Minisforum is pushing the boundaries of the mini PC form factor with two new models featuring the latest high-performance CPUs from AMD and Intel. The AI-focused AI X1 Pro-470 and the expandable MS-02 are aimed at power users and professionals who need desktop-level performance in a small box.
CES 2026 was a showcase for the next wave of laptops, from Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 family to ASUS’s dual-screen gaming beast. The trends are clear: thinner designs, more AI integration, and a push for versatile, multi-use machines. Here’s what stood out.
GMKtec has unveiled its EVO-T2 mini PC, a compact powerhouse built around Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake processors. It can be configured with up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory and features dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, targeting AI development and high-end productivity.
AMD is launching a new on-premises AI system called Helios, powered by its MI455X accelerators. Analysts say it’s a direct challenge to Nvidia, offering a 20-30% cheaper alternative for cost-conscious enterprises.
ASUS has given a sneak peek at what a Wi-Fi 8 router might look like with its ROG NeoCore concept. Revealed at CES 2026, it’s purely a demonstration of potential future tech, with no commercial details available.
AMD kicked off 2026 with a slew of announcements at CES. The company is refreshing its laptop and desktop lines with higher clock speeds and more AI power, setting the stage for a battle with Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake.
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.
An industrial robotics firm is taking its tech to the backyard. The new Goko M6 mower, unveiled at CES, uses engineering from climbing robots to handle extreme terrain and large properties, promising a new kind of automated yard work.
JLab, famous for affordable audio, is making a major push into gaming peripherals. The new lineup includes three tiers—Nightfall, Midnight, and Daybreak—with prices from $40 to $150. Everything is slated to arrive in the second quarter of 2026.
The core team behind Apple’s Face ID is back with a new startup. Lyte has raised $107 million to build advanced vision systems for robots, aiming to be the industry’s plug-and-play “visual brain.”
