ASUS is hiking prices on select PC products starting January 5, 2026. The company cites soaring costs for DRAM and NAND flash memory as the reason, making it one of the first major manufacturers to officially adjust prices due to the global memory shortage.
ACEMAGIC has launched the Retro X5, a mini PC that looks like an old Nintendo but runs on AMD’s latest Ryzen AI hardware. It’s designed to be a one-stop box for retro gaming emulation and light productivity tasks.
This week’s tech news is a whirlwind of massive deals and major previews. Nvidia makes a huge $20 billion move for AI chip speed, Netflix is building a gaming metaverse, and CES 2026 is about to be overrun by AI hardware. Let’s break it all down.
A tech enthusiast built a completely offline voice assistant using a ReSpeaker Lite board and a custom 3D-printed enclosure. The system uses Whisper for speech-to-text, a local LLM for responses, and Piper for GLaDOS-style voice synthesis, all managed through Home Assistant. This DIY project offers
Samsung is shaking up the CES schedule by moving its keynote to the night before the show officially opens. The presentation will stream live on January 4 and feature CEO TM Roh discussing AI-driven experiences.
A troubling report from an internet cafe owner details a staggering failure rate for AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors. Out of 150 units purchased, 15 have died, with no clear cause from AMD or motherboard makers. This echoes the instability issues seen with recent Intel CPUs.
ByteDance is planning a huge $14 billion investment in Nvidia’s AI chips for 2026. Meanwhile, industry observers are skeptical about Meta’s AI strategy, noting its history of acquiring and shutting down promising tech.
Intel’s year was defined by seismic shifts. A new CEO took charge, Nvidia invested billions, and the U.S. government bought a stake, all while the company sold off a major division at a loss. The chip giant is trying anything to turn things around.
LG is launching a new UltraGear evo lineup headlined by a 39-inch curved OLED monitor with proprietary AI upscaling. The tech aims to deliver 5K-class gaming without requiring a GPU upgrade. Two other models, including a massive 52-inch screen, round out the announcement.
A startup from Waseda University is developing diamond-based power semiconductors. They’ve shown a working packaged device and are partnering with Japan’s space agency for testing.
