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• Key Takeaways: * ASUS ROG celebrated 20 years at CES 2026, unveiling new laptops, desktops, motherboards, displays, and peripherals. * Zephyrus G14/G16 adopt Intel Core Ultra and NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs; Zephyrus Duo debuts a dual 3K OLED setup. * ROG partnered with Kojima Productions for the Flow Z13-KJP and with XREAL for
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• Key Takeaways: * Klipsch launches The Fives II, The Sevens II and The Nines II with Onkyo-engineered electronics at CES 2026. * New BMC Tractrix horn baffle, redesigned woofers and expanded dynamic headroom promise clearer highs and tighter bass. * Full streaming stack (Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz Connect), Roon Ready
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• Key Takeaways: * Asus ROG Xreal R1 are lightweight extended-reality gaming glasses built with Xreal and aimed at gamers. * They use dual 240Hz micro‑OLED 1080p lenses with a 57° field of view and a virtual 171" screen at four meters. * Connect via single USB‑C to devices like the
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* HyperX becomes the master gaming brand for HP after combining OMEN and HyperX to deliver end-to-end gaming hardware and software. * New products include the HyperX OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop, HyperX OMEN OLED 34 monitor, HyperX Clutch Tachi Xbox-licensed arcade controller, and an EEG headset co-developed with Neurable. * The OMEN
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Key Takeaways: * Dell is reinstating the XPS laptop brand after retiring it during a 2025 rebrand that replaced legacy names with labels like Dell Pro. * Limited configurations of the XPS 14 and XPS 16 will be available immediately; a 13-inch XPS is planned later this year. * A Dell executive acknowledged
Games
* Key Takeaways: * NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5, promising improved image quality alongside major Frame Generation upgrades. * New FrameGen tech can multiply frame output up to 6x in supported titles, according to NVIDIA. * A dedicated 240 FPS Mode targets high-refresh gaming and competitive play on compatible systems. * Availability and exact system
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* Key Takeaways: * Lego announces Smart Bricks at CES 2026: 2x4 blocks with sensors, lights and sound to react to motion and position. * The Smart Play System pairs Smart Bricks with Smart Minifigures and Smart Tags to trigger sounds and reactions. * Play experts warn the tech could undermine imaginative, open-ended play;
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* Key Takeaways: * Samsung reportedly plans a ₩44,000–₩88,000 (~$30–$50) price increase on Galaxy S26 256GB models. * The hike would be the first for the S series since 2023 and is tied to rising component costs. * A launch event is reported for February 25 with retail availability expected
Cloud
* Key Takeaways: * NVIDIA confirmed a native GeForce NOW Linux app will enter beta “early this year,” supporting Ubuntu 24.04 and later. * Steam Deck support is already in place; NVIDIA also announced Amazon Fire TV stick compatibility and flight control support. * New integrations include Gaijin.net account linking and several
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• Key takeaways: * Lego has announced Smart Play, a responsive system built around a tiny Smart Brick with sensors, speaker and wireless charging. * The Smart Brick uses accelerometers, light and sound sensors, a mini speaker and communicates via copper coil, magnetic fields and Bluetooth. * The system launches in March 2026 and
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• Key Takeaways: * MSI introduced a new modular PC building ecosystem at CES 2026 focused on easier assembly and broader component compatibility. * The initiative centers on standardized, tool-less hardware interfaces plus a software companion for configuration and updates. * MSI aims to make DIY building accessible to new users while streamlining upgrades
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* Key Takeaways: * The Clicks Communicator is a compact Android 16 phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display. * Priced at $499 (or $399 preorder), it adds features Pixel 10 lacks: 3.5mm jack, microSD up to 2TB, physical SIM, mute switch, and user-replaceable back panels. * Hardware
