Microsoft and Sony partnering on an AI-powered car assistant is the strangest news to come out of CES this week
AI wins In a surprising move, Sony and Honda announced that Microsoft is powering the AI assistant for Sony Honda Mobility.
Windows & Software
Volkswagen integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT into its upcoming lineup of vehicles to act as a 'copilot' (not that one)
CHATGPT WAGON OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot is on its way to Volkswagen vehicles to enhance the driving experience with better navigation and infotainment controls.
Microsoft's next Windows 11 feature update is coming next month — here's what to expect
Update The brakes don't stop when it comes to new Windows 11 features. Microsoft is gearing up to ship its next feature drop as soon as next month, so here's what to expect.
First, Microsoft Copilot came for your keyboard. Now, it wants to live in your File Explorer.
Internet sleuths recently discovered code in Windows mentioning Copilot and File Explorer. While it's not clear what the feature will do, we have a guess.
PC Hardware
Acer's Nitro 17 gaming laptops are getting a refresh with 14th-gen Intel and 40-series NVIDIA graphics
Nitro The gaming laptop will also be bolstered by Microsoft Copilot, with a new dedicated AI key.
Intel's new Core Series 1 laptop chips ditch all the AI talk, target lower power, more affordable devices
CES Joining Core Ultra, Intel has revealed Core Series 1, the new lower powered chips designed for more mainstream, affordable laptops. And there's no talk of AI.
Acer's new gaming laptops are all about AI power with RTX graphics and a dedicated Copilot button
Acer AI Acer announced two new Predator Helios and two Predator Helios Neo laptops that move the brand to 14th Gen Intel CPUs and add better AI integration into the devices.
A fan-favorite Lenovo Legion laptop is back with a beautiful redesign, and 14th Gen Intel is here across the board
LOQ and Loaded Lenovo's next-gen Legion lineup looks mostly the same, but 14th Gen Intel and the return of two fan-favorites redesigned is still exciting.
Xbox & PC Gaming
Alienware and 100 esports athletes worked together to create the brand's first competitive gaming peripherals
Prose for pros The Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard are the first competitive gaming peripherals from the popular gaming brand.
Diablo 4 gets ray tracing shadows and reflections in March on Windows PC
Ray-tracing hell Diablo 4 is getting ray tracing support in March on Windows PC, with enhanced shadows and reflections to further detail the dark world of Sanctuary.
This Halo Infinite Forge map remakes one of the series' biggest campaign missions so perfectly it requires two downloads
IWHBYD... Thanks to Forge, one of Halo: Combat Evolved's biggest and best levels is now playable in Halo Infinite.
Accessories
This new 4K Alienware monitor overcomes the limits of OLED, and its specs almost feel like cheating
World first Alienware just unveiled a QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor checks off the whole specs sheet and looks like a great option for PC or console gaming.
Alienware announces the world's first 1440p monitor with an outrageous 360Hz refresh rate
QHD@360Hz With a 3ms response time and 360Hz refresh rate at 1440p, the Alienware 27-inch 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor will likely open the door to a new standard for FPS gaming.
HP detaches the number pad from its latest ergonomic wireless keyboard and provides a 24-month battery life
ERGONOMIC WAY HP just unveiled its 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard with a separate number pad, providing users with more flexibility and promising a 24-month battery life.
"Who needs a 57-inch curved MiniLED gaming monitor?" asks Acer, with 240Hz OLED alternatives in tow for CES 2024
Too big? Acer previews four curved Predator gaming monitors designed for hardcore gamers ahead of CES 2024, including the gigantic 57-inch MiniLED Z57 set for release in Q2 2024.
