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Will California Become The First State To Ban AI Toys For Kids?

7 janvier 2026 à 17:59
Will California Become The First State To Ban AI Toys For Kids? A new wave of legislative scrutiny is hitting the toy box as California lawmakers weigh the potential psychological risks of artificial intelligence on the state’s youngest residents. Could we be seeing the country's first (short-term) ban on AI smart toys? Last week, San Diego State Senator Steve Padilla introduced a bill that would impose

Roborock Saros Rover Robot Vacuum With AI-Powered Legs Can Jump And Climb Stairs

7 janvier 2026 à 17:17
Roborock Saros Rover Robot Vacuum With AI-Powered Legs Can Jump And Climb Stairs The domestic cleaning battle between homeowner and multi-story house has finally reached a ceasefire, thanks to a vacuum cleaner that refuses to be grounded by physics or floor plans. All it took was a set of robotic legs with wheels. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover, a two-legged robotic vacuum.

Razer Forges Into AI Hardware Market With A Monster Workstation Packing Up To 4 GPUs

7 janvier 2026 à 17:12
Razer Forges Into AI Hardware Market With A Monster Workstation Packing Up To 4 GPUs If you had Razer entering the AI workstation market on your 2026 Bingo card, then you're off to a stellar start. Razer, best known for its gaming peripherals, announced the Forge AI Dev Workstation at CES, and it packs some serious horsepower to achieve the "next AI breakthrough," or so goes part the marketing pitch. Razer backs up its claim

ASUS ROG Strix B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi Review

7 janvier 2026 à 16:48
The ASUS ROG Strix B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi is a feature-packed, great-looking motherboard with excellent cooling, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 7—but its value hinges entirely on price. In some regions it’s a compelling, well-rounded option; in others, it’s somewhat overpriced.

Motorola Razr Fold Debuts With Stylus Support To Challenge Samsung's Foldables

7 janvier 2026 à 16:28
Motorola Razr Fold Debuts With Stylus Support To Challenge Samsung's Foldables Almost coming out of left field, Motorola took the stage at CES this week to unveil a surprise expansion of its mobile lineup, headlined by its first-ever book-style foldable, the Motorola Razr Fold. The Razr Fold is quite the big deal, especially coming from a brand that has spent years focusing solely on vertical flip foldables. Moving

Lenovo Legion Go 2 To Get A SteamOS Upgrade To Take On Steam Deck

7 janvier 2026 à 16:24
Lenovo Legion Go 2 To Get A SteamOS Upgrade To Take On Steam Deck Gamers clamoring for a more powerful version of Lenovo's Legion Go handheld with SteamOS instead of Windows will get their wish in a few months. At CES, Lenovo announced it's planning to release a SteamOS edition of its second-generation Legion Go, which will ship with the same core hardware as its existing Windows variant. Why does this

CES 2026: ASUS opens door for next-gen, high-performance systems

7 janvier 2026 à 16:36

During the European Hardware Association Tech Tour, KitGuru was invited to ASUS headquarters in Taipei for an early look at a wide range of hardware planned for 2026. Rather than focusing on individual launches, the briefings were structured around broader design themes – power delivery, thermal density, system integration and the growing need to treat modern PCs as complete platforms rather than collections of parts. 

What follows is an overview of how ASUS is approaching that challenge across its 2026 high-performance portfolio – starting with its new motherboards/platforms. 

ROG Crosshair X870E and the NEO Refresh
At the centre of ASUS' next-generation strategy sits the ROG Crosshair X870E platform, positioned as the flagship foundation for upcoming AMD systems. Two models lead that charge – the Crosshair X870E Glacial and Crosshair X870E Dark Hero – each targeting slightly different priorities while sharing the same underlying design intent. More will be announced about the NEO refresh closer to the launch in February 2026.

Power delivery and future-proofing
ASUS is explicit that these boards are designed with future AMD CPUs in mind, including processors that may, in theory, demand 200W or more of sustained power draw. While no such CPUs have been announced publicly (at the time of writing), this expectation aligns with broader industry conversations around rising power density and sustained boost behaviour. 

The Glacial model features a 24(110A)+2(110A)+2 power stage design, while the Dark Hero uses a 20(110A)+2(110A)+2 configuration, both employing ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors. The intent here is not peak benchmarking, but long-term electrical stability under heavy, sustained loads.

Within the motherboard industry, there is also a growing belief that next-generation platforms could unlock 5–15% gaming performance gains, depending on workload and configuration. This is not positioned as a guarantee, but as a byproduct of improved signal integrity, memory routing and platform optimisation rather than dramatic architectural shifts. All of which could be pretty useful as we head into a year where gamers might need to step back slightly on graphics card and system memory options.

Connectivity and segmentation
Networking is another area where ASUS differentiates clearly between the two boards. The Glacial integrates dual Realtek 10Gb Ethernet, while the Dark Hero combines 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet, with both boards featuring on-board WiFi 7 (802.11be) and ASUS' WiFi Q-Antenna system. 

Thermal engineering as a motherboard feature
Thermal design is treated as a first-class concern. Both boards use large, integrated heatsinks tied into the I/O shroud, linked by heatpipes and high-conductivity thermal pads. One PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot benefits from ASUS' 3D vapour chamber M.2 heatsink, explicitly designed to cope with the heat output of next-generation storage. With PCI-Express Gen 6 on the horizon, we will need to get used to active cooling for SSDs as being a standard topic of discussion. 

Memory cooling is also integrated into the control logic via ROG Memory Q-Fan, reinforcing the idea that modern motherboards are now active thermal managers rather than passive backplanes.

The NEO refresh
Sitting beneath the Crosshair flagships and more affordable for the masses, is the refreshed ROG Strix NEO series, covering X870E and B850 models. ASUS describes this as more than a cosmetic update. A redesigned memory routing architecture using via-in-pad routing and improved impedance continuity enables ASUS to quote much faster overclocked memory speeds. 

We were shown ‘ASUS internal figures’ – and KitGuru will look to validate them independently once hardware is available. The more important takeaway is that memory stability and compatibility appear to be the primary goal, rather than chasing record-setting frequencies. 

Additional platform changes include asynchronous clocking, expanded M.2 support while maintaining PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU bandwidth, and a renewed BIOS interface. ASUS has also introduced ASUS MB Manager, initially on the NEO series, to separate motherboard-level RGB and system control from the broader Armoury Crate ecosystem. 

ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3
The most striking system shown during the tour was arguably the ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3. This is a desktop form factor AI supercomputer built around NVIDIA Grace and Blackwell technologies. 

ASUS positions the ET900N G3 as a bridge between traditional workstations and rack-mounted server infrastructure. According to figures provided by ASUS, the system offers higher PFLOPS compute capability than a four-GPU NVIDIA HGX H200 SXM system, based on FP8 model performance comparisons. The figures shown are claims by ASUS. We expect that real-world performance will depend on workload and configuration. 

The rationale behind the creation of the ET900N G3 becomes clearer when viewed against industry pricing. HGX H200 SXM systems are widely understood to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars once GPUs, chassis, networking, power and cooling infrastructure are accounted for. By contrast, ET900N G3 is designed to deliver serious AI compute in environments that cannot justify data-centre-scale deployments. 

Features such as ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, QSFP 400G networking, and Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) support reinforce that this is not a consumer product, but a workstation-class tool aimed at research, enterprise AI, and edge compute scenarios. 

Thermal Solutions: ROG Ryuo and Strix LC IV 

As CPU power draw begins to rise again, ASUS is also evolving its cooling ecosystem. The ROG Ryuo IV and introduces Asetek Emma Gen8 V2 pumps, with the Ryuo IV and ROG Strix SLC/LC IV AIO coolers benefiting from updated cold plates and an emphasis on installation simplicity. 

A notable design change is the AIO Q-Connector, which consolidates cabling between the cooler and compatible ASUS motherboards into a single connection. While this reduces cable clutter and simplifies builds, it also reinforces a clever ecosystem lock-in, which is a trade-off that ASUS appears willing to make in pursuit of cleaner system design. 

The integrated 5.08-inch IPS LCD, running at 720 × 720 and 60Hz, is positioned less as a novelty and more as a system monitoring surface, capable of displaying thermals, fan speeds and custom visuals. We did ask about future models with much higher refresh rates on bigger screens, but were told (with a smile) that 5” and 60Hz was probably all that was needed. 

Graphics: ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition 

Last year, ASUS demonstrated the ROG Astral RTX 5090, a physically enormous statement GPU. The ProArt RTX 5090 shown this year, is effectively the counterpoint. All of the important hardware in a much smaller package. 

According to ASUS, the ProArt card occupies roughly a quarter of the volume of the largest Astral designs (see below), while remaining SFF-ready in a 2.5-slot form factor. This immediately broadens its appeal to professional workstations, compact builds and creator systems – where physical space and airflow matter as much as raw performance. 

Cooling is handled via liquid metal on the GPU die, a vapour chamber, dual Axial-tech fans and a double-vented backplate designed to actively exhaust heat rather than trap it within the chassis. ASUS also highlights USB-C output support and ProArt-specific software tuning for professional workflows. 

ASUS claims performance parity with flagship RTX 5090 silicon while maintaining acoustics and thermals suitable for sustained workloads. As always, KitGuru will be looking to validate those claims through independent testing.  

Chassis and Airflow: ROG Cronox and Eurux GR120 

The final piece of the system puzzle is airflow and enclosure design, and this is where ASUS' BTF (Hidden Connector) strategy becomes most visible. 

ROG Cronox PC Case
The ROG Cronox is a large, airflow-focused chassis that will be sold separately. It features an aluminium-trimmed structural frame, a tool-free curved glass side panel, and support for up to 14 × 120 mm fans. 

Cooling support includes dual 360mm radiators, GPUs up to 400mm in length, and CPU coolers up to 180mm tall. A patented rotatable side fan bracket allows airflow to be redirected at a 45-degree angle, prioritising either cooling efficiency or system visibility depending on the build. 

A built-in 9.2-inch LCD panel (1920 × 420, 400 nits, 60Hz) provides system monitoring and visual customisation, reinforcing the theme of integrated, system-level control rather than bolt-on accessories.

BTF integration
The chassis briefing delivered by ASUS, also revealed the Hero BTF version of the new X870E Crosshair motherboards and a ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition graphics card. While not every build will adopt BTF, it provides a clean link between motherboard design, GPU layout, and chassis airflow, reducing visible cables and improving internal airflow paths. 

ROG Eurux GR120 ARGB fan
Completing the airflow story is the ROG Eurux GR120 ARGB fan, featuring LCP fan blades, CNC-milled brass bearing shells, and ASUS-quoted performance figures of 91 CFM airflow, 4.6mmH₂O static pressure, and 33 dB(A) noise levels at up to 2600 RPM. 

Figures shows are ASUS claims but, on paper, they position the GR120 as a fan capable of handling dense radiator and chassis scenarios, particularly when paired with the Cronox case and BTF-style builds. It will be interesting to see if we can achieve the same cooling standards as ASUS claim with this kind of set-up. 

KitGuru Says: Taken individually, each of these products serves a specific audience. Viewed together, they form a coherent picture of where ASUS believes high-performance systems are heading: Higher sustained power, tighter thermal budgets, cleaner physical layouts and platforms engineered as complete ecosystems rather than collections of parts. Many of the figures quoted here come directly from ASUS briefings, and KitGuru will be looking to see how those claims translate into real-world performance once hardware becomes available. 

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January’s Humble Choice line-up includes Sonic Frontiers; Hunt Showdown and more

7 janvier 2026 à 16:00

2026 is officially here, and seeing as how it’s a new month, Humble has another set of games available to claim right now as part of its Humble Choice subscription service. Kicking off the year with a strong selection of titles, January’s line-up includes Sonic Frontiers; Hunt Showdown; the Tomb Raider Classic collection and more.

Available to add to your library from now, January 2026’s Humble Choice line-up is as follows:

  • Sonic Frontiers
  • Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
  • Hunt Showdown 1896
  • Etrian Odyssey II HD
  • Nice Day for Fishing
  • Metal Slug Tactics
  • Settlement Survival
  • Wizard of Legend 2

All in all this marks a pretty good month for Choice subscribers, with Sonic Frontiers offering a fun open zone to dash around and complete various platforming puzzles – all the while offering a set of more traditional boost-era stages as well.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remaster is, as it says, a remaster of Lara Croft’s earlier outings. Released a little under a year ago, this package offers options for both classic and enhanced visuals thanks to the efforts of remaster specialists Aspyr.

Wizard of Legend 2 meanwhile is a fun single-player or co-op rogue-like offering a mix of dungeon crawling, fun and fast gameplay as well as a wide variety of upgrades. Though somewhat of a downgrade in art style compared to the first entry, Wizard of Legend 2 is still definitely worth checking out.

As always, a portion of your subscription will go towards charity, with this month supporting Gamers Outreach: “A nonprofit organization that exists to empower hospitalized families through video games.”

KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s offerings? Is this a solid start to 2026? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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CES 2026: Sudokoo launches full line-up of CPU coolers

7 janvier 2026 à 15:21

Sudokoo is making its first CES appearance this year, bringing along a host of new CPU coolers, covering both air and AIO units. We stopped by their booth to get a first-hand look at the new range.

Watch via YouTube below:

Timestamps:
00:00 SK700V Mach
00:55 SK600VC
01:18 ST720
01:45 Aetherflex 360
02:16 Energlo 360
03:06 Proteus 420
03:35 Workstation Liquid Cooler
03:51 Fans and Custom options
04:35 Mach 120 and Mach 140 Fans
04:50 Proteus 360 Display
04:58 Modded Aircoolers – coming soon
05:27 Cross section of fans
05:41 Magnetic Astra Fans

The flagship ST720 is positioned for workstation and server environments where thermal stability and compact dimensions are critical. The cooler supports up to 750W TDP on AMD’s top-end Threadripper processors and is fully compatible with Threadripper and EPYC SP3/SP6 platforms. With a 155mm height, it is sized for standard 4U chassis deployments.

For small‑form‑factor builders, the SK600 VC introduces an ultra‑low‑profile design built around a vapor chamber cold plate and six heat pipes. The cooler stands 77mm tall and uses a 25mm FDB PWM fan, which should give you enough clearance for most RAM sticks on the market.

Enthusiast users are the target for the SK700V MACH, a revised version of the company’s high‑end air cooler. The MACH edition includes a 30mm‑thick MACH120 fan and adopts an L‑Rail lock mounting system intended to eliminate traditional fan clips and simplify installation. Intel and AMD multi‑socket support is included.

SUDOKOO is also entering the liquid cooling market with the AETHERFLEX 360, a 360mm AIO designed around real‑time system monitoring. The unit features a 4.5‑inch LCD display with an 854×480 resolution panel capable of showing CPU temperature, power and utilisation, along with GPU frequency, GPU power, and fan RPM. The cooler uses a magnetic mounting system with fold‑flip support for easier installation and adjustment.

KitGuru Says: Sudokoo has built out an impressive looking line-up of coolers. We'll look forward to seeing some of these units in action in the months ahead.

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January’s Xbox Game Pass line-up include Star Wars Outlaws; RE: Village and more

7 janvier 2026 à 15:00

Twice a month, Microsoft offers an update on their Xbox Game Pass library, announcing which titles will be arriving over the coming weeks and which will be departing. Microsoft has now officially unveiled the first drop of new titles joining Game Pass this January, including but not limited to Atomfall; Rematch; Star Wars Outlaws; Resident Evil Village and more.

Being released in a staggered form, Xbox Game Pass’ line-up for the first half of January 2026 is as follows:

Available now:

  • Brews & Bastards
  • Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition

Arriving on the 7th of January (to the mid-tier Game Pass Premium):

  • Atomfall
  • Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
  • Rematch
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition 

Game Pass Village

Coming Soon:

  • Final Fantasy (8th Jan)
  • Star Wars Outlaws (13th Jan)
  • My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery (15th Jan)
  • Resident Evil Village (20th Jan)
  • Mio: Memories in Orbit (20th Jan)

As mentioned, a number of titles are also set to depart from the service – with the following being removed on the 15th of January:

  • Flintlock The Siege of Dawn
  • Neon White
  • Road 96
  • The Ascent
  • The Grinch Christmas Adventures

Further details on the upcoming games can be found HERE, but all-in-all the first few weeks of January is looking pretty good for Xbox Game Pass – even if many of the biggest titles were already available on GP Ultimate.

KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s line-up so far? Is it worth the price hike? Let us know down below.

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Riot Games officially announce console release date for 2XKO

7 janvier 2026 à 14:00

Right at the tail-end of last year, Riot Games seemingly accidentally leaked the official console release date for their new 2v2 fighter 2XKO. Though essentially already known, Riot have now republished the trailer officially confirming that 2XKO is launching on consoles in under two week’s time.

Making the announcement via an official console trailer, the team at Riot Games have once again (but properly this time) unveiled the console release date for 2XKO – with the free-to-play fighter arriving on the 20th of January alongside the game’s first Season.

As mentioned, 2XKO is a 2v2 fighter set in the world of League of Legends. Officially released back in September on PC, the game currently features a total of 11 playable characters, with more coming during the aforementioned Season 1.

As of now, the list of champions includes the following:

  • Ahri
  • Blitzcrank
  • Braum
  • Darius
  • Ekko
  • Illaoi
  • Jinx
  • Teemo
  • Vi
  • Warwick
  • Yasuo

Developing a fighting game is no easy task, and while early reactions to the PC version have been positive, we will have to wait and see what console players think of the game when it arrives in less than two weeks’ time.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the console release? Have you tried it on PC yet? Which characters do you hope are added early on in its post-launch life? Let us know down below.

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Corsair Fuses Stream Deck Into New Galleon 100 SD Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

7 janvier 2026 à 15:00
Corsair Fuses Stream Deck Into New Galleon 100 SD Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Why buy a mechanical gaming keyboard and Stream Deck separately when you can have them both in the same package? The easy answer is because an integrated all-in-one solution was never a solution...until now. Announced at CES 2026, Corsair's new Galleon SD 100 is a full-size mechanical deck for gamers with a built-in Stream Deck situated where

CES 2026: Intel launches 18A ‘Panther Lake’ Core Ultra 3 CPUs

7 janvier 2026 à 12:07

Intel has officially launched its third-generation Core Ultra mobile processors at CES 2026, marking the long-awaited debut of its Intel 18A process technology. Also known as Panther Lake, the Core Ultra Series 3 is the first compute platform designed and manufactured entirely in the US using 18A silicon. With a focus on mobile efficiency and integrated graphics, Intel is claiming a 76% uplift in gaming performance and a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance over the previous generation.

The Core Ultra Series 3 lineup introduces a new naming convention. The flagship Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Ultra X7 models feature a dedicated “X” prefix, denoting the inclusion of the new Arc B‑series integrated GPU. Built on the Xe3 architecture (derived from the upcoming Battlemage desktop series), the top-tier B390 iGPU includes 12 Xe-cores and is reportedly capable of matching the performance of a discrete Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU. To further boost frame rates, these integrated graphics support XeSS 3, which incorporates AI-driven multi-frame generation similar to DLSS 4.

Architecturally, Panther Lake features a multi-tile design. The compute tile, built on the 18A node, introduces a new core configuration with up to four Cougar Cove P-cores, eight Darkmont E-cores, and four low-power Darkmont E-cores. Despite a lower P-core count than the previous generation, Intel claims that architectural refinements and the die shrink deliver a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance at 25W. The NPU has also been upgraded to the NPU 5 architecture, delivering 50 standalone TOPS for local AI tasks and meeting the requirements of Microsoft’s latest Copilot+ PC standards.

For the first time, these processors are certified for 24/7 reliability across a temperature range from -40°C to 100°C. In robotics and video analytics workloads, Intel says the integrated AI acceleration offers a significant total cost of ownership (TCO) advantage, delivering up to 4.5× higher throughput on vision language models (VLMs) compared to traditional CPU-plus-discrete-GPU configurations. Intel also claims these chips can offer up to 27 hours of battery life.

Laptops powered by the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 are available for pre-order now. Global retail availability is scheduled for January 27th, 2026, with more than 200 designs from partners including MSI, Lenovo, and ASUS expected to reach the market in the first half of the year.

KitGuru says: Intel's 18A node is finally here, and on paper, Panther Lake looks very competitive. It will be interesting to put these chips to the test in the months ahead. 

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CES 2026: Acer debuts 1000Hz monitor, new Predator laptops

7 janvier 2026 à 11:26

Today at CES, we stopped by to visit Acer to get a look at a wide range of both gaming and productivity-focused gear. This includes the new Predator XB273U F6, an ultra fast QHD gaming monitor that can hit a peak refresh rate of 1000Hz, as well as new laptops, projectors and more.

Watch via YouTube below:

Timestamps:
00:00 laptops, laptops and more laptops
00:20 Helios NEO 165 AI (INTEL)
00:38 Nitro V 165 AI (INTEL)
01:02 Nitro V 16 AI (AMD)
01:20 Predator XB273U F6
01:38 Predator X34 F3
01:50 Acer Nitro 30
02:03 Some more laptops
03:25 Veriton RA100 Ai Mini Workstation
03:44 ProDesigner PE320QX
03:55 Connect M4D 5G Mobile WiFi
04:28 Connect X75 5G CPE and routers

Acer’s CES presence this year puts a strong emphasis on displays, starting with a trio of high‑refresh gaming monitors and a new 6K creator panel. The Predator XB273U F6 leads the group, a 27‑inch QHD IPS monitor that runs at 500Hz natively and can reach 1000Hz through its Dynamic Frequency and Resolution mode. It’s aimed squarely at competitive players, backed by AMD FreeSync Premium, factory‑calibrated color, and full ergonomic adjustment.

The curved Predator X34 F3 showcases Acer’s QD‑OLED implementation at 360Hz, delivering deep contrast, a 0.03ms response time, and FreeSync Premium Pro support. For users who split time between gaming and creative work, the Nitro XV270X P offers a 5K/165Hz mode alongside a 1440p/330Hz option. Acer is also showing the ProDesigner PE320QX, a 31.5‑inch 6K display with HDR600, wide‑gamut coverage, USB4 connectivity, and a Reflection‑Free coating designed for studio environments.

Another highlight of the display section is the Vero HL1820, a 4K RGB laser projector built around color accuracy and long‑term efficiency. It outputs 5500 lumens, covers 106% of BT.2020, supports 1080p/240Hz gaming, and uses a mercury‑free laser engine rated for up to 30,000 hours.

The company’s gaming laptop lineup is moving to Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50‑series GPUs. The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI sits at the top, pairing up to a Core Ultra 9 386H with an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU inside an 18.9mm metal chassis. The model on display features a 16‑inch WQXGA OLED panel, liquid metal cooling, and support for up to 64GB of DDR5 memory. The Nitro V 16 AI and Nitro V 16S AI serve as more accessible options, both offering up to a Core Ultra 7 355 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, with the 16S model slimming down to under 17.9mm. All three systems support Acer Intelligence Space and Copilot+ PC features on Windows 11, with on‑device NPUs accelerating tasks like Live Captions and image generation.

Acer’s broader AI‑focused notebook strategy is represented by the new Swift AI series. The Swift 16 AI is the flagship, built from aluminum and powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with integrated Arc B390 graphics. Acer is showcasing its unusually large haptic touchpad, which supports stylus input and is designed for direct interaction with AI‑driven creative tools. The laptop features a 16‑inch 3K OLED 120Hz touch display and DTS:X Ultra speakers.

The Swift Edge 14 and 16 AI models emphasise portability, with the 14‑inch version weighing under 1kg while still offering up to a Core Ultra 9 386H, 3K OLED display options, Wi‑Fi 7, and MIL‑STD durability. The Swift Go 14 and 16 AI models round out the lineup with more mainstream pricing but similar hardware options, including OLED displays, 180‑degree hinges, and 5MP IR webcams.

Acer is also updating its Aspire line for 2026 with the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI. Both run up to a Core Ultra 9 386H, support up to 32GB of memory and 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, and offer WUXGA displays up to 120Hz with optional OLED panels. The designs remain thin and light with 180‑degree hinges, large touchpads, and a full set of ports including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1. Acer’s AI‑powered features like PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, AcerSense, and the customisable My Key are included across the range.

KitGuru Says: Acer had a lot of products launching at CES this week. We'll see all of these monitors and laptops rolling out to the retail market in the coming months.

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Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs and more officially cast in live-action Tomb Raider show

7 janvier 2026 à 11:00

Back in 2024 it was officially announced that Amazon was working on a live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider. While the titular Lara Croft was already confirmed to be played by Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner, a large selection of the rest of the show’s cast have now been revealed.

Taking to the official Tomb Raider subreddit to make the announcement, Amazon Studios unveiled the list of supporting actors which have been cast in the upcoming live-action TV Prime Video show.

As mentioned, we already knew that Sophie Turner would be taking on the role of Lara Croft. That said, Amazon have now unveiled nearly a dozen other actors set to appear in the show, including but not limited to:

  • Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay (Lara’s uncle)
  • Bill Paterson as Winston (Croft family Butler)
  • Martin Bobb-Semple as Zip (Lara’s friend)
  • Celia Imrie as Francine (Head of Advancement at the British Museum)
  • Sigourney Weaver as Evelyn Wallis (“a mysterious, high-flying woman who is keen to exploit Lara's talents”)

Tomb Raider live-action

Alongside the cast announcement, showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge shared the following message: “Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters. I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams!”

The full list of announced cast members can be found HERE. Little is known about the plot for this live-action Tomb Raider, but with so many original characters being included, expect a story which is adjacent – but not directly comparable – to the games which it is based on.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the show? What do you think of the announced cast? Could this be the best Tomb Raider adaptation yet? Let us know down below.

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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Pack Panther Lake Power In A Half-Liter Mini PC

7 janvier 2026 à 09:00
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Pack Panther Lake Power In A Half-Liter Mini PC MSI is joining the modern NUC race and showing off one of the first Intel Panther Lake mini PCs of its kind at CES 2026. Meet the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG, the latest in MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ series, which you can outfit with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. That's is one of the highest-end Core Ultra Series 3 offerings, flaunting 16 cores and a

SanDisk terminates WD brands and introduces Optimus SSD range

7 janvier 2026 à 06:00
At CES 2026, SanDisk announced the gradual replacement of the SSD brands WD Black and WD Blue, which were previously marketed under Western Digital. With the introduction of the new sub-brand SanDisk Optimus, the marketing of the well-known product series, which had a firm place in the consumer SSD market for many years, will end. […]

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MSI RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING, the return of an extreme series with a focus on maximum power consumption

7 janvier 2026 à 06:00
In the context of CES 2026, there are increasing indications of the return of MSI‘s Lightning series. The GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING was officially named for the first time in the CES Innovation Awards, which were presented in advance. This confirms that MSI is reviving this traditional extreme series after a break of several […]

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Micron Technology introduces 3610 NVMe SSDs: World’s first PCIe Gen5 QLC SSDs in M.2-2230 format with up to 4 TB

7 janvier 2026 à 06:00
With the introduction of the Micron 3610 series, Micron is pushing a boundary that was previously considered technically and thermally tricky. PCIe Gen5 meets QLC NAND in an extremely compact, single-sided M.2-2230 form factor. This is not a marketing gimmick, but a strategic message to OEMs who need to build powerful but ultra-compact systems, from […]

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Apple secures NAND until Q1 2026, DRAM remains a bone of contention, TSMC shows price cooperation

7 janvier 2026 à 06:00
According to recent supply chain analyses by Morgan Stanley, Apple has achieved a strategically important stage victory. The Group has secured sufficient NAND flash capacity up to and including the first quarter of 2026. In a market environment characterized by supply shortages, geopolitical uncertainty and rising production costs, this is anything but a matter of […]

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Samsung expands OLED TV portfolio for 2026 and focuses on design as a differentiating feature

7 janvier 2026 à 06:00
Samsung is using CES 2026 to present its new OLED TV generation for the 2026 model year and is expanding its existing portfolio with an additional top-of-the-range model. In addition to the well-known S85H, S90H and S95H series, the S99H is a new top model that is positioned less through new technology than through a […]

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The Screen That Grows: Hands-on With the Lenovo ThinkPad XD Rollable Concept

7 janvier 2026 à 02:00
The Screen That Grows: Hands-on With the Lenovo ThinkPad XD Rollable Concept One of the wildest laptop concepts to debut at CES this year comes by way of Lenovo. While it's just a concept at the moment, the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD already seems fairly refined and it incorporates a number of intriguing design elements that not only give the machine a distinctive look, but also make better use of all the screen real
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