Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Radeon 880M underperforms by up to 25 percent
The small 14-inch form factor and Ryzen 7 CPU put the model at a larger-than-expected GPU disadvantage when compared to larger laptops with the exact same Radeon 880M graphics.
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After testing over a dozen Radeon 890M laptops, AMD's lead against Intel in the integrated graphics race is narrowing
The Radeon 890M still holds the edge on most games, but the Arc 140V isn't too far behind. The gap is the narrowest we've seen in a long time between the competing iGPUs.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 gaming laptops may not launch until May
An early retail listing has revealed when Acer expects to start offering the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 in laptop form. The company has also confirmed that Nvidia will grace the GeForce RTX 5060 with GDDR7 VRAM, albeit only 8 GB of it.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 may feature faster VRAM on laptops than on desktops
A new leak has provided initial details about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 for laptops. Seemingly, the laptop version will ship with faster VRAM than desktop variants, which will be stuck with older GDDR6 VRAM.
Baseus launches new power bank with built-in cable and 100 W fast charging
The Baseus EnerGeek GR11 has been launched in China. This new power bank features an integrated cable, has 100 W fast charging support, and sports a capacity of 10,000 mAh. The launch price in China is CNY 199, around $27.
FreeBSD 13.5 launches with multiple tweaks, fixes, and updated packages
Unleashed as the sixth and final release of the stable/13 branch, FreeBSD 13.5 focuses on maintenance once again. In addition to the usual list of tweaks and fixes, this update also comes with refreshed third-party apps, including Inkscape 1.4, VLC 3.0.21, GTK 4.16.12, and more.
Core Ultra 7 155H exhibiting throttling behavior by up to 25 percent on smaller laptop models
A 16-inch model can run the Core Ultra 7 155H processor up to 50 percent faster than on the 13-inch MSI Summit E13 AI Evo equipped with the same CPU option.
After testing over a dozen Arc 140V laptops, we now know which are the slowest and fastest models for gaming
The slowest option can be between 15 to 30 percent slower than the fastest option currently in the market. The performance gap is nonetheless smaller than expected especially when compared to machines running on the older Iris Xe 96 EUs.
Acer Aspire 14 AI review: Basic home and office laptop done right
Lean machine for the price. This inexpensive laptop can do it all for students or basic office needs with its efficient processor and long battery life. If you do even a bit of graphics editing, however, then the IPS display might disappoint.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, Arc 130V, 14", 1.4 kg
Thinkeagle VigoBook G7 review: Not too bad for only $500
Older AMD Zen 2 hardware for cheap. It cuts a lot of corners for sure, but the VigoBook G7 offers the borderline minimum for basic tasks, video streaming, and web browsing without being unbearably slow.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 review - The fanless M4 SoC is years ahead of the competition
More power, lower price. Apple has given its MacBook Air 15 the lightning-fast M4 SoC, which is still cooled passively. It also features a new 12 MP webcam and a new colorway. However, its 60 Hz display remains unchanged and there is no matte option—but the Air is now $100 cheaper.
Apple M4 (10 cores), M4 10-Core GPU, 15.3", 1.5 kg
Wistron Dual Fusion: iF Design Award winner reimagines the dividing line between laptop and gaming handheld
The Wistron Dual Fusion is the latest concept to be awarded an iF Design Award. While the Dual Fusion resembles a laptop at first glance, it has a full-blown gaming handheld hidden within it.
Liquid-cooled laptop chassis with support for desktop motherboard, CPU and graphics card appears on Kickstarter
A new kickstarter project aims to fit desktop-grade parts (even a RTX 5090) in side a laptop chassis. It will use an elaborate water cooling loop to keep thermals in check.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 laptop review: Sleek 14-inch convertible with an OLED screen
AMD versus Intel. During our test, the Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 with a Ryzen 5 8640HS had to face its brother based on the Core Ultra 5 125U. Read our review to find out whether there are any other differences besides their CPUs and their OLED vs IPS displays.
AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, Radeon 760M, 14", 1.5 kg
Deal | Portable Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED laptop is phenomenal value as it is now 47% cheaper than list price
The Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED laptop has, once again, dropped in price. The latest discount brings the final price of laptop to an astounding 47% less than the list MSRP. So, with a Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB of RAM, and an OLED display, the Asus Vivobook S 14 present a mouth-watering value.
X-Plus Piccolo: 8-inch, 700-gram convertible launches with the latest Intel SoC
The Piccolo is a new and compact laptop that comes with the latest Intel SoC and can also be used as a tablet. The system weighs less than 700 grams and, unsurprisingly, has a touchscreen.
Asus ExpertBook B1 review – The business laptop with Win 11 Pro and a 3-year warranty for $750
Simple work laptop with good stamina. The new Asus ExpertBook B1 is an affordable 15-inch office laptop aimed at price-conscious users. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, upgradeable RAM, a Windows 11 Pro license and a multi-year warranty, it offers a solid basis for everyday work.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, Radeon 660M, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Compal Infinite: Company presents concept laptop with 18-inch rollable display
The Compal Infinite is the latest concept that embraces rollable display technology in a conventional laptop form factor. While the Lenovo ThinkBook Codename Flip extends vertically, the Compal Infinite can expand left or right horizontally to create an 18-inch display within a 14-inch laptop form factor.
Deal | Asus ROG Strix G17 becomes super value as RTX 4070 and Ryzen 9 7940HX SKU records $450 price cut
The Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 7940HX and an RTX 4070 under the hood is enjoying a large 26% price cut. The laptop combines the mid-range gaming performance with a big 17-inch IPS display with a super fast 240 Hz refresh rate and a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Video: Super light ... but that's it?! - Asus Zenbook A14 review
The Zenbook A14 is Asus' take on a super light "everyday" laptop that weighs just 978g and is made entirely from their Ceralunium material.
It is a good laptop, but to keep the weight down, Asus had to make some compromises, and some of them might sting more than others.
Monster Hunter Wilds performance review - Demanding action role-playing game hit needs a dGPU to run well
The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free program on Steam to assess the performance of your computer and check how the game will run on it. In this article you can find the benchmark scores we obtained by testing various laptops and desktops using various quality presets and settings.
Lunar Lake-powered Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N launches with detachable battery
Dynabook has launched a new laptop, the Portégé Z40L-N. Available in two configurations, both featuring Lunar Lake CPUs, one of its major highlights is that it flaunts a detachable battery, which is rare for modern high-end laptops.
Deal | Outstanding Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 follows bigger brother to reach record-low price
The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air with the M3 chip has joined its bigger 15-inch brother in the latest Amazon sale. As such, all configurations of the laptop are now retailing for $300 less than the list price.
GTA 5 publisher joins Roblox in suing PlayerAccounts marketplace for breaking TOS
Some gamers spend thousands of dollars to gain a competitive advantage in multiplayer titles. Many transactions happen on PlayerAuctions, considered a black market for in-game currency and items. Take Two is now targeting the site for breaking GTA Online terms of service.
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 laptop with 3K 165Hz display and 32GB RAM now available
The RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) is now available for customers around the world via import. The new laptop sports an Intel processor and a high-resolution and quite smooth IPS display. Supposedly, it also offers long battery life.
Video: Mobile Ecosystem 2.0 - Is Honor changing the game?
Honor not only makes excellent smartphones, but with its complete line-up of mobile devices and accessories, it also provides the perfect starting point for a complete ecosystem.
During MWC 2025 Barcelona, I tried their Magic7 Pro, Magicbook Art 14, Watch 5 Ultra, Pad V9, and the Porsche Design Magic7 RSR to see how well everything is connected, and what benefits you can expect by staying "on brand".
Apple M4 powered MacBook Air makes Geekbench debut
Apple's new MacBook Air has made its Geekbench debut. It appears to be a base variant based on its 16 GB RAM and slightly lower Metal score, which suggests it might be running an 8-core GPU.
Deal | M3 Apple MacBook Air 15 gets sizeable price cut in Amazon deal on eve of M4 MacBook Air launch
The Apple MacBook Air 15 with its powerful M3 processor has been discounted to under $1,000 in a new Amazon deal, making it a solid all-rounder everyday laptop for everyone from students to photographers and digital artists looking for a second workstation for on-the-go work. It features Apple's typically excellent display, surprising performance for a passively cooled laptop, and astonishing battery life.
Asus Vivobook 18-inch laptop launches with AMD Ryzen 7 260 and big 16:10 display
The Asus Vivobook 18 is now available for prices starting at €899. The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 and 18.4-inch IPS screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This new notebook supposedly offers decent performance and a modern design, but is not exactly lightweight.
Amazon Prime Gaming free games for March include Saints Row 3 and Mafia 2
Prime Gaming is back with a long list of 20 free games in March. Amazon Prime members can experience a life of crime with entries from the Saints Row and Mafia franchises. As the month progresses, Wolfenstein and Deus Ex titles become noteworthy additions to the Prime Gaming lineup.
GeForce RTX 50 laptop models said to be missing ROPs like desktop counterparts
A new report from Heise.de says Nvidia's laptop SKUs have also been reported to be missing ROPs (Render Output Units). This could result in a delayed launch because OEMs and Nvidia now need to conduct additional checks.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review - The best gaming handheld thanks to Intel Lunar Lake?
Massive improvement. MSI's new Claw 8 AI+ is a massive improvement of the manufacturer's first gaming handheld. Adding to this is its more efficient Lunar Lake processor from Intel, as well as a larger 8-inch display with a 120-Hz refresh rate and VRR, and a big 80-Wh battery.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 8", 793 g
Intel reportedly sticking with TSMC as part of new long-term partnership strategy amid underwhelming 18A yields
Intel is seemingly shifting its strategy of no longer outsourcing wafers to third parties to instead embracing a longer partnership with TSMC. This could be due to the unfavourable yields from Intel’s own 18A process.
MWC 2025 | More efficient mobile workstation laptops on the horizon: Intel releases Arrow Lake CPUs for business laptops
Buyers of large and powerful workstation laptops had to contend with obsolete Raptor Lake (Refresh) CPUs for the past two years. This is over now, as Intel officially announced the release of its Arrow Lake platform for the business laptop class. For the mobile workstations, this means that everyone is now waiting for new Nvidia RTX GPUs.
MWC 2025 | Hands-on with unofficial ThinkPad X1 Nano successor: Lenovo chooses the only possible way forward with new ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
13.3-inch laptops face a difficult market nowadays, as 14-inch models now are basically as lightweight and compact as the 13-inch devices of the past. To differentiate it, Lenovo fully embraces mobility and a low weight with the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6.
Deal | Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5506) laptop with sharp 120 Hz OLED display is priced below $700 for limited time
Launched in 2024 with the then-latest Meteor Lake APUs, the Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5506MA) laptop comes with a 3K 15.6-inch OLED display, up to a Core Ultra 9 185H APU, and 32 GB of RAM. A middle-of-the-road configuration of the notebook is now enjoying more than $130 off at Walmart.
Update on Cities: Skylines 2 console release and asset editor frustrates urban planners
Cities: Skylines will celebrate its 10th anniversary next week. However, Cities: Skylines 2 has yet to win over skeptics, and a new update from Paradox Interactive will not change many minds. Players can expect a longer wait for a console debut and asset editor.
MacBook Air refreshed with Apple M4, more RAM and a new colour variant
Apple's new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air variants are finally here. Both use the company's newest M4 chip and offer more RAM/storage than their last-gen counterparts, all without a price increase.
Asus TUF Gaming A16 Review: Cool, quiet, and affordable gaming laptop with a prominent but workable weakness
Hints of Alienware. A Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 plus an RTX 4060, and a 144 Hz display with 1,200p resolution are the primary draws for the Asus TUF Gaming A16. We test this relatively affordable 16-inch gaming laptop and take a look at its performance against the competition.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.2 kg
GTA 5 Enhanced PC players struggling with account migration and missing features
GTA 5 Enhanced is here to tide PC gamers over until the GTA 6 release date. Sadly, moving to the new version is introducing unexpected issues. GTA 5 Enhanced also lacks a few features, causing some post-upgrade regrets.
MSI Summit E13 AI Evo convertible review: Serious throttling issues with Core Ultra 7
Too fast to handle. The latest Summit E13 A1MTG shows what happens when you put a Core Ultra-H CPU in a laptop originally designed for a Core-U series processor. It may sound very fast on paper, but the subsequent throttling and temperature levels need attention.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake notebooks reportedly delayed to 2026
A renowned industry analyst has claimed that Intel’s Panther Lake SoC powered devices may not come out till 2026 which is going to impact the company’s revenue. Panther Lake is the next generation of mobile processors from Team Blue and the first to be based on the 18A process.
Deal | M2 MacBook Air drops to $799 at Amazon, may signal new MacBook Air launch soon
Apple's M2 MacBook Air 13 is on sale for $200 off today over at Amazon. This MacBook Air is roughly 3 years old but still holds its own. This sale may also harken the rumored release of a MacBook Air with Apple's M4 chip.
Pocketpair unleashes Palworld for Mac after November release date delay
Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's creature hunter compares.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 review - An affordable multimedia laptop with plenty of power thanks to Zen 4
Good performance, weak display. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 is an affordable multimedia laptop with a fast AMD processor and good battery life. However, its matte IPS panel is only half as good.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
MWC 2025 | TCL CSOT unveils Apex-brand displays for next-gen laptops, tablets and smartphones
TCL's CSOT division asserts that its displays will become part of some of the most cutting-edge personal and portable devices of the near future, the world's first 13-inch 144Hz 4K AI tablet and latest extra-bright, low-power VR headset display included. In the meantime, its prototype is on show alongside CSOT's latest developments in screen brightness, color-accuracy and power-efficiency.
Video: QD-OLED, 4K, 240hz AND reasonably priced? - Alienware AW2725Q review
Alienware is refreshing almost their entire display line-up across all price points, and we had the chance to test and experience one of the most interesting new monitors, the 27" AW2725Q.
With a 4k QD-OLED panel, refreshing at 240Hz you get the best of both worlds - a super crisp image for your favorite HDR story games and all of your content creation needs, and super snappy response times paired with the high refresh rate for your competitive multiplayer matches.
Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 reaches record-low price bringing 120 Hz OLED panel and discrete GPU below $650
Last year's Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 has slid to a new record-low price on eBay. The machine packs quite capable hardware with a Ryzen 5 8645HS APU, an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, and a 16-inch OLED display.
Powerful Zen 6 Medusa Halo iGPU could challenge desktop GPUs with 20% more CUs and 50% wider bus
2026 could be a big year for Ryzen CPUs, as AMD is reportedly working on Zen 6 desktop and mobile CPUs/APUs. However, the most exciting product in the Zen 6 product lineup is, arguably, the Medusa Halo APU which reportedly brings a big increase in CPU core count, iGPU CUs, and bandwidth as compared to Strix Halo.
Apple teases M4 MacBook Air launch for later this week
Those looking to upgrade their ageing MacBooks can soon buy the new Apple M4-powered MacBook Air. A new, cryptic teaser says the laptops will be launched sometime this week.
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