We have just reviewed the new Asus ProArt P16. However, with last year's 2025 model still on sale, the question is: Who is the RTX Spark version suited to, and who should opt for the combination of an AMD processor and a GeForce graphics card instead?

We are currently testing the updated Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with an efficient 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC and a brighter display. Unfortunately, it once again includes a fan, even though the Surface Pro 12 shows that passive cooling would also work.

The Asus ProArt P16 2026 combines the new Nvidia RTX Spark N1X with an exceptionally slim and light 16-inch chassis, an excellent tandem OLED panel, and outstanding speakers.

Linus Tech Tips has tested the brand-new Asus ProArt P16 2026 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X SoC. Sadly, the efficiency of the RTX Spark N1X leaves a lot to be desired, as the battery life of the Asus and Microsoft's RTX Spark-powered laptops is reportedly good but not great.

HP has released a new budget laptop boasting up to 20 hours of battery life. Also featuring a choice of 16-inch displays, the new OmniBook 3 16 combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon C (C1-10-100) chipset with user-upgradeable RAM and storage.

Asus is using an OLED screen with 120Hz and VRR for the first time in the new Ally X20. Image quality is excellent, but overall performance with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme remains unchanged.

A formerly Japanese-exclusive laptop line is coming to Europe: Panasonic is launching the Let's Note laptop brand for the European market. The new "Made in Japan" Panasonic Let's Note FC7 is a 14-inch business laptop that weighs just north of 1 kg and includes a user-replaceable battery, as well as Intel's Panther Lake platform.

With the new RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia introduces a powerful ARM processor paired with a fast Blackwell GPU. We may already be looking at the future of gaming laptops.

An all-OLED, metal build laptop for €700? The new 14-inch HP OmniBook 5 comes in four colors and aims squarely at the sought after MacBook Neo type budget segment. We were able to have some hands-on time with the new HP OmniBook 5 14.

The changelog for SteamOS 3.8.28 reveals support is ongoing for non-Valve devices, including two made by Ayaneo. One is the Pocket S2 which ships with Android and has a Snapdragon processor, while the other is the Konkr Fit which has an AMD processor and ships with Windows.

Lenovo has brought one of its latest budget laptops to more countries. Now available in Europe, the IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q7X11 starts at £490 in the UK and €579 in the Eurozone. The new 15-inch laptop promises almost 50% longer battery life than its predecessor that we reviewed in 2025.

It is almost here: Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, their first venture into the market for PC SoCs, is launching soon. Ahead of the launch, we had the opportunity to take a look at the new OmniBook Ultra 16, HP's new 16-inch creator flagship.

Windows 11 KB5127648 fixes mouse stutter in some games, adds Copilot key remapping, and is the last update for 24H2 Home and Pro. Read what changed in this update.

Recognizing the efforts of the decompilation/recompilation community (and its acceleration by AI to enable unique cross-game modding possibilities,) Microsoft announces the Xbox Labs initiative to support development efforts.

The Apple MacBook Neo has brought new life to the budget laptop category. It has a strong value proposition, but other affordable laptops, like the HP OmniBook 3, also offer some unique advantages.

Windows 11 24H2 gets its last update on October 13, 2026, after which Home and Pro receive no more security patches. Here is how to check your version, move to 25H2 or 26H2 and tell whether a safeguard hold is blocking the upgrade. Schools running Windows 11 SE laptops get no newer version at all.

Asus has released new configurations of its Vivobook S14 and S16 laptops powered by Intel Core 7 350 processors in multiple markets. Both models feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB SSD storage, while the 16-inch version comes with a 144Hz display.

Microsoft is rotating the Windows Update certificates in 2027. PCs without the new certificates will lose all updates after May 17 or June 19, 2027. Here is which update Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 and Windows 10 need, why Windows 10 without ESU is most at risk, and how to check your PC with winver.

Asobi: Remote Play overcomes many limitations of Sony’s first-party programs. Reducing reliance on PS5 consoles, the app offers PS Portal features like cloud streaming of purchased games. The new version 1.0 works on the Steam Deck, Windows handhelds, and PCs.

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9606 puts Weather first on the lock screen, adds widget controls, and fixes an msmpeg2ac3dec.dll crash that hit some PC apps and games.

A new Ugreen Revodok Pro USB-C Docking Station has appeared on Amazon in North America and across Europe. The 14-port dock includes USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, a headphone jack, an SD card, and Ethernet. It supports 100W charging and up to three 4K monitors on Windows.

In the budget space, manufacturers mostly like to sell old technology. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X is a bit long in the tooth, but not yet outdated. Still, it can beat the newest Intel options, as our review of the HP OmniBook 3 16 shows.

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 in the regular ChatGPT Chat tab, and Free and Go users start getting it on October 8. They get GPT-6 Luna, while paid plans get GPT-6 Sol. The update also adds Intelligent UI, with diagrams, buttons and small calculators inside answers. Here is what older desktop apps miss, how to reduce the visuals and where OpenAI contradicts itself.

In our review, the current Surface Laptop 15 proves to be a solid multimedia device. However, it still reveals significant weaknesses that Microsoft urgently needs to address in the successor to avoid falling behind strong competitors in a fiercely contested market.

Microsoft has launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer workstation built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. It packs 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage.

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Search into a system control hub, allowing users to perform thousands of actions with simple commands. The redesigned Search also brings deeper Copilot integration, smarter results and a faster interface, with testing now as part of the Windows Insiders.

Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.

Microsoft once again offers its Surface Laptop 15 for business customers with Intel processors - including the powerful Core Ultra X chips, which outperform their ARM rivals in graphics performance as well as battery life.

Microsoft Defender security intelligence update 1.459.576.0 is rolling out under KB2267602. Here is how to check your version and force an update via command line.

The Founder 16-inch 2-in-1 is a new Windows 2-in-1 with x86 support. Built around a 16-inch display, the device is much wider and taller than Microsoft's Surface Pro series, with more ports to match its larger form factor. The Founder 16-inch 2-in-1 retails for ~$596 in China, too.

Windows 11 26H2 quietly brings several performance improvements, including a Low Latency Profile that makes common tasks feel faster. Some users are also reporting lower RAM usage after the update, although Microsoft has not confirmed that 26H2 itself is responsible.

If you travel a lot for your job, you need a lightweight, enduring and reliable laptop. Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 AMD is such a compact companion with a powerful AMD CPU as well as flexible connectivity options.

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 version 26H2. Explore Copilot File Explorer AI tools, system settings, NLP controls, lightweight enablement packages, and IT security.

A sponsored Google result for ChatGPT can lead to a fake model called Plus 5.6 that is hosted on the real chatgpt.com. The Custom GPT points to a so-called backup domain, where a fake Cloudflare check asks users to paste a command into Windows. Huntress and Island have documented two campaigns. One rule is enough to stay safe.

A new Ugreen USB4 docking station has appeared on Amazon in the US and the UK. It offers 11 ports, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and 2.5G Ethernet. The dock supports a single 4K 240 Hz monitor or dual 4K 120 Hz displays on both macOS and Windows.

The biggest issue facing the new Zenbook 14 is strong competition from within its own lineup, since last year's Zenbook A14 is still available for $869 and offers a significantly better overall package.

According to a new report, S-Game's upcoming wuxia action-RPG game, Phantom Blade Zero, looks poised to be a huge commercial success. The game is already matching one of the best-selling games of the year in one key aspect, and could have its sights set on Black Myth: Wukong.

Plenty of guides still name October 13, 2026 as the end of the Windows 10 grace period. Microsoft has quietly extended Extended Security Updates for home users to October 2027. In the European Economic Area, though, the free option still ends for anyone who stops signing in with a Microsoft account.

Panasonic has announced two new Toughbooks, which receive an upgrade to Intel's Panther Lake platform. The new rugged tablet-laptop hybrids Panasonic Toughbook G3 and Panasonic Toughbook FZ-34 will even be available with powerful Core Ultra X7 CPUs and ARC graphics.

Following the launch of a Gears of War-themed charging dock for Xbox wireless controllers, 8BitDo has announced two more accessories. The Gears of War: E-Day Keyboard and Mouse Collection see its popular Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse get a Gears of War makeover.

If one is looking for a big office laptop for work, the names EliteBook and ThinkPad should quickly appear on the radar. We tested both the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 and the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16, and can compare both.

Vaio has released the Kachi-iro special edition of its T series in Japan. The 13.3-inch Copilot+ PC features a Core Ultra X7 358H processor, Intel Arc B390 graphics, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 2.5K touchscreen.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd edition) 2-in-1 laptop powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU for significantly faster local AI and GPU performance. The fanless tablet PC can be ordered with an optional 5G cellular module for Internet access while on the road. Sep 25, 09:31 PM GMT update: Added Notebookcheck's hands-on video.