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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apple's new MacBook Air 15-inch is once again a very good overall package and the combination of the powerful M5 processor and passive cooling solution remain unrivaled. There are still some areas where Apple could improve its larger everyday laptop.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 with Pointer Indicator, Magnifier changes, Wi-Fi fixes, and a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Lenovo has finally released one of its more compact gaming laptops in North America. Weighing in at less than 1.9 kg, the Legion 5a Gen 11 features a 15.3-inch OLED display, an 80 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU.

A leak has revealed the extent of Asus' new flagship 18-inch gaming laptop. Heavier and with 450 W charging, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 will also come with a new 4K Mini LED display to complement its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

Lenovo has revealed details of four new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gaming laptops. At the same time, MSI is preparing to offer the same laptop GPU paired with Intel's new Core Ultra 7 251HX processor.

Lenovo has been spotted releasing a new 15-inch gaming laptop in North America. Officially arriving this spring, the new release combines a 165 Hz OLED display with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GPU. Also, Lenovo has equipped the new Legion 5i with the unreleased Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX processor.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11 update KB5079473 that can block Microsoft account sign-ins in apps, including Teams Free, OneDrive, Edge, Word, and Excel.

Asus has finally released its new 14-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD Gorgon Point in North America. Also equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU and 32 GB of RAM, the FA401GM version of the TUF Gaming A14 has arrived in Canada before reaching the US.

Dell has now started selling three new gaming laptops powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. Also configurable with up to 64 GB RAM, 12 TB of storage and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 in some cases, the Alienware 16X Aurora, Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51 are the first laptops to ship with Intel's first Arrow Lake HX Plus processor.

Xiaomi has released a new 14-inch laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the Book Pro 14 combines a 120 Hz OLED display with 72 Wh battery inside a housing that tips the scales at barely over a kilo.

Thanks to Asahi Remix 43, Mac users with Apple silicon can enjoy Fedora Linux 43 on their machines. In addition to RPM 6.0 and the DNF5 backend, the list of exclusive features for Apple hardware includes Mac Pro support and 120 Hz refresh for MacBook Pro 14/16, as well as support for M2 Pro/Max MacBook microphones.

Asus has finally released its 13-inch laptop powered by AMD Strix Halo. Unlike a recent 14-inch gaming laptop release, the ProArt PX13 comes with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM. As a result, the HN7306EA variant can assign up to 96 GB VRAM to its powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop built around Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available internationally, the IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 combines a 2.8K and 1,100 nit OLED display with 32 GB of RAM and a huge 92.5 Wh battery.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale, the ThinkPad X9 14 laptop with 32 GB RAM and a 2.8K OLED display is now available with a massive $745 discount for a limited time. This specific variant is powered by an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, providing acceptable multi-core performance.

The Tuxedo Gemini 17 Gen 4 laptop has now been refreshed with an AMD-powered variant, featuring a powerful 16-core Zen 5 CPU. The laptop can also be equipped with a decent gaming GPU, and up to a whopping 128 GB of DDR5 RAM.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a powerful workstation-class laptop with a 20-core Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Laptop GPU that is currently available with a 57% discount. 32 GB of RAM is also on offer, upgradable to a whopping 192 GB.

The MacBook Pro 16 was already an excellent multimedia laptop with last year's M4 Pro SoC, but the new M5 Pro offers even more performance. You also get faster PCIe 5.0 SSDs with at least 1 TB of storage as well as Wi-Fi 7 for the model year 2026.

CPU fraud seems to be the order of the day at Chuwi, because after we already found an older processor than advertised in the CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus, a retailer also found a mini PC with a fake CPU in its own investigation.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed gamers’ criticism that DLSS 5 homogenizes game visuals and “yassifies” character faces, calling detractors “completely wrong” after backlash to examples cited from titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Hogwarts Legacy. Huang argues DLSS 5 is “neural rendering” that applies generative AI at the geometry level under developer control rather than a post-processing filter, with its real-world visual and performance impact to be tested ahead of a gradual rollout in fall 2026.

iFixit’s teardown of Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo awards it a 6/10 repairability score, Apple’s best in 14 years, thanks to a screw-mounted battery, modular USB‑C ports, easier display removal, and a keyboard that’s now replaceable without swapping the entire top case. The gains come with compromises, including a labor-intensive 41‑screw keyboard procedure, continued use of pentalobe screws, soldered 8GB RAM, and 256/512GB storage that limit upgrades and data recovery, and pared-back audio and trackpad hardware.

Launched back in 2024, the Asus Zenbook S 16 UM506WA was the first Windows laptop with the then-latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU. Fast forward to 2026, and the Asus Zenbook S 16 can still hold its own against the newest notebooks. You can now get the laptop for less than $1,000.

The 2026 Asus TUF gaming laptop lineup is now official, with a handful of highlighted changes. Among all, the TUF F16 steals the spotlight by offering the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU and OLED option. The beefier A18 is now available with up to the RTX 5070 Ti, and the A16 has also seen some changes.

Acer has updated its 18-inch Predator gaming laptop with more powerful hardware. Now equipped with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, the Predator Helios Neo 18 will be available this summer with Intel's upgraded Arrow Lake-HX Plus processors, too.

Acer has launched two new 16-inch gaming laptops equipped with Intel's latest Arrow Lake-HX processors. Not only has Acer showcased new Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptops, but it has also detailed when the pair will be available to purchase.

Asus has upgraded its ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 gaming laptops. Now featuring up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the pair will also ship with 380 W power adapters and up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU.

(Update: Several clarifications made) Mechrevo has introduced a new 16-inch gaming laptop SKU in China with the powerful Ryzen 9 8945HX Dragon Range CPU and up to an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. A 300 Hz QHD display is also on offer, making the laptop an excellent choice for fast-paced competitive gaming.

Teasers for the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 have started. Coinciding with today's launch of Intel Arrow Lake-HX Plus processors, Asus' new 18-inch gaming laptop promises to surpass its predecessor with more performance at its fingertips.

The refreshed Xiaomi Book Pro 14 finally has a launch date. This new Panther Lake laptop will launch in China on March 19, 2026. The company has also showcased a brand-new colorway and confirmed additional specs.

Once built upon Ubuntu, Brazil-based Br OS is now using Debian as its foundation, and the latest update is less than a day old. While there is no official news yet, it is safe to assume that version 13.4 takes the whole experience one step forward with updated apps, a new kernel, and maybe also a few surprises.

With version 3.2, Peropesis continues to deliver a fresh yet old-school Linux experience by relying exclusively on the command line interface. This update comes with multiple refreshed packages, such as gnutls 3.8.12, git 2.53.0, ruby 4.0.1, Lua 5.5.0, and more. The 64-bit live ISO size is now 410 MB.

Dell has released the Alienware 16X Aurora laptop, following an earlier announcement at CES 2026. The gaming laptop will be available with an anti-glare OLED display and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti.

Dell has made the 2026 Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop even better, as the machine can now be had with the new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 9 290 HX and an RTX 5090, the 18-inch Alienware 18 Area-51 is meant for high-refresh rate QHD/4K gaming.