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AMD’s push into socketed desktop PCs that use the Ryzen AI 400 may yield an extraordinary bonus: the ability to buy a mobile Ryzen processor at a retailer like Newegg, install it, then upgrade that mobile processor into a desktop PC that uses it. At CES 2026, AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 (Gorgon Point), its next-generation laptop processor. As part of the announcement—detailed in a deeper-dive interview with AMD executives—AMD announced that it would ship the Ryzen AI 400 into socketed desktops. What does that mean? To an enthusiast, a socketed desktop processor allows a consumer to pick and choose which processor to fill that socket with, just like a traditional desktop PC. The question is whether PC makers and AMD itself would allow that level of flexibility, or whether that socket would be available for the customer’s choice. Keep in mind that you’ve never been able to buy a mobile processor via Amazon or Best Buy. Laptop processors are sold directly to makers like Acer or Lenovo, which they use to build laptops. But this new world of socketed desktop processors opens new doors. We gave AMD every opportunity to shoot down this thesis. In a roundtable interview with Jason Banta, corporate vice president of client at AMD at CES 2026, he didn’t. DIY desktops with mobile Ryzen chips still have a shot “I think as we get closer to launch, we’ll have more information about DIY availability,” Banta said. “We have active partnerships with OEMs on Ryzen AI 400 socketed designs,” he added, somewhat flustered. “DIY is not something we are communicating information about that at this time. So that’s more work. More to come later, more to come later.” Officially, AMD will launch the socketed desktop version of the Ryzen AI 400 in the second quarter, an AMD representative confirmed, in what executives said would be the AM5 socket platform. The interesting twist is that Banta didn’t limit the available designs to just all-in-one PCs or mini PCs, but desktop PCs large and small. “We’re seeing OEM interest in all of those, all the different form factors. So, that’s everything from one liter [to] thirty liters,” Banta said. “Usually, I think twenty liters is about where we start to see more of the socketed designs,” Banta added. “But specifically that socketed rise in AI 400? We’re expecting to see that everywhere, from 1-liter designs all the way up to 30-liter designs. So, a wide range of availability there.” “But what’s cool about the socketed approach is it gives system integrators, it gives DIYers, it gives OEMs a lot of options in how they design, without redesigning boards, without redesigning an entire project,” Banta added. Read...

Household robot manufacturer iGarden unveiled its new M1 series of robotic pool cleaners at CES today, complementing its existing K series line of underwater scrubbers. And much like the K series, these four new models are distinguished almost exclusively by their battery size and resulting operating time. The M1 series showcases a revamped design that features four wheels instead of treads, with a bulbous section in the center of the robot that makes it look like the cockpit of a race car. The bright red color treatment only furthers that connotation, much as it did with the K Pro 150 we reviewed in October, 2025.) The very front of the robot, however, is where you’ll find its secret sauce, including twin cameras designed to help it scan the pool in 3D. iGarden says the cameras improve debris detection, floor coverage, and obstacle avoidance. As is becoming increasingly common with household robots, AI-powered algorithms analyze the video feed and are key part of the behind-the-scenes intelligence. iGarden also launched its new L- and L AWD-series robot lawn mowers at CES.iGarden Additional features across the M1 line include a new two-tier filter designed to improve tiny particle capture while reducing clogging, and a dual water pump design that adapts suction power to the environment, based on an analysis of how much and what type of debris the robot is capturing. A welcome one-touch return system instructs the robot to climb the nearest wall to reach the waterline for easy, pole-free retrieval, although it isn’t entirely clear how this system works at the moment. (Based on photography we’ve seen, it’s likely through a remote-control wand with flashing lights on one end.) At launch, the four models in the new series are the M1-50, with a 7500mAh battery and about 5 hours of running time; the M1-80, with a 10,400mAh battery and about 8 hours of running time; the M1-100, also with a 10,400mAh battery but a promised 10 hours of running time; and the M1 Pro-125, with a 14,500mAh battery and about 12.5 hours of running time. The units also differ based on pump rate, with the M1-50 offering a lower flow of 3,170 to 5,019 gallons per hour, the middle two robots featuring 4,227 to 6,076 gallons per hour, and the M1 Pro-125 hitting 5,283 to 7,133 gallons per hour. Many of the other features of the K Series, including running time options, periodic scheduling, various cleaning modes, and iGarden’s speed-boosting “Turbo Mode,” remain ported over to the new M1 models. Pricing and availability for each of the new robot models had not been published at press time. This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robotic pool cleaners. Read...

Smart garden tech brand iGarden introduced two new robotic lawn mowers at CES this week, expanding its lineup with 2WD and AWD models aimed at homeowners seeking low-maintenance lawn care. Part of iGarden’s growing AI-powered ecosystem, the L Series and L AWD Series mowers feature an 8-hour runtime, smart LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and AI vision, and a 1080p HD camera with a wide-angle field of view to support real-time terrain mapping and obstacle avoidance. Both models are designed for quick setup, requiring no perimeter wires or complex antenna systems like RTK (real-time kinematic) positioning, which is often used for precision navigation in high-end robotic mowers. iGarden L AWD Series mower can tackles slopes up to 70%, ideal for uneven terrain. iGarden The L AWD Series offers enhanced all-wheel drive traction for handling slopes up to 70% (35 degrees), targeting yards with challenging topography. Both models use intelligent route planning for even, precise cutting, according to the company. The new models integrate with iGarden’s broader app-controlled backyard ecosystem, which was also on display at CES. The company is positioning its AI system as a central hub for connected outdoor devices, though full details on compatibility and feature control through the app were not disclosed. If you’re attending CES in person, iGarden is exhibiting its wares at booth #51248. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robot lawn mowers. Read...