought possible. This breaks a long-standing barrier known as the Greenwald limit, a major hurdle for sustainable fusion power.
UK Tech Secretary Liz Kendall has directly intervened, calling on X to urgently address how its Grok AI is being used to create non-consensual sexual images. The media regulator Ofcom has now launched a formal probe into the platform.
