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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

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AMD unveils Zen 6 Epyc Venice with radical multi chip package for artificial intelligence racks

9 Jan 2026

AMD has previewed its next generation Epyc Venice server processor with a heavily reworked multi chip layout, designed to power the company’s 2026 Helios artificial intelligence racks alongside new MI455X accelerators.

artificial intelligence, cpus, data center, semiconductors

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AMD unveils Ryzen artificial intelligence Halo developer box at CES 2026

9 Jan 2026

AMD is positioning its new Ryzen artificial intelligence Halo box as a compact desktop and full artificial intelligence development platform aimed at consumer applications, drawing a comparison to NVIDIA's DGX Spark. The system combines Strix Halo silicon with a custom cooling design and unified memory to attract developers targeting Windows and Linux.

artificial intelligence, cpus, gpus, hardware

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Micron to break ground on New York megafab for Artificial Intelligence era memory

9 Jan 2026

Micron plans to break ground on a massive new memory megafab in Onondaga County, New York, positioned as the largest private investment in state history and a key supplier to Artificial Intelligence systems.

artificial intelligence, hardware, manufacturing

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Nandan Nilekani’s next push for India’s digital future

8 Jan 2026

Nandan Nilekani, the architect of India’s Aadhaar system and wider digital public infrastructure, is now focused on stabilizing the country’s power grid and building a global “finternet” to tokenize assets and expand financial access. His legacy is increasingly contested at home even as governments worldwide study India’s digital model.

digital identity, financial technology, governance, india, privacy