ASUS Goes Big on Mini PCs at CES 2026
ASUS has expanded its mini PC lineup at CES 2026 with four new models. The headliner is the NUC 16 Pro, featuring Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 CPU with a 50 TOPS NPU.
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TIM and Fastweb Team Up to Build a Shared 5G Network in Italy
Telecom Italia (TIM) and Swisscom’s Fastweb have agreed to a network-sharing deal for 5G in Italy. The final contract is expected in the second quarter of this year, focusing on underserved areas.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with California’s billionaire tax
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he hasn’t given a single thought to California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax. His stance is a stark contrast to other tech billionaires who are already planning their exits.
Google’s Late-Night Hustle and How It Finally Beat OpenAI
Google was getting smoked by OpenAI and ChatGPT. Then a researcher named a tool “Nano Banana” at 2:30 AM, and everything changed. The company’s deep pockets and custom chips are now paying off.
Intel’s new laptop graphics can hit 190 fps in Battlefield 6
A new report shows Intel’s integrated Arc graphics hitting surprisingly high frame rates in modern games. The catch? It’s heavily reliant on next-gen AI upscaling and frame generation tech.
Ontario’s Manufacturing Fund Deadline Looms: What You Need to Know
The application window for Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Stream closes on February 3, 2026. This provincial program offers funding, loans, and grants to help SMEs in sectors like aerospace and automotive invest in equipment and create jobs. Eligible companies
AMD’s 2025: Chips, Security, and a Big OpenAI Bet
AMD pushed hard on multiple fronts in 2025. They launched new EPYC 4005 server chips, patched critical security flaws, and expanded their supercomputing work with the DOE. The biggest news, however, was a multi-gigawatt deal to supply GPUs to OpenAI.
Six Tech Trends That Will Actually Matter in 2026
The era of wild experimentation is over. As we head into 2026, the focus in software development is shifting to making things reliable, secure, and repeatable. These six trends show how teams plan to scale delivery without the mess.
Anthropic’s President Says the AGI Obsession is Outdated
In a new interview, Anthropic President Daniela Amodei suggests the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is an outdated way to think about AI’s progress. She points out that models like Claude already exceed human capability in specific tasks like coding, yet still fail at many basic hum
NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 Aims for 4K 240Hz Gaming
NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 4.5 at CES 2026. The update includes a new AI model for sharper images and a dynamic frame generation feature targeting 4K 240Hz performance.