RTX 5060 laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut with decent performance gains over RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5060 laptop variant has shown up on Geekbench. In the OpenCL benchmark, it outperforms the RTX 4060 laptop GPU by up to 18%.
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xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound
xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.
OpenBSD 7.7 improves hibernation support and brings new userland features
The security-focused OpenBSD operating system has just reached the 58th release. Thanks to it, this open-source piece of code now sports new userland features, more accurate documentation, better hibernation support, as well as performance improvements in out-of-memory situations.
Deal | Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 drops 20% to lowest-ever price on Amazon
The Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage is currently retailing at a 20% discount on Amazon. The laptop has enough performance to comfortably run modern AAA games at 1080p.
Lenovo expands on new ThinkBook 16p specs following MWC 2025 debut
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 made its first debut at MWC 2025, and while the company shared a lot about this new laptop, some of the core specs were left under wraps. Lenovo has now shared more details at the 2025 Think AI Spring event.
18-inch gaming laptop with RTX 5090, 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD: Medion unleashes the Erazer Beast 18 X1
Medion has introduced one of the largest but also most powerful gaming laptops in the world, called the Erazer Beast 18 X1. It weighs a hefty 8.07 lbs, but it’s powered by a Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and should be able to outperform many desktop PCs.
300Hz mini-LED display, RTX 5090 and water cooling: Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate launches
Medion has unveiled one of the world's most powerful gaming laptops. The flagship configuration of the new Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and a 300Hz mini-LED screen.
Deal | Apple M4-powered MacBook Air 15-inch discounted to lowest-ever price on Amazon
The Apple MacBook Air has long been the primary weapon of choice for casual users and students. With the M4 generation, the 15-inch MacBook Air packs quite a punch, and finally ships with a respectable memory configuration for the entry variant. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the MacBook Air can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price on the platform.
The RTX 5080 Laptop is optimal for Gaming in WQHD - Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 review
Who really needs the RTX 5090 Laptop? The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is available with the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at most, but this won't much of a problem when gaming. The Strix G16 represents a good gaming package with a matte IPS display, a fast Core Ultra 9 275 HX, and very good maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 16", 2.6 kg
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16 Gen 10 owners should update their BIOS to fix an important Nvidia feature
The OLED display is impressive with a laundry list of high-end features, but several units have been shipping with an older BIOS version without G-Sync support.
Honor MagicBook Pro 16 laptop with RTX 5070 and quiet fans launching soon
Honor is preparing to launch the MagicBook Pro 16 in just a few days time. Despite the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and a total TDP of 150 watts, the 16-inch laptop is supposed to be fairly quiet.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16 Gen 10 laptop review: 400 W power supply with almost no compromises
All power. Instead of going thinner and thinner, the latest Legion Pro 7i 16 is thicker this year to squeeze out more performance from the Intel Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell hardware. Power consumption may be high, but the raw performance is undeniable.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 16", 2.6 kg
Lexar NQ780 debuts as new PCIe 4x4 SSD for creators and gamers
Lexar touts the NQ780 as the most effective new SSD for those looking to reduce lag in their current creator or gaming laptop. It comes with up to 4TB of PCIe NVMe storage, rated for a read speed of up to 7,000 megabytes per second (MB/s) and a 6,000MB/s write-speed. The drive is now available at about half the price of that of its new PCIe 5.0 counterpart.
Intel admits Lunar Lake-powered AI PCs see weak sales vs older Raptor Lake mobile laptops
Intel has revealed in its Q1 2025 earnings report that laptops powered by the companies latest Lunar Lake and Meteor Lake APUs don't sell as much as machines based on older Raptor Lake chips. The news comes amidst financial woes that have prompted another round of layoffs.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 2025 - simply unbeatable?
The completely redesigned Lenovo Legion Pro 7 for 2025 breaks with many Legion "traditions," yet somehow, it still manages to deliver what the Pro 7 always stood for: above-average high-end gaming laptop performance for a somewhat reasonable price.
So while the new chassis design is different, and the port situation will take some time to get used to, the RTX 5080, Intel HX CPU and stellar OLED panel make for a great gaming and creator laptop experience.
Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop with RTX 5080 and Thunderbolt 5 now available
The thoroughly redesigned Alienware Area-51 16-inch flagship gaming laptop is now available for purchase. For a price of $3,299, Dell offers a GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, a fast QHD display and two Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Razer launches the Pro Click V2 series with a vertical mouse and a more familiar alternative
The new Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition tries to make a vertical mouse more enticing for gamers. With a high-end optical sensor and abundant RGB lighting, it stands out among dull-looking competition. Razer has also released an upgraded version of the standard Pro Click ergonomic mouse.
Deal | Lightweight Acer Swift Go 14 laptop gets 33% price cut, drops below $600
The Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73T) with a Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake APU, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and a 14-inch 1,920x1,200 IPS display is now on sale at a massive discount. Thanks to the touch-capable 100% sRGB display, fast performance, and stable construction, the Acer Swift Go 14 is a solid machine for daily use.
OnePlus launches new SuperVOOC power bank with 150 W fast charging support
Alongside the OnePlus 13T, the company has introduced a new power bank, the OnePlus SuperVOOC 150 W. It features a built-in cable, 20,000 mAh capacity, and two more ports. The launch price is CNY 349, around $48.
Deal | MacBook Air 13 M4 drops to lowest price ever on Amazon
The entry-level model of the M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air has been hailed by many as the best value laptop on the market right now, making today's deal even more enticing.
After tariff uncertainty, Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops available at Razer stores with RTX 5090 option
Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice performance.
Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop
Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and Arrow Lake U in addition to the existing Lunar Lake options.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 unveiled with new AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs
The ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 and ThinkPad P14s are now official. Both come with AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series CPUs, support up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM and come with optional 5G connectivity.
Lenovo intros new ThinkPad L series laptops with up to AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series and Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUs
Three Lenovo ThinkPad L series laptops have been refreshed. Among the new models are the L13 Gen 6, L14 Gen 6, and L16 Gen 2. The latter two can be equipped with up to AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series and Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUs.
The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse gets a NES-inspired edition
After launching the Retro R8 Mouse with an Xbox design, 8BitDo has announced a new variant with a NES design. The new 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition is now available to pre-order ahead of its release in late May.
New Chuwi CoreBook X laptop sports Intel Core i9 and 3:2 aspect ratio
Chuwi is launching a new laptop, which features a Core i9 processor, a high-res screen and a decent amount of memory. Its specs could make it suitable for more or less demanding use cases.
MSI Titan 18 HX 2025 - is it enough?
The Titan is back, and MSI's flagship gaming and creator notebook is the fastest laptop you can buy ... for now! We had the chance to properly test the top-of-the-line configuration of the 2025 MSI Titan 18hx, betting not only on the laptop RTX 5090, but also on Intel's fastest laptop CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285hx.
Please enjoy our video, and for more information, stay tuned for our detailed article.
Deal | 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage drops to attractively low price online
You can buy a last-gen 15-inch MacBook Air with an Apple M3, 16 GB RAM and 512 for storage for just $999 on B&H Photo and Video. It is valid for the Starlight and Silver colour variants.
Asus Vivobook S16 Laptop Review: Good everyday computer with almost 20 hours of battery life for €899
Everyday PC with a 144 Hz IPS display. With its Snapdragon X processor, the Asus Vivobook S16 offers sufficient performance for everyday use, and the matte IPS display impresses with its high 2.5K resolution and 144 Hz. We were also impressed with the long battery life of almost 20 hours during our testing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS, 16", 1.8 kg
These Manjaro KDE keyboard shortcuts may help give your productivity a boost
CheckMag As a tech journalist and cybersecurity analyst running Manjaro KDE, these keyboard shortcuts have greatly transformed my workflow. From instant window switching to formatting-free pasting, these tricks save me hours every week—and they’ll supercharge your productivity too.
The passively cooled M4 SoC makes the competition look old - Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, base model) review
Unbeatable total package for just under $1,000. The base model of the new MacBook Air 13 benefits from an extremely fast M4 processor and, in addition to a thin case, still offers a brilliant IPS display, silent operation and long battery life—at least with the brightness reduced.
Apple M4 10-Core, M4 8-Core GPU, 13.6", 1.2 kg
🎙️ OpinionIf you like the ROG Flow or iPad's form factor, the Surface Go is still a compelling purchase in 2025
CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.
90 Hz OLED with AdobeRGB - Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G10 laptop review
The 14-inch device for creatives. Lenovo has updated its Yoga Pro 7, giving the 10th generation an AMD processor as well as a new 14.5-inch OLED display that even covers the AdobeRGB color space completely and is calibrated straight out of the box.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 14.5", 1.6 kg
Asus unveils new CX14 and CX15 Chromebook laptops with Intel Twin Lake CPUs
The Asus CX14 and CX15 line of Chromebook laptops have been refreshed. These new lineups feature up to an Intel Core i3 N355 processor, 1080p IPS display, and 16 GB of RAM.
Framework Laptop 13.5 Ryzen AI 9 review: Skip the Intel version for better performance
It just keeps getting faster. Framework is squeezing as much as it can from its aging design all in the name of sustainability. It's working better than expected for the most part in terms of raw performance, but there are still a few key features we'd like to see.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 13.5", 1.3 kg
Motorola dips its toes into the world of laptops with Moto Book 60 release
Motorola has now launched the Moto Book 60, an Intel Raptor Lake refresh-based 14-inch laptop equipped with a bright OLED display. Also packing a 60 Wh battery, the Motorola Moto Book 60 contains a decent selection of ports and modern connectivity options, among other features.
RTX 5090, 256GB RAM, 32TB SSD and 200Hz 4K display in an 18-inch laptop: Schenker Key 18 Pro unveiled
With an 18-inch 4K display with 200Hz and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with a TDP of 175W, the brand-new Schenker Key 18 Pro is one of the most powerful notebooks on the market. The laptop is also quite versatile thanks to Thunderbolt 5 and up to 256GB of memory.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) with RTX 5090, mini-LED screen and Thunderbolt 5 now available for preorder
The ROG Strix Scar 18 is one of the most powerful Asus gaming laptops and sports the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, a fast 240Hz mini-LED display and rather unusual features such as the AniME Vision display on the lid. Now, the notebook is finally available for preorder.
ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 vs. Razer Blade 16 2025 - It's not even close!
If you want the fastest laptop in the most compact form factor with all the bells and whistles and a high-quality chassis, chances are you have heard about the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and Razer Blade 16 before. While we did our individual reviews for these super thin gaming laptops already, given that they cost almost the same and cater to a very similar audience, we put them directly against each other to tell you which is best for you.
GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU unveiled with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM and 100 Watts max power
Nvidia has shown off the RTX 5060 laptop GPU. It has slightly more CUDA cores compared to the RTX 4060, but its maximum wattage is limited to 100 Watts. It will launch in May alongside laptops from the likes of Alienware, Asus, Razer and others.
Snapdragon X Elite 2: New rumour predicts up to a 22% performance uplift
Some new information about Qualcomm's next-gen laptop chips has emerged online. One of the models will be anywhere between 18-22% faster than its last-gen counterparts thanks to increased boost clocks.
Deal | Budget-friendly RTX 4060 gaming laptop drops to $699 thanks to big 30% discount
The MSI Thin might not be on top of the list for many enthusiasts, but price-conscious gamers can snag a good deal at Walmart, which has discounted the 15-inch gaming laptop to just $699.
Chargeasap Flash Pro Ultra powers crowdfunding campaign to nearly $400,000
The Flash Pro Ultra is Chargeasap's first OLED-screen power bank to be rated for up to 275 watts (W) of output, mostly via super-fast USB ports. Its Kickstarter campaign has now come to an end, but not before accruing six figures' worth of funding. It is still available to back at early bird prices on another platform for a limited time.
Maono PD300X debuts with "professional podcasting" mic specs for affordable price
Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit sampling rate at a relatively budget price. There is also an innovative multi-function Smart Knob and Custom Mute Button system for "intuitive" control of the mic.
HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 review: Powerful MacBook Pro alternative for work and game
AMD Ryzen AI Max is no joke. HP weren't exaggerating when they said their latest ZBook would be the "world's fastest 14-inch workstation PC". The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 runs well on specialized desktops and mini PCs, but it's even more impressive on a thin-and-light 14-inch form factor.
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, Radeon 8060S, 14", 1.6 kg
Deal | New dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo just got its first big price drop
Launched in February 2025, the Asus Zenbook Duo 14 for 2025 has seen a major $250 discount on Amazon. The laptop is powered by the latest Core Ultra 9 285H CPU alongside the Intel Arc 140T iGPU. However, the main draw of the notebook is its dual-screen design that combined two 14-inch OLED displays.
Deal | Lightweight Acer Swift 16 AI records big 37.5% price cut to become stellar OLED laptop value
The Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T OLED laptop is back on sale at Best Buy. The notebook now costs $450 less than list price, becoming a worthy everyday option thanks to its excellent screen, long battery life, and more.
For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site
Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores in the form of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, as it is said to feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370.
Separate US tariffs expected on smartphones and computers after exemptions raise hopes for relief
Trump tariff relief on in-demand smartphones and laptops may only last a month. The U.S. Commerce Secretary revealed that separate semiconductor tariffs on these products are coming. After conflicting daily tariff news, manufacturers and consumers again face uncertainty.
A 1,100 nit OLED and AMD Zen 5 in a creator‘s laptop - The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 G10 review
1,100 nits for $1,100 With the IdeaPad Pro 5 14, Lenovo is offering a compact multimedia laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 processor from AMD, a 120 Hz, 2.8K OLED and an HDR brightness of up to 1,100 nits, which is already calibrated out of the box.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 14", 1.4 kg
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