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An Apple executive has teased the imminent release of some new Mac products on October 28. They could include two MacBook Pro models, a Mac Mini and a iMac.

Parrot OS is back with multiple improvements and updates, as well as a new launcher. Unleashed yesterday, version 6.2 of this Debian-based distro that targets ethical hackers brings forward Rocket, a launcher for Docker containers written entirely in Python, which uses a PyQt6 GUI and can also run on Windows and macOS machines.

According to newly leaked specifications of the RTX 5080 laptop, the mobile GPU is likely to feature a GB203 GPU with 24% fewer CUDA cores than the desktop RTX 5080. While this means that there will be a wide performance gap between the laptop and the desktop variants, the RTX 5080 mobile could still bring a massive performance gain over the RTX 4080 laptop.

The Core Ultra 7 155H-powered Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425) with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is now on sale for 33% off the list price at Best Buy. The discount brings the thin and light notebook to less than its usual $750 price, making the Zenbook 14 a worthy deal for folks on the hunt for a super portable OLED laptop with excellent battery life.

In addition to providing full support to no less than seven new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package labeled 566.03 is also adding no less than 32 G-Sync Compatible displays to the list, as well as a trio of Optimal Playable Settings profiles.

Intel's upcoming Core 200 series mobile processors have leaked, revealing seven new Raptor Lake refresh chips. From the powerhouse Core 270H, which hits 5.8 GHz, to efficient U-series models running at 15W, these processors will complement Intel's Core Ultra lineup when they launch next year.

Intel's upcoming Arc 140T integrated GPU shows impressive muscle, outperforming its Lunar Lake sibling by over 60 percent in recent GFXBench tests. The chip is expected to power Arrow Lake mobile processors in early 2025.

According to new reports, Microsoft is plotting an Intel Lunar Lake refresh of not just the Surface Laptop, but also its Surface Pro 2-in-1. A potential release window has also been revealed, as have various specifications for both devices.

Less than two months since the release of version 1.6, PorteuX 1.7 arrives with several fixes, sub-500 MB ISOs, as well as updates to most of the seven desktop environments supported. The seven are GNOME, Cinnamon, KDE, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, and Xfce. The Linux kernel 6.11.4 is used for all these flavors.

Loongson Technology unveils ambitious plans for its CPU and GPU development, aiming to compete with major players in the semiconductor industry. The Chinese company's latest desktop CPU matches 14nm x86 chips, with future models targeting even higher performance.

The MSI Thin GF63 gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch IPS display is currently back down to its lowest price ever. While you won't find any high-end features on the notebook, the Thin GF63 is a solid gaming machine at the discounted price thanks to the RTX 4050 and the Core i5-13420H.

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 SoC is expected to arrive sometime early next month. However, leaks and rumours surrounding the device continue to pour in, giving us a better look at what Apple has been cooking up.

Lenovo's newest premium ThinkPad is almost here: The featherweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is pre-orderable now. Customers have to pay a premium, though, as only high-end configurations are available.

The Infinix X Air Pro+ is a compact and lightweight laptop that is said to offer decent computing power. Its OLED screen is advertised as having an increased refresh rate and vivid colors.

The 2024 Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 gaming laptop powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has been discounted to a record-low price. Packing a 14.5-inch display, the laptop is suitable for folks who need mid-range power in a small chassis.

Razer has launched the Viper Mini Signature Edition as its lightest wireless gaming mouse yet. Regardless, it still packs the brand's highest-spec HyperPolling Wireless technology, as well as a 30,000 DPI optical sensor. It comes with a choice of feet made of PTFE and Gorilla Glass for the potential of even more maneuverability.

Stanford researchers are developing hybrid gain cell memory, a fusion of SRAM and DRAM technologies, to enhance CPU and GPU cache performance. This innovation promises increased storage density, faster data access, and improved energy efficiency.

When we tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the lightweight productivity laptop achieved an outstanding battery life. Now, Lenovo has expanded the options for this Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop, adding a high quality OLED display, 5G mobile connectivity and a more affordable Snapdragon X Plus 8 Core CPU into the mix.

Intel's upcoming Core 3 N350 processor shows modest graphics performance in a leaked Geekbench 5 OpenCL score. With 6,191 points, it's on par with older integrated graphics and entry-level discrete GPUs. This suggests Intel may struggle to compete with AMD in the more budget-friendly market segment.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 price has recorded a sharp drop at Best Buy and the RTX 4060-based laptop can be now had for 30% less than the list price. The SKU on sale includes a flagship Core i9-14900HX, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a bright 16-inch FHD+ display.

AMD's upcoming Navi 44 GPU is rumored to be significantly smaller, potentially reshaping entry-level graphics cards. Leaked specs indicate a 31 percent size reduction from Navi 33, hinting at more efficient designs.

Based on the barely released Ubuntu 24.10, Voyager Live 24.10 comes to add a stylish twist to the live distro paradigm by combining GNOME and Xfce while including out-of-the-box visual elements and Conky widgets. This update includes the Linux kernel version 6.11 beneath a redesigned layout designed for both PCs and tablets.

Fujitsu has unveiled the FMV Zero WU5/J3 - the world's lightest 14-inch AI laptop. The laptop comes with an AI NPU, rugged carbon-fiber body, and a slew of ports.

The first-ever AI agent for PCs such as the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 has just been introduced at TechWorld 2024 in the form of Lenovo AI Now. Based on an up-to-date form of Meta's Llama LLM, it is rated to help automate PC management as well as act as a local or cloud-based personal chatbot. It has debuted alongside the OEM's new equally AI-powered educational platform.

ASRock's Z890 Taichi motherboard reveals an intriguing RAM speed disparity for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. K-series processors' RAM speeds can reach 9066 MHz, while non-K variants are limited to 7200 MHz.

The 2024 MSI Cyborg 14 is now enjoying a massive 27% discount. The discount brings the machine to an enticing price, since the laptop packs a capable RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Core i7-13620H CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

CheckMag Power Delivery-enabled chargers communicate with the device they are connected to prior to letting those amperes pass through, unlike old non-PD chargers. The easiest way to mate a PD charger to an old laptop is to purchase a barrel plug with a charging trigger in it. Thankfully, Amazon has no shortage of those.

Asus' latest ProArt PX13 creator notebook with a 13.3-inch OLED display, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4050 laptop GPU, and 32 GB of RAM is currently retailing at a sizeable 18% discount. The laptop enjoys decent ratings with an 86% review rating from us and a 4.4 star consumer rating on Best Buy.

Hailing from Germany and based on Arch Linux, Bluestar is a distro that comes in three editions (Desktop, Deskpro, and Developer) and has just been updated to version 6.11.3. The list of changes consists mostly of updated packages, as well as a series of tweaks and fixes.

The affordable Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now retailing for a 25% discount. The discount has made the LOQ 15 less expensive than many RTX 4060-based machines.

Stardock announces the release of its Multiplicity 4 software KVM to turn spare laptops into monitors and control mutliple PCs with one keyboard and mouse. The software can help improve gaming rig performance by remote-controlling secondary PCs where non-essential apps have been moved to.

The 14-inch Lenovo laptop is an absolute refurbished laptop bargain as the capable AMD-powered configuration of the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 is now available for under $300 on eBay.

The Dell G16 7630 solidifies its position as one of the most competitively priced RTX 4070 gaming laptops as the 16-inch machine with the Intel Core i9-13900HX and 240Hz QHD screen is now available at a $670 discount, which drops its price to just $1,079.

Yesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions prompting, GNOME 47, support for OpenVEX and OSV vulnerability reporting, and more.

Released yesterday, Ubuntu Budgie 24.10 will receive nine months of support. This update focuses on refining the Budgie desktop while paving the way for Wayland. Consequently, the developers removed the X11 plank dock, defaulted the top bar to a dark theme, and added support for Apple HEIF image files.

Apple's M4 SoC is no slouch - we already knew that. However, Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro allows the M4 to truly flex its muscles with active cooling, and the results are outrageous, crushing its Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm counterparts by as much as 62%.

The new Asus TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) powered by the excellent Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4060 GPU, and a QHD+ display has now received what appears to be the laptop's maiden discount at Walmart. With the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the RTX 4060, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 should be a snappy mid-range gamer.

The Dell G15 (5535) with an 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR%-4800 memory, and 512 GB of storage can now be yours for a massive 23% discount. Although quite bulky, the Dell G15 (5535) presents a good combination of gaming performance, display quality, and upgradability, making the machine worth a look.

The Asus TUF A15 is a gaming laptop that perfectly suits the typical budget-conscious casual gamer. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the Ryzen 7 7940HS, RTX 4070 Laptop-powered notebook is available at its lowest price of the year so far on Amazon.

Last year's Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is still a viable option for gamers who are looking for an RTX 4080 laptop with a particularly bright screen, because the Mini-LED QHD display of the 16-inch notebook peaks at over 600 nits.

In a recent performance review comparing Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200 series laptop processors on Linux and Windows 11, performance on Linux was consistently better across almost all benchmarks. Linux was on average 14% faster, and Blender 3D rendering and heavily multi-threaded workloads saw the biggest performance gap.