DayOne Data Centers has locked in a massive $2 billion Series C round. The capital will fuel its expansion in Finland and across key Asian markets like Singapore, Japan, and Thailand.
Schenker and Intel have revealed a prototype for a semi-modular, repairable laptop called the ELEMENT 16. It’s built around the upcoming Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors and is designed for long-term use. The goal is a spring 2026 launch in Europe.
AMD has announced its 2026 lineup of Ryzen processors for laptops and desktops. According to a report, these are largely mild refreshes of existing chips, with only small clock speed and memory improvements to differentiate them.
AMD announced its Ryzen AI 400 series for laptops and new Ryzen Max+ APUs aimed at gamers at CES 2026. The star for desktops is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The updates seem solid but surprisingly subdued.
AMD is expanding its Ryzen AI Max series with two new chips for 2026. They won’t beat the top model but give PC makers more options for different price points. The focus remains on integrated AI power and compact designs.
AMD is pushing its all-in-one chip design with new Ryzen AI Max+ processors while also catering to hardcore gamers with a more affordable Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Both chips are slated to ship in the first quarter of 2026. The moves show a company confident in attacking multiple high-performance segments at
Intel has unveiled its next-generation Panther Lake mobile processors, the Core Ultra Series 3. The company is promising major performance and efficiency gains, with the first PCs set to arrive on January 27.
Nvidia is betting big on physical AI, launching new models like Cosmos and GR00T to power a wave of robots shown at CES. The goal is to give machines a better understanding of the real world’s physics and reasoning.
Acer is pushing its Swift laptop lineup further into the AI era for 2026. The new models, branded as Copilot+ PCs, are split into three families focused on creators, portability, and everyday use, all promising intelligent features and sleek designs.
HyperX is pushing keyboard customization to a new level with its Origins 2 series. The new 65% and 1800-layout boards let you swap switches, stabilizers, and even the case color without any soldering. It’s a modular approach aimed squarely at enthusiast gamers.
