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Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus series for Windows laptops. Snapdragon X2 Plus SoCs bring up to 10 Nuvia CPU cores, a new Adreno X2-45 iGPU, and more. Performance-wise, Qualcomm is claiming big improvements in both CPU and GPU departments.

HP has announced the OmniBook X Flip 14 and OmniBook X Flip 16, two new 2-in-1 laptops built around Intel and AMD next-gen AI processors, featuring flexible 360-degree designs and upgraded connectivity.

It's generally accepted that Windows has become more bloated over time. However, after this YouTuber benchmarked every version of Windows from XP to 11, the ultimate winner might surprise you.

The Qualcomm-powered Windows ARM PC can squeeze out almost 16 hours of constant WLAN browsing from its paltry 56 Wh battery pack.

A compact gaming laptop with OLED and RTX 5070 - what sounds good at first turns out to be a worse overall package compared to the rivals from Asus and Razer, which are also more affordable.

The Lenovo Legion 7i is easily among the most noteworthy mid-range gaming laptops on the market. Packing a powerful 20-core Intel HX CPU and RTX 5060 Laptop graphics, the gaming laptop performs admirably despite its lightweight design and relatively thin chassis. That said, the laptop is not without a few notable flaws.

The Snapdragon-powered model features great hardware for the price, but die-hard business users may scoff at the lack of any Smart Card reader options.

LG Electronics has revealed it will bring new ultra-light LG Gram laptops to CES 2026. The devices will feature the proprietary Exaone generative AI model and extended battery performance.

Counter-Strike co-creator Minh “Gooseman” Le reflects candidly on his decision to leave Valve, admitting he now regrets missing out on the financial windfall his former colleagues enjoyed as Counter-Strike 2 became a multibillion-dollar phenomenon. In an interview with Edge, Le balances those lingering “what ifs” with a belief that his more challenging, independent path ultimately proved more rewarding for his growth as a developer and a person.

The HP OmniBook 5 makes for a great budget laptop for content consumption thanks to its OLED panel's wide color gamut and inky blacks. Other specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, as well as support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

The Dell 14 Plus features a 1,200p touch display, a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of speedy but non-user-upgradable RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Rounding out the package is a fingerprint sensor, as well as support for Thunderbolt 4 and the latest Wi-Fi standard.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523 introduces a revamped File Explorer that cuts duplicate file-indexing operations to reduce RAM usage and improve search speeds. Rolled out via a Controlled Feature Rollout to Dev and Beta channel Insiders, the update is a modest but timely optimization aimed at easing performance strain on aging hardware amid rising memory costs.

Lenovo has introduced a new affordable power bank in China that features 190W fast charging support. It comes with a rated capacity of 20,000mAh, has a built-in display to show charging details, and sports an integrated cable.

Buyers may not see the usual number of new notebooks arrive in 2026. Contending with a historic memory shortage, Lenovo and HP are among the manufacturers who could delay shipments. As existing models remain on the market longer, higher-cost DRAM threatens to inflate laptop prices by 30%.

Having options is great, but having too many options is a problem. Such a case is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: There is so much choice that users often do not know which options to pick.

After testing over two dozen different laptops with the Core Ultra 9 285H and Core Ultra 7 255H, the performance difference between them can be much smaller than expected.

Framework is raising laptop prices again as DDR5 RAM costs spike amid a global memory shortage, while unusually urging buyers to source their own modules if they can find cheaper deals. The company frames the move as a pass-through of supplier increases rather than profit-taking, warning of further hikes ahead and promising to lower prices once costs normalize.

A day following extended Christmas Eve Steam downtime, gamers are still reporting problems. Steam games now load and are are available for purchase on the store. Unfortunately, popular community features like forums and workshops remain offline.

The cheapest option may not necessarily be the best one. While the RTX 5050 SKU runs a bit cooler, the small cost savings arguably don't justify the much larger performance advantages that the RTX 5060 option brings.

An insider report claims that a top-tier PC company visited all three major RAM suppliers and reached agreements to lock in supply for its PCs.

DDR4 memory is making a comeback, prompting Samsung to keep production of the chips alive. The company has committed to supplying a customer with the components at a fixed price. Even so, buyers seeking refuge from outrageous DDR5 RAM prices shouldn’t expect dramatic savings.

Intel and Nvidia are officially developing x86 chips for future Windows laptops. Intel Serpent Lake architecture could be a result of this partnership. RedGamingTech claims that Intel could use an Nvidia RTX iGPU for the Serpent Lake APUs.

Asus has lifted the lid on its next ProArt laptop release. Adopting GoPro branding and apparent functionality too, the new ProArt PX13 will depart from the all-black look of Asus' current 13-inch creator laptop.

RedGamingTech has dropped a detailed leak covering several of Intel's future desktop and mobile CPU architectures. Following Nova Lake CPUs, Intel is expected to bring Razer Lake desktop CPUs and Titan Lake mobile processor. Intel is also allegedly developing Hammer Lake with a "Unified Core" design.

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to impose 100-hour monthly limits on all gamers. For the most active users, purchasing additional time will make subscription fees skyrocket. A new comparison shows whether they are better served by building a gaming PC, even with DDR5 RAM prices at record highs.

The new Asus ProArt P16 is easily the most powerful multimedia laptop with Windows. We compare the high-end RTX 5090 SKU with Apple's fastest laptop, the MacBook Pro 16 powered by the M4 Max.

For just $50 more, the Dell 16 Plus offers significantly faster graphics and NPU performance than the HP without requiring additional power.

Dynabook has launched a new Copilot+ laptop that ditches Intel for a Qualcomm processor. The new XD5 is a 14-inch notebook with a Snapdragon X Plus processor and Dynabook's famous user-replaceable battery.

Office tasks, content creation, CAD, image editing or gaming - the ThinkBook 16p G6 is a jack of all trades and not only interesting for business customers. If you are looking for a large multimedia laptop, the new ThinkBook 16p G6 should definitely be on your short list.

The OmniBook 5 16 keeps it simple with few fancy features and extras while maintaining respectable basics and build quality for more attractive starting prices.

There are three Lenovo ThinkPad laptops with AMD's high-end Strix Point CPU series. None of them have the option for a high quality OLED screen, despite these screens being an option for less expensive Krackan Point models. Is Lenovo making its AMD models again worse on purpose?

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop is back on sale at its Black Friday price. Retailing at a $450 discount compared to the list price, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI packs some powerful internals, including the RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB of VRAM.

Lenovo is expected to showcase a gaming laptop with a rollable OLED display at CES 2026. It is targeting professional esports gamers with a large display mounted to a laptop, blending desktop like screen real-estate with portability.

Companies willing to cross ethical lines can still purchase memory at reasonable prices. A new report exposes Samsung workers who may have accepted kickbacks from anxious distributors. As the memory shortage escalates, AI data centers are depleting most of the DRAM supply.

Not only is RAM becoming increasingly expensive, but hard drives and SSDs now also cost significantly more than they did just a few weeks ago. Framework is now one of the first laptop manufacturers to react to this trend, raising the price of the Framework Laptop for the second time in just one week.