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news Tomb Raider TV Series Cast Officially Revealed By Amazon MGM Studios

Tomb Raider TV Series Cast Officially Revealed By Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced the full cast of its upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, confirming several high-profile additions alongside lead star Sophie Turner. The Prime Video adaptation is set to bring a new interpretation of Lara Croft to the small screen. The casting announcement signals that the long-anticipated video game adaptation is moving closer to production. Sophie Turner Leads The Series As
news Avengers: Doomsday Leaked Trailer Hints At a Multiverse-Critical Location

Avengers: Doomsday Leaked Trailer Hints At a Multiverse-Critical Location

A leaked teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday surfaced earlier today, quickly drawing attention for what appears to be its setting rather than character reveals. The footage, brief and low in quality, has sparked speculation that Marvel Studios may be revisiting a location central to the Multiverse Saga. While the clip features several familiar faces sharing the same space, the environment itself has become the
news PlayStation Plus Free Games For January Are Now Available

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January Are Now Available

PlayStation Plus subscribers are starting the year with a fresh batch of free games, now rolling out across all regions. Sony has confirmed that three titles are available to claim this month, giving members a mix of racing, platforming, and survival gameplay. All PlayStation Plus tiers can add the games to their library as long as the subscription remains active. Once claimed, the titles
news Shokz Debuts OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds with Noise Reduction at CES 2026

Shokz Debuts OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds with Noise Reduction at CES 2026

Shokz expanded its open-ear lineup at CES 2026 with the launch of OpenFit Pro, a new flagship pair of true wireless earbuds that introduces noise reduction to an open-ear design. The announcement positions OpenFit Pro as the company’s most advanced consumer earbuds to date. Unlike traditional in-ear models, open-ear earbuds sit outside the ear canal. That design improves comfort and awareness but usually sacrifices
news Anker’s New 45W Nano Charger Gets Early $10 Discount After CES Debut

Anker’s New 45W Nano Charger Gets Early $10 Discount After CES Debut

Anker has wasted little time turning attention into sales after CES 2026. The company’s newly announced 45W Nano Charger has already dropped by $10 below its launch price, giving early buyers a rare post-CES discount on a brand-new accessory. Unveiled during Anker’s CES lineup reveal, the 45W Nano Charger expands the company’s popular Nano series with higher output and smarter features, while keeping the
news GMKtec EVO-X1 Ryzen AI 9 Mini PC Drops to Record-Low $899

GMKtec EVO-X1 Ryzen AI 9 Mini PC Drops to Record-Low $899

The GMKtec EVO-X1 mini PC just received a steep price cut, pushing its cost down to $899. The drop places one of the most powerful Ryzen AI-based mini PCs firmly under the $1,000 mark, a price rarely seen for hardware in this class. The discount trims roughly $340 off the regular price, making the EVO-X1 one of the best-value high-performance mini PCs currently available.
news Apple Watch Series 11 Hits Record-Low $299 in Limited-Time Retail Deal

Apple Watch Series 11 Hits Record-Low $299 in Limited-Time Retail Deal

The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to a record-low $299, marking the steepest discount since its launch. The price cut applies to the GPS aluminum base model and knocks $100 off Apple’s standard $399 starting price. Several major U.S. retailers now list the Series 11 at this level as part of post-holiday and early-January promotions. The deal does not come directly from Apple,
news LG Unveils UltraGear GX7, its Brightest and Fastest OLED Gaming Monitor Yet

LG Unveils UltraGear GX7, its Brightest and Fastest OLED Gaming Monitor Yet

LG has introduced the LG UltraGear GX7, setting a new bar for OLED gaming monitors with extreme refresh rates, higher brightness, and next-generation connectivity. The company revealed the display at CES 2026, positioning it squarely at competitive esports players and high-end PC enthusiasts. Record-breaking refresh rates and response time The UltraGear GX7 uses a 27-inch OLED panel with a QHD resolution of 2560×1440. LG
news Asus Redesigns Zenbook Duo for 2026 With Dual OLED Screens and New Haptics

Asus Redesigns Zenbook Duo for 2026 With Dual OLED Screens and New Haptics

ASUS has unveiled a major redesign of the Zenbook Duo for 2026, doubling down on its dual-screen vision with two OLED displays, a reworked hinge, and a new haptic keyboard system. The update targets power users who want more screen real estate without moving to a bulky workstation setup. A cleaner dual-screen design The 2026 Zenbook Duo features two 14-inch OLED displays stacked vertically.
news Alienware Debuts 240Hz OLED Displays in 2026 Aurora and Area-51 laptops

Alienware Debuts 240Hz OLED Displays in 2026 Aurora and Area-51 laptops

Alienware has unveiled its most ambitious laptop display upgrade in years, introducing 240Hz OLED panels across its 2026 Aurora and Area-51 gaming laptops. The announcement came during CES 2026, signaling a clear shift toward premium OLED screens for competitive gaming. The new panels mark Alienware’s first modern return to OLED on flagship gaming laptops, pairing ultra-high refresh rates with the contrast and color accuracy
news Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 Chips in Bid for AI-Driven Comeback

Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 Chips in Bid for AI-Driven Comeback

Intel has unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026, marking one of the company’s most consequential PC chip launches in years. Codenamed Panther Lake, the new lineup anchors Intel’s strategy to reclaim performance leadership and position itself at the center of the fast-growing AI PC market. A new platform built on Intel 18A Core Ultra Series 3 becomes the first consumer
news Amazon Rolls out First Major Fire TV Interface Redesign in Five years

Amazon Rolls out First Major Fire TV Interface Redesign in Five years

Amazon has unveiled its first major Fire TV interface redesign since 2020, marking a significant shift in how users browse and discover content across its streaming platform. The company revealed the update at CES 2026 and confirmed a phased rollout starting in February. The redesigned interface targets long-standing complaints around clutter, slow navigation, and limited customization. Amazon says the new Fire TV experience feels
news Peacock Becomes First Streaming Service to Adopt Dolby Vision 2 HDR

Peacock Becomes First Streaming Service to Adopt Dolby Vision 2 HDR

Peacock has taken an early lead in next-generation streaming technology. NBCUniversal’s streaming platform confirmed it will become the first service to adopt Dolby Vision 2 HDR, alongside Dolby’s new AC-4 audio standard, starting later this year. The announcement arrived during CES 2026, where Dolby unveiled its latest video and audio upgrades for premium streaming and live broadcasts. Peacock moves first on next-gen HDR Peacock
news Meta Delays Global Rollout of Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses Due to Supply Constraints

Meta Delays Global Rollout of Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses Due to Supply Constraints

Meta has delayed the international launch of its new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses after U.S. demand quickly outpaced available supply, forcing the company to prioritize its home market. The glasses, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, were expected to roll out globally in early 2026. Meta has now paused those plans, citing inventory limits and extended wait times for U.S. buyers. U.S. demand reshapes launch
news Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela Prototype 2026 Electric SUV

Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela Prototype 2026 Electric SUV

Sony Honda Mobility has revealed the Afeela Prototype 2026, giving its clearest signal yet that the joint venture is moving from concepts to production-ready electric vehicles. The new prototype expands the Afeela lineup beyond sedans and targets the premium electric SUV segment. Afeela moves closer to production The Afeela Prototype 2026 appears as a near-final vehicle rather than a design study. Sony Honda Mobility
news LEGO Introduces Smart Bricks That Add Light, Sound, and Interactivity to Builds

LEGO Introduces Smart Bricks That Add Light, Sound, and Interactivity to Builds

LEGO has unveiled a major new platform called Smart Play, introducing electronic Smart Bricks that bring light, sound, and responsive interactions to traditional LEGO builds. The company revealed the system at CES 2026, positioning it as one of its most significant hardware updates in decades. What LEGO announced At the center of Smart Play sits the Smart Brick, an electronic brick roughly the size
news AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Chips with Major Performance and Efficiency Gains

AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Chips with Major Performance and Efficiency Gains

AMD used CES 2026 to unveil its Ryzen AI 400 Series, a new generation of AI-focused processors designed to push on-device intelligence, longer battery life, and stronger integrated graphics across laptops and compact desktops. What AMD announced The Ryzen AI 400 lineup targets the rapidly growing Copilot+ PC category, combining Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, and a second-generation XDNA 2 NPU.
news Nvidia Wants to Become the Android of Robots With a Full-Stack Robotics Push

Nvidia Wants to Become the Android of Robots With a Full-Stack Robotics Push

Nvidia used CES 2026 to outline an ambitious plan: turn its AI software, simulation tools, and edge hardware into the default platform for general-purpose robotics. The company wants robots to share a common development stack, much like Android unified the smartphone ecosystem. Instead of building robots itself, Nvidia plans to power them. A platform play for general-purpose robotics Nvidia framed robotics as the next
news Nvidia Unveils Vera Rubin AI Architecture and New Self-Driving Tech at CES 2026

Nvidia Unveils Vera Rubin AI Architecture and New Self-Driving Tech at CES 2026

Nvidia used CES 2026 to reset expectations for artificial intelligence, introducing the Vera Rubin AI architecture alongside new reasoning-based technology for self-driving cars. CEO Jensen Huang framed the announcements as the next step toward large-scale, real-world AI systems that can think, plan, and act. Vera Rubin marks Nvidia’s next AI platform shift Vera Rubin replaces Blackwell as Nvidia’s flagship AI architecture and moves decisively
news Honkai: Nexus Anima Explained — What To Expect From HoYoverse’s Next Game

Honkai: Nexus Anima Explained — What To Expect From HoYoverse’s Next Game

Honkai: Nexus Anima is the next major entry in HoYoverse’s Honkai franchise, and it represents a notable shift in how the series approaches gameplay and progression. While it retains the anime-inspired visuals and world-building the franchise is known for, Nexus Anima introduces a creature-collector structure layered on top of an open, urban environment. At the time of writing, HoYoverse has shared early gameplay footage,