Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Sale 2025 began two days after the Big Billion Days Sale 2025 concluded. The current sale event is giving people the opportunity to buy a range of electronics, like phones, smart TVs, true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, and laptops at a discount. People who are looking to buy a MacBook Air with the M2 processor can get it under Rs. 64,000.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, ROG Zephyrus G16 and ROG Zephyrus Duo have been launched during the CES 2026. The new lineup was launched alongside the Zephyrus ROG G1000 gaming desktop. The Zephyrus G14 and G16 (GU606) feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 runs on the latest Intel processor and features 3K ROG Nebula HDR OLED touchscreens with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Acer on Tuesday announced a refreshed lineup of laptops across productivity, gaming and mainstream segments at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The refreshed lineup includes models from the Swift AI Copilot, Predator and Nitro series families, powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors. As per the company, the Acer Swift 16 AI features the world’s largest trackpad. The Nitro and Predator models, meanwhile, are equipped with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs.
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series chips with up to 60 TOPS of AI acceleration, the gaming-oriented Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor and a new Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Windows and Linux, aimed at simplifying AI workloads on next-generation PCs.
Intel on Monday unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at the CES 2026. It is claimed to be the first compute platform built on the Intel 18A semiconductor process, delivering performance, graphics and battery life upgrades over the previous generation. Dubbed Panther Lake, the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors feature a hybrid CPU architecture with performance and efficiency cores, along with upgraded integrated graphics based on Intel’s Xe architecture.
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 series was launched during the CES 2026. The new models ship with Windows 11 Home, Intel Core Ultra processors, LPDDR5X RAM, and PCIe SSD storage. The top-end models feature Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 chipsets with integrated Arc graphics. The Galaxy Book 6 Ultra has a 16-inch AMOLED touch display.
MSI showcased its refreshed Prestige business laptops and new Raider, Stealth, and Crosshair gaming models at CES 2026. The updated Prestige lineup uses Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and is now available for pre-order, with sales starting January 27. MSI also introduced lighter Prestige models, the Modern 14S and 16S laptops, high-power Raider 16 HX series gaming laptops, the award-winning Stealth 16 AI+, refreshed Crosshair models, and the Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue handheld, all featuring updated designs and improved cooling systems.
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a new OmniBook, OmniStudio, and Chromebook Plus lineup, all featuring AI-enabled capabilities and powered by the latest AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors. The OmniStudio X 27, an all-in-one desktop, runs up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 comes with chipset options, including the Snapdragon X2 Elite or the latest Intel Core Ultra series
Dell Technologies announced a strategic expansion of its consumer and gaming portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday. As part of its showcase, the company is bringing back its XPS lineup, comprising the XPS 14 and XPS 16 models, with an all-new design language. Dell’s Alienware portfolio, meanwhile, has also been expanded to cater to a wider range of gamers, from top-of-the-line gaming laptops and CPUs to entry-level and ultra-slim machines.
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus chipset ahead of CES 2026. The new compute platform features the company’s third-generation Oryon CPU architecture and an 80 TOPS neural engine for local AI inference. It is positioned within the Snapdragon X Series and will power the first wave of Copilot+ PC laptops arriving in early 2026.
Apple has long been rumoured to launch a non-flagship MacBook to compete with other brands in the affordable laptop market. The purported model could finally see the light of day in 2026, according to a recent note by a market research firm. It is expected to feature a 12.9-inch display, similar to select iPad Air and iPad Pro models, and slot below the MacBook Air in the Cupertino-based tech giant’s lineup.
LG Electronics will unveil its 2026 LG Gram laptop lineup at CES 2026, focusing on lighter designs, a new Aerominum chassis, and expanded AI features. The laptops support on-device and cloud-based AI, including Microsoft Copilot+ PC tools, along with improved connectivity and security features. The lineup includes the Gram Pro 17 with an RTX 5050 GPU and the Gram Pro 16 with an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra processors. Pricing and availability details remain undisclosed.
Dell may be preparing to revive its XPS branding, according to a new report, just a year after retiring the name in favour of the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max lineup. Sources claim Dell has already showcased an updated XPS lineup during CES 2026 pre-briefings, with an announcement possible next week. While Dell has not confirmed the move, the potential comeback signals a shift from its Premium-tier strategy introduced at CES 2025.
Asus is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its own Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), as the entire consumer electronics industry grapples with the memory and storage component shortage. Now, a new report highlights that the Taiwan-based tech giant will also increase the prices of select PC lineup from January 5, 2026. This appears to be another countermeasure against rising component prices.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is all set to kick off on January 6. It is one of the world's biggest technology trade shows, held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Nevada. In recent weeks, brands have been announcing their upcoming showcases at CES. According to a report, Lenovo is gearing up to introduce several laptops, including the Yoga Slim 7x and IdeaPad 5x, powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 series processors.
Vijay Sales has announced its Apple Days Sale in India, offering a range of discounts on the latest iPhone 17, iPhone 16, and iPhone 15 models. The sale, which began on December 28, offers discounted prices on new iPad models, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and AirPods as well. For example, the MacBook Air M4 iPad (2025) are confirmed to see price cuts during the sale. The electronic retail chain has partnered with different lenders to offer payment discounts for customers purchasing Apple products during the sale, which ends on January 4.
Asus is rumoured to enter the DRAM manufacturing space next year. A new rumour claims that the company has already laid out the roadmap for the same, and production lines could be set up by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Interestingly, the rumour comes at a time when the consumer tech market is dealing with an AI-led global RAM shortage.
Samsung is reportedly nearing the launch of its next-generation Galaxy Book laptops, with the Galaxy Book 6 Pro and Galaxy Book 6 Ultra appearing on the Bluetooth SIG database ahead of CES 2026. The listing suggests an imminent debut at the January tech event in Las Vegas. Earlier Geekbench data hints that the Galaxy Book 6 Pro could feature Intel’s Core Ultra 5 338H processor, up to 32GB RAM, and AI-focused performance. Samsung is also expected to unveil additional Galaxy Book variants and broader AI-driven products.
Samsung will showcase the 6K 3D Odyssey G9, Odyssey 3D, and several other monitors at the CES 2026. The company's 2026 lineup is led by the 6K 3D Odyssey G9, which is claimed to have a 6K display with glasses-free 3D technology. The South Korea-based tech conglomerate will also showcase Odyssey 3D, Odyssey G6, Odyssey G8, and Odyssey OLED G8, equipped with up to 240Hz high refresh rate, large screens, and gaming-focused features.
Asus VM670KA AiO Copilot+ PC has been launched in India. It packs up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is capable of delivering 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The Asus VM670KA AiO features a 27-inch HD IPS screen. The new device has five USB ports and offers Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Nvidia may cut production of its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by up to 40 percent in early 2026, according to a report. The move is linked to ongoing memory shortages, especially affecting GDDR7-based cards like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. AI data centres are reportedly soaking up memory supply, squeezing consumer graphics cards.
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and strengthens India’s domestic chip design ecosystem.
Samsung is reportedly in talks with AMD to manufacture future CPUs using its 2nm foundry process. The partnership could be finalised by January 2026, with Samsung first producing a prototype chip to meet AMD’s performance targets. The report suggests AMD is exploring Samsung as an alternative to TSMC, which has recently raised manufacturing costs. If confirmed, it would add AMD to Samsung’s growing list of major foundry partners.
Logitech MX Master 4 has been launched in India as the latest addition to the MX Master Series. As per the company, the mouse is designed for demanding workflows and is aimed at creative professionals, developers, and business users. A key addition to the MX Master 4 is the new Actions Ring, a digital overlay enabled through Logi Options+. It features an 8,000 DPI sensor for smooth and accurate tracking.
MacBook Air (2025) is currently available in India via Amazon with up to Rs. 10,000 discount. The laptop, which is powered by Apple's M4 processor, is offered in four colourways and two display sizes. The base variant sports a 13-inch Super Retina display and offers 16GB of RAM and 264GB of built-in storage. It is equipped with a 53.8Wh battery with 70W wired fast charging support. Apart from the direct price cut, the e-commerce giant is also allowing customers to get an additional discount of credit cards of ICICI Bank and SBI.
Intel has agreed with Tata Group to produce and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, Tata announced on Monday. The partnership will also explore ways to quickly scale AI-powered PC solutions for consumers and businesses. India is expected to become one of the world’s top five markets by 2030, making this collaboration a major step for both companies.
Lenovo is reportedly preparing its first rollable gaming laptop under the Legion brand, called the Legion Pro Rollable. According to a new report, the device will feature a horizontally expanding OLED display that can switch to an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio for immersive gaming. It may debut at CES 2026 and launch commercially in early 2026. The laptop is expected to run Windows 11 on an Intel Core Ultra processor and support at least a 120Hz refresh rate. Pricing is likely to be premium.
A University at Buffalo team has redesigned the truncated Wigner approximation into an easy, plug-and-play template that lets scientists run complex quantum simulations on everyday laptops. The method works for open systems, slashes computing demands, and helps free supercomputers for the hardest quantum problems.
Flipkart Buy Buy 2025 sale will begin soon, the company has announced. The six-day sale event will be live till December 10. It will offer a range of electronics, including smartphones, laptops, true wireless stereo (TWS), and Bluetooth speakers, at relatively low prices. The company has teased the deals on Apple’s iPhone 16, the Samsung Galaxy S24, Poco M7 Plus 5G, and Vivo T4x 5G. Moreover, Flipkart has announced that it will offer instant discounts on credit and debit cards of select banks.
Micron is shutting down its consumer-focused Crucial brand to prioritise fast-growing AI and data-centre memory segments. The company will stop shipping Crucial products by February 2026, though warranties remain valid. Micron says the shift will help support larger enterprise customers amid soaring AI-driven demand. The move ends nearly three decades of consumer RAM and SSD releases and comes during a global memory shortage.
Apple is reportedly set to bring Intel back into its chip supply chain, with the chipmaker tipped to begin producing entry-level M-series processors in 2027. As per the tipster, Intel is working with Apple on its upcoming 18AP node under an NDA and could supply 15–20 million units annually. If accurate, it would mark a shift from Apple’s current reliance on TSMC.
HP PCs and laptops could reportedly witness a price hike and reduction in memory configuration amid the global RAM shortage. As per the report, HP CEO Enrique Lores reportedly addressed the memory shortage and resultant price surge in a recent earnings calls, highlighting that the company might be forced to hike prices of its products in the second half of 2026.
Google has confirmed that it is working on a new operating system (OS), dubbed Aluminium OS (ALOS), for PCs, according to a job listing posted on LinkedIn. The company is looking to hire a Senior Product Manager who will oversee the workings of a team responsible for building ALOS for PCs. The tech giant also plans to phase out ChromeOS eventually, while offering ALOS for business devices. Moreover, the upcoming ALOS will be AI-centric, combining Android and ChromeOS functionalities.
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine will not follow subsidised pricing like a console and instead will be priced in line with the current PC market. The price of the PC/console hybrid will be comparable to a PC with the "same level of performance", Valve said.
Analyst Jeff Pu reportedly claims that Apple will introduce new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineups early next year. The iPhone 17e is said to go official in the spring of 2026, alongside a 12th-generation iPad and an affordable MacBook model. The new MacBook will reportedly use an A18 Pro. It could get a 13-inch display and come in silver, blue, pink, and yellow colour options.
Asus ProArt P16, the company's latest creator-focused laptop, has been launched in India. The device sports a 16-inch 4K (3,840x2,400 pixels) OLED touchscreen with stylus support and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, coupled with up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2TB SSD. For graphics, the laptop gets up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU with 24GB GDDR7 VRAM. It is presently available in the country via Amazon, Asus India online store, and select offline retail outlets.
Qualcomm has introduced its Dragonwing IQ X chipsets for industrial computing, designed to power PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers and ruggedised PCs. Built on Oryon CPU architecture with 4nm process tech, the processors offer up to 12 cores and 45 TOPS of AI performance for tasks such as defect detection and predictive maintenance. The series supports harsh environments, extensive I/O and major industrial software ecosystems.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge has been silently launched in select markets. It is the latest addition to the Galaxy Book 5 series and arrives as the successor to the Galaxy Book 4 Edge, introduced in September 2024. The AI PC is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipset, accompanied by an Adreno GPU and a Hexagon NPU. It sports a 15.6-inch full HD IPS screen. The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Edge comes with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of eUFS onboard storage.
Apple Intelligence was launched last year and is available to Apple devices. Now, Apple's website in the US has briefly listed "M2 or later" for Mac, sparking confusion among users. The official support pages still confirm M1 or later for Mac compatibility. The Apple Intelligence features are supported in iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPad Pro with M1 chip or later and the iPad Air with M1 chip or later are also listed as Apple Intelligence-compatible devices.
Qualcomm is reportedly working to bring Android 16 support to its X Elite and X PC chipsets. A leaked code repository allegedly reveals the private Android 16 code list for the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X SoCs — a move that could potentially serve as a platform for Android-powered PCs. Meanwhile, a tipster suggests that the chipmaker is also developing a new Windows on Arm (WoA) processor to exist alongside its flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite processor.
Apple is preparing to launch its next-generation M5 Macs throughout 2026, starting with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro early in the year. According to Mark Gurman, the Mac Mini and Mac Studio will follow around mid-2026, featuring M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra chips. While the Mac Studio’s M5 Ultra may delay its release, the Mac Mini could arrive sooner. Despite this staggered timeline, all M5 Macs are expected to be available before the end of 2026.
Microsoft appears to be testing haptic feedback for Windows 11, as discovered in preview build 26220.7070. A hidden “Haptic signals” option was found with controls for vibration strength. The feature is expected to work on laptops with haptic trackpads, such as the Microsoft Surface 7 and Surface Studio 2, providing subtle feedback during actions like snapping windows or dragging files. Though not yet active, this feature could make Windows 11 more tactile and responsive when it rolls out to supported devices.
Apple is reportedly planning its first major MacBook Pro redesign since 2021, featuring OLED displays, touch support, and a thinner chassis. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the overhaul will be exclusive to the high-end M6 Pro and M6 Max models, expected to launch between late 2026 and early 2027. The entry-level version will likely retain the current miniLED design for another generation. In India, the M5-based MacBook Pro starts at Rs. 1,69,900, offering a more affordable option for professional users.
Apple seems to be preparing to debut a low-cost Mac laptop. The new device is likely to be designed for students, businesses and casual users. It is expected to rival the Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The low-cost Apple laptop could use an iPhone processor and a lower-end LCD panel. The screen will also be the smallest of any current Mac, slightly below the 13.6-inch one used in the MacBook Air.
MSI Claw handhelds are getting the Xbox full screen experience from ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds. Microsoft confirmed the interface was rolling out to MSI handhelds as part of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build. The interface will be made available on more devices in the coming months.
Apple will launch various new products on April 1, 2026, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, according to a report. Early next year, the Cupertino company might also unveil the iPhone 17e, the standard iPad with the A18 chip, and the iPad Air with the M4 chip. In June, during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, the company will reportedly announce a revamped AI strategy, too. Apart from this, Apple is expected to launch its first smart home devices, like security cameras, and its first purported foldable phone, dubbed iPhone Fold, in 2026.
Microsoft on Friday announced the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev and Beta Channels. It introduces Ask Copilot in the taskbar, enabling one-click access to Copilot Vision and Voice for easy interactions. The company has also begun testing a new Shared Audio feature in preview. This allows the audio stream to be shared across two devices for simultaneous playback. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build expands the full-screen experience (FSE) to other handheld gaming PCs.
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Galaxy Book 5 Pro. While details about its launch remain under wraps, AI PC has allegedly been listed on a benchmarking website, highlighting several of its key specifications. It is said to be powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, paired with 32GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro listing also sheds light on what to expect from the laptop in terms of AI performance.
Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air with premium OLED displays. The OLED display could first arrive in the iPad mini. The iPad mini with OLED panel is said to be in the works with the code name J510. It could come with a price hike of around $100 (roughly Rs. 8,500). Apple reportedly started early development on an OLED-equipped MacBook Air.
After installing the October update (KB5066835), USB keyboards and mice, and other input devices were not working in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). To fix the bug, Microsoft has announced a new out-of-band (OOB) update with builds 26200.6901 and 26100.6901. The emergency update is distributed automatically via Windows Update, but interested users can download it manually from the Microsoft Update Catalogue if needed.
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro (2025) and the iPad Pro with its latest M5 chipset are now available for purchase in India, following their global debut last week. The latest laptop promises up to 3.5 times better AI and up to 1.6 times improved graphics performance. Meanwhile, Apple says its flagship tablet can be purchased in 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes. Both products are offered via Apple's website, Apple offline stores, and other retailers.
