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An unreleased AMD Strix Halo chip has shown up on the PassMark database. It is called the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and it comes with an 8-core CPU.

The Abee AI Station delivers up to 176 W of power to its AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its advanced liquid cooling solution. Also equipped with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, the Abee AI Station is said to remain at around 35 dB(A) even under full load.

AMD’s cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology is now at the center of a major patent lawsuit. IP firm Adeia claims AMD’s Ryzen X3D chips use its hybrid bonding innovations without authorization, a case that could reshape the future of gaming CPU design and licensing costs.

APT is set to gain Rust code in 2026 as Debian modernises its package manager. The coding language's presence in open-source projects keep growing.

The 12VHPWR has reportedly claimed another victim. A user reported a few days ago that the connector on their Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT burned out. Interestingly, the GPU was operating under the 600 W power limit of the connector.

AMD’s official release confirms that its older RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Radeon GPUs will continue to receive driver updates, including game optimizations and security patches. The clarification comes after confusion over a recent Adrenalin driver release that seemed to signal the end of support for the RX 5000 and RX 6000 series.

An ASRock motherboard has reportedly killed three Ryzen 7 9700X CPUs in a span of seven months. The board was serviced by the company at one point and was cleared of any issues.

The GMK M8 is an affordable mini PC that was recently released in China. It comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650H, has an OCuLink port, and comes with a design similar to the EVO-X1. The starting launch price in China is CNY 1,999, about $280.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is AMD's answer to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. At launch, the RX 9070 XT was around 8% slower than the RTX 5070 Ti. Hardware Unboxed has now tested both GPUs, alongside the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070, to see where modern mid-range GPUs currently stand.

Amazon and Best Buy boast a 14-inch OLED laptop deal that’s drawing attention. The compact Razer Blade 14 relies on a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and DLSS 4-compatible RTX 5070 GPU. While the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may have the performance edge, the Blade 14’s build quality is class-leading.

Morefine has expanded the availability of its GMKtec EVO-X2 rival. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the compact mini-PC has jumped in price since its debut, too.

The Ninkear S14 with 14-inch 2K IPS display impresses with its slim design, powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, and solid performance for work, study, and multimedia. Thanks to its compact design, the notebook is versatile, easy to transport, and currently available at an attractive price - ideal for mobile working and the home office.

The Orico product lineup has been expanded, and among the new additions is the OminiPlus mini PC. It features a design similar to the Mac mini, has eGPU support through the USB4 ports, and is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

The accessory brand Orico has launched its first lineup of PCs, and the OminiPro mini PC is one of them. It's an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS system with a chassis that looks very similar to the Apple Mac Pro and an affordable Chinese launch price.

The first mini PCs produced by Sapphire integrate up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with dedicated 50 TOPS NPU and support up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM along with dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Port selection features among others 2x USB4 connectors and the case comes with a magnetic top cover for easy upgrades.

The GTBox T1 is an unusual-looking device that looks more like a HomePod than a mini-PC. Now available globally, the GTBox T1 combines an AMD Zen 4 APU with 32 GB of RAM and USB 4 eGPU expansion, among other hardware.

The GPD Win 5 crowdfunding campaign has now ended. In the process, the company claims to have surpassed its modest campaign goal by more than 400x with over $1 million in Win 5 orders.

YouTuber ETA Prime has tested the GPD Win 5 with the official SteamOS 3.8 main branch, marking one of the first successful runs of Valve’s OS on AMD’s new Strix Halo platform. The handheld achieved smooth performance across several AAA titles, though some differences compared with Windows 11 remain.

The year-over-year benefits between the 2024 and 2025 Omen 17 models are relatively minor when it comes to processor performance despite the jump from Zen 4 to Zen 5.

Microsoft executives have stated that the company remains invested in making first-party hardware. Even so, YouTuber Austin Evans suggests that many OEMs will manufacture the next Xbox console. The hybrid PC/consoles would offer multiple performance tiers, with varying prices and features.

GMKtec's NucBox M7 Ultra is now available globally. The mini PC features the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U, with the relatively capable Radeon 680M iGPU. It also has USB4 and OCuLink ports, bringing eGPU support.

Asus has introduced a new gaming-focused mini-PC globally. Eschewing ROG NUC branding, the Asus ROG GR70 combines an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU in a 3-litre case with a triple-fan cooling solution.

After testing the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 with image upscaling, Hardware Unboxed has now also compared the RX 9070 XT using FSR 4. The card is now 24% faster than the RTX 5070. However, the GPU is still much more expensive than its official MSRP, which considerably worsens the board's value.

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

The US Department of Energy, together with AMD, HPE, Oracle and ORNL, is investing $1 billion in two new supercomputers. "Lux" is expected to be completed in just six months and will accelerate research into fusion energy, medicine and national security.

The OneXFly Apex is a new 8-inch gaming handheld powered by AMD's powerful Strix Halo platform. To be offered with an optional liquid cooling solution and up to 128 GB of RAM, the OneXFly Apex is also set for a global release soon, too.

Qualcomm is expanding beyond smartphones with two new AI data center chips, the AI200 and AI250, built on its mobile neural processing tech. Promising significant efficiency gains and 768 GB memory support, these chips aim to challenge Nvidia’s dominance and power Saudi Arabia’s next-gen AI infrastructure.

OneXPlayer has finally revealed the OneXFly Apex across a series of videos. Ahead of a full global launch event, the company has showcased the strength of its new gaming handheld in triple-A games, which will be backed by a powerful liquid cooling solution.

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some interesting information concerning the release date of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual-3D V-Cache CPU. Per the leaker, the CPU isn't expected to hit store shelves until Q1 2026.

The Win 5 recently launched as a powerful gaming handheld with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. As spotted by a Redditor, GPD has also teased a refresh for the Win Max, which will bring the same powerful APU in a different form factor.

Gamers can level up their battlestations this weekend with 23% off the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10, featuring AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 5060 graphics, and a 165 Hz OLED display for elite gaming performance. Now just $1,384.99, this powerhouse also includes 3 months of Xbox PC Game Pass to jumpstart the next campaign.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addressed upcoming hardware in a Famitsu interview. While the ROG Xbox Ally is made by Asus, another new Xbox console will be a first-party system. It will offer the revamped Xbox experience, which blurs lines between platforms and may not include exclusive games.

Hardware Unboxed has tested and compared the performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even after the performance enhancing updates and with the 200S Boost overclocking, the Core Ultra 9 285K is still no match for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Ayaneo released numerous devices over the summer, including the AM01S mini-PC, two Android handhelds and one PC handheld. Now, the company has turned its attention to the Ayaneo AM03 mini-PC, which it promises blends 'artistic design' with 'flagship performance'.

The case of the mini PC integrates 10 W stereo speakers and two mini subwoofers plus a 24-bit DAC, allowing it to act like a Bluetooth speaker. PC hardware-wise, it is powered by the Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with Radeon 780M iGPU and it can be equipped with at least 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD. Port selection packs among others a USB4 along with HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1 for triple video output.

The Minisforum N5 Pro is the world's first AI NAS and received the Innovation Award at IFA 2025. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, DDR5 RAM, PCIe SSDs, and many expansion options, including a PCIe x16 slot, the system combines mini PC power and NAS functionality to create a powerful, efficient AI platform.

As many as 5 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTs are up for grabs in a contest that will remain open for the next 2 weeks. These are all Monster Hunter Wilds-flavor GPUs from ASRock and AMD.

According to a new report, Minisforum is preparing to release its G1 and G1 Pro mini-PCs soon. Equipped with AMD Dragon Range APUs, the Minisforum G1 and Minisforum G1 Pro will be available with a desktop Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card running at 145 W, too.

The PS6 may not face as much competition in the next generation of gaming systems. An insider predicts that with less power and memory than the next Xbox console, the machine could cost around $600. Meanwhile, Microsoft looks set to target enthusiasts with a potent combination of a PC and console.

Cheap, cheaper, Lenovo LOQ Essential: What was formerly known as the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming is now branded LOQ Essential. The newest addition, the LOQ Essential 15ARP10 15-inch gaming laptop, combines AMD Ryzen CPUs with Nvidia RTX graphics.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 naming scheme seems a bit of a stretch, but the upgrade to 192 MB L3 cache could help AMD maintain superiority over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh models. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only comes with faster boost clocks, allowing AMD to maintain things competitive at this price tier.

YouTuber Cyber Dopamine has put Bazzite OS to the test on the newly released Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. Per the comparison, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld performs better on the Fedora-based distro than on Windows 11.

Moore’s Law Is Dead has shared new details on AMD’s Magnus APU, expected to power the next Xbox. The episode outlines its 3 nm dual-chiplet design, improved RDNA 5 graphics, and higher performance targets than Sony’s PS6, along with fan Q&As on cache design, ray tracing, and feature parity.

Asus has partnered with AMD and Call of Duty devs to release a limited TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT inspired by Black Ops 7. It keeps the same hardware as the regular model but adds themed visuals and a bundled copy of the game. The card focuses on solid cooling, quiet performance, and sturdy construction. With production reportedly limited to around 1,000 units, it’s aimed at players who appreciate small design details and collectible hardware.

Gamers are starting to get a picture of who the next Xbox console will cater to. In a new interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond calls the system premium and high-end. Following recent trends, the console may depend more on PC compatibility and Game Pass than exclusive Xbox games.

Following the launch of Snapdragon and Intel versions of the ThinkCentre neo 55q AI PC, Lenovo has now announced a version powered by AMD's Ryzen AI processors. This version of the ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6 will have up to up to a Ryzen 5 AI 300 series processor, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage.