Nvidia has launched its next-generation Rubin AI chip architecture, which is already in full production. It promises to be 3.5x faster for training and 5x faster for inference than the outgoing Blackwell chips. The race for AI infrastructure just hit another gear.
Nvidia used CES to detail its next-gen Vera Rubin AI rack systems, which promise up to 5x higher inference performance than Blackwell. The flagship NVL72 rack packs 72 Rubin GPUs and 36 Vera CPUs, but it won’t ship in volume until the second half of 2025. The announcement seems timed to counter AMD’
Acer’s new Predator monitor can hit a 1,000Hz refresh rate, but only at a lowly 720p resolution. The real stars might be its new 5K gaming screen and a premium 6K monitor for creators, both arriving in Q2 2026.
Apple’s manufacturing pivot to India is accelerating. Thanks to local incentives and U.S. tariffs, India now produces 20% of all iPhones and has exported over $50 billion worth of them since 2021.
Qualcomm is launching its more affordable Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, aiming for laptops by March 2026. These chips share the 3nm process and 80 TOPS NPU with the higher-end Elite models but will help lower laptop prices.
Rumors are swirling about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra’s camera system, suggesting a massive 200MP main sensor upgrade. The tipster cautions this is “early news,” so everything could change before the expected 2027 launch.
MSI has unveiled the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor. It uses a new QD-OLED panel with an RGB subpixel layout to eliminate text fringing and boasts a 360Hz refresh rate.
SwitchBot has announced the onero H1, a “completely automatic and collaborative” robot butler. It features multiple Intel RealSense cameras and 22 degrees of freedom, but the actual functionality remains a mystery.
Chinese accessory maker Baseus has unveiled a feature-packed desktop docking station ahead of CES 2026. The Spacemate RD1 Pro includes a magnetic Qi2 25W charging pad and over a dozen ports for $199.99.
Amazon is kicking off 2026 with a major discount on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch. The Windows on Arm laptop, featuring a Snapdragon X Plus chip, is now priced at $755.99.
