I challenge any PC maker at CES 2026 to serve up a more eye-catching desktop design than the Asus ROG G1000, which comes kitted out with outrageous dancing holograms in the side and front windows.

The Snapdragon X2 Plus offers much of what's in the higher-end X2 Elite, but the Plus versions are destined for more affordable, everyday AI-focused Windows laptops.

Both on the glass side panel and the front of the laptop, the ROG GM1000 has what Asus is calling 'ROG AniMe Holo', which is essentially lights diffused through the fans in a way that lets them project animated holograms. It's not something that comes through super well in still photos, but it looks incredible in person, believe me.

That's not to say the new AMD-powered Alienware Area-51 range isn't impressive, but the cheapest models showcased at CES 2026 do largely give mid-range vibes. You're getting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070,

A rocky year ahead of the PC industry We're halfway through CES 2026, and it’s clear that it's going to be a rough year for the PC industry. In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget's Dan Cooper about Intel,

The Lenovo Yoga AIO i Aura Edition boasts serious substance to outshine the iMac, including a sharper 4K OLED, 165Hz screen. It packs Intel's latest Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, and a 16MP webcam with face unlock.

IO Interactive reveals a ton of new details for its upcoming action game 007 First Light, including PC spects, features, and a major collaboration.

AMD announced the Ryzen AI Halo at CES 2026, a reference design for a mini PC based on its Ryzen AI Max+ chip.