Quake Goes Steam Deck Verified, But It’s About More Than One Device
The 1996 classic shooter Quake is now officially Steam Deck Verified. This move highlights Valve’s expanding strategy for its compatibility program beyond its own handheld.
Category: Computing
Baidu, Huawei Dominate China’s GPU Cloud, But There’s a Catch
A new report shows Baidu and Huawei have locked down over 70% of China’s critical GPU cloud market. This highlights a major shift towards full-stack, chip-to-cloud strategies designed to counter Nvidia, but significant constraints remain.
ASUS Jumps on Panther Lake and Ryzen AI 400 with New Mini PCs
ASUS is among the first to launch mini PCs powered by Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake and AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 processors. The new systems promise massive AI performance in tiny form factors, alongside refreshed compact desktop lines.
Windows 11’s Copilot can now peek into your taskbar apps
Microsoft is adding a new “Share with Copilot” option directly to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature lets you send an app’s contents to the AI for analysis and suggestions. It’s rolling out now to all PCs, not just new Copilot+ models.
Colbert’s Scathing Take on Trump’s Venezuela Comments
Stephen Colbert delivered a monologue reacting to Trump’s comments about U.S. plans for Venezuela. He mixed sharp satire with a sobering historical warning that struck a chord with viewers.
Ugreen’s New Intel NAS Pushes Local AI for Mac Users
Ugreen has launched two new Intel-based NAS devices, the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, at CES 2026. The systems focus on local AI processing and high-speed networking, offering an alternative to cloud storage for Mac users.
AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo is a 200B-parameter monster in a mini PC
AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the Ryzen AI Halo at CES 2025, a mini PC designed as an AI developer platform. It can run models with up to 200 billion parameters locally and is expected to launch in the second quarter of this year.
Alienware Goes All-In on OLED and AMD for 2026
Alienware’s 2026 refresh brings high-end OLED displays to its 16-inch Aurora and Area-51 laptops. The desktop lineup is shifting to AMD, headlined by the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU. The company is also teasing a more affordable laptop and a drastically thinner “ultra thin” model.
AMD’s New AI PC Chips Promise a Faster, Smarter 2026
AMD is betting big on the AI PC, announcing its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors and a new gaming chip at CES 2026. The company says the new hardware will enable faster multitasking and smarter everyday computing. Devices with these chips are slated to arrive in early 2026.
Nvidia’s CES 2026 Keynote: What Jensen Huang Revealed
Jensen Huang delivered Nvidia’s keynote at CES 2026, outlining the company’s next moves in AI. The tech world was watching closely, as Nvidia’s hardware is central to the ongoing AI boom.