Apple’s AirTag 2 Is Here, But Is It Enough?
Apple has finally updated the AirTag after five years. The second-generation model promises 50% more range and a speaker that’s twice as loud. It’s available now for the same $29 price.
Category: Hardware
Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro Plan: Two Chip Generations, One Wild Year
According to a new report, Apple is planning an unprecedented 2026 for its Mac lineup. The company could unveil its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the first half of the year, only to follow up with a redesigned, OLED M6 MacBook Pro series in the second half.
A Brain Implant Smaller Than a Grain of Salt? It’s Real.
Researchers have built a microscale wireless brain implant that’s about 300 microns long. Powered by light, it transmits neural data for extended periods with minimal tissue disruption. This could revolutionize long-term brain monitoring.
Nvidia’s Arm Laptop Chips Are Coming, And Lenovo Is First
Nvidia’s long-rumored entry into the Windows laptop CPU arena appears imminent. Multiple leaks point to Lenovo launching Ideapad and Yoga models with Nvidia’s Arm-based N1 series chips as soon as Q1 2026.
AMD’s Not Done: A Strix Halo Refresh Is Already Coming
AMD is already working on a successor to its powerful Strix Halo mobile processors, according to a new report. The refresh, likely called Ryzen AI Max 400, aims to maintain AMD’s lead in high-performance integrated graphics. It could feature higher clock speeds and enhanced memory support.
AMD’s 9850X3D Priced at $499, Launches Jan 29
AMD has announced the price and release date for its new Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU. At $499, it’s only slightly more expensive than the popular 9800X3D, but promises a higher boost clock. The question is whether the small performance bump is worth it.
Samsung’s Google Play Update Fix Has a Weird Catch
Samsung is resuming Google Play system updates for Galaxy phones after a mysterious freeze. The catch? Only older models like the S10, S20, and S21 are getting them for now, leaving newer flagship owners waiting.
The Switch 2’s Holiday Slump Is A Bigger Problem For Nintendo
Despite a strong launch earlier in 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2’s holiday sales momentum has stalled. According to new reports, sales in the US were down about 35% compared to the original Switch’s first Christmas in 2017.
Logitech’s Expired Cert Crashed Mac Mice, Keyboards
Logitech is scrambling to fix a major outage that left macOS users with non-functional mice and keyboards. The issue was caused by an expired security certificate in the company’s configuration software.
China’s Rare-Earth Threat to Japan May Backfire
China is banning exports of items with potential military applications to Japan, a move targeting rare-earth magnets. However, Japan has spent over a decade preparing for this, and the threat is accelerating global efforts to break China’s dominance.