The world’s first gaming monitor with a 1080Hz refresh rate is here

HKC has revealed a gaming monitor that reaches an almost unbelievable 1080Hz refresh rate at 720p. It shows where high-end gaming displays are heading next.
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Polarsteps is the free app that tracks your travels — and it just made my New Year’s resolutions list

Polarsteps is a completely free app that allows you to track and share your travels and journeys, and it even offers a Spotify Wrapped-style recap.

I write for a living and this is the only Mac and iOS app I’ll use in 2026

Ulysses is a powerhouse for professional writing –and it’s pretty great for casual writing and storing ideas too.

ChatGPT ads won’t show up in your chats soon, but OpenAI is still testing them

OpenAI is still exploring ChatGPT ads, according to a new report describing sponsored content that could be prioritized in answers. It’s not a launch, but it’s a real sign the idea is alive.
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Google’s built-in Gemini is pulling users, and your workflow is why

Similarweb data shows Gemini’s generative AI web traffic share rising from 5.4% to 18.2% in a year, while ChatGPT falls to 68.0%.
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Asus wants your gaming laptop to pull double duty at CES 2026

Asus has teased a new Asus ROG dual-screen gaming laptop for CES 2026, with a January 5, 3 pm PT reveal. Here’s what the quick video suggests, and what to watch for.
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Humanoid robot teleoperator manages to kick himself where it hurts

Humanoid robots have come on leaps and bounds in recent times, and much is expected of the advanced machines in the coming year. The process of training humanoid robots can take various forms. Unitree’s G1 robot for example, is trained partly through t…

Asus might build its own RAM because everyone else is too busy

Facing a global memory shortage, Asus may consider DRAM production or alternative suppliers to limit price hikes as DDR4 and DDR5 costs continue rising.
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8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon — but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out

I was left quite surprised at the MSI Katana 15HX B14W’s gaming performance, but I’m slightly worried about how long 8GB GPUs will last.