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Huawei hits 100 million HarmonyOS smartphone sales in latest analysis
Huawei's alternative to iOS or Android has only been around for about four years, yet has now reportedly hit nine figures in terms of its device base. The number of smartphones and tablets sold with the software exceeded 100 million by the end of 2024 - and, considering it now has its own PCs, that number is set to keep growing in 2025.
Video: Intel vs. AMD in high-end laptops ... it doesn't matter! - XMG Neo 16 review
With the release of AMD's Fire Range HX CPUs, and the 16-core flagship, the 9955HX3D Team Red finally competes with Intel in the race for the fastest, high-end laptop CPU once again.
We have tested the new silicon against Intel's offering in the Neo 16, combined with an RTX 5090, so let us see who will win in 2025.
Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6: Powerful Linux laptop launches with RTX 5070 Ti, Ultra 9 275HX and space for up to 96 GB RAM
The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is a new and powerful laptop made of aluminum alloy that packs a punch in terms of APU and GPU. Other features include a 240 Hz panel, high-definition speakers and a wide range of modern ports.
Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 convertible review: Not necessarily better than the older Inspiron
From Core Ultra-H to Core Ultra-V. The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is leaner and more balanced than the Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 that it's supposed to replace. While it mostly succeeds, it's not quite the homerun in a few key areas.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 16", 2 kg
InfinityBook Pro 14: New ultrabook comes with up to 128GB DDR5 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Tuxedo has released a new and compact laptop. Since the manufacturer uses the term ultrabook, the notebook should offer decent performance. The InfinityBook Pro 14 is equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors and can be configured with lots of memory.
Jsaux FlipGo Horizon: New dual-screen portable monitor lands on Kickstarter with early bird discounts
Jsaux has now brought its latest dual-screen portable monitor to Kickstarter after previewing it last month. While the FlipGo Horizon will eventually retail for $459, Jsaux is offering $100 off for early Kickstarter backers. Deliveries should start this September, too.
Deal | New Dell 14 Plus laptop with latest Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and 120 Hz display enjoys $350 price cut
The Dell 14 Plus laptop, which was released just a few months ago, is already available at a big discount. With a 28% price cut, the Dell 14 Plus has now become a solid multimedia value thanks to its Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and a 120 Hz display.
Size still matters: Alienware 16 Area-51 RTX 5080 can outperform the Razer Blade 16 RTX 5090
Once again, the top-of-the-line Nvidia GPU option isn't necessarily always faster than the next option down depending on the implementation or thickness of the laptops in question.
Superfluous and too expensive? - Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with the Snapdragon X Plus review
Good runtimes, but what else? Microsoft has brought out a new Surface Laptop with a 13-inch display. The problem, however, is that it is worse in almost every respect—and it costs more than the well-known Surface Laptop 13.8. Update: Removable SSD photos added.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS, 13", 1.2 kg
Deal | The portable Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x laptop with 3K OLED screen and Snapdragon X Elite CPU falls to $749.99
In the latest Lenovo laptop deal, the Yoga Slim 7x is seeing one of its lowest prices. The Snapdragon laptop has a 3K OLED screen that rivals more expensive alternatives. Despite barebones connectivity, the portability and long battery life of the Yoga Slim 7x have led to positive reviews.
Maingear unveils its new Ultima 18-inch gaming laptop with 4K 200Hz display and RTX 5090 GPU
The Ultima 18 tackles the difficult task of downsizing a high-end desktop. With a Core Ultra 9 CPU and available Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card, the gaming laptop is performance-focused. Shipping with a large 4K display, the 8.8 lb. Ultima is one of the heavier 18-inch models.
YouTuber tests macOS 26 Tahoe gaming update as Cyberpunk 2077 hits 60 FPS on MacBook Pro M1 Max with MetalFX
A YouTuber has demonstrated Cyberpunk 2077 running at near 60 FPS on a MacBook Pro M1 Max with macOS 26 Tahoe, leveraging Metal 4’s new upscaling and frame generation features.
Asus ROG Strix G16 spotted online with Geforce RTX 5050 and 14th-gen Intel CPU
A new, entry-level Asus ROG Strix G16 version has shown up online. It features Nvidia's unreleased RTX 5050 GPU, an Intel Raptor Lake CPU and 32 GB of GDDR5 RAM.
Alienware 16 Area-51 locks its fastest 175 W TGP graphics mode behind the loudest fan setting
Dell likes to advertise its high 175 W TGP graphics for the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop, but you'll have to manually set the system to Overdrive mode if you want to run the GPU at its full potential.
Nvidia N1X: Arm-based chip spotted on Geekbench
Nvidia's rumoured Arm-based offering, the N1X, has just shown up on Geekbench with a 20-core CPU. It's too early to comment on its performance because the sample is very likely a prototype.
Deal | 2025 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with RTX 5090 and Core Ultra 9 275HX gets another price cut
It goes without saying that the top-end RTX 5090 configuration of Lenovo's latest Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop is still very pricey and only suitable for high-end gamers with a huge budget.
Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop review: Dell's best flagship gaming laptop yet
Back after a 6-year hiatus. Dell is refreshing its Alienware lineup this year from the ground up with new Arrow Lake CPUs, new Blackwell GPUs, and a new AW30 design language. The Area-51 looks and feels better than what came before it, but it still exhibits a lot of the same Alienware advantages and disadvantages.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 16", 3.3 kg
GPD reveals MicroPC 2 as smaller and lighter alternative to recent Pocket 4 release
GPD has revealed the MicroPC 2, six years after introducing its original model. Packing over twice as much performance and a 1-inch larger display, the GPD MicroPC 2 is still over 30% lighter than the GPD Pocket 4 with which it shares many design characteristics.
Who is supposed to buy this? Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13 is worse and just as expensive as the Surface Laptop 13.8
Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 13, even though you could also call it Surface Laptop Go 4. The RRP is comparable to the much better Surface Laptop 13.8, only the battery runtime of the new 13-inch model is superior. We don't know how Microsoft wants to sell the new device.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is unrivaled since the Razer Blade 14 is limited to the RTX 5070 Laptop
If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options RTX 5070 Ti Laptop as well as RTX 5080 Laptop.
Avoid overpaying for the Dell 16 Plus by customizing your order instead
Dell is currently bundling Microsoft 365 Personal and McAfee+ Premium onto the base configuration of the Dell 16 Plus for an extra $100. If you don't want the subscriptions down your throat, then be sure to configure without them.
Dell 16 Plus vs. Inspiron 16 Plus: Older option is both faster and cheaper with the exact same display
Dell may be getting rid of the "Inspiron" name, but that doesn't mean you should be ignoring some Inspiron options out there as they still compare favorably to the latest models.
Dell 16 Plus laptop review: A wave goodbye to the Inspiron series
Fresh new name with a mostly fresh new start. The Dell 16 Plus is the manufacturer's latest mass market midrange model complete with Intel Lunar Lake and a 1600p IPS display. The name and branding may be all new, but the Inspiron influences are clear and familiar.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Arc 140V, 16", 1.8 kg
Lenovo Yoga Book 9 14 Arrow Lake CPU throttling is a bit steeper than we would like
The 2025 Yoga Book 9 14 addresses one of the main complaints about the series by swapping out the slow Intel U-series processors for much faster H-series options. In practice, however, performance could still be a little better.
F1 25 benchmark analysis: Even the RTX 5090 struggles at 4K
Racing at full throttle. This year's annual Formula 1 installment, F1 25, significantly raises the system requirements. While the game can still run on older gaming PCs at low settings, it quickly pushes even high-end systems to their performance limits. We show which setups can deliver smooth gameplay.
Latest Lenovo Yoga Book 9 14 weighs even less than the smaller 13-inch version while offering larger displays
The native resolution may be the same between them, but jumping from 13.3-inches to 14-inches whilst doubling the refresh rate helps make the Yoga Book 9 even more of a looker.
Video: MSI's 18" Laptop Line-Up - Dragons, AMD's X3D and fast GPUs with 4K displays!
#Ad MSI bets big, on big, and with the Dragon Edition Norse Myth for the Titan 18 HX, the AMD X3D-powered Raider A18 HX and the sleek, yet powerful Stealth 18 HX AI, we had the chance to check out three very different laptops betting on high-res 4K displays.
18-inch laptops: This category should be more than just for gaming laptops like the MSI Raider A18
We recently reviewed a lot of 18-inch laptops, including the MSI Raider A18. This young category is still dominated by gaming models like the Raider, but we think it should be more - manufacturers should also release more lightweight variants.
Video: Was Microsoft wrong? - Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon in Surface devices
With the release of Qualcomm's Windows on ARM Snapdragon platform, we got a new contender in the world of mobile CPUs since mid-2024.
But both AMD and Intel make really good silicon as well, and we had the chance to test both the Surface Laptop 7 15 and the Surface Pro against their Snapdragon-powered siblings.
RTX 5090 laptops in comparison: Where does the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 rank?
Yet again another laptop with an RTX 5090, namely Gigabyte's Aorus Master 16. This brings the total of reviewed gaming laptops with the 5090 to over 10. Which is the most powerful of them all and where does the Master 16 rank?
A15 Pro: Cheap 16-inch laptop sports AMD CPU and 120Hz QHD screen
The Ninkear A15 Pro is now available in a new configuration. This variant comes with a newer but certainly not cutting-edge AMD chipset. It also features a built-in fingerprint sensor and decently sized SSD and RAM. The QHD display has an increased refresh rate as well.
Video: The fastest handheld(?), handprinted laptops, and a big secret - MSI @Computex 2025
#Ad MSI just launched a plethora of new devices at Computex 2025, and alongside new RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 laptops, we got our hands on some new special editions, the first AMD Z2 Extreme-powered handheld, and an early look at their next-gen productivity laptops.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG Review: No-holds-barred Core Ultra 9 285HX and 175 W RTX 5090 Laptop performance
Titan up your wallet. The Titan 18 HX AI leaves no stone unturned in its quest for mobile gaming dominance with its elite-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, and 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display. While the Titan 18 HX AI serves as a halo product that showcases the best of Intel and Nvidia, there are a few striking compromises that question its prohibitive $6,600 asking price.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 18", 3.6 kg
Vaio unveils F14 and F16 laptops with Intel Raptor Lake CPUs
Vaio has introduced the F14 and F16, two lightweight laptops designed for the Japanese market, featuring Intel Raptor Lake CPUs, a durable design for everyday use, and mutiple ports.
Redditor says buying MSI Thin 15 made him 'laughing stock'
A viral Reddit thread has ignited criticism of the MSI Thin 15, with users flagging thermal throttling and durability concerns. The conversation reflects broader frustrations with compromises in entry-level gaming hardware.
Competing against ROG, Legion and co with an RTX 5090 and 240 Hz OLED - Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 gaming laptop review
Who is the master, who is the disciple? We finally managed to get our test-savvy hands on the Aorus Master 16 with an RTX 5090, OLED display, Thunderbolt 5, PCIe 5.0 and WiFi 7. Is this the new performance king for a price of $4,300?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, 16", 2.5 kg
Deal | Monstrous Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 with RTX 5090, 64 GB RAM, and 300 Hz QHD display is now up to $675 off
Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop with an RTX 5090 laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and 64 GB of RAM is no sale with more than $650 in potential savings. The laptop is built for high-refresh QHD gaming and, as such, packs a 300 Hz panel.
Nvidia and MediaTek's upcoming APU for gaming laptops rumoured to perform on par with an RTX 4070
A Taiwanese media outlet reports that Nvidia and MediaTek will work together to launch a gaming APU. It is said to have a TDP of 65 Watts and will use a Blackwell-based GPU.
It's a mistake that Asus only offers the ProArt P16 with the RTX 5070 Laptop
The Asus ProArt P16 is intended for creative users and this year's model is equipped with a new 120 Hz OLED as well as the new RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs from Nvidia. However, the RTX 5070 Laptop is the fastest GPU option available, even though the gaming sibling ROG Zephyrus is available with much faster GPUs.
Dell 14 Plus laptop review: New name with a familiar feel
An Inspiron at heart. Don't let the new shorter name confuse you. The Dell 14 Plus is an evolution of the Inspiron with all the basic features that home users need for a reasonable starting price.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, Arc 140V, 14", 1.5 kg
AMD brings the fire with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D: MSI Raider A18 HX A9W laptop review
Fire Range Gaming Giant. Performance or mobility? In the case of the MSI Raider A18 HX, it is clearly performance! With the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, this giant 18-inch laptop is a performance and gaming monster - you better not hope to have to use it on the go.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 18", 3.6 kg
DOOM: The Dark Ages review – gloriously chaotic shooter with buttery-smooth performance
A true heavy metal shooter masterpiece. The third instalment in the rebooted DOOM series swaps out the id Tech 7 engine for the shiny new id Tech 8, bringing a fresh feel to the carnage courtesy of the new "chainsaw shield". Which GPUs can handle its relentless action without breaking a sweat?
Reddit user considers trading RTX 4060 laptop for used RTX 3080 Ti model: Cites performance and VRAM gains
A Reddit thread comparing a used XMG Neo 15 with an RTX 3080 Ti to a newer Asus TUF A15 with RTX 4060 has sparked debate around mobile GPU performance. Community comments focused on the 3080 Ti’s higher VRAM and stronger benchmark scores.
Video: Razer Blade 14 2025 first impressions - it's gorgeous!
Razer just refreshed their 14" and upgraded to an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 running at 115W in a much thinner chassis. As per usual, overall build quality is simply second-to-none, but especially with the G14, there is some very stiff competition happening within this form factor.
We had a chance to get some early hands-on time with this beauty, so please enjoy our little preview video and stay tuned for the full review, which we hope will be coming soon!
Deal | MacBook Air deal: 13-in M4-powered 16/256 GB SKU down to $869.00 (Amazon.com)
The more compact of the two 2025 MacBook Air models is currently enjoying a significant discount. The 256 GB of storage that this particular SKU comes with look a little tight, meaning power users will have to resort to using USB-C pen drives or external SSDs sooner rather than later; that being said, this is still more than enough disk space for watching Netflix, editing spreadsheets or having a light photo editing session.
Maximum efficiency: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows why Lunar Lake is the perfect choice for business laptops
A normal work day spans eight hours - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel Lunar Lake lasts 21 hours. With the great efficiency of the Intel platform, Lunar Lake turns out to be the best choice for business laptops.
Lenovo launches slim Legion 245 W charger with built-in cable and display
The Lenovo Legion 245 W GaN charger is now official in China. It comes with a built-in cable, which has an integrated display on the connector. The new slim C245 costs CNY 359, which is around $50.
Deal | RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 9-powered HP Omen Max 16 gets massive 36% discount
While most other RTX 5080 laptops are still being sold at MSRP or have received more or less miniscule price cuts, HP's new Omen Max 16 is one of the few gaming machines that's already considerably cheaper than at launch.
Tuxedo Stellaris 16: Powerful workstation notebook with optional GeForce RTX 5090 and up to 128 GB RAM
Tuxedo is upgrading the Stellaris 16. The seventh generation of the notebook now supports a very fast SSD and can be optionally ordered with a very powerful GPU. Buyers also have the choice between an LED and a mini-LED display, as well as maxing out the RAM up to 128 GB.
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