Google’s VP has clarified that the upcoming “Aluminium OS” update won’t be coming to every existing Chromebook, including some older Galaxy models. The silver lining is a guaranteed 10-year support window for those left behind, even as Google plans for the eventual phase-out of classic ChromeOS.
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in its latest funding round. The cash is earmarked for a rapid expansion of its data center infrastructure to power its Grok chatbot and future AI models. The build-out, however, is facing pushback from local communities over its environ
The push for faster data center networks is accelerating. Industry groups are already planning for 400G-per-lane Ethernet and new standards to manage AI traffic congestion by 2026.
Intel is developing a custom “Panther Lake” CPU specifically for Windows gaming handhelds. This move puts them in direct competition with Qualcomm and AMD, who are also targeting this fast-growing niche.
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
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.
Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Book6 series of laptops, headlined by Intel’s first 18A node processors. The Pro and Ultra models promise up to 30 hours of battery life and major performance jumps, with the Ultra offering optional Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.
AMD has detailed its next-generation Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, built for AI PCs and slated for a 2026 release. Meanwhile, developers are showcasing how current AI coding tools are already unlocking new, practical capabilities, from controlling smart homes to accelerating personal projects.
