Do Son At CES 2026, Dell admitted that "AI PC" marketing is failing to drive sales, prompting a pivot back to the XPS brand and traditional performance.
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At CES 2026, Dell admitted consumers don't care about AI PCs, pivoting back to battery and performance as Microsoft's Copilot+ push hits a roadblock.
Microsoft is testing a new Photos app update for Copilot+ PCs that uses on-device AI to automatically categorize images like screenshots and receipts, keeping data private.
Qualcomm unveils the 3nm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme (5.0GHz CPU, 80 TOPS NPU) and X2 Elite, built to power a new generation of high-speed AI PCs.
Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm): up to 37% faster AI, Oryon CPU, and Agentic AI architecture for proactive digital companions.
Windows 11's Notepad now supports on-device AI, allowing for text generation and summarization without a Microsoft account or cloud connection.
Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 2600, the world’s first 2nm GAA mobile chip. The processor, which will power the Galaxy S26, aims to deliver significant improvements in performance and on-device AI.
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh desktop CPUs, expected H2 2025, will feature enhanced NPUs to meet Copilot+ PC specs, bringing advanced AI capabilities to more Windows desktops.
Windows 11's Recall feature now allows EU users to export snapshots for sharing with third parties, but with strict security measures and a one-time export code.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 enhances smart glasses with on-device AI, enabling smaller designs, dual-eye displays, and seamless voice interactions.
ASUS recommends upgrading to Windows 11 and AI-powered PCs as Windows 10 support ends. Get ready for a new era of productivity and security.