A new wave of legislative scrutiny is hitting the toy box as California lawmakers weigh the potential psychological risks of artificial intelligence on the state’s youngest residents. Could we be seeing the country's first (short-term) ban on AI smart toys?
Last week, San Diego State Senator Steve Padilla introduced a bill that would impose
The domestic cleaning battle between homeowner and multi-story house has finally reached a ceasefire, thanks to a vacuum cleaner that refuses to be grounded by physics or floor plans. All it took was a set of robotic legs with wheels.
At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover, a two-legged robotic vacuum.
If you had Razer entering the AI workstation market on your 2026 Bingo card, then you're off to a stellar start. Razer, best known for its gaming peripherals, announced the Forge AI Dev Workstation at CES, and it packs some serious horsepower to achieve the "next AI breakthrough," or so goes part the marketing pitch. Razer backs up its claim
Almost coming out of left field, Motorola took the stage at CES this week to unveil a surprise expansion of its mobile lineup, headlined by its first-ever book-style foldable, the Motorola Razr Fold.
The Razr Fold is quite the big deal, especially coming from a brand that has spent years focusing solely on vertical flip foldables. Moving
Gamers clamoring for a more powerful version of Lenovo's Legion Go handheld with SteamOS instead of Windows will get their wish in a few months. At CES, Lenovo announced it's planning to release a SteamOS edition of its second-generation Legion Go, which will ship with the same core hardware as its existing Windows variant.
Why does this2026 is officially here, and seeing as how it’s a new month, Humble has another set of games available to claim right now as part of its Humble Choice subscription service. Kicking off the year with a strong selection of titles, January’s line-up includes Sonic Frontiers; Hunt Showdown; the Tomb Raider Classic collection and more.
Available to add to your library from now, January 2026’s Humble Choice line-up is as follows:
All in all this marks a pretty good month for Choice subscribers, with Sonic Frontiers offering a fun open zone to dash around and complete various platforming puzzles – all the while offering a set of more traditional boost-era stages as well.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remaster is, as it says, a remaster of Lara Croft’s earlier outings. Released a little under a year ago, this package offers options for both classic and enhanced visuals thanks to the efforts of remaster specialists Aspyr.
Wizard of Legend 2 meanwhile is a fun single-player or co-op rogue-like offering a mix of dungeon crawling, fun and fast gameplay as well as a wide variety of upgrades. Though somewhat of a downgrade in art style compared to the first entry, Wizard of Legend 2 is still definitely worth checking out.
As always, a portion of your subscription will go towards charity, with this month supporting Gamers Outreach: “A nonprofit organization that exists to empower hospitalized families through video games.”
KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s offerings? Is this a solid start to 2026? Let us know your thoughts down below.
The post January’s Humble Choice line-up includes Sonic Frontiers; Hunt Showdown and more first appeared on KitGuru.Sudokoo is making its first CES appearance this year, bringing along a host of new CPU coolers, covering both air and AIO units. We stopped by their booth to get a first-hand look at the new range.
Timestamps:
00:00 SK700V Mach
00:55 SK600VC
01:18 ST720
01:45 Aetherflex 360
02:16 Energlo 360
03:06 Proteus 420
03:35 Workstation Liquid Cooler
03:51 Fans and Custom options
04:35 Mach 120 and Mach 140 Fans
04:50 Proteus 360 Display
04:58 Modded Aircoolers – coming soon
05:27 Cross section of fans
05:41 Magnetic Astra Fans
The flagship ST720 is positioned for workstation and server environments where thermal stability and compact dimensions are critical. The cooler supports up to 750W TDP on AMD’s top-end Threadripper processors and is fully compatible with Threadripper and EPYC SP3/SP6 platforms. With a 155mm height, it is sized for standard 4U chassis deployments.
For small‑form‑factor builders, the SK600 VC introduces an ultra‑low‑profile design built around a vapor chamber cold plate and six heat pipes. The cooler stands 77mm tall and uses a 25mm FDB PWM fan, which should give you enough clearance for most RAM sticks on the market.
Enthusiast users are the target for the SK700V MACH, a revised version of the company’s high‑end air cooler. The MACH edition includes a 30mm‑thick MACH120 fan and adopts an L‑Rail lock mounting system intended to eliminate traditional fan clips and simplify installation. Intel and AMD multi‑socket support is included.
SUDOKOO is also entering the liquid cooling market with the AETHERFLEX 360, a 360mm AIO designed around real‑time system monitoring. The unit features a 4.5‑inch LCD display with an 854×480 resolution panel capable of showing CPU temperature, power and utilisation, along with GPU frequency, GPU power, and fan RPM. The cooler uses a magnetic mounting system with fold‑flip support for easier installation and adjustment.
KitGuru Says: Sudokoo has built out an impressive looking line-up of coolers. We'll look forward to seeing some of these units in action in the months ahead.
The post CES 2026: Sudokoo launches full line-up of CPU coolers first appeared on KitGuru.Twice a month, Microsoft offers an update on their Xbox Game Pass library, announcing which titles will be arriving over the coming weeks and which will be departing. Microsoft has now officially unveiled the first drop of new titles joining Game Pass this January, including but not limited to Atomfall; Rematch; Star Wars Outlaws; Resident Evil Village and more.
Being released in a staggered form, Xbox Game Pass’ line-up for the first half of January 2026 is as follows:
Available now:
Arriving on the 7th of January (to the mid-tier Game Pass Premium):
Coming Soon:
As mentioned, a number of titles are also set to depart from the service – with the following being removed on the 15th of January:
Further details on the upcoming games can be found HERE, but all-in-all the first few weeks of January is looking pretty good for Xbox Game Pass – even if many of the biggest titles were already available on GP Ultimate.
KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s line-up so far? Is it worth the price hike? Let us know down below.
The post January’s Xbox Game Pass line-up include Star Wars Outlaws; RE: Village and more first appeared on KitGuru.Right at the tail-end of last year, Riot Games seemingly accidentally leaked the official console release date for their new 2v2 fighter 2XKO. Though essentially already known, Riot have now republished the trailer officially confirming that 2XKO is launching on consoles in under two week’s time.
Making the announcement via an official console trailer, the team at Riot Games have once again (but properly this time) unveiled the console release date for 2XKO – with the free-to-play fighter arriving on the 20th of January alongside the game’s first Season.
As mentioned, 2XKO is a 2v2 fighter set in the world of League of Legends. Officially released back in September on PC, the game currently features a total of 11 playable characters, with more coming during the aforementioned Season 1.
As of now, the list of champions includes the following:
Developing a fighting game is no easy task, and while early reactions to the PC version have been positive, we will have to wait and see what console players think of the game when it arrives in less than two weeks’ time.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the console release? Have you tried it on PC yet? Which characters do you hope are added early on in its post-launch life? Let us know down below.
The post Riot Games officially announce console release date for 2XKO first appeared on KitGuru.Intel has officially launched its third-generation Core Ultra mobile processors at CES 2026, marking the long-awaited debut of its Intel 18A process technology. Also known as Panther Lake, the Core Ultra Series 3 is the first compute platform designed and manufactured entirely in the US using 18A silicon. With a focus on mobile efficiency and integrated graphics, Intel is claiming a 76% uplift in gaming performance and a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance over the previous generation.
The Core Ultra Series 3 lineup introduces a new naming convention. The flagship Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Ultra X7 models feature a dedicated “X” prefix, denoting the inclusion of the new Arc B‑series integrated GPU. Built on the Xe3 architecture (derived from the upcoming Battlemage desktop series), the top-tier B390 iGPU includes 12 Xe-cores and is reportedly capable of matching the performance of a discrete Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU. To further boost frame rates, these integrated graphics support XeSS 3, which incorporates AI-driven multi-frame generation similar to DLSS 4.
Architecturally, Panther Lake features a multi-tile design. The compute tile, built on the 18A node, introduces a new core configuration with up to four Cougar Cove P-cores, eight Darkmont E-cores, and four low-power Darkmont E-cores. Despite a lower P-core count than the previous generation, Intel claims that architectural refinements and the die shrink deliver a 60% improvement in multithreaded performance at 25W. The NPU has also been upgraded to the NPU 5 architecture, delivering 50 standalone TOPS for local AI tasks and meeting the requirements of Microsoft’s latest Copilot+ PC standards.
For the first time, these processors are certified for 24/7 reliability across a temperature range from -40°C to 100°C. In robotics and video analytics workloads, Intel says the integrated AI acceleration offers a significant total cost of ownership (TCO) advantage, delivering up to 4.5× higher throughput on vision language models (VLMs) compared to traditional CPU-plus-discrete-GPU configurations. Intel also claims these chips can offer up to 27 hours of battery life.
Laptops powered by the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 are available for pre-order now. Global retail availability is scheduled for January 27th, 2026, with more than 200 designs from partners including MSI, Lenovo, and ASUS expected to reach the market in the first half of the year.
KitGuru says: Intel's 18A node is finally here, and on paper, Panther Lake looks very competitive. It will be interesting to put these chips to the test in the months ahead.
The post CES 2026: Intel launches 18A ‘Panther Lake’ Core Ultra 3 CPUs first appeared on KitGuru.Today at CES, we stopped by to visit Acer to get a look at a wide range of both gaming and productivity-focused gear. This includes the new Predator XB273U F6, an ultra fast QHD gaming monitor that can hit a peak refresh rate of 1000Hz, as well as new laptops, projectors and more.
Timestamps:
00:00 laptops, laptops and more laptops
00:20 Helios NEO 165 AI (INTEL)
00:38 Nitro V 165 AI (INTEL)
01:02 Nitro V 16 AI (AMD)
01:20 Predator XB273U F6
01:38 Predator X34 F3
01:50 Acer Nitro 30
02:03 Some more laptops
03:25 Veriton RA100 Ai Mini Workstation
03:44 ProDesigner PE320QX
03:55 Connect M4D 5G Mobile WiFi
04:28 Connect X75 5G CPE and routers
Acer’s CES presence this year puts a strong emphasis on displays, starting with a trio of high‑refresh gaming monitors and a new 6K creator panel. The Predator XB273U F6 leads the group, a 27‑inch QHD IPS monitor that runs at 500Hz natively and can reach 1000Hz through its Dynamic Frequency and Resolution mode. It’s aimed squarely at competitive players, backed by AMD FreeSync Premium, factory‑calibrated color, and full ergonomic adjustment.
The curved Predator X34 F3 showcases Acer’s QD‑OLED implementation at 360Hz, delivering deep contrast, a 0.03ms response time, and FreeSync Premium Pro support. For users who split time between gaming and creative work, the Nitro XV270X P offers a 5K/165Hz mode alongside a 1440p/330Hz option. Acer is also showing the ProDesigner PE320QX, a 31.5‑inch 6K display with HDR600, wide‑gamut coverage, USB4 connectivity, and a Reflection‑Free coating designed for studio environments.
Another highlight of the display section is the Vero HL1820, a 4K RGB laser projector built around color accuracy and long‑term efficiency. It outputs 5500 lumens, covers 106% of BT.2020, supports 1080p/240Hz gaming, and uses a mercury‑free laser engine rated for up to 30,000 hours.
The company’s gaming laptop lineup is moving to Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50‑series GPUs. The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI sits at the top, pairing up to a Core Ultra 9 386H with an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU inside an 18.9mm metal chassis. The model on display features a 16‑inch WQXGA OLED panel, liquid metal cooling, and support for up to 64GB of DDR5 memory. The Nitro V 16 AI and Nitro V 16S AI serve as more accessible options, both offering up to a Core Ultra 7 355 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, with the 16S model slimming down to under 17.9mm. All three systems support Acer Intelligence Space and Copilot+ PC features on Windows 11, with on‑device NPUs accelerating tasks like Live Captions and image generation.
Acer’s broader AI‑focused notebook strategy is represented by the new Swift AI series. The Swift 16 AI is the flagship, built from aluminum and powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with integrated Arc B390 graphics. Acer is showcasing its unusually large haptic touchpad, which supports stylus input and is designed for direct interaction with AI‑driven creative tools. The laptop features a 16‑inch 3K OLED 120Hz touch display and DTS:X Ultra speakers.
The Swift Edge 14 and 16 AI models emphasise portability, with the 14‑inch version weighing under 1kg while still offering up to a Core Ultra 9 386H, 3K OLED display options, Wi‑Fi 7, and MIL‑STD durability. The Swift Go 14 and 16 AI models round out the lineup with more mainstream pricing but similar hardware options, including OLED displays, 180‑degree hinges, and 5MP IR webcams.
Acer is also updating its Aspire line for 2026 with the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI. Both run up to a Core Ultra 9 386H, support up to 32GB of memory and 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, and offer WUXGA displays up to 120Hz with optional OLED panels. The designs remain thin and light with 180‑degree hinges, large touchpads, and a full set of ports including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1. Acer’s AI‑powered features like PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, AcerSense, and the customisable My Key are included across the range.
KitGuru Says: Acer had a lot of products launching at CES this week. We'll see all of these monitors and laptops rolling out to the retail market in the coming months.
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Why buy a mechanical gaming keyboard and Stream Deck separately when you can have them both in the same package? The easy answer is because an integrated all-in-one solution was never a solution...until now. Announced at CES 2026, Corsair's new Galleon SD 100 is a full-size mechanical deck for gamers with a built-in Stream Deck situated where
Of course, not to be left out, MSI's at CES 2026 with a pile of premium products. In this post, we're taking a short look at the three lines of laptops that MSI brought to the show as well as a new version of the Claw gaming handheld that resolves one of our biggest complaints about the original Claw 8 AI+.
We're fans of MSI's PrestigeBack in 2024 it was officially announced that Amazon was working on a live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider. While the titular Lara Croft was already confirmed to be played by Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner, a large selection of the rest of the show’s cast have now been revealed.
Taking to the official Tomb Raider subreddit to make the announcement, Amazon Studios unveiled the list of supporting actors which have been cast in the upcoming live-action TV Prime Video show.
As mentioned, we already knew that Sophie Turner would be taking on the role of Lara Croft. That said, Amazon have now unveiled nearly a dozen other actors set to appear in the show, including but not limited to:
Alongside the cast announcement, showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge shared the following message: “Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters. I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams!”
The full list of announced cast members can be found HERE. Little is known about the plot for this live-action Tomb Raider, but with so many original characters being included, expect a story which is adjacent – but not directly comparable – to the games which it is based on.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the show? What do you think of the announced cast? Could this be the best Tomb Raider adaptation yet? Let us know down below.
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MSI is joining the modern NUC race and showing off one of the first Intel Panther Lake mini PCs of its kind at CES 2026. Meet the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG, the latest in MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ series, which you can outfit with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. That's is one of the highest-end Core Ultra Series 3 offerings, flaunting 16 cores and a
One of the wildest laptop concepts to debut at CES this year comes by way of Lenovo. While it's just a concept at the moment, the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD already seems fairly refined and it incorporates a number of intriguing design elements that not only give the machine a distinctive look, but also make better use of all the screen real
Lenovo is refreshing its ThinkPad X1 laptops with some exciting new hardware upgrades, not the least of which is the debut of what it calls a Space Frame design to facilitate better cooling and to make swapping out components a lot easier. This is brand new and a key differentiator from the previous generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon we reviewed.
The old adage that good things come in small packages rings true with one of Lenovo’s CES 2026 debuts, the Yoga Mini i. This device’s diminutive size belies just how much hardware horsepower the company has managed to pack into its small chassis, including Intel’s latest Panther Lake processors, making it an excellent option for those in need
After many years attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one thing we've learned is that not every concept device shown off at the annual event in Las Vegas becomes a shipping product. One that most definitely will, however, is Lenovo's innovative ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist laptop with a motorized display that we first saw at CESAt CES this week, Gigabyte is showcasing its new RTX 5090 Infinity graphics card, which makes some rather bold changes to traditional GPU cooler design. The radically redesigned Windforce Hyperburst cooler is the star of the show here, moving away from the typical triple-fan shroud we are used to seeing towards a very unique design that we've not ever seen before on a custom-cooled GPU.
Gigabyte is positioning this as a next‑generation thermal solution. The Hyperburst system is paired with GIGABYTE’s first separated PCB layout, a design approach originally pioneered by Nvidia. By splitting the board and opening up the structure, the card enables a Double Flow Through path that pushes air across both sides of the backplate with fewer obstructions. A dedicated Overdrive Fan sits at the centre of the card and only activates under heavy load, injecting an extra column of airflow when temperatures spike.
Aside from the cooler, this GPU is your typical RTX 5090, offering the best performance currently available in a gaming GPU, with full support for the latest features like DLSS 4 and enhanced AI compute capabilities. Unfortunately, we don't have any specific data on how cool the GPU runs, or what clock speeds it achieves out of the box, but we should hear more on that in the coming months.
GIGABYTE has wrapped the new cooler in a circular, die‑cast metal frame with a matching circular heatsink and the company’s RGB Halo lighting. Despite the unconventional design, the card maintains a relatively compact footprint at 33cm long and 14.5cm tall, keeping it compatible with a wide range of cases.
KitGuru Says: What do you think of the new Windforce Hyperburst cooler? Do you think we'll see more of this design for future generation graphics cards?
The post CES 2026: GIGABYTE rethinks GPU cooling with Windforce Hyperburst on RTX 5090 Infinity first appeared on KitGuru.The ASUS Republic of Gamers have now been with us for two decades and they're celebrating by releasing a wide variety of peripherals at CES 2026. The partnership with Kojima Productions includes…
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