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AMD has introduced EXPO Ultra Low Latency (EXPO-ULL), a new DDR5 memory profile promising lower latency, smoother frame times, and up to 13% higher average FPS with 15% better 1% lows versus standard JEDEC memory. Certified 6000 MT/s and 6400 MT/s kits from major memory vendors are expected starting June 2026.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 laptops deliver accelerated AI performance thanks to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs with 45+ TOPS of compute power. They come with OLED displays, large touchpads, Dolby Atmos speakers, and smudge-proof Ceraluminum covers.

The Geekom A9 Max impressively demonstrates how much power can now be packed into a compact mini PC. Modern hardware, strong performance and flexible upgradeability make it particularly interesting. However, the memory configuration in particular shows that not every decision is equally convincing.

AMD has introduced two 8-core Ryzen CPUs at Computex 2026. One of the CPUs, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, is a re-release of a fan-favorite processor that kick-started AMD’s stand-out X3D gaming CPU lineup. The other chip is a brand-new Ryzen 7 7700X3D based on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture.

Lenovo has started selling a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with up to a 75 Wh battery and 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) supports an optional 4G modem and even a 1800p OLED display in some cases with a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate.

The IdeaPad Pro 5 features a bright and vibrant OLED display, an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, AMD's Ryzen AI 5 340 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. Connectivity is excellent as well thanks to the inclusion of a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Dell has finally released its latest lightweight 14-inch workstation laptop. Available globally, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S can be configured with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. The latter variant supports up to 64 GB LPDCAMM2 RAM with Arc B390 graphics too.

Dell is now selling a new 16-inch workstation laptop globally. Featuring AMD Ryzen or Intel Panther Lake processors, the Pro Precision 5 Series 16S can also be configured with cellular connectivity, 500-nit displays and up to 64 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM.

Dell has just updated its Pro 7 series with new 2-in-1 options. Surprisingly, the company's AMD options are much cheaper than their Intel counterparts. The Dell Pro 7 Series 13 2-in-1 (P703265) can still be configured with 64 GB of RAM and 5G cellular connectivity, though.

Dell has released a suite of new 14-inch laptops globally. All 2-in-1 models, the new Pro 7 Series 14 variants feature AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. 64 GB of RAM, cellular connectivity and a 70 Wh battery are configurable, too.

After we already reviewed the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 with Panther Lake, we are now also testing the new larger 16-inch model ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 powered by an AMD processor. What is our first impression of the large business laptop?

TGP and fan noise would drop to 95 W and 45 dB(A), respectively, but the system becomes so much quieter that we don't really mind the 15 percent performance deficit.

Lenovo has released a new ThinkPad in Europe. Sporting LPCAMM2 RAM and up to a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 5 also features modern AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs and optional Nvidia graphics.

Acer has released a new 14-inch laptop in Europe. Equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors, the new Aspire 14 AI also comes with a 120 Hz display and a 65 Wh battery said to last over 20 hours between charges.

Lenovo has started selling AMD-powered versions of the ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 in more countries. Now available globally, the 16-inch ThinkPad features a 500-nit IPS display, a 75 Wh battery and up to 64 GB of RAM in some markets.

OneXPlayer has finally confirmed global launch plans for the OneXPlayer X2 Mini. Now called the X2 Mini Pro, the handheld surpasses the OneXPlayer Apex with detachable controllers and a 144 Hz VRR OLED display.

HP is now selling a 14-inch laptop featuring AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Available globally, the EliteBook X G2a also comes with a Tandem OLED display, a haptic trackpad, 5G cellular connectivity and 64 GB of RAM in some markets.

If you pay for an AMD Ryzen 7, the brand new Ryzen AI 7 345 offers less performance than a Ryzen 5 would. The latest AMD Ryzen 7 chip obviously only carries this designation for marketing reasons, and gives laptop buyers another reason to be careful with CPU designations.

HP is now selling a new 16-inch laptop globally with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. Also equipped with a 70 Wh battery and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, the OmniBook X Flip 16 features PCIe Gen 5 storage and a 1,100-nit OLED display in some cases, too.

HP has finally released one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. Available with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors, the OmniBook X Flip 14 can also be configured with up to a 120 Hz display, 32 GB of RAM, a 70 Wh battery and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage.

HP has now released a cheaper 16-inch gaming laptop based on AMD Zen 4 and AMD Zen 5 processors. Also featuring the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of RAM, the HyperX Omen 16 also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz refresh rate.

HP has finally released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop. Available with AMD or Intel processors, the new HyperX Omen Max can also be configured with 64 GB of RAM, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, a 240 Hz OLED display and an RTX 5090 laptop GPU in some cases.

Gigabyte has announced the availability of the Aero X16 laptop in the global market. Described as a content creation and entertainment machine, the Aero X16 features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, a 165 Hz IPS panel, up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

A Taiwanese news outlet report says AMD is planning to manufacture CCDs for its Zen 7 architecture on TSMC’s A14 node. Each CCD is rumoured to support up to 16 CPU cores and 224 MB of L3 cache.

Lenovo has finally released its 15-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD Strix Halo processors. Sold internationally, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines Radeon 8060S graphics with a 165 Hz OLED display, an 84 Wh battery and dual M.2 slots. The laptop can configure up to 48 GB VRAM too, thanks to optional 64 GB RAM variants.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop globally. Described as a mobile workstation, the ZBook 8 G2a 14-inch features modern AMD Ryzen processors, up to 64 GB of RAM and multiple display options with 120 Hz VRR refresh rates or 800 nits peak brightness.

HP is now selling a new 15-inch gaming laptop with a 16:10 aspect ratio display. Equipped with modern AMD and Intel processors, the HyperX Omen 15 also boasts an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and a 70 Wh battery.

Lenovo has relaunched its latest 15-inch gaming laptop. Available globally, the updated LOQ 15 can now be configured in a striking Surge Green colour option. The LOQ 15 combines an AMD APU with a 165 Hz display and a trio of 115 W laptop GPUs.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max now has a 64GB RAM configuration, which makes this AMD Strix Halo mini PC more affordable than the other config. This option for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system costs $2,639, which is $560 cheaper than the 128GB variant.

A reliable hardware leaker claims AMD is preparing a budget Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an 8-core Zen 4 gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, 120W power, and a rumored $300 price. If accurate, the chip could deliver near-Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming performance at slightly lower clock speeds, offering cost-conscious PC gamers a more affordable route into AMD’s X3D lineup.

A new OneXPlayer X1 Pro is now available to order globally. Equipped with AMD's Gorgon Point platform, the new release combines a 65 Wh battery with detachable controllers, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 APU and OCuLink eGPU support.

The AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC is now official. It comes with AMD’s top-spec Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, 128 GB RAM and a rated TDP of 120 Watts.

AMD has shown off three new Ryzen AI Max chips. All three are Pro-branded and support up to 192 GB of RAM. Specs-wise, they’re not very different from their Strix Halo counterparts.

Lenovo has released a new 13-inch ThinkPad internationally. Available with AMD Gorgon Point and Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 is particularly lightweight at 930 g. Still, the new ThinkPad X13 can be configured with cellular connectivity and up to 32 GB of RAM.

The GMKtec EVO-X3 has been briefly showcased at the AMD AI Developer Day 2026 event. While not much about the mini PC has been detailed, the company has confirmed it will be a better-equipped version of the EVO-X2, coming with an OCuLink port and "high-speed" USB4 ports.

Lenovo has unveiled a new 16-inch ThinkPad globally. Equipped with AMD Zen 5 processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 also features up to a 64 Wh battery and a 120 Hz VRR display boasting 500 nits peak brightness.

Lenovo has launched a new 14-inch ThinkPad globally. Finally updated to AMD Zen 5 processors, the ThinkPad E14 also comes with dual SSD slots, 64 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 120 Hz display for its Gen 8 release.

More RAM can significantly improve the performance of modern mini PCs, especially when a system is switched from single- to dual-channel operation. This not only benefits graphics performance and multitasking, but also the general system speed. The following overview shows the specific effects of a second RAM module on the performance of the Minisforum AI X1 Pro.

Lenovo is now selling the first AMD-based laptop featuring user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM. Also available with up to a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 can be configured with a 90 Wh battery and Nvidia RTX dGPUs, too.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with AMD Gorgon Point processors, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 can also be configured with up to 96 GB RAM, a 75 Wh battery and even a 120 Hz VRR OLED display in a relatively lightweight body.

AMD will extend FSR 4.1 support beyond RDNA 4, bringing the INT8 upscaling model to RX 7000 GPUs in July 2026 and RX 6000 GPUs in early 2027 after backlash over its initial exclusivity. The move addresses criticism sparked by a leak tying PS5 Pro’s PSSR 2.0 to FSR 4.1 and offers older Radeon users an official alternative to unreliable community workarounds.

Alienware has released a new pair of 15-inch gaming laptops globally. Equipped with 165 Hz displays, the new Alienware 15 offers a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs, plus GeForce RTX 4050 and GeForce RTX 3050 as cheaper options.

HP is now selling its compact keyboard PC across North America. Featuring a Zen 5 processor and a 32 Wh built-in battery, the EliteBoard G1a is far more powerful than existing options like the Raspberry Pi 400 or Raspberry Pi 500.

Lenovo has finally confirmed more details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming laptop. Launching globally as the Legion 7a 15ASH11, the new laptop will be capable of assigning up to 48 GB VRAM to its powerful GPU too, while surpassing the comparable FA401EA with a 15% larger battery capacity.

Asus has discounted one of its 14-inch gaming laptops just weeks after its initial release. Equipped with an AMD Strix Halo APU and a 73 Wh battery, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA also features a 165 Hz display and dual M.2 2280 slots.

AMD has finally presented a new desktop processor featuring 3D V-Cache. Rumoured since January, the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D is another Zen 5 Granite Ridge processor with 16 cores, 32 threads and 128 MB L3 cache at its disposal.

Lenovo has updated its ThinkStation series. Based around the AMD PRO 675 chipset, the ThinkStation P4 will be available with AMD's new Ryzen 9 Pro 9965X3D processor and up to 256 GB of DDR5 RAM. A powerful Nvidia GPU will provide up to 96 GB VRAM, too.