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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

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.

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

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

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,

Asus has announced a new collaboration with Kojima Productions that brings a lineup of themed Republic of Gamers accessories to market. Revealed during CES, the collection features custom designs created by Yoji Shinkawa, the art director behind Death Stranding. The partnership expands Asus ROG’s lineup with premium peripherals aimed at fans of Kojima Productions and high-end PC gaming. What’s Included In The ROG x

Microsoft is continuing its push to let players enjoy Xbox games without owning an Xbox console. Through Xbox Cloud Gaming, the company is expanding where and how games can be played, shifting the focus from hardware to services. This move reinforces Microsoft’s broader strategy of making Xbox available across TVs, browsers, and mobile devices rather than limiting gameplay to dedicated consoles. Xbox App Coming

8BitDo has previewed a new mobile gaming accessory called the FlipPad, a foldable controller built specifically for smartphones running iOS and Android. The teaser surfaced ahead of CES 2026 and positions the FlipPad as a compact, retro-focused alternative to today’s full-size mobile controllers. A foldable, portrait-first design The FlipPad stands out through its flip-up form factor. It attaches directly to the bottom of a

ASUS is reportedly planning to skip launching new smartphones in 2026, putting both its gaming-focused ROG Phone line and the mainstream Zenfone series on hold for at least a year. The information comes from multiple industry reports citing supply-chain sources in Taiwan, which claim ASUS has decided not to introduce any new Android phones during the 2026 calendar year. If accurate, this would mark

Plaud has unveiled the NotePin S, a compact wearable AI recorder designed to simplify how users capture, transcribe, and organize meetings. The announcement arrives ahead of CES 2026 and signals Plaud’s push beyond standalone hardware into a broader meeting productivity ecosystem. A smaller wearable with smarter controls NotePin S keeps the pin-sized form factor of Plaud’s earlier devices but adds a physical button for

Belkin has unveiled a new Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2, adding a built-in battery status screen to one of its most popular gaming accessories. The company announced the product during CES 2026, positioning it as a premium travel and charging solution for Switch 2 owners who want longer play sessions without juggling extra power banks. The standout addition is a small integrated

LG used CES 2026 to make a clear statement about where premium home technology is heading. The company unveiled significantly brighter OLED panels, brought back its ultra-thin Wallpaper TV with a fully wireless design, and expanded its push into AI-powered home robotics. Together, the announcements show LG refining OLED to solve long-standing limitations while positioning displays as the visual core of a broader smart

At its CES 2026 First Look event, Samsung showcased two headline-grabbing products that underline its push toward ultra-premium displays and experimental mobile form factors: a massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV and the Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone. A 130-inch Micro RGB TV aimed at the ultra-premium segment Samsung’s new 130-inch Micro RGB TV marks the company’s most ambitious television reveal yet. The display uses a

Meta is steadily pushing Threads toward audio-focused creators, signaling a broader effort to turn the social platform into a hub for podcast discovery and discussion. Rather than launching a full podcast hosting or streaming service, Meta is positioning Threads as the place where podcast conversations live. The company has started rolling out features designed specifically for podcasters and their audiences, aiming to keep engagement

At CES 2026, Samsung and LG unveiled their 2026 TV lineups, putting brighter OLED panels, ultra-thin designs, and deeper AI integration at the center of their strategies. Both brands aim to push premium TVs further into lifestyle territory, while also targeting gamers and home cinema enthusiasts. Samsung pushes brightness and massive screen sizes Samsung’s 2026 lineup builds on its OLED momentum with a clear

LG and SwitchBot turned CES 2026 into a proving ground for the next phase of the smart home, where robots do more than respond to voice commands. Both companies showcased AI-powered home robots designed to move, see, and act inside real living spaces, signaling a shift from connected gadgets to autonomous household helpers that can handle physical tasks. LG pushes its “Zero Labor Home”

League of Legends experienced a global login outage on January 4, leaving millions of players unable to access the game across multiple regions. The issue prevented client authentication, blocked ranked queues, and disrupted normal gameplay during peak hours. The outage affected players in North America, Europe, and other major regions, with widespread reports of failed logins, frozen loading screens, and Riot Client launch errors.

Rainbow Six Siege is facing renewed disruption after another apparent hack triggered unauthorized 67-day bans across multiple platforms. The incident surfaced on January 4, affecting players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and follows a major backend compromise reported just days earlier. The bans, reportedly issued for “harassment,” appear to reference a viral meme and were applied without warning. Ubisoft has acknowledged widespread service issues

EA and BioWare are preparing to shut down Anthem’s online servers, making the game completely unplayable for all players. Once the servers go offline on January 12, Anthem will no longer function, even for those who own physical copies. The move effectively ends access to the online-only looter-shooter, turning purchased copies into unusable software. Anthem requires a persistent server connection, meaning there is no

After the unexpected success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, its developers are already looking ahead to their next project. Rather than chasing expectations, the team says its future work will continue to focus on ideas they personally find exciting. The approach signals that Sandfall Interactive does not plan to dramatically change direction, even as attention around the studio continues to grow. Success Has Not