At CES, SwitchBot announced the Onero H1, a flexible-armed robot for household chores, and the AI MindClip, a subscription-based voice recorder. The company is pushing beyond simple smart home gadgets into more complex, AI-driven automation. But can it deliver?
AMD is launching a massive wave of AI processors for 2026. The new chips, built on Zen 5 and XDNA 2, aim to put powerful AI directly into laptops, desktops, and even cars and robots.
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.
CES 2026 kicked off with a press day dominated by AI and chip announcements. While NVIDIA focused on infrastructure and Intel launched Panther Lake, Lego stole some surprise with its first-ever CES reveal.
Chipmaker Marvell is spending $540 million to acquire networking firm XConn Technologies. The move is a direct play to build better infrastructure for AI data centers, where fast connections are everything.
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.
SK hynix is giving a sneak peek at the memory that will power future AI systems. The highlight is a 48GB HBM4 chip, but new modules for servers and on-device AI are also in the mix for a 2026 showcase.
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’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 has officially unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, codenamed “Gorgon Point,” at CES 2026. The chips promise major leaps in unplugged performance and AI power, aiming to make x86 laptops truly competitive on battery life.
