Laptop

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) combines a compact 14-inch chassis with Intel's Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This combination offers better gaming performance with improved battery runtimes.

If you need a PC, buying one with a good amount of RAM is a good idea. After all, who knows how expensive memory will become? A more affordable laptop like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL is ideal for this.

Acer is releasing a new version of its Nitro V 16 AI gaming laptop in the US. The updated model pairs AMD's 8-core Ryzen 9 270 processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and adds a faster 180Hz display. Preorders are now open on Amazon for $2,099.99.

An AMD Medusa Point engineering sample has surfaced on Geekbench, delivering an 11% single-core uplift over its Zen 5 counterpart despite running at just 2.0 GHz. Based on its specs, the chip is likely the Ryzen AI 9 565.

Lenovo has refreshed another of its gaming laptops globally. Now paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion 5 15AGP11 also contains an 80 Wh battery, a 165 Hz OLED and up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor.

The ThinkPad T14s is a premium business laptop, which is sitting right between the regular ThinkPad T14 and the business flagship X1 Carbon. The new Gen 7 model is lighter than before, but the overall level of performance did not really change.

Lenovo has quietly started selling a new 14-inch laptop internationally. Available in Europe and in Asia, the ThinkBook 14x combines Intel Lunar Lake processors with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and dual M.2 SSD slots in a package weighing less than 1 kg.

The Intel Panther Lake option is up to $500 more expensive with very little to show for the upcharge against an otherwise similarly configured AMD Zen 5 option.

Lenovo has updated one of its 16-inch gaming laptops with two major upgrades. Now equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion Pro 5i 16IAX10 combines an 80 Wh battery and a 240 Hz OLED display with new Intel Arrow Lake HX processors like the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, too.

For more graphics power, users will want to consider the clamshell OmniBook X 14 over its 2-in-1 version as only the former comes with the highly praised Arc B390 integrated GPU.

Its not just the price: For many 2026 laptops, customers may be better served buying an older 2025 model. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL has a hard time beating its older counterpart.

The RTX 5060-powered MSI Katana 15 HX gaming laptop is now on sale on Amazon at a $185 discount. The resulting price makes the Katana 15 HX a good deal considering the performance of the GPU, the 16-core CPU, and the 165 Hz QHD display.

Lenovo has launched a new version of a popular 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Now paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion Pro 5 16AFR10 also comes with a 240 Hz OLED display that delivers 1,100 nits peak brightness. Lenovo includes an 80 Wh battery and a 55 W AMD processor, too.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad with modern AMD processors. Available internationally, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a 64 Wh battery. Lenovo's 16-inch laptop is relatively lightweight, too.

The rising prices in the tech market affect every aspect of it. Even more affordable laptop lines, like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL, are becoming more expensive. We compared the current model with the 2025 version to reveal how much more you have to pay now.

HP has released new versions of its latest 15-inch gaming laptop. Now available with up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, the HyperX Omen 15 also now comes in cheaper configurations starting at $1,699 with AMD processors.

Linux lovers will be familiar with offerings from System76, the latest of which, the Adder Pro, happens to be an Intel Panther Lake-powered 15.3-inch OLED gamer with a glossy display and powerful graphics.

Acer has finally released its latest 16-inch laptop with Intel's most powerful Panther Lake processor. Now available with up to the Core Ultra X9 388H, the Acer Swift 16 (SF16-71T) also contains a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 70 Wh battery and a built-in numberpad in a body that weighs around 1.5 kg.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is great on gaming laptops where raw multi-thread performance often takes priority over integrated GPU or NPU performance.

Thunderobot has teased the Zero Air 16 on Weibo, a 16-inch gaming laptop weighing 1.64 kg that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070. The company plans to show the Zero Air 16 publicly at Bilibili World 2026, with a full launch expected in August.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 14-inch laptops globally. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors and 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14IPH11 supports user-upgradable RAM and has dual SSD slots despite its 14-inch form factor.

The 240 W adapter leaves almost no overhead for charging when running demanding loads simultaneously such as games.

Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix face a federal class-action lawsuit accusing them of colluding to restrict consumer DRAM supply while prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for AI customers, allegedly driving prices up by as much as 700%. The case highlights mounting pressure across the tech sector, with plaintiffs seeking damages and an injunction as rising memory costs ripple through PCs, smartphones, and game consoles.

We recently tested two 14-inch Lenovo laptops with Intel Panther Lake - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL. Here are the most important differences!

Dell and Apple are upping user expectations for what a sub $1000 laptop can be. Meanwhile, the dull and dark plastic design of the IdeaPad isn't necessarily getting buyers excited.

Thanks to a coupon code for an additional 4th of July discount, a high-end model variant of the HP Omen Max 16 can now be ordered for $2,450, which might entice some gamers to pull the trigger on their big upgrade.

Lenovo has finally released its latest 13-inch ThinkPad in more countries. Also now available in more configurations across the US, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 weighs less than 1 kg even with its optional higher-capacity battery. Lenovo sells the 13-inch laptop with up to 32 GB of RAM and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, too.

HP is now selling a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H and 64 GB of RAM, the OmniBook 7 16 can also be configured with 240 Hz IPS or 120 Hz OLED displays. HP has heavily discounted its new 16-inch laptop before shipments start, too.

The System76 Lemur Pro has been updated with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors, marking its largest technical change since launching in 2020. The 2026 hardware refresh also introduces a choice between the traditional 14-inch size and a new 16-inch display variant.

Lenovo has finally released one of its lightweight ThinkPad laptops globally. Weighing in at 1.29 kg with a 14-inch display, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 also combines powerful AMD Gorgon Point processors with up to 64 GB of RAM that is user-upgradeable too.

The budget-oriented Wildcat Core 7 350 doesn't move the needle very much against the likes of the headline-grabbing MacBook Neo.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new lightweight gaming laptops in more countries. Now available in Europe and the UK, the Legion 7a 15ASH11 combines AMD Strix Halo processors with a 165 Hz OLED display and an 84 Wh battery. Lenovo includes up to 64 GB of RAM too, of which 48 GB can be assigned as VRAM to the laptop's Radeon 8060S iGPU.

After AMD tried to discredit the Apple MacBook Neo with a misleading advertising campaign, Microsoft and Dell are now also taking jabs at the affordable MacBook. While Microsoft isn't quite as far off the mark as AMD, the Dell XPS 13 is significantly more expensive than the MacBook Neo in some regions.

If you are on the hunt for an affordable multimedia Windows laptop, Walmart now has the Dell 14 (2026) on sale at a $130 discount. The notebook packs all the essentials that you expect from a modern Windows laptop, including a fairly fast CPU and 16 GB of expandable RAM.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 UM3406GA has received a healthy discount at Walmart, resulting in a price drop of $400 on the list price. The laptop packs the latest AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 APU with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. There is also an OLED display on the front.

Lenovo is now selling a new 15-inch laptop in more countries powered by the AMD Strix Halo platform. Also equipped with a fast OLED display and an 84 Wh battery, the Yoga Pro 7 15ASH11 boasts up to 48 GB VRAM too, thanks to its optional 64 GB RAM configuration.

Thunderobot is certainly not the best-known gaming laptop brand, but thanks to high-end specs and a rather steep discount considering the ongoing memory crisis, the RTX 5080-powered Radiant 16 might be worth a look for some gamers.

The latest Dolphin Progress Report discloses numerous improvements made to Dolphin Emulator, with the devs "working overtime" for a delayed but extensive reveal of new features.

The OmniBook 5 features a 1,200p OLED screen, AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330, 16 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, with the latter thankfully being user-upgradable. It's also available in a range of colorways, including Glacier Silver and Sahara Silver at the base price, while Meteor Silver and Starlit Blue will set you back an additional $20.

Fresh details about the state of Microsoft's Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go series have emerged. Having already launched numerous Surface PCs over the last few months, it seems that no new smaller alternatives are in the works.

The power adapter included with the Schenker Connect 15 is remarkably small and lightweight. However, in Performance mode under sustained stress, we measured a steady power draw of around 48 W from the wall outlet. While that may sound like the adapter is being overloaded, there's actually a technical explanation that shows there's no cause for concern.

The Gram Book 16 comes equipped with a 16:10 IPS touchscreen, AMD's Ryzen AI 7 445, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and 1 TB of user-expandable storage. While there's a decent number of ports, Thunderbolt 4 support would've been welcome.