Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Intel Core Ultra "X", G-Sync Pulsar + more!

Duration: 07:57

Timestamps:

0:00 c'mon back for the GOOD stuff

0:07 Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Ryzen AI 400 series

1:28 Intel Panther Lake, Arc B390 graphics

3:10 Nvidia's DLSS 4.5, G-Sync Pulsar

4:17 QUICK BITS INTRO

4:23 Laptops at CES 2026

5:00 LEGO SMART Play bricks

5:41 Amazon Ring trailer for Amazon Sidewalk

6:21 Power Ranger hacks dating site

6:52 Wacky health tech at CES

NEWS SOURCES:

MAINS

GOTTA GO FAST

AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D Desktop Processor

https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d.html

The king just got even faster

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-ryzen-7-9850x3d-promises-7-percent-uplift-over-ryzen-7-9800x3d-amd-fights-itself-with-new-fastest-gaming-processor

We even got new laptop chips and some business variants

Laptop chips:

https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen.html

https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-for-business.html

But It wouldn’t be CES without AI forced down our throats

AMD Ryzen™ AI Halo

https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/consumer/ryzen-ai/ryzen-ai-halo.html

https://en.overclocking.com/ces-2026-ryzen-ai-halo-a-rival-to-nvidia-dgx-spark/

AI chips:

https://www.amd.com/en/products/embedded/ryzen-ai/p100-series.html

THE INTEL VISION

CES 2026: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Debut as First Built on Intel 18A

https://newsroom.intel.com/client-computing/ces-2026-intel-core-ultra-series-3-debut-first-built-on-intel-18a

https://www.reuters.com/business/intel-expected-launch-next-gen-pc-chip-ces-las-vegas-2026-01-05/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/intel-launches-core-ultra-series-3-cpus-made-using-its-long-awaited-18a-process/

quote

https://digitalitnews.com/intel-core-ultra-series-3-debuts-at-ces-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#:~:text=The%20top%20SKUs%20feature%20up%20to%2016%20CPU%20cores%2C%2012%20Xe%C2%A0%2Dcores%20and%2050%20NPU%20TOPS%2C%20delivering%20up%20to%2060%25%20better%20multithread%20performance1%2C%20over%2077%25%20faster%20gaming%20performance2%C2%A0and%20up%20to%2027%20hours%20of%20battery%20life3

XeSS 3 upscaling and frame generation

https://www.pcmag.com/news/intel-panther-lake-core-ultra-laptop-chips-details-ces-2026#:~:text=Intel%20is%20also,frame%20rate%20significantly.

Intel says Arc B390 graphics are 73% faster than AMD Radeon 890M, special version for handheld confirmed

https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-says-arc-b390-graphics-are-73-faster-than-amd-radeon-890m-special-version-for-handheld-confirmed

Intel is making custom processors for handhelds

IGN: https://lmg.gg/zMAcW

“Intel murdered AMD with its ARC B390 mobile graphics”

https://overclock3d.net/reviews/gpu_displays/intel-murdered-amd-with-its-arc-b390-mobile-graphics/

EDITOR: For images or whatever, Press Kit: Intel at CES 2026

https://newsroom.intel.com/press-kit/press-kit-intel-at-ces-2026

FAKE FRAME OF MIND

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Announced, 250+ DLSS Multi Frame Generation Games & Apps Available Now, G-SYNC Pulsar Gaming Monitors Available This Week, And Much More

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/ces-2026-nvidia-geforce-rtx-announcements/

NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Delivers Major Upgrade With 2nd Gen Transformer Model For Super Resolution & 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-gen-6x-2nd-gen-transformer-super-res/

https://www.techspot.com/news/110819-nvidia-unveils-dlss-45-new-transformer-model-improved.html

It totes 4k 240+ FPS gameplay because thats a totally real number

https://gameranx.com/updates/id/560143/article/nvidia-has-launched-dlss-4-5-promising-industry-leading-4k-240-fps-gameplay/

Early testing shows it needs double the VRAM

Early DLSS 4.5 Testing Reveals Drastically Crisper Details But Older-Gen RTX GPUs Take Nearly 20%+ Performance Hit

https://wccftech.com/early-dlss-4-5-testing-reveals-drastically-crisper-details-but-older-gen-rtx-gpus-take-nearly-20-performance-hit/

The new Pulsar tech totes over 1000 Hz effective motion clarity, whatever that means

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/g-sync-pulsar-gaming-monitors-available-january-7-2026/

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidias-g-sync-pulsar-tech-can-minimize-motion-blur-for-gamers-140000058.html

Quote about motion clarity:

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/g-sync-pulsar-gaming-monitors-available-january-7-2026/#:~:text=motion%20clarity%20that%20is%20effectively%20the%20quadruple%20of%20its%20baseline%20refresh%20rate

Check out this LTT video about it… or check out our sponsor!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rnjawJ_QDc

QUICK BITS

LAPTOP GUN: MAVERICK

Kojima Productions just announced a Ludens themed laptop at CES 2026

https://www.polygon.com/hideo-kojima-rog-flow-z13-kjp-announced/

https://www.reddit.com/r/DeathStranding/comments/1q52v2y/kojima_productions_just_announced_a_ludens_themed/

HP’s latest OmniBooks are getting chip bumps and OLED screens

https://www.theverge.com/tech/854240/hp-omnibook-ultra-14-3-5-7-x-laptop-updates-ces-2026

Samsung Galaxy Book6 series

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/samsungs-galaxy-book-6-series-ces-2026-intel-panther-lake-230010324.html

Acer

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/acer-swift-edge-ces-2026/#ftag=CAD590a51e

MSI Prestige

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/msi-smooths-out-the-edges-of-its-prestige-laptops-at-ces-2026/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Schenker Intros The First Semi-Modular Intel Panther Lake Laptop

https://wccftech.com/schenker-intros-first-semi-modular-intel-panther-lake-laptop/

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/this-panther-lake-led-semi-modular-laptop-is-taking-a-page-from-frameworks-very-upgradable-book-and-im-all-for-it/

THE FORCE IN STRONG IN THIS BRICK

Introducing LEGO® SMART Play™: Bringing your creations to life

https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2026/december/lego-smart-play-announcement

Lego unveils new smart brick with embedded computer inside — Smart Play platform features tiny 4.1mm custom ASIC with sensors, RGB LEDs, and even a tiny speaker (Uses magnets to communicate)

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/the-smallest-computer-at-ces-2026-is-a-lego-brick

https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/ces-2026-lego-smart-play-revealed/

ALWAYS WATCHING

Amazon’s All Seeing Eye - ring mobile security camera and sensors powered by amazons sidewalk

https://www.theverge.com/tech/852890/ring-mobile-security-elite-camera-ces

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3024405/ring-goes-big-with-sensors-powered-by-amazons-sidewalk.html

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ring-relaunches-its-suite-of-smart-home-sensors-140000667.html

GO GO POWER RANGERS!

Hacktivist deletes racist websites at Chaos Communication Congress

https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/01/04/power-ranger-deletes-dating-site/

https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/tinder-for-nazis-hacked

https://www.the-sun.com/news/15737052/racist-dating-site-hacked-data-exposed-pink-power-ranger/

FREAK SHOW

Smart Mirror - https://www.cnet.com/tech/this-longevity-mirror-predicts-your-future-health-in-30-seconds-flat/#ftag=CAD590a51e

‘Autofocus’ glasses can change their lenses in real time

https://www.cnn.com/science/autofocus-glasses-ixi-change-lenses-spc?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit

AI FREE SMART GLASSES 0 https://www.zdnet.com/article/rokid-ai-style-glasses-ces-2026/

Headphones that make you better at gaming - https://www.ign.com/articles/hyperx-and-neurable-are-trying-to-make-your-brain-better-at-gaming

Allergen Detection - https://www.zdnet.com/article/allergen-alert-ces-2026/

Diabetes App - https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/libre-assist-diabetes-food-decisions-glucose-impact/#ftag=CAD590a51e

https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2026-01-05-Abbotts-new-Libre-Assist-app-feature-tackles-a-top-need-for-people-living-with-diabetes-in-the-moment-food-decisions

Taint bandaid evolves into taint zipper - https://www.theverge.com/tech/855841/ces-2026-mor-morari-inc-taint-zapper-sex-tech-wearables

No paywall: https://archive.md/ZwUOv

They Made A $300 Rumble Pack For Your Taint