According to XDA-Developers, using a mini PC with dual Ethernet ports as your home router unlocks enterprise-grade features like VLANs, powerful firewalls, and high-speed VPNs. The article highlights the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM02, with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU and 32GB of RAM, as a prime example,
HP’s Chief Commercial Officer predicts AI-powered PCs that process data locally, not in the cloud, will become unavoidable. He sees a major opportunity in Asia, HP’s fastest-growing region, where data sovereignty rules and user comfort with AI are high.
Meta has reportedly delayed its next-gen mixed reality glasses, codenamed Phoenix, from late 2026 to early 2027. The move comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushes for a more sustainable business model and higher quality.
Meta is pushing back the release of its high-end “Phoenix” mixed reality glasses by at least six months. The delay is part of a broader refocus on quality and sustainability within its Reality Labs division.
Meta has acquired AI hardware startup Limitless, the company confirmed. The move accelerates Meta’s work on AI wearables, even as it reportedly considers budget cuts in its metaverse division.
Apple is reportedly considering Intel as a second fabrication partner for its iPhone chips. The move would be part of a broader strategy to build a more resilient supply chain and could start with lower-end models in 2028.
Meta is diving deeper into AI hardware with the acquisition of Limitless. The startup makes a pendant that records and summarizes conversations, a tech that could fit perfectly into Meta’s AR/VR ambitions.
Gigabyte has launched a motherboard that swaps out RGB for a wood-grain aesthetic. The X870E Aero X3D Wood packs high-end specs like Wi-Fi 7 and support for DDR5 up to 9000MT/s. It’s clearly aimed at builders who want their PC to blend in with a room.
Samsung is reportedly developing a new 25W wireless charger to match faster speeds on the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The move highlights the slow, incremental pace of wireless charging progress in the Android space. It’s an upgrade, but the competition isn’t standing still.
The iPhone 17’s new Ceramic Shield 2 display has a special anti-reflective coating that cuts glare by about 50% compared to the iPhone 16. But slapping on a regular screen protector basically undoes that entire benefit, according to a new report.
