CES 2026 was dominated by AI moving into the physical world, from Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle models to AI construction equipment. But oddities like Razer’s AI companion and the return of physical keyboards stole plenty of spotlight, too.
The Geekom Geekbook X16 Pro is a 16-inch Windows laptop that challenges the author’s usual preference for smaller devices. It packs an Intel Core U9-185H or U5-125H CPU with Arc graphics, 32GB RAM, and 2TB storage into a body weighing just 2.87 pounds, all for around $1,300.
Samsung’s financial fortunes have turned dramatically, with Q4 2025 revenue projected at $64 billion and profits hitting $13.8 billion. A massive surge in memory chip demand, with sales up 34% to $25.9 billion, has propelled the company back to the number one position in the global DRAM market.
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus, a new high-end laptop processor positioned below the X2 Elite. It features 6 or 10-core CPU options and could debut in Samsung Galaxy Book models, like a potential Galaxy Book 6 Edge, later in 2026. Laptops using the chip are expected to start around $7
Samsung’s next flagship might finally get a meaningful charging upgrade. A tipster claims the Galaxy S26 Ultra will hit 75% battery in just 30 minutes using 60W fast charging. But the competition is already miles ahead.
A failed bearing can idle a massive hydro turbine, costing hundreds of thousands per hour. Root cause analysis points to misalignment, but fragmented data slows fixes. New tools are changing the game.
Lenovo’s leadership made a forceful case for an AI-saturated future at CES 2026. With a new AI assistant and bold market predictions, they’re betting consumers will have little choice but to opt in.
Samsung’s 2026 foldable phone plans have surfaced in a database leak. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 were spotted alongside a mysterious third model. This could signal a big expansion for Samsung’s flexible phone lineup.
At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled a redesigned ThinkPad X1 Carbon focused on repairability. Its new double-sided “Space Frame” motherboard allows users to easily replace parts like USB ports and the battery. The laptop also packs Intel’s latest Panther Lake processors and a 2.8K OLED display.
Lenovo just showed off a wild concept gaming laptop with a rollable OLED screen. It can stretch from a 16-inch display all the way to a 24-inch ultrawide panel. After trying it, regular laptops feel instantly outdated.
