NVIDIA is supercharging its RTX Remix modding platform with a new “Logic” system that lets visual effects respond to in-game events. Modders can use over 900 triggers based on 30+ common game actions to dynamically change lighting, weather, and even add new gameplay systems. The update is slated for
AMD has unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 series laptop processors. They’re a modest refresh of the current AI 300 chips, with slight frequency bumps and a faster NPU in the top models. Laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are due in the first quarter of 2026.
Asus is teaming up with Kojima Productions for a special edition of its ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. The design is pure Yoji Shinkawa, with a metallic gold and black color scheme and Death Stranding-inspired details. It’s slated to launch in mid-to-late Q1 2026.
MSI has completely overhauled its Prestige laptop line for 2026. With sleek new designs, brilliant OLED screens, and powerful Intel Core Ultra chips, they’re positioning themselves as a top-tier alternative to the MacBook Air.
Wayland is now the standard desktop experience for several major Linux distributions. The transition happened quietly for most users, marking a decisive shift away from the older X11 architecture.
The open-source RADV driver for Linux has landed a significant performance update for ray-tracing. Gamers with older RDNA2-based Radeon GPUs, like the RX 6000 series, are seeing huge gains in some titles.
New Linux kernel patches target the Acer Swift SFA14-11 and the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform. This is a key step towards getting these new Arm laptops to run mainline Linux distributions smoothly.
The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC is one of the first Snapdragon X-based desktop PCs. It’s tiny, quiet, and powerful for office work, but makes a strange compromise with its ports. The base model starts around $590.
Qualcomm has unveiled two new Snapdragon X2 Plus chips for Copilot+ PCs, boasting the world’s fastest laptop NPU. The 10-core and 6-core variants promise massive performance-per-watt improvements over rivals.
ASUS has partnered with XREAL to launch the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, targeting gamers who want a portable, large-screen experience. The specs are impressive, but the success of such wearables is far from guaranteed.
