Amazon is putting Alexa+ on Samsung TVs, cars, and even your finger

Alexa+ is heading to Samsung TVs, BMW vehicles, Bosch coffee machines, and Oura rings, marking Amazon’s biggest move yet to turn Alexa into a cross-device assistant that follows users throughout the day.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 6

Meta’s AI glasses will now help you read, write, and not look at your phone

At CES 2026, Meta expanded its AI glasses ecosystem with teleprompter tools, EMG handwriting input, pedestrian navigation, and partnerships focused on accessibility and automotive interfaces.

Moinak Pal     January 6

HP’s first HyperX OMEN gaming laptop packs an RTX 5090 mobile GPU and OLED screen

HP has unveiled its new HyperX Omen gaming laptops at CES 2026, signaling a shift away from the standalone Omen brand. Here's what's new, why it matters, and what it means for gamers.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 6

HP’s EliteBook X G2 laptops put serious AI power in shockingly light designs

HP has unveiled the EliteBook X G2 Series at CES 2026: ultra-light, AI-powered business laptops featuring up to 85 TOPS NPU performance and a choice of processor vendors.

Shikhar Mehrotra     January 6

Dell revives Area 51 gaming PCs with the world’s fastest gaming CPU

Dell has revived Alienware Area-51 with a flagship desktop featuring AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D, RTX 5090 graphics, up to 64GB DDR5 and 12TB SSD storage, built for enthusiasts who want maximum performance, strong thermals, and future upgrades.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 6

GMKtec EVO-X1 price drop: grab a Ryzen AI 9 mini PC for $899.99

Save 27% on the GMKtec EVO-X1 AI mini PC, now $899.99 (typical $1,239.99). AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX-370 series, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4/Oculink, and triple-display support.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 6

Save $220 on a Core Ultra desktop with 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD

Save $220 on the HP OmniDesk desktop with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (2025), 16GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD. Now $549.99 (compared value $769.99) for a modern home office and school setup.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 6

Asus just fixed my biggest problem with OLED displays on almost all of its new laptops

At CES 2026, both Asus’ consumer laptops and gaming laptops are getting shiny new displays, and they might’ve solved the biggest problem with OLED.

Rami Tabari     January 6

The Zenbook A14 feels more like air than a MacBook Air, but is lighter really better?

Asus unveils the new Zenbook A14 at CES 2026, a laptop that is lighter than the MacBook Air and almost as light as a kid's toy. But is it just a gimmick?

Rami Tabari     January 6

Razer’s new Wolverine V3 controller is the fastest in the world, but it’s designed for something you won’t expect

CES 2026 is in full swing, and Razer is cutting deep with interesting and wacky technology as always (outside the AI stuff). My favorite one, however, being rather simple: a controller. That’s right, Razer is launching the new Wolverine V3 controller, and unlike its predecessors, it’s equipped with Bluetooth, and not just any Bluetooth. Razer […]

Rami Tabari     January 6

HP’s new OmniBook Ultra 14 is 5% slimmer than your MacBook Air

HP is using CES 2026 week to put the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 in the spotlight, with a simple pitch for shoppers who want a premium laptop that’s easier to carry. In its CES 2026 announcement, HP says the 14-inch notebook is 5% thinner than a 2025 MacBook Air 13, and 52 %lighter than the […]

Paulo Vargas     January 6

HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup

HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.

Paulo Vargas     January 6

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 laptops arrive later this month, here’s what you can expect

Intel has confirmed that laptops featuring its new Core Ultra Series 3 processors are ready to hit the market later this month.

Pranob Mehrotra     January 6

AMD wants your next PC to be an AI laptop or a Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop

AMD CES 2026 lineup pairs Ryzen AI laptops arriving in Q1 2026 with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gamers, plus ROCm 7.2 and driver updates meant to smooth local AI setup.

Paulo Vargas     January 6

Asus crammed two 120Hz OLED screens on its ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop 

The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop can be configured with up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU and 16-core Intel Ultra 9 386H processor.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 5

Boston Dynamics vows to turn Atlas into a ‘superhuman’ robot

The U.S. tech firm revealed its plans at CES 2026.

Trevor Mogg     January 5

You can now use Alexa+ on the web to plan meals and order groceries

Amazon has officially brought Alexa+ to the web, letting users access the AI assistant in a browser to plan meals, order groceries, manage schedules, and control smart home devices without dedicated hardware.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 5

Dell brings back the XPS laptop and this time, it’s meaningfully stunning

The new 14-inch and 16-inch XPS laptops get a Tandem OLED display, Intel's Panther Lake processors, and the best battery life ever for the portfolio.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 5

My favorite AMD gaming laptop just switched to Intel, and I’m worried

At CES 2026, Asus unveils the latest Asus Zephyrus G14, famously powered by AMD — until now. I’m terribly intrigued, and worried.

Rami Tabari     January 5

Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with eyes on low-cost AI laptops

Based on the 3nm process, this one lifs t 80 TOPS NPU, nearly doubling its predecessor's AI performance and enabling over 50 local AI workflows. It targets $800 Copilot+ laptops and supports up to three 4K displays.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 5

Samsung Galaxy Book6 laptops land Intel Ultra 3 series chips and target MacBooks

Available across three tiers, the Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra models offer 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with 1,000 nits peak brightness, with a side-serving of Galaxy AI and cross-device ecosystem perks.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 5

Grab a 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD for $119.99 while deals are still strong

Get the WD Black SN7100 1TB Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD for $119.99 and save $145. A smart time to add storage before 2026 supply pressure and AI data center demand potentially push prices higher.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     January 5

I found a tiny app that can save you from low-battery work mishaps on MacBooks

Plug That In in a Menu Bar utility that keeps an eye on your MacBook's battery level and blasts low battery alerts in an audiovisual fashion that you simply can't miss.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 4

Filmora V15: Edit smarter, not harder with AI at the center of creativity

Wondershare, a global digital creative software leader, has just launched Filmora V15 which makes expert-level video editing feel surprisingly easy. This latest upgrade supercharges its all-purpose platform by equipping it with AI-driven creativity tools, refined pro features, and smart workflows, enabling you to save you time without sacrificing control. Robust AI, professional impact At the […]

Nikki Dual     January 4

The new Plaud NotePin S could change how you take notes

Plaud’s new NotePin S targets on-the-go users with wearable AI notetaking, while its desktop app expands the company’s focus to virtual meetings and hybrid work.

Moinak Pal     January 4

Microsoft to end support for Windows 11 SE in 2026

Windows 11 SE, Microsoft’s education-first OS for K–8 classrooms, will reach end of support in 2026, forcing schools to upgrade devices or switch platforms.

Moinak Pal     January 3

HP’s CES 2026 lineup leaks, revealing EliteBook, OmniBook, and OMEN AI PCs

HP’s CES 2026 plans have leaked, showing a major AI PC push across EliteBook business laptops, OmniBook consumer systems, OMEN gaming hardware, Chromebooks, and accessories.

Moinak Pal     January 3

ASUS jumps into the price-hike club with its PC products

ASUS confirms targeted price increases on select PC products starting January 5, 2026 due to rising memory and component costs.

Varun Mirchandani     January 3

Apple’s ‘affordable’ MacBook arrival rumors heat up

Apple may launch an affordable 12.9-inch MacBook with an A18 Pro chip in spring 2026, expanding its laptop lineup.

Varun Mirchandani     January 3

Even ChatGPT gets anxiety, so researchers gave it a dose of mindfulness to calm down

Researchers found violent prompts can push ChatGPT into anxiety-like behavior, so they tested mindfulness-style prompts, including breathing exercises, to calm the chatbot and make its responses more stable and reliable.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 2

LG’s new Gram lineup brings the world’s lightest laptop with Nvidia RTX graphics

LG is pairing Nvidia RTX graphics with the world’s lightest laptop designs in its 2026 Gram lineup. New Aerominum materials, dual AI support, and upgraded displays focus on portability without sacrificing performance.

Manisha Priyadarshini     January 2

HP’s OMEN 15 returns for CES 2026, should you wait?

HP OMEN 15 2026 may return at CES with Panther Lake or Ryzen AI chips, up to RTX 5070, and a 3K 120Hz OLED. Here’s when it’s worth waiting.

Paulo Vargas     January 2

My 10 tech predictions for 2026

The year 2025 was a wild ride of experimental tech and AI hiccups. Next year, my predictions are leaning heavily on refinements and fixing papercuts while pushing a new breed of machines in our lives.

Nadeem Sarwar     January 1