Laptop

HP OmniBook X Flip 16 2-in-1 debuts with AMD Ryzen 5 220 CPU and 2K OLED display

HP has unveiled its latest OmniBook X Flip 16 convertible laptop, which is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor paired with an AMD Radeon 740M GPU. The new OmniBook X Flip comes with a 2K OLED display, a 68 Wh battery, 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and HP’s AI suite, which promises to boost the laptop’s functionality. It’ll be available in a sole Meteor Silver colorway.

Abhinav Fating, 18 Mar 2025 17:00

The HP OmniBook 3 series is available in 15.6'' and 14'' models. (Image source: HP)

HP OmniBook 3 series debuts in 15.6'' and 14'' models with AMD Ryzen AI chips

Following the announcement of the HP OmniBook X and OmniBook Ultra series last year, HP has announced the OmniBook 3 series which sits at the bottom of the OmniBook ladder. Available in 15.6-inch and 14-inch models, they are powered by AMD's Ryzen AI chips which have an NPU.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Mar 2025 12:18

The Blade 16 might soon become more affordable thanks to a new RTX 5060 SKU (Image source: Razer)

Cheaper Razer Blade 16 with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 leaks

Nvidia's next-generation mid-range laptop GPUs are expected to hit the market as early as May. A leaked spec sheet now reveals that the Razer Blade 16 will also be offered at a more affordable price point in configurations with the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070.

Hannes Brecher, 17 Mar 2025 20:13

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop has an FHD webcam with an IR sensor for Windows Hello. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Highly-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with 240 Hz OLED panel and RTX 4070 is 30% cheaper vs list price

Launched in 2024, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop features a 240 Hz OLED display from Samsung, a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, and an RTX 4070. The hardware makes the ROG Zephyrus G16 an excellent mid-range multimedia option, especially now that it is on sale.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2025 18:07

Computer troubleshooting-focused SystemRescue 12.00 now available with new LTS kernel, latest Firefox, and more (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Computer repair distro SystemRescue 12.00 launches with the latest LTS kernel and more

With a history of over two decades and formerly known as SystemRescueCD, the Arch-based SystemRescue live environment has just received the update labeled 12.00. This refresh comes with the 6.12.19 LTS kernel, bcachefs support, Firefox 128.8.0 ESR, and Xfce 4.20.1, as well as several other package updates.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2025 11:15

Amazon is offering a nice discount on Apple's 2024 13-inch MacBook Air (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple M3 SoC and 24 GB RAM drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The last-gen 13-inch MacBook Air has been discounted on Amazon. It comes with 24 GB of RAM, 512 GB storage and an Apple M3 chip with 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores.

Anil Ganti, 16 Mar 2025 20:53

HiSilicon might have a new CPU. (Image source: HiSilicon)

Kirin X90: Upcoming PC processor from Huawei draws closer to launch in new leak

Huawei's HiSilicon division has come one step closer to making its supposed Apple M3 rival official, according to a new tip. The leak also purports to identify the "PC processor" as part of the Kirin series. It is also thought to have specs in common with the Intel Core Ultra series.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2025 16:33

Arc 140T vs. Radeon 890M benchmarks: Both a win and a lose for Intel

Our first benchmarks are in for Intel's Arrow Lake Arc 140T iGPU and they don't look too bad against the competing Radeon 890M depending on your point of view.

Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2025 02:39

Once rumored dead, 42-core Intel desktop CPU architecture is reportedly back on the menu

Intel is reportedly refreshing the current crop of mobile and desktop CPUs with a new architecture that is coming down the line. The CPU architecture is said to focus on stronger AI PCs.

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Mar 2025 11:17

Vaio's latest 13.3-inch laptops offer lightweight portability, MIL-STD-810H durability, and 5G connectivity. (Image source: Vaio)

Vaio launches 13.3-inch S13 and Pro PG laptops with Intel Core 7 CPUs, 5G connectivity, Dolby Atmos, and AI microphones

Vaio has launched its latest 13.3-inch notebooks featuring the latest Intel Core processors, MIL-STD-810H durability, and 5G connectivity. With a broad range of ports, quiet keyboards, and all-day battery life, business users can work anywhere with ease.

David Chien, 13 Mar 2025 21:48

Intel Arc 140V laptops can consume 50 percent less power than the Radeon 890M while providing nearly the same gaming performance

The integrated Lunar Lake GPU holds a massive performance-per-watt advantage over AMD's latest Radeon 890M solution even if the latter is slightly faster on average.

Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2025 18:30

The T1000 is very heavy but potentially offers lots of performance (Image source: UHPILCL)

Massive T1000 mobile PC supports AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, RTX 5090 and other desktop CPUs and GPUs

The T1000 is an extremely powerful and more or less mobile computer. This rather peculiar system probably shouldn’t be called a laptop and comes with water cooling and desktop graphics card support for Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs.

Silvio Werner, 13 Mar 2025 02:53

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.

Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2025 00:53

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.

Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2025 21:46

Acer will be updating the Helio Neo 16S AI with Nvidia's forthcoming GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU. (Image source: Acer)

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.

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2025 16:44

Nvidia may have opted for faster VRAM on the laptop version of the GeForce RTX 5050 than its desktop counterpart. (Image source: MSI)

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.

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2025 16:33

Baseus EnerGeek GR11 can charge three devices at once (Image source: Baseus - edited)

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.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Mar 2025 14:46

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.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2025 10:13

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.

Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2025 01:58

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.

Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2025 00:09

The gaming handheld portion spins around to reveal gamepad buttons. (Image source: Wistron via iF Design)

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.

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2025 16:40

This new kickstarter project aims to bridge the gap between laptops and desktops (image source: Kickstarter)

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.

Anil Ganti, 11 Mar 2025 13:54

The Asus Vivobook S 14 features Windows Hello facial recognition. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

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.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Mar 2025 12:19

Piccolo: Mini PC with the latest processor. (Image source: X-Plus)

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.

Silvio Werner, 11 Mar 2025 07:13

The Compal Infinite is a novel take on the 14-inch laptop. (Image source: Compal via iF Design)

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.

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2025 16:19

The Asus ROG Strix G17 is pretty heavy at 2.80 kg (6.17 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

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.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Mar 2025 15:27

The Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N starts at $1,699 (Image source: Dynabook)

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.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Mar 2025 19:34

Apple MacBook Air 13 weighs 1.27 kg (2.7 lbs). (Image source: Apple, Unsplash, edited)

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.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Mar 2025 09:15

GTA Online artwork (Image source: PlayStation Store)

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.

Adam Corsetti, 08 Mar 2025 00:55

The RedmiBook Pro 16 can now be imported (Image source: Xiaomi)

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.

Silvio Werner, 07 Mar 2025 21:42

The new MacBook Air with an Apple M4 chip has shown up on Geekbench (image source: Apple)

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.

Anil Ganti, 07 Mar 2025 08:03

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.

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Mar 2025 01:59

The Vivobook 18 is a relatively affordable 18-inch laptop (Image source: Asus)

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.

Hannes Brecher, 06 Mar 2025 22:13

Amazon Prime Gaming March banner (Image source: Amazon Prime Gaming)

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.

Adam Corsetti, 06 Mar 2025 20:28

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series laptop models might get delayed (image source: Nvidia)

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.

Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2025 19:51

Intel will be working with TSMC as a long-term partner for wafers, according to an earnings call. (Image source: Intel)

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.

Vineet Washington, 06 Mar 2025 18:41