MediaTek is reportedly developing a new SoC with four Cortex-X4 and four Cortex-A720 cores. It is manufactured on TSMC's N4P node and could compete with next-gen laptop offerings from Apple and Qualcomm.

Lenovo's 14-inch Yoga Pro 7 subnotebook is optionally available with the fast GeForce RTX 4050, with which you can run all the latest games smoothly in 1080p on a 120 Hz screen. At the same time, the fantastic IPS panel scores with P3 coverage and accurate colors.

A low weight (ca. 1.4 kg, ~3 lb), an excellent battery life, and a matte 16:10 display (17 inches, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels) represent the highlights of the LG Gram 17. They are accompanied by two Thunderbolt 4 connections and a good keyboard.

Huawei has announced that its 3:2 aspect-ratio flagship laptop has a new 2023 version, as does the 2.5K display MateBook 16s. Both Windows 11 PCs owe their new suffix to new Raptor Lake processors, if not much else. Then again, there is a screen brightness upgrade for the new 16-inch model.

P16v instead of P15v: One of the last ThinkPad models that still used 16:9 models makes the transition to 16:10. Part of this transition is a completely new design. The new ThinkPad P16v looks very similar to the ThinkPad P16, with top base hinges and a dual fan cooling system. The ThinkPad P16v is also upgraded to Ada GPUs.

Lenovo is releasing an updated 2023 workstation portfolio. While the T series based P14s and P16s receive a upgrade to the Ampere based RTX A500, ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 and P16 Gen 2 will feature Ada Lovelace chips. Apart from the new GPUs, there are new screen options, an increased amount of RAM and PCIe 5 SSDs for the P16.

Despite the 16-inch format, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 can be considered a mobile laptop because of its compact size, low weight, and very good battery life. In addition, it offers an AMOLED display in the work-friendly 16:10 format (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) and a powerful Core i5.

Steam's free games roster is constantly growing, with new additions coming almost daily. April 2023 saw a number of particularly good new releases come to Steam. Here are four fun free games you might want to check out if you're in the mood for something new.

Released yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package with the label that reads 531.79 comes with full support for Diablo IV Server Slam (DLSS 2 on GeForce RTX GPUs and DLSS 3 on RTX 40 Series), DLSS 2 for Showgunners, and DLSS 3 & Reflex enhancements in the open-world FPS Redfall. Two new titles also get GeForce Experience optimal settings.

Samsung attempts to balance performance, mobility, power consumption and noise emissions in the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra 16 - and does well as a result. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 deliver plenty of performance for gaming and rendering, even at reduced power.

There are not many places in Europe where laptops are still made. One of these few places is the Welsh Cardiff, where the Panasonic Connect factory is located. We were able to take a peek inside the plant.

Medion installs up-to-date hardware into the Medion Erazer Major X20: a Core i9-13900HX and a GeForce RTX 4070 power the potent gaming notebook. Other specs include a responsive 16-inch screen (QHD+, 240 Hz, G-Sync) in 16:10 format, a mechanical keyboard and 2 TB of storage.

The Yoga Pro 7 is Lenovo's latest 14-inch ultrabook. Featuring a Ryzen 7 7735HS with the snappy Radeon 680M iGPU as well as a matt 2.5K IPS display, even the base model offers excellent value for it €1,129 (US$1,237) price tag.

There are a number of benefits to using Linux-based operating systems, including improved customisation, a more stable system, and a more responsive system, but there are also a number of Linux features that often go under the radar. Here are three of those underrated Linux features that Microsoft could learn from.

Robo & Kala touted its eponymous tablet PC as the thinnest and lightest machine in its category on its launch via Kickstarter. That event has gone so well that the start-up is now able to sell the 2-in-1 via its own online shop. It also now sells accessories such as the device's magnetic keyboard and Smart Pen.

Whether you're spending a weekend gaming with your friends, relieving some stress after work, or trying to keep the kids entertained on a rainy afternoon, multiplayer games are a sure bet for anyone looking to share their hobby. As part of Steam's April sales, there are a number of fun action games to be had for well under US$10.

The new TravelMate P4 series has launched with most of the highest-end specs to be found in Acer's latest crop of Raptor Lake-powered business laptops. They include up to 64GB of RAM, up to 1TB SSDs, and RTX 2050 cards to drive 16:10 displays, even in the new 14-inch convertible version. It also has up-firing speakers with DTS Audio and 4G/LTE to augment Wi-Fi 6E connectivity in common with the non-Spin 14- and 16-inch variants.

The latest TravelMate P2-series laptops have launched with a lot of the advantages of its higher-end P4 and P6 siblings, Thunderbolt 4, 4G/LTE connectivity and RTX 2050 graphics included. Then again, they make slight compromises to offer the cheapest starting recommended prices of their new productivity-focused line as a whole.

According to a new report, Microsoft is set to target the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 with its 10th-generation Surface Pro tablets. Allegedly, Microsoft will offer 11-inch and 13-inch variants, which should match each other with 120 Hz displays and powerful processors. A Surface Go 4 with ARM and Intel processors is also planned.

The 12.3 update for Wargaming's World of Warships comes with quite a few noticeable changes, such as general access to British subs, the new Seychelles map, early access to Pan-American cruisers, the Allied Heroes collection, a fresh Battle Pass, as well as the usual set of multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

Less than a week after the release of the driver for the new RTX 4070 GPU, Nvidia launches the GeForce Game Ready Driver software package with version number 531.68. This piece of code comes with Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor optimizations alongside support for 5 new G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors.

Dell touts the Latitude 9440 as the smallest 14-inch laptop you can buy right now - then again, you may be most inclined to order it for work, as it is also hyped as the OEM's most "collaborative" PC yet. That entails Zoom controls baked right into the large haptics-enabled trackpad, found in an XPS-inspired chassis rated for durability through premium materials.

While Steam seasonal sales often offer the best discounts on games, publisher sales and regular old promotions often bring equally spectacular bargains on some heavy-hitting titles. For the middle of April, Steam's discounts include two roguelites, an RPG, and a tactical first-person shooter.

Lenovo sell the ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 AMD as a mobile workstation - yet it is missing many workstation features. This makes it barely any different to the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3. Lenovo should really have a think about which features make the P14s Gen 3 unique.

Huawei has announced updates to the MateBook D line of laptops for 2023. The PCs are powered by 13th-gen Intel processors, and are joined by new smart TVs. Each Smart Screen S3 Pro also has triple HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz display rated to scale up to 240Hz in a gaming mode.

The specifications of the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng sound more than solid for a multimedia laptop. While the large, 17-inch laptop impresses in many areas in the test, it also gives some reasons for critique.

The compact Cyborg 15 is not designed for the highest performance, but mobility, a long battery life, and a low power consumption also play a role. Nonetheless, the Core i7-12650H and GeForce RTX 4060 allow you to play all the current games smoothly with the Cyborg 15.

ASUS has teased that its first Windows gaming handheld could almost be upon us, only a few weeks after teasing the device. The ASUS ROG Ally is also now expected to be priced at Steam Deck levels, despite featuring an AMD Zen 4 and RDNA 3-based APU.

Huawei's MateBook D 14 combines a fancy unibody design with equally strong internal values such as long battery life, 16 GB of RAM, high system performance and quiet operation. However, you do not have to look long for weaknesses, such as in the connectivity and the low color space coverage.

The first-generation of the versatile Microsoft Surface Pro X is once again available at a steeply discounted price of just US$419 at BuyDig, which arguably is a reasonable price for the ultra-portable 13-inch Windows tablet with 4G LTE connectivity.

A new leak revealed initial details about a dedicated gaming mode for Windows 11. Dubbed Windows Handheld Mode and showcased during a September 2022 Microsoft Hackathon, the gaming-focused mode may well still be in development, despite the original project lead's claims to the contrary.

The 531.61 driver package has 735.7 MB in size and comes with full support for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, a GPU that delivers top performance across multiple titles at 1440p resolution with all eye candy enabled. This piece of code also includes GeForce Experience optimal settings for an additional four titles.