AMD is laying the groundwork in its open-source Linux drivers for future hardware, including a new NPU block. In a parallel effort, the company is planning to bring more improvements to its older, pre-RDNA architecture GPUs through 2026.
Motorola appears to be developing a wearable AI device, codenamed “Project Maxwell,” that looks strikingly similar to the failed Humane AI Pin. The concept promises real-time insights via camera and mic, but it’s unclear if it will ever launch.
After being iPhone-exclusive since its 2023 debut, Apple’s Journal app is now available on iPad and Mac with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe. The expansion brings key features like full Apple Pencil support, a new Map View, and the ability to create multiple journals, finally making it a viable option for
A new AI method is turning the painstaking design of advanced optical materials into a task that takes seconds. By using large language models, engineers can now bypass months of simulation to create better lenses, VR displays, and holographic tech.
AMD is expanding its Ryzen AI Max+ lineup and adding a faster Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU. However, the company is touting massive AI performance leaps from its updated ROCm software stack as the bigger breakthrough.
A new voice AI company, Kardome, is launching its Cognition AI system at CES. It’s an on-device model designed to work in noisy environments without constant cloud access. The move comes as data shows voice shopping is already popular, especially with younger consumers.
In a desperate move to secure memory chips, Apple executives are reportedly booking long-term hotel stays in South Korea. They’re negotiating with Samsung and SK hynix as DRAM prices have surged 230% since early 2025. The shortage is impacting the entire tech industry.
At CES, accessory maker Hyper announced a premium haptic trackpad for Windows, a high-speed USB4 SSD enclosure, and new solid-state power banks. The TrackPad Pro, priced at $129, aims to bring Mac-level gesture control to the PC ecosystem with a 240Hz report rate and deep software customization.
A new open-source tool called Dockhand is taking aim at Portainer for Docker container management. It promises a less complex interface with better built-in monitoring, all while running in about 150MB of memory. The developer recently released the code, making it a free and transparent option.
The first trading day of 2026 saw a massive rally in Asian stocks, fueled by relentless AI enthusiasm. Chipmaker Shanghai Biren Technology skyrocketed over 90% in its debut, while Baidu jumped on news of its chip unit’s IPO filing.
