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What on Earth is HP doing with its gaming laptop branding? - The Verge

HP is announcing at CES 2026 that all its laptops, desktops, and monitors are being rebranded from HP Omen to HyperX Omen. Why, though?

MacBook Pro revamp this year has me excited, but one change won’t be for everyone - 9to5Mac

The MacBook Pro is rumored to get a major redesign this year with significant feature upgrades too. But one change may not be for everyone.

Samsung’s new phone looks straight out of science fiction. I got to try it - CNN

With its new Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is betting it can wow consumers with an iPad-sized screen that folds up like a brochure to fit neatly in your pocket.

How Andrew Huberman, Goop Kitchen Collaborator, Is Staying Healthy in 2026 - GQ

The host of the hit Huberman Lab podcast is monitoring his light levels, tracking his micronutrients, and drinking in moderation this year.

Xbox to Bring Cloud Gaming to Select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs - Xbox Wire

Hi-Fi Rush is finally getting a physical Xbox release - TrueAchievements

It's good news for all the physical game collectors out there: Hi-Fi Rush is finally getting a physical release for Xbox Series X, which you can pre-order soon.

Google TV’s big Gemini update adds image and video generation, voice control for settings - Ars Technica

Google TV will let you generate and watch AI content on the big screen.

Spectrum Front Row tips off January 9 on Apple Vision Pro - Apple

Apple and Spectrum unveiled the schedule for The Lakers in Apple Immersive, a series of live basketball games in a revolutionary storytelling format available only on Apple Vision Pro.

Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon X2 laptops are here — and they brought a new friend - The Verge

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus, and says both it and the Snapdragon X2 Elite should be in PCs by end of Q1 2026.

HP’s latest OmniBooks are getting chip bumps and OLED screens - The Verge

HP has announced a revamped lineup of OmniBook productivity laptops at CES, including its latest AI-focused flagship Ultra model.

Google Messages tweaks the camera to show more of your gallery - 9to5Google

Google Messages is more widely rolling out some tweaks to the combined camera and gallery interface on Android.

Preorder Pokémon Pokopia at Pokémon Center to Receive a Gift with Your Purchase - Pokemon.com

Get a Ditto Sitting Cuties Plush when you preorder this upcoming life simulation game for Nintendo Switch 2.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date And Pre-Order Deal - Forbes

New details confirm Samsung's updated Galaxy S26 release date and reveal a decision on Galaxy S26 pricing.

10 Famous Celebrities And Their Forgotten First Cars - Jalopnik

From David Beckham's Ford Escort Mk5 to Taylor Swift's pink Chevy Silverado, these are a few famous examples of celebrities' first cars.

There’s finally another new Android phone with Qi2 coming, but will there be more in 2026? - 9to5Google

Proper Qi2 support on Android has been rather elusive thus far, with only Google’s Pixel 10 series bringing the feature...

Govee’s New Smart Ceiling Light Gives You AI Art to Look Up To - Gizmodo

The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra sounds like a needlessly extravagant smart home light, but that's pretty on-brand for Govee.

Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Hands-On: Way Better Than I Expected - Gizmodo

At CES 2026, I finally got some time with Samsung's Z Trifold foldable phone, and I'm very impressed.

Modifying A QingPing Air Quality Monitor For Local MQTT Access - Hackaday

The QingPing Air Quality Monitor 2 is an Android-based device that not only features a touch screen with the current air quality statistics of the room, but also includes an MQTT interface that nor…

Yes, aggression-matchmaking is now a thing in Arc Raiders - Eurogamer

If you've found you've been coming up against tougher players in Arc Raiders just recently, that could well be because …

Sunday Preview – Captain Titus prepares to unify the 500 Worlds - Warhammer Community

Everything available for pre-order next week.