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.
A new wave of funding shows investors are pivoting from pure cloud AI to systems that run locally on devices or act autonomously. The bets target privacy, cost, and moving AI from assistant to executor.
Evolution Measurement has launched the Scanivalve MPS4264 Gen2, the latest version of its intelligent miniature Ethernet pressure scanner. The new design promises fully synchronous scanning with no inter-channel latency, a key upgrade for dynamic measurements.
A new integrated actuator aims to simplify the design of high-performance mobile robots. The maxon HEJ 90 combines a motor, gearbox, and drive into one sealed unit, delivering up to 180 Nm of torque for applications like quadrupeds and humanoids.
MediaTek is making a major strategic pivot, moving engineering resources away from smartphones to chase custom AI chips. The company is targeting a billion-dollar ASIC business by 2026, with Google’s TPU program as its first big win. But can it keep its smartphone business competitive while chasing
GEEKOM is heading to CES 2026 with a new lineup of AI-capable laptops and mini PCs. The star announcements include a creator/gamer laptop with AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 H 465 and a business notebook with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 365H. They’re also refreshing their mini PC series with the same chips.
New datamining evidence strongly suggests Monster Hunter Wilds is being prepped for Nintendo Switch 2. The findings include graphical presets and local wireless features buried in the game’s latest title update.
Belkin is launching a new USB-C hub with a unique monitor privacy button. The $100 dock supports dual 4K displays and 100W charging. It’s aimed squarely at hybrid workers in shared spaces.
An AI robotics startup is bringing two unusual companion robots to the US market. The W1, inspired by WALL-E, costs $5,599, while the tiny M1 humanoid starts at $2,899. Both are set for preorder in Q1 of this year.
President Trump stated that U.S. oil companies are poised to invest billions to fix Venezuela’s broken oil infrastructure following a military operation. He argued the country’s oil output is a fraction of its potential.
