Laptop

LG UltraPC 16 weighs 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs.).

Deal | This LG laptop is much cheaper than MacBook Neo with 2x RAM and longer battery

The LG UltraPC 16 (2023) is now on sale at Staples for much less than the MSRP of MacBook Neo. However, despite costing less than $500, the LG UltraPC 16 features 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, both of which are double the amount of RAM and storage that you get in the MacBook Neo.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Mar 2026 14:31

This “pro” laptop has a problem: Gigabyte A16 Pro in a reality check

The Gigabyte A16 Pro promises a lot: a slim chassis, RTX 5070 Ti, a bright display, and solid battery life—all at a relatively low price. But in everyday use, unexpected weaknesses show up in connectivity, drivers, and efficiency. Can it still deliver as an affordable creator laptop?

Christian Hintze, 27 Mar 2026 12:08

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" beta brings the 7.0 kernel and GNOME 50

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta sports GNOME 50 and the Linux kernel 7.0

On the path to the planned April 23 release, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta is here with the new GNOME 50 desktop and several new default apps, including the Resources system monitor, not to mention the latest release candidate version of the yet-to-be-released Linux kernel 7.0. New GPU drivers and plenty of package updates are also included.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2026 11:44

Update | New Dell Pro 3 Laptops will not come with Intel Lunar Lake

(Update: Original reporting inaccurate; headline and teaser heavily edited) Dell originally announced the new affordable Dell Pro 3 laptops with Intel's last year chips, Lunar Lake. Dell has since updated the spec sheet, and the new Dell Pro 3 laptops will not ship with Core Ultra 200V after all.

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Mar 2026 17:40

The ROG Strix G18 2026 delivers up to 255 W in Manual mode when configured with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.

Asus confirms global launch for new 18-inch gaming laptop with 1,600-nit Mini LED display

Asus has revealed the extent of its global launch plans for one of its next 18-inch gaming laptops. Launching in eight SKUs, the ROG Strix G18 2026 departs from last year's model in a few areas while retaining an ultra-bright Mini LED display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU.

Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2026 17:14

The ROG Strix G16 2026 weighs as much as last year's model.

Asus details new 16-inch gaming laptop with global launch confirmed

Asus has revealed more details about its new 16-inch gaming laptop. Set for a global launch, the laptop will be available in six variants with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The ROG Strix G16 2026 will be configurable with up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, too.

Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2026 17:10

Apple's MacBook Pro 14 M5 Max has its flaws, but is still almost unrivaled

The MacBook Pro 14 with Apple's new M5 Max SoC has some flaws, but the overall performance is still excellent and there is hardly a better alternative, especially when you want to edit pictures or videos.

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Mar 2026 22:52

The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 contains a 99 Wh battery.

Lenovo releases new 16-inch ThinkPad in North America with up to 128 GB RAM

Lenovo has released a 16-inch ThinkPad in North America. Equipped with up to 128 GB RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, the ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 also features a 99 Wh battery. Other markets have received variants with 192 GB RAM, though.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2026 18:28

Blade 16 gets some internal upgrades while maintaining the same chassis design

GDC 2026 | Razer shadow drops new 2026 Blade 16 with 60 percent longer battery life and even faster graphics

The manufacturer has added Intel Panther Lake to the lineup this year for both improved performance and efficiency when compared to existing AMD Zen 5 offerings.

Allen Ngo, 25 Mar 2026 16:00

Dell Pro Precision 5 14S and Pro Precision 5 16S feature fingerprint readers embedded in the top right corner of the keyboard.

"Thinnest and lightest" Dell Pro Precision 5 14S and Pro Precision 16S mobile workstations debut

Dell has debuted the Pro Precision 5 14S and Pro Precision 5 16S mobile workstation laptops. Dell claims that these entry-level productivity machines are the company's "thinnest entry-level mobile workstation with H-class processors". Both laptops come with either Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 or AMD Ryzen AI 400 Gorgon Point processors.

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Mar 2026 14:26

Dell Pro 5 debuts with LPCAMM2 memory and Core Ultra X7

Dell is introducing its new Dell Pro lineup. The new Dell Pro 5 laptops, available in 14- and 16-inch, include the most options by far, including AMD and Intel CPUs, plus LPCAMM2 memory - a groundbreaking innovation.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Mar 2026 14:00

Against ThinkPad T14s and X13: Dell reanimates thinnest Dell Pro laptop series

Back from the Dell hell: After killing the Dell Latitude 7000, Dell brings it back! The new Dell Pro 7 laptops are set to compete with machines like the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s and ThinkPad X13.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Mar 2026 14:00

The Dell Pro 14 Premium starts at just 1.15 kg.

Dell launches new 14-inch laptop with Tandem OLED display and Intel Panther Lake

Dell has unveiled a new 14-inch laptop featuring an optional Tandem OLED display. Also packing 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, the Dell Pro 14 Premium can be configured with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor.

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2026 14:00

Kali Linux 2026.1 official release teaser image

Kali Linux 2026.1 delivers several new tools and a classic desktop theme

Looking back at the first BackTrack Linux release, which arrived two decades ago as Kali's ancestor, the update 2026.1 features a classic theme directly inspired by its looks. Additionally, there are several new tools included, such as WPProbe, Fluxion, and GEF, while the Discord community can still enjoy the Kali 13th Birthday Event.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2026 11:58

Bungie has launched Guardian Games 2026 in Destiny 2 alongside a new Magic: The Gathering crossover.

Destiny 2 launches Guardian Games 2026 with Magic: The Gathering crossover

Destiny 2 Guardian Games 2026 is now live with updated Rushdown encounters, three event weapons, Bright Dust rewards, and a new Magic: The Gathering crossover.

Darryl Linington, 25 Mar 2026 09:04

Apple's M5 Pro & M5 Max easily beat the RTX 5090 in PugetBench creator benchmarks

MacBook's are very popular among content creators and the two new SoCs M5 Pro as well as M5 Max manage excellent results in the PugetBench tests for Adobe apps and DaVinci Resolve. They also clearly beat the mobile GeForce RTX 5090.

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Mar 2026 00:07

ML4W OS 2.12.0 Linux launches with Quickshell and other changes

Arch-based ML4W OS 2.12.0 now available with Quickshell and other changes

German-made ML4W OS is another piece of code based on Arch Linux, and its latest version, labeled 2.12.0, comes with multiple package updates, as well as several system elements replaced with Quickshell widgets. Only available for 64-bit machines, it comes in a 2.4 GB ISO file.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2026 19:14

The HP EliteBook 6 G2 range includes over a dozen models.

HP launches new EliteBook 6 business laptops with AMD and Intel processors

HP has updated its EliteBook 6 range with a series of G2 models. Launched as the EliteBook 6 G2a and EliteBook 6 G2i, the new laptops comes in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with optional lightweight variants.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2026 17:07

The EliteBook 6 G2q is only available as a 14-inch laptop.

HP launches new 14-inch laptop with OLED displays, Snapdragon X2 Elite and up to 64 GB RAM

HP has unveiled a new 14-inch laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform. Available with up to a Snapdragon X2 Elite and 64 GB of RAM, the EliteBook 6 G2q also comes with a 5G modem, up to 28 hours of battery life and optional OLED or 800-nit IPS displays.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2026 16:21

HP refreshes popular business laptops with AMD Gorgon Point and Intel Panther Lake processors

HP has updated its Elitebook 8 range with new AMD and Intel variants. Available in multiple sizes, the EliteBook 8 G2a and EliteBook 8 G2i feature up to 64 GB of RAM with multiple IPS and OLED display options.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2026 15:43

More powerful than Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9: HP launches ZBook X G2i

The new HP ZBook X G2i is here. This workstation laptop has a 16-inch screen and the Nvidia RTX Pro 3000 Blackwell and 128 GB of RAM.

Benjamin Herzig, 24 Mar 2026 14:42

Promotional image for the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14-inch.

HP ZBook 8 G2a workstation laptop for demanding local compute and AI workloads announced

HP has released a slew of new products including upgrades to the ZBook 8 lineup. The ZBook 8 G2a will be offered in 14-inch and 16-inch options with Intel and AMD CPUs, and CoPilot+ support.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2026 14:30

Desperate times, desperate measures: New HP ProBook G2 laptops to feature soldered 128 GB UFS storage for lower price

HP has announced the newest iteration of its affordable business line, the HP ProBook G2. The new lineup includes many different options in terms of size and features, with higher quality screens as the standout feature.

Benjamin Herzig, 24 Mar 2026 14:30

The HP ZBook 8 G2i will be released in April 2026.

HP unveils ZBook 8 G2i with more power and a slimmer GaN charger

HP has announced a successor to the ZBook 8 G1i released a year ago. The new ZBook 8 G2i will be available in 16'' and 14'' models with more processing power, a compact form factor, and a redesigned charger.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2026 14:30

The Asus Vivobook S14 OLED laptop features a removeable SSD.

Deal | This 40% off Asus Vivobook S14 laptop with 120 Hz OLED, 24 GB RAM will last for years to come

The Asus Vivobook S14 Windows laptop with the Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU, 24 GB of RAM, and a 120 Hz OLED display is on sale at Staples at a big discount.

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2026 12:06

The Chuwi CoreBook X is one of at least three Chuwi products that were delivered with an older CPU than advertised.

Chuwi responds to CPU fraud, does not replace all affected models

After we found an older, less powerful processor than advertised in the Chuwi CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus, Chuwi has finally officially commented on this scandal - and offered customers a possible solution. However, Chuwi is still not commenting on the extent of this possible fraud attempt.

Hannes Brecher, 24 Mar 2026 10:28

Mojang has announced Minecraft Dungeons II, and Xbox says the sequel is heading to Game Pass on day one this fall.

Minecraft Dungeons II is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one this fall

Minecraft Dungeons II has been announced for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass, with a day-one Game Pass launch planned for fall 2026.

Darryl Linington, 24 Mar 2026 10:25

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Partner Preview for March 26 with Sega, GSC Game World, Owlcat Games, and Game Pass updates.

Microsoft sets the next Xbox Partner Preview for March 26

Xbox has announced a new Partner Preview for March 26, with updates on Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and more.

Darryl Linington, 24 Mar 2026 09:05

The redesigned XPS 16 is smaller, quieter, and more portable seemingly at the expense of warmer running temperatures overall

2026 Dell XPS 16 runs noticeably warmer than last generation model

The new design may be thinner and sexier than the outgoing design, but running temperatures can become noticeably warmer as a result.

Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2026 20:53

Exton Linux ExLight 260322 launched with many updates, including Enlightenment 0.27.1 and Calamares 3.3.14-1

Exton Linux ExLight 260322 drops with Enlightenment 0.27.1, Calamares 3.3.14-1, and more

Replacing version 250407, ExLight 260322 comes with the kernel 6.19.8-amd64-exton and its list of highlights includes the Enlightenment 0.27.1 environment, Calamares 3.3.14-1, Refracta Snapshot, as well as a generous list of updated packages. The base used is Debian 13.4 Trixie.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2026 20:44

Debian Trixie-based antiX 26 Linux is now available with plenty of updates

Debian 13.4 Trixie-based antiX 26 comes with lots of updated packages, tweaks, and fixes

Based on Debian 13.4 Trixie while leaving out systemd/libsystemd0 and elogind/libelogind0, antiX 26 is now available with five init systems, plenty of updated packages and several window managers. With support for both 64-bit and 32-bit hardware, it comes in two versions, namely Full and Core.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2026 19:24

Arc System Works has revealed Peni Parker as a playable character in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.

Peni Parker joins Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

Arc System Works has added Peni Parker to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, while also revealing the Amazing Guardians team, a new automatic team-name feature, and an updated EVO Japan demo.

Darryl Linington, 23 Mar 2026 17:42

Apple's MacBook Neo attracts new customers that probably do not care about the technical limitations

The MacBook Neo is a polarizing device and Apple wants to attract new customers with a starting price of $599 or $499 for the education sector, respectively. There are technological compromises, but you still get the familiar MacBook experience with a comprehensive software package.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Mar 2026 23:47

The 2026 XPS 16 is one of the most power efficient laptops available with an extra-long battery life to prove it

Panther Lake XPS 16 is so efficient, it draws just 1.5 W when idling for insanely long battery life

The 16-inch laptop just barely cracks 1 W when idling to be much more efficient than most competitors. Real-world battery life tests show the system lasting for more than 24 hours of constant web browsing.

Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2026 21:44

Official March 22 maintenance for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin fixes sound playback in certain situations and several progression-related bugs ahead of the March 23 grand launch.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin March 22 hotfix fixes sound bug and more

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’s March 22 update fixes a sound bug, quest progression issues, shortcut resets, and several boss-related blockers ahead of the game’s grand launch.

Darryl Linington, 22 Mar 2026 16:13

Intel CPU prices expected to rise by 10% as memory surge puts new pressure on PC costs

Intel is reportedly set to raise PC CPU prices by 10% amid rising component costs, including a sharp surge in memory prices. This move will likely increase pressure on PC makers and could lead to higher consumer device prices.

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Mar 2026 15:02

Microsoft has released out-of-band update KB5085516 to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures caused by KB5079473 on Windows 11.

Windows 11 KB5085516 update to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures

Microsoft’s new out-of-band Windows 11 update KB5085516 fixes the Microsoft account sign-in bug introduced after KB5079473 on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.

Darryl Linington, 22 Mar 2026 12:02

LG is now producing variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for premium Dell XPS laptops that extend runtimes.

LG begins production of variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for laptops with reduced power consumption

LG has begun production of an LCD panel for laptops capable of variable refresh rates (1 Hz to 120 Hz). The panel uses an unspecified oxide that holds an electrical charge longer than conventional LCD technology and reduces the need to constantly refresh the panel at a high frequency, similar to Sharp IGZO panels.

David Chien, 22 Mar 2026 06:21

Our first Core Ultra 5 325 benchmarks are in and results are nearly identical to the Core Ultra 7 355

Save yourself some time and money by just going with the cheaper Core Ultra 5 325 instead of the pricier Core Ultra 7 355 as their performance levels are nearly identical.

Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2026 19:27

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launch issues include severe audio disruption

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is dealing with Version 1.0 launch issues, including audio problems, as Netmarble updates its official known-issues notice during Early Play.

Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 19:21

Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB and Panther Lake announced

The new Lenovo Thinkpad T1g Gen 9 is an update of one of the most expensive ThinkPad series: It is a premium 16-inch laptop for the multimedia segment with Nvidia GeForce GPUs. The newest model has Intel Panther Lake CPUs, and the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM.

Benjamin Herzig, 21 Mar 2026 15:58

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now live on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, with the mobile release set for March 23.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin live on PS5 and Steam ahead of March 23 mobile launch

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now playable on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, while the full iOS, Android, and Google Play Games release is set for March 23.

Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 14:04