Windows 11’s Next Big Update is Launching on Snapdragon First
Microsoft is taking an unusual path for Windows 11 version 26H1. According to reports, it will launch this spring exclusively on new Arm-based PCs before a wider fall release.
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Samsung and Intel’s new laptop tech could finally make HDR worth it
Samsung Display and Intel have detailed their SmartPower HDR technology for laptops. It dynamically adjusts OLED panel voltage to save power, claiming reductions of up to 22% in general use and 17% during HDR content. The goal is to make HDR mode viable without destroying your battery.
Google’s Pixel Update Fixes A Critical Flaw, But Breaks Phones
Google is pushing a critical January 2026 security update for Pixel phones to patch a flaw in Dolby’s DD+ decoder. At the same time, a separate 15 MB Google Play system update is causing installation problems, including black screens that require a forced restart to fix.
Fusion’s Big Bet: A Digital Twin for SPARC
In a major push to commercialize fusion, Commonwealth Fusion Systems is partnering with NVIDIA and Siemens to create a high-fidelity digital twin of its SPARC demonstration machine. The collaboration, announced at CES, will use AI and industrial software to accelerate engineering and simulation. The
Intel’s big handheld gaming play is finally here
Intel is officially entering the handheld gaming PC arena with a new hardware and software platform. It’s centered on their Panther Lake chips and a dedicated gaming processor. This move puts them in direct competition with AMD’s dominant Ryzen Z1 series.
HP’s New Laptops Let You Pick Your AI Chip: AMD, Intel, or Snapdragon
HP is taking a new approach to business laptops at CES 2026. The EliteBook X G2 series lets customers choose between AMD, Intel, or Snapdragon processors, all packing serious on-device AI power in bodies under 1kg.
OWC’s new 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable is a desk setup game-changer
Other World Computing has unveiled a fully certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, promising to deliver the full 80 Gb/s bandwidth, 240W power, and high-bandwidth display support. It’s priced at $79.99 and is expected to ship in early January, targeting complex workstation setups where peripherals ar
AMD’s new chips could make gaming laptops way cheaper
AMD is expanding its Ryzen AI Max+ lineup with two new chips that lower the CPU specs but keep the powerful 40-core GPU. This move aims to bring high-end gaming and AI performance to more affordable laptops, potentially reshaping the mid-range market in 2026.
Intel’s New iGPU is Shockingly Fast, But Can They Deliver?
Intel just launched its Panther Lake CPUs with a new flagship iGPU, the Xe3-based Arc B390. The performance claims are staggering, putting it ahead of AMD’s best and even Nvidia’s RTX 4050 laptop GPU. But history tells us to be skeptical of Intel’s graphics promises.
HP Puts All Its Gaming Gear Under the HyperX Brand
HP is unifying its entire gaming portfolio, from PCs to peripherals, under the HyperX brand. The move is highlighted by the new HyperX Omen Max 16, a 2026 laptop with a massive 300W total power budget.