Dell revives the XPS brand with new laptops at CES 2026
Dell Technologies announced a number of new products at CES 2026, including new laptops, Alienware gaming systems, and larger, higher-resolution monitors aimed at professional users. Perhaps the biggest news is the return of the XPS brand that Dell retired this time last year.
Dell is launching redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch XPS laptops with a new chassis. Both the XPS 14 and XPS 16 use CNC-machined aluminum construction and adopt slimmer profiles than previous generations. For the first time, the XPS logo appears on the laptop lid.
Asus's new Falchion Ace 75 HE gaming keyboard uses magnetic switches and an 8000Hz polling rate
Asus Republic of Gamers has unveiled the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic gaming keyboard at CES 2026. The compact keyboard introduces a new magnetic switch platform and is aimed at competitive PC players looking for fast response and adjustable input in a smaller layout.
The new keyboard uses a 75 percent layout that retains dedicated arrow keys and navigation controls while reducing overall desk footprint. This design leaves more room for mouse movement than full-size or tenkeyless keyboards, which remains a common setup choice for competitive play.
MSI goes all-in on new laptop designs across business and gaming at CES 2026
MSI used CES 2026 to present a redesigned laptop lineup covering business systems, mainstream productivity machines, gaming laptops, and even a handheld PC.
Across these models, the lineup features new chassis designs, revised cooling systems, and updated internal hardware built around Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX laptop graphics.
