The Elder Scrolls Online is finally getting cross-play, a feature players have wanted for years. However, the developer says it’s a complex technical challenge and a full release is still a ways off, with testing potentially starting by the end of the year.
Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark says it slashed power use by “hundreds of megawatts” across 11 Tennessee sites in minutes last winter. This “demand response” is becoming crucial for strained power grids. Now, the focus is shifting to AI data centers.
The Linux kernel is set to get a powerful new static analysis tool designed to catch locking bugs before they happen. It’s called Context Analysis and it will debut in the Linux 7.0 kernel, but it requires the upcoming Clang 22 compiler to work.
HP just unveiled a wild new concept at CES 2026: a complete Windows AI PC housed entirely inside a full-size keyboard. Dubbed the EliteBoard G1a, it packs AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 300 processors and is recognized as a CES Innovation Award honoree. It’s slated to go on sale in March, with pricing still
Apple has released a test security update, “iOS 26.3 (a),” for beta users. It doesn’t contain any actual fixes but is a trial run for a new, more seamless update system. This could change how security patches are delivered to all iPhones in the future.
Satechi unveiled a Thunderbolt 5 dock that’s a dead ringer for the Mac mini. It costs $399.99, includes an SSD slot, and needs a $39.99 cable. But it’s banking on a standard that’s struggling on the PC side.
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Book6 laptop family, headlined by the Ultra model. The machines are among the first to feature Intel’s just-launched Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 or 5060 graphics.
Vibe, known for smart whiteboards, is launching a physical AI device for desks called the Vibe Bot. It combines a 4K webcam, speaker, and microphones to record and transcribe meetings. The device aims to be an AI-powered assistant for hybrid work.
MSI is pushing AI into gaming monitors with features that automatically highlight enemies and help you recover from flashbangs. They also showed off a high-end 34-inch QD-OLED monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate.
Intel has officially launched its Core Ultra Series 300 mobile processors, codenamed Panther Lake. Built on the Intel 18A process, they promise major performance leaps and are Intel’s first AI PC platform on this advanced node. Systems go on sale in January 2026.
