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.
Foxconn, the manufacturing giant behind Apple’s iPhone and Nvidia’s servers, just posted record quarterly revenue. The 22% year-over-year jump to $82.7 billion underscores the explosive demand for AI hardware.
Etron Technology is focusing its CES 2026 showcase on edge AI memory and robotics. The company is launching new platforms and highlighting partnerships, aiming to capitalize on a robotics market it expects to hit “hundreds of billions” in 2025.
Mammotion unveiled three new robotic lawn mowers at CES, headlined by the high-end Luba 3 AWD. This model uses a fusion of LiDAR, RTK satellite correction, and AI vision to navigate slopes up to 80% and properties up to 2.5 acres. Pricing starts at $2,299, with availability beginning January 5.
Withings is launching the Body Scan 2, a $599.95 smart scale that performs a 90-second “longevity assessment.” It uses bioimpedance and foot sweat analysis to track over 60 biomarkers noninvasively, aiming for a Q2 2026 release pending a new FDA certification approach.
The era of whirring laptop fans could be ending. A startup called YPlasma plans to show off a revolutionary cooling system using plasma actuators at CES 2026. This tech promises silent operation and could enable a new wave of hyper-thin, high-performance laptops.
Punkt has announced the MC03, a smartphone built for privacy. It runs on a subscription-based OS called AphyOS, costs $699, and is slated for a North American launch in Spring 2026.
According to a new report, AMD and Nvidia are planning significant price hikes for consumer GPUs starting in early 2026. The increases are blamed on soaring memory costs and insatiable demand from AI companies. This could push high-end cards like the RTX 5090 to a staggering $5,000.
A critical security key for the PlayStation 5 has leaked online. This BootRom key could allow hackers to run custom firmware and homebrew software, potentially leading to a new wave of jailbroken consoles and even PS5 emulation.
