Cambridge GaN Devices has appointed Fabio Necco as its new chief executive officer. The fabless semiconductor firm, spun out of the University of Cambridge in 2016, is looking to Necco’s 25+ years in power electronics to drive its next growth phase.
HP unveiled a massive lineup of new hardware and AI software at CES 2026. The headliners include a full PC built into a keyboard, new Copilot+ PCs, and bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot to its printers.
Mammotion is showing off its second robotic pool cleaner at CES. The Spino S1 Pro features a dock with a robotic arm that retrieves the 30-40 pound cleaner from the water and recharges it automatically.
Meta is rolling out two major new features for its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. Users will be able to text by writing with their hand in the air and use a teleprompter for notes.
HP is reviving the keyboard computer with its new EliteBoard G1a. It packs Ryzen AI processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage into a desktop keyboard. This “Next Gen AI PC” is aimed at commercial users but could hint at a broader comeback.
AMD has officially unveiled the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, claiming it’s the fastest gaming CPU with a 5.6 GHz boost clock. It promises up to 60% faster gaming performance versus Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K, but availability is set for Q1 2026.
According to hands-on reports from CES, Samsung is doubling down on the basics with its new Galaxy Book6 laptops. With claims of 30-hour battery life and major cooling improvements, they might finally be real MacBook rivals.
SanDisk is officially retiring the WD Black and WD Blue SSD names, replacing them with a new Optimus lineup. The transition marks the final step in separating from Western Digital and will roll out through the first half of 2026.
At CES 2026, Hesai announced a massive production ramp as the lidar industry consolidates. The Chinese firm is pushing into robotics and automotive, fueled by demand and collapsing costs that doomed competitors like Luminar.
LG has brought back its Wallpaper TV concept, and this time it’s a fully realized flagship. The OLED evo W6 is just 9 millimeters thick, uses a wireless Zero Connect Box, and features a new Hyper Radiant Color Technology for its brightest picture yet.
