Intel unveils Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake," marking a huge leap in mobile tech. With 50% faster graphics via the XC3 GPU and 50% lower power consumption, this modular architecture is built to rival Apple Silicon and AMD in both performance and efficiency.
Razer commits $600 million to AI R&D, unveiling "Project Motoko"—a smart headphone concept with 4K cameras for visual AI context. The expansion targets consumers and devs with new tools like "QE Companion," leveraging Razer's 150M user base to build a gaming AI ecosystem.
AMD’s latest launch is characterized by incremental refreshes and aggressive rebranding rather than breakthroughs. With the Ryzen AI 400 series offering negligible gains, analysts flag concerns despite powerful Strix Halo configurations. Is AMD losing momentum?
CES 2026 heats up: AMD's Ryzen 7 9850 X3D claims the gaming throne with a 7% uplift over the 9800 X3D. Intel debuts "Panther Lake" on the 18A node boasting 27-hour battery life, while Nvidia unveils frame-generating DLSS 4.5.
Intel unveiled the Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" at CES, debuting its flagship 18A process. Launching late 2025, the chips promise a 60% performance leap and feature the Arc B390 GPU for a 70% graphical boost, marking a key milestone in Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy.
Sony Honda Mobility unveiled full PlayStation Remote Play integration for Afeela EVs at CES 2026. They confirmed sedan deliveries start in California late this year and surprised fans with the "Afeela Prototype 2026," a larger vehicle concept slated for 2028.
Sony Honda Mobility stunned CES 2026 with a new SUV prototype and confirmed the AFEELA 1 sedan hits California in late 2026. Featuring PS5 Remote Play and Level 4 AI autonomy, SHM is redefining the EV experience. Watch the full press conference recap here.
Nvidia unveils DLSS 4.5 and G-Sync Pulsar, bridging the gap between native and AI performance. With a 2nd-gen transformer model and Dynamic Frame Generation, these tools offer sharper HDR visuals and 1,000Hz-equivalent motion clarity, making "fake frames" better than ever.
ASUS enters the wearable market with the ROG XXRel R1, developed with XREAL. These AR glasses offer a portable 1080p Micro OLED display, boasting a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.1ms response time to deliver desktop-grade gaming performance in a mobile form factor.
MSI has unveiled a flagship 34-inch ultrawide monitor with a 5th-gen QD-OLED panel. Featuring a 360Hz refresh rate and a new RGB sub-pixel layout to fix text fringing, this display targets enthusiasts seeking a no-compromise solution for gaming and work.
Explore the chaotic history of Flappy Bird, the viral hit that earned $50k/day before Dong Nguyen deleted it. Discover the full story behind its rise, sudden fall, and the complex IP battles shadowing its attempted 2024 comeback.
Community mods are transforming legacy titles into photorealistic experiences using path tracing. However, achieving these visuals requires top-tier GPUs with 18GB+ VRAM and often leads to severe instability, as revealed in a recent hardware analysis.
Linus and Luke announce a major ownership reorganization for The WAN Show. This episode also dives into grim 2026 tech forecasts, including skyrocketing GPU prices, strict FCC drone bans, and disturbing algorithmic manipulation allegations in the gig economy.
xAI’s Grok faces backlash for safety failures generating illicit imagery, while Sony confronts a potentially unpatchable PS5 hardware jailbreak. Plus, reports suggest Asus may pause phone releases in 2026 as the industry looks toward CES.
2026 brings sticker shock for PC builders. Rising DRAM costs may push the Nvidia RTX 5090 near $5,000, while ASUS confirms January price hikes on motherboards and GPUs. In digital news, CD Projekt Red is divesting GOG to independent leadership.
Linus Tech Tips proves you can still build a powerful gaming PC for $2,000 in 2026 despite rising prices. Featuring AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti with smart component choices for maximum performance.
