The test builds coming via the new Canary Channel include major changes to the Windows kernel plus new APIs and “longer-lead time” features, so Microsoft is clearly hinting at a Windows 11 successor launching in a few years.

Unleashed earlier today, War Thunder 2.25 "Sky Guardians" comes with the first French ships and the super-heavy Char FCM 2C tank, 18 new and updated aircraft, new locations and missions, as well as updated visual effects. The size of the full game client has broken the 100 GB barrier, but a minimal install needs less than 17 GB.

Lenovo US has announced the start of its annual sale today (March 3, 2023), an event with savings of up to 75% on a range of ThinkPads, reducing one model in particular to just under US$250 in price. However, despite this attractive prospects a potential customer might be advised to consider whether the PC in question is really the best new machine for the home or office. Then again, there are others on offer that might be.

A new Windows 11 update has dropped bringing with it the much-hyped AI-powered Bing directly to the taskbar. The new update also offers energy saving recommendations, Braille display support in Narrator, tablet mode improvements, and more. Microsoft is also updating in-box apps such as Notepad with tabs, Snipping Tool with screen recording, and Phone Link with iOS integration for Windows Insiders.

The new driver package for GeForce GPUs arrived yesterday and, in addition to various optimizations for titles such as Atomic Heart or The Finals, it packs RTX Video Super Resolution support. This technology upscales videos and removes artifacts in Chrome or Edge across multiple streaming platforms.

At MWC, we were able to get a hands on with the newest 2023 gen ThinkPad laptops. Highlights are the new ThinkPad Z series and the ThinkPad X13 G3, but we also received some interesting information about the new ThinkPad T series.

The latest Windows Insider update brings support for integrating iPhones and iMessage directly into Windows via the Phone Link app. However, there are some major drawbacks, such as a lack of message history and multimedia support.

AYA NEO has finally announced pricing and availability for the AIR Plus, its latest gaming handheld. Shipping in the spring with a choice of AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, Ryzen 5 7520U, Ryzen 7 6800U and Intel Core i3-1215U processors, the AYA NEO AIR Plus will completely miss its sub-US$300 price tag.

For the first time, we have subjected the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 in MSI's Katana 17 B13V to extensive analysis. The new graphics chip proved itself to be clearly faster than the RTX 3060, however, it also lags significantly behind the top-of-the-range RTX 4090.

At MWC, Lenovo is introducing the second generation of its ThinkPad Z series. ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and Z16 Gen 2 both look a lot like their predecessors, but they receive a new haptic trackpad made by Sensel. This marks the first time that Sensel provides their complete technology stack for a laptop trackpad.

Lenovo's fourth-gen range of larger ThinkPad L-series laptops have made their MWC debut with up-to-date processors in both Intel and AMD flavors. Either option comes in relatively lightweight, cost-effective packages - although the new L14 and L15 have made some potential compromises to attain their attractive starting prices.

At MWC, Lenovo is announcing most models of the new ThinkPad lineup. One of the main highlights are the classic models of the ThinkPad T series. T14s Gen 4, T14 Gen 4 and T16 Gen 2 are updates of last years models, but they still bring a few new features.

The ThinkPads of the X series are the smallest, most mobile ThinkPad laptops for the enterprise market. In 2023, Lenovo is completely redesigning the X13 and its convertible counterpart ThinkPad X13 Yoga.

Armed with just an iGPU, the VivoBook is a multimedia laptop aiming to compete in the entry-level segment and pulls this off in a surprising manner. What's more, not having a dGPU also has some interesting side benefits.

The Gram 15 (2022) can now be ordered for under US$1,400 with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. LG also equips the Gram 15 (2022) with an 80 Wh battery and a dedicated number pad, among other features.

AYA NEO has confirmed when it plans to start selling the AIR Plus, one of its latest gaming handhelds. Offered with a 6-inch and 1080p IPS display, the AIR Plus is expected to start for under US$300. Prices are likely to pick up for Ryzen 7 6800U back models, though.

Just as it refreshed the Redmi G (2021) about a year ago, Xiaomi has now also updated the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 in China almost a year after it debuted, with a slightly more powerful Alder Lake CPU, and an accompanying price reduction.

Lenovo's office notebook offers a strong Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions and good battery runtimes. Another positive aspect: USB-C power delivery is supported.

Apple M1 and M2 Mac users can now officially download Windows 11 on ARM via Parallels Desktop 18. Windows 11 on ARM does come with limitations when virtualized via Parallels, but most users will be able to game and even run x86 apps with decent performance. Parallels Desktop 18 also several enhancements including the ability to assign up to 18 CPU cores and 62 GB of RAM to the Windows VM in Mac Studios with Apple M1 Ultra SoCs.

Wargaming's World of Warships is moving forward with a new update that includes the usual under-the-hood tweaks and fixes, as well as early access to British subs, the Statue of Liberty commander, US hybrid battleships, global combat missions, an updated Domination mode, rebalanced unique upgrades, and more.

Gigabyte has now unleashed new versions of the Aorus 15 and 17 laptops. The OEM touts the duo as machines for gaming on the go, with a updated design that packs WINDFORCE Infinity cooling and up-to-360Hz displays. The upgraded Aorus variants also offer DDR5 RAM and MUX switches.

The latest version of the GeForce Game Ready Driver software package from NVIDIA arrived yesterday alongside the GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 for laptops. In addition to optimizations for these mobile GPUs, the new driver comes with support for DLSS and Reflex in various titles, 10 new G-Sync compatible displays, and more.

One-netbook is now selling the ONEXPLAYER 2 freely after a successful crowdfunding campaign. The gaming handheld can now be ordered from the company's ONEXPLAYER eCommerce platform, albeit at a slightly higher price than during its crowdfunding campaign.

GEEKOM's Valentine's Day 2023 sale is on, offering discounts on a range of mini PCs, its most powerful Tiger Lake-based Mini IT11 included. A new Special Edition of its MiniAir 11 is also on offer right now. It includes a figurine of the brand's new mascot in the box as one of its "exclusive gifts".

Valve has released a major Steam Client Update for Windows. While the changelog is relatively long, the main change is a new Big Picture Mode. The ageing UI has finally made way for the Steam Deck UI, which contains several Windows-specific changes.

The 14-inch laptop from Huawei includes a Tiger Lake processor, brings an elegant metal case, produces only little noise, and offers a long battery life. At the time of our test, the whole package is available at a price point around 600 Euros (~$652).

The Surface Pro is Microsoft's flagship convertible, and the ninth generation now offers Wi-Fi 6E and a leap in performance thanks to the Alder Lake CPU, but other features such as the optional LTE modem or the audio jack have been omitted. This doesn't make the device any better.

Amazon US has discounted the LG Gram 17 (2022), a machine that is also known as Gram 17Z90Q. Typically, LG charges US$1,799.99 for the 17-inch and Intel Alder Lake-powered laptop, but Amazon US has dropped its price by 26%, a saving that takes over US$450 off its list price.

With the Core i5-12500H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU, all current titles can be displayed smoothly on the matte FHD display (300 Hz). The GPU and CPU are accompanied by a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB), 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. A copy of the Windows operating system is not included.

Featuring multiplayer skirmishes and castle sieges that bring together up to 100 players, Warlander includes a medieval-inspired setting with supernatural items and abilities, as well as powerful robots. This free-to-play title is now available on Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles scheduled to follow in April.