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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 60 Series May Tap Rubin GPU Architecture But When?
Remember back in September when NVIDIA announced the existence of the Rubin CPX processor at the AI Technology Conference? We theorized at that time that Rubin CPX could be the chip destined to eventually appear in next-generation GeForce cards. The theory made sense, but apparently it's incorrect, at least according to long-time NVIDIA leaker ASRock Makes A Splash At CES With Its First AIO Liquid Coolers
ASRock is entering bold new territory at CES 2026, expanding its portfolio of products to include six previously-teased AIO liquid coolers. At first glance, these AIOs look similar, due to the common 360mm radiators between them, but there are distinct features for each that set them apart.
One of the most interesting is the ASRock WS Series Billions Of Gmail Users Have A Decision To Make With Google's Gemini AI Overhaul
Google's drive to infuse AI across its portfolio of existing products has seen steady Gemini integration in many areas, and now Gmail is getting the biggest Gemini overhaul yet. Gmail will now include a dedicated AI Inbox, which is meant to isolate the most important emails from across your various categories to rise to the top. Another new This Alienware 34" QD-OLED G-SYNC Gaming Monitor Hit A New All-Time Low At 33% Off
We saw some exciting tech at CES this week, including new monitors leveraging NVIDIA's G-SYNC Pulsar technology. Now it's a waiting game to see when they'll actually be available to purchase. In the meantime, there are great deals to be had on the current crop of OLED panels, including a fantastic discount on an curvy Alienware mode.
Alienware CES 2026: ADATA’s high-speed XPG memory, panoramic case
ADATA is marking its upcoming 25th anniversary at CES 2026 with a showcase spanning AI‑centric storage, industrial solutions and new XPG gaming hardware. The company’s booth is divided into three zones – AI Innovation, Smart Living and Gaming Lifestyle. We cover it all in our latest CES video.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 PSU’s
00:46 XPG Dock / XPG Pro Cog Studio Headset
01:50 Levante View 360
02:37 XPG Nimbus Chair
02:48 XPG Memory
04:06 Trusta SSD and Memory range
04:37 Modded Chassis and XPG Cooling
In the AI Innovation Zone, ADATA’s enterprise brand TRUSTA is debuting the TRUSTA AI Scaler Toolkit, a software‑defined architecture designed to offload parts of LLM inference across GPU, DRAM and SSD resources. TRUSTA is also introducing the PCIe 5.0 T7P5 SSD, rated for up to 13,500 and 10,300MB/s read/write speeds and 447MB/s‑per‑watt efficiency, alongside new DDR5 RDIMM modules up to 128GB and 6400MT/s.
ADATA Industrial is showcasing its A+ IntelliManager platform for cloud‑based device monitoring, as well as the IU2P41BP PCIe Gen4 U.2 SSD with capacities up to 8TB. New DDR5 ECC CU‑DIMM and CSO‑DIMM 7200 modules target edge AI and industrial control systems.
In the Smart Living zone, ADATA is presenting the industry’s first 4‑RANK DDR5 CUDIMM module developed with MSI and Intel, offering 128GB per stick. The company is also highlighting sustainable designs such as the XPG NOVAKEY RGB DDR5 memory, which is built with recycled materials and capable of 8000MT/s. The Project BulletX is a new portable SSD (USB4, up to 4000MB/s) and Project TapSafe is designed for the security-conscious with NFC security built in.
XPG’s gaming lineup includes the INVADER X ELITE chassis with panoramic glass and walnut accents, the DOCK open‑frame case, and new cooling hardware such as the LEVANTE VIEW PRO 360 with a 6.7‑inch curved display. XPG is also expanding its PSU range with the PYMCORE SFX Platinum 1000W and CYBERCORE III 1200W, and introducing new NIMBUS PLUS and NIMBUS gaming chairs.
KitGuru Says: Adata is active in a lot of key tech markets, going well beyond gaming and into datacentre territory.
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Has it been half a century already? Believe it or not, Apple is turning 50 years old this year, and to celebrate the occasion, auction house RR Auction is hosting a huge 50th anniversary Apple sale with a whole bunch of desirable collectibles, some of which are expected to fetch half a million dollars or more. One of them is an ultra-rare RebelsTool 1.0.9 – The new MorePowerTool for AMD’s RDNA graphics cards on Linux delivers more power, excitement, and performance.
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Hands-On: Dell Pro Max Workstations Get NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra
At CES 2026, we got to go hands on with the Dell Pro Max GB300 desktop. This is the big brother of the Dell Pro Max GB10, which as you could probably guess from the name, is essentially Dell's take on the NVIDIA DGX Spark concept. The GB300 carries something far more potent inside: a Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip.
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If Havn enters the PSU market with XR 1000W Platinum A++
Havn, the company behind cases such as the HS 420 and the more recent BF 360, has officially branched out into power delivery. Debuting at CES 2026, the Havn XR 1000W Platinum A++ is the manufacturer's first foray into the PSU space, and it appears to be aiming for the top of the enthusiast market. Built to the ATX 3.1 standard and featuring dual 12V-2×6 connectors, the XR Series is focused on high-performance stability and quiet acoustics.
Havn (via TechPowerUP) emphasised that the design was refined through extensive internal testing at its own lab to ensure the electrical performance meets the needs of next-gen hardware. The “A++” suffix in the name refers to its Cybenetics Lambda A++ acoustic rating, the highest possible certification for silence. The company claims the unit operates at under 15 dB(A) under typical loads, a feat achieved through a fully decoupled H Series cooling fan that borrows the vibration-dampening tech from Havn's H14 case fans.
The unit's industrial design is equally premium, featuring a monopart die-cast aluminium top that serves as both a structural element and an aerodynamic intake. This shroud is designed to guide airflow directly onto the internal components and fan blades with minimal turbulence, further reducing wind noise. Havn promises rock-solid 12V rail stability and superior transient response, ensuring that rapid power spikes characteristic of high-power GPUs are handled without triggering protections or inducing coil whine.
Moreover, the unit supports the Intel C6/C7 power states and a high-efficiency 5V standby (5VSB) rail for modern “Alternative Low Power” modes. Unfortunately, consumers will have to wait a few more months to get their hands on one, as the HAVN XR 1000W Platinum A++ is slated for a global release only in Q2/Q3 2026.
KitGuru says: Havn has already proven it can compete with the industry giants in the case market, so a move into premium PSUs is a logical next step. If the XR 1000W can truly deliver Platinum efficiency at sub-15 dB(A) noise levels, it will be a formidable rival to established “silent” flagships.
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At its CES 2026 presentation, Intel announced both its Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed "Panther Lake") as well as a forthcoming reference platform for gaming handhelds based on the chips. Looking at the available configurations of the Core Ultra Series 3, it certainly seems like these parts are nearly tailor-made for the handheld Cherry Xtrfy debuts TMR magnetic keyboards at CES 2026
Cherry Xtrfy has utilised its CES 2026 appearance to show what it has been working on. With the industry moving towards magnetic switches (Hall Effect, TMR, and inductive being the three most common), Cherry has decided to follow the trend. The German company has settled on TMR, which measures changes in electrical resistance rather than voltage shifts. These new sensors can detect key travel with 0.01 mm resolution while drawing significantly less power, increasing the battery life of magnetic keyboards.
The first Cherry keyboard to use this technology is the MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless, a tenkeyless (TKL) chassis with a premium aluminium top frame and double-shot PBT keycaps. This model implements an 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes. The Cherry MK Crystal Magnetic switches used on this board provide a linear feel, but the board's “DualMaster” hot-swap sockets allow users to mix and match standard mechanical MX switches.
For enthusiasts who prefer a smaller footprint, the K5 Pro TMR delivers the same technological advantages in a 65% more compact layout. This wired model builds on the foundation of the popular K5 series, replacing the standard mechanical switches with MK Crystal TMR units. Beyond the switch upgrade, the K5 Pro received a polling rate increase from 1,000 Hz to 8,000 Hz to ensure parity with the flagship TKL model. Both keyboards are fully supported by the new Cherry MagCrate software, which enables advanced features such as Rapid Trigger, Dynamic Keystroke (assigning up to four actions to a single key based on depth), and SnapKey for SOCD-like movement prioritisation.
The MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless is scheduled to hit retail shelves on January 29th, 2026, for €229.99/$249.99. The more compact K5 Pro TMR is slated for a spring release, with pricing to be confirmed closer to the launch.
KitGuru says: The ability to hot-swap between mechanical and magnetic switches on a single board is interesting, but we wonder whether buyers would actually take advantage of it.
The post Cherry Xtrfy debuts TMR magnetic keyboards at CES 2026 first appeared on KitGuru.Breakthrough Sensor Could Finally Bring Blood Glucose Monitoring To Apple Watch
Wearable makers like Apple, Samsung, Garmin, and Google have long chased what might be the holy grail of health tech: non-invasive glucose monitoring. Recent developments suggest that Apple could be closer than ever to turning its decade-long ambition into a reality for the Apple Watch.
Blood sugar tracking has been long expected to be