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Nvidia debuts DLSS 4.5 to boost image quality and 240 Hz path tracing

10 Jan 2026

Nvidia has introduced DLSS 4.5 at CES 2026, a major upgrade focused on higher quality upscaling and smoother high refresh rate gaming, especially for path traced titles. The update centers on a new transformer model and expanded hardware support across recent GeForce RTX generations.

artificial intelligence, computer gaming, deep learning, graphics hardware

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Intel Arc B390 ‘Panther Lake’ iGPU targets next gen handheld gaming

10 Jan 2026

Intel's new 'Panther Lake' Core Ultra Series 3 platform debuts the Arc B390 iGPU with a strong focus on handheld gaming performance and efficiency. Early claims position it ahead of rival integrated graphics and comparable to an entry level discrete laptop GPU.

cpus, gaming hardware, gpus, mobile computing

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AMD unveils Ryzen artificial intelligence embedded processor lineup

10 Jan 2026

AMD has announced its Ryzen artificial intelligence Embedded P100 and X100 Series processors, targeting edge devices that need compact, power-efficient artificial intelligence compute for automotive and industrial use cases.

amd, artificial intelligence, edge computing, processors

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AMD rebrands next gen socket AM5 desktop APUs as Ryzen artificial intelligence 400 series

10 Jan 2026

AMD is aligning its next socket AM5 desktop APUs with its mobile lineup under the Ryzen artificial intelligence 400 series brand, built on the new 4 nm 'Gorgon Point' silicon and targeting Microsoft Copilot+ capable desktops.

artificial intelligence, desktops, hardware, processors

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Acemagic debuts next generation artificial intelligence and gaming mini pcs at ces 2026

10 Jan 2026

Acemagic used CES 2026 to showcase a refreshed mini pc lineup focused on local artificial intelligence computing, professional content creation and modern gaming workloads. The company highlighted new flagship systems built around amd ryzen artificial intelligence processors with integrated npus, high speed storage and advanced connectivity options.

artificial intelligence, ces, hardware, pcs

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Gigabyte debuts CQDIMM DDR5-7200 memory support at CES 2026

10 Jan 2026

Gigabyte is introducing its first CQDIMM technology at CES 2026, enabling DDR5-7200 speeds at full 256 GB capacity on a specialized Z890 Aorus motherboard. The company combines hardware layout changes with advanced BIOS tuning to maintain high frequency and stability under heavy workloads.

components, hardware, memory, pc gaming

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Lab grown organoids mimic early pregnancy as researchers explain artificial intelligence parameters

10 Jan 2026

Researchers are using organoids to recreate the first moments of pregnancy in the lab, while technologists break down what parameters really mean inside large language models and policymakers grapple with new legal fights over offshore wind.

artificial intelligence, biotech, energy, ethics

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Text to video generator benchmark in 2026

10 Jan 2026

Researchers benchmarked 5 leading text to video generators on 10 stress test prompts, finding strong gains in visual and motion quality but persistent weaknesses in physics, object permanence, and fine motor actions.

computer vision, ethics, generative artificial intelligence, video production

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On the origins of algorithmic progress in artificial intelligence

10 Jan 2026

A new paper from MIT FutureTech argues that research has overstated the impact of algorithmic breakthroughs on artificial intelligence progress while underestimating the role of growing compute resources.

artificial intelligence, compute, machine learning, research

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How productization of artificial intelligence is reshaping 2026

10 Jan 2026

Artificial intelligence is shifting from experimental models to polished products, with companies racing to deliver targeted tools for businesses and consumers. The discussion on This Week in Tech highlights how economics, infrastructure, and platform strategies are redefining the competitive landscape in 2026.

artificial intelligence, consumer technology, enterprise software, product management

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Intel targets handheld gaming dominance with Panther Lake chips

10 Jan 2026

Intel is positioning its new Panther Lake laptop processors to challenge Advanced Micro Devices in handheld gaming PCs by combining strong integrated graphics with aggressive power efficiency.

cpus, gaming, intel, semiconductors

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AMD adds new Ryzen artificial intelligence Max+ Strix Halo chips with boosted graphics

9 Jan 2026

AMD has introduced two Ryzen artificial intelligence Max+ Strix Halo processors that trade some cpu cores for stronger integrated graphics, aiming squarely at gaming and copilot plus capable laptops.

amd, artificial intelligence, graphics hardware, processors