Laptop

Unveiled at the end of last week, NixOS 24.05 comes with version 6.6 of the Linux kernel, Gnome 46 alongside KDE Plasma 6, as well as support for the Lomiri and Mate 1.28 desktops. Another highlight worth mentioning is the introduction of ztsd compression for firmware blogs.

The Razer Blade 15 is on sale, and it’s enjoying a massive $1,000 discount from the regular prices. You can currently get the Nvidia RTX 4070 variant of the gaming laptop for $1,799.99, while the RTX 4060 variant is currently down to $1,499.99. Both packs Intel Core i7 13800H, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 15.6-inch QHD display with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

The original 3dfx Voodoo 4 4500 board launched in 2000 was replaced with a custom-made MXM board mounted inside a 2013 Dell Precision M4800 mobile workstation. Modder "sdz" added double the original VRAM for a total of 64 MB, and the MXM variant can now be overclocked to higher core clocks than previously possible.

Security and forensics-focused Kali Linux is back with bug updates and tweaks, as well as new tools and desktop updates. Released yesterday, Kali 2024.2 includes Gnome 46 and Xfce updates for Kali-Undercover and HiDPI, as well as no less than 18 new tools, including coercer, horst, netexec, and snort.

The XMG EVO 14 and EVO 15 laptops have gone official with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H/Ryzen 7 8845HS CPUs and up to 96 GB of RAM. The smaller EVO 14 starts at less than €1,000 ($1,087.49), while the larger EVO 15 costs less than €1,100 for the base configuration (prices inclusive of Value Added Tax).

At Computex 2024, Acer briefly showed off two new additions to the Swift 14 Copilot+ family powered by Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 SoCs. The chassis is identical to what we've seen previously with the Snapdragon X Elite variant, but Acer is keeping mum on specifications and pricing for now.

Apple's M2-powered MacBook Air from 2022 is currently on sale at Amazon for 17% off, dropping it to its lowest price ever. This sale is for the base model (8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), although the version with 512 GB of storage is only $30 more than its lowest-ever price.

The Colorful Colorfire MEOW gaming laptop series launched in China in February this year. Now, it's making an international debut, with the brand showcasing the MEOW R15 and MEOW R16 at Computex 2024. As for the highlights, both pack the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, can be equipped with up to Nvidia 4070, and have high refresh rate displays.

Unleashed yesterday, FreeBSD 14.1 is the second release of the stable/14 branch. Available for multiple architectures, from servers and desktops to embedded platforms, it comes with improvements to the sound subsystem, upgraded versions of OpenZFS, Clang/LLVM, OpenSSH, and more.

Asus showed off the ExpertBook P5 at Computex 2024 based on Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake platform. According to Asus, the ExpertBook P5 is built on a triple AI foundation that also augments some of the security features of the laptop.

Huawei is bringing its first-ever flexible OLED display ultrabook to a new region today (June 5, 2024). Its pricing and availability for the European market has been revealed alongside that of the (also OLED and Intel Core Ultra-powered) Matebook 14, as well as introductory deals and offers that include a free tablet in some cases.

The 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 9 has been discounted to new lows with a reduction of $300 for both the Core Ultra 5 125U and Core Ultra 7 155U variants. The price cuts make the laptops really good options for folks who want to spend as little as possible on a 2-in-1 convertible daily driver with decent specifications.

The ExpertBook BR1104CGA budget educational laptop from Asus impresses with long battery life, as well as silent and cool operation. It might not be the fastest educational laptop out there, but it offers a good price / performance ratio at sub-400 EUR.

In addition to the three new games that receive day-one optimizations and the eight new G-Sync Compatible displays, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver software package labeled 555.99 and released yesterday also comes with optimal settings for three titles. Alongside it, the Nvidia app receives a new beta update.

Alongside GPD, Acemagic is also showcasing a dual-screen laptop in Computex 2024. Called Acemagic Z1A, it comes with a standard notebook design but has a secondary screen that you can hide when you don’t need it. Besides the two screens, it can be equipped with an Intel Core i7 1265U or i7 1255U, supports two M.2 SSDs, features LPDDR4 3200 MHz memory, and weighs 1.8 KG.

Lenovo has discounted the well-equipped ThinkPad X1 Extreme to just $1,251, which is a great price for a 16-inch business laptop that comes with powerful components such as an RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB VRAM and a Core i9-12900H.

'AI' laptops, desktops and convertibles seem poised to take over the PC world already. According to new research, however, they are not likely to do so quite yet, with their percentage of the market projected to be in the single digits for 2024. Then again, they may also have the potential to be the thing that finally restores demand in the end.

Battlemage is bringing quite a few architecture improvements over the Alchemist iteration, including increased efficiency, more powerful ray tracing units and optimized scalability. THis new architecture will first be introduced with the Lunar Lake CPUs, but desktop and HPC versions should launch later on.

GPD has now revealed full specs for the Duo, its first attempt at building a twin-display laptop. Not only does the GPD Duo feature a pair of OLED displays, but it also packs an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U GPU, an 80 Wh battery and more ports than the average laptop. GPD has integrated other features, too like an OCuLink port for connecting an eGPU to improve gaming performance.

The 2024 Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop has scored a massive $350 discount on Dell’s official store. The machine brings a 14-core Core i7-13650HX CPU, a 140 W RTX 4060 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage. A 16-inch IPS panel with a QHD+ resolution handles display duties.

The RTX 4070 configuration of the HP Victus 16 is approaching the $1,000 mark and has now hit its lowest price point thus far as Best Buy is offering a $250 discount on the 16-inch gaming laptop.

Cristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Microsoft Copilot+ "experiences". Qualcomm's CEO also officially unveiled some Oryon CPU performance gains compared to rival platforms such as Apple M and Intel Core Ultra.

The latest ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU has slid down to a new historic low price following a significant 19% discount on the list price. The discounted price presents an excellent opportunity to purchase one of the best Windows devices on the market.

The Asus ProArt lineup is getting its first taste of ARM goodness with the new ProArt PZ13 detachable Copilot+ PC. The ProArt PZ13 HT5306 sports a 3K Asus Lumina OLED panel and is powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Series chips. The PZ13 emphasizes on portability with its ultra-slim 9 mm thickness and 0.85 kg weight.

Asus is introducing a convertible ProArt at Computex 2024, the ProArt PX13. The new ProArt PX13 is a Copilot+ PC with a Pantone-validated 3K OLED panel and is powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point APUs and dGPU options up to the RTX 4070.

The Asus ZenBook S16 has been officially announced with AMD's new Ryzen AI processors, a 3K OLED screen, two USB 4.0 ports and a 76 Wh battery.

Asus has offered a new AMD-powered variant for its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. It can now be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 gaming laptops have gone official at Computex 2024. Both the 14-inch and the 16-inch machines bring AMD’s next-gen Ryzen AI processors, new designs, better cooling, and more upgradability options. On the graphics side, the TUF 14 and TUF 16 rock NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs.

ASUS has now updated the 2024 Vivobook S 14 (M5406), S 15 (M5506), and S 16 (M5606) laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors. Previously, the laptops topped out at the Ryzen 9 8945HS. Aside from this spec bump, everything else seemingly remains the same with OLED displays, LPDDR5X-memory, and more.

Asus is launching an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point Zen 5 powered ProArt P16 at Computex 2024. The new ProArt P16 is a Copilot+ PC focused on AI workflows with 50 TOPS performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 300 NPU alone while continuing to offer ProArt goodies such as the 4K OLED touchscreen and an Asus DialPad built into the touchpad.

AMD has unveiled its next generation of laptop processors, complete with a new naming scheme. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 390 and Ryzen AI 9 365 come with AMD's new Zen 5 CPU cores and a Radeon 800M series iGPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture.

The early-2023 Razer Blade 16 offers high-end specs, including a 24-core i9-13950HX and an RTX 4090, along with an excellent display boasting superb color accuracy and brightness. However, thermal and power constraints limit its performance, especially during sustained workloads. Currently, it is available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon US, making it more affordable than ever.

Launched in 2022, the Dell XPS 13 9315 is a little dated now. However, the top-end variant of the laptop with Intel Core i7 1250U still has what it takes to keep you productive and entertained while you’re on the go. It’s now much cheaper than at launch, with the current sale making it drop to $799.

The maxed-out ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is a fantastic choice for users who need a copious amount of RAM and a high-resolution OLED screen, especially since Lenovo is now granting a huge discount on a refurbished unit of this well-equipped workstation laptop.

Although the AMD variant of the Alienware m16 currently offers a better price-performance ratio, Intel fans who would like to grab a Core i9-equipped gaming laptop can now also grab the RTX 4080-powered version of the 16-inch laptop at a discount.

RedMagic is best known for offering performance-focused gaming phones. Well, the company is now entering the gaming laptop market, as it has teased its very first product in this category. The teaser didn’t reveal much other than the launch being in June and hinting at powerful specs, but it got spotted in Geekbench, which has given away the CPU and GPU info.

A typically reliable leaker has shared early details about another unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset. Joining the ranks of the X1P-64-100 and the rumoured X1P-42-100, the X1P-39-100 is expected to line up as the least powerful option in the Snapdragon X range.

A well-equipped AMD version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 is now extremely cheap as the certified-refurbished business laptop has been discounted by another 28% in addition to the already cheap list price.

Acer has new TravelMate P4 laptops lined up at Computex 2024. The TravelMate P4 Spin 14 and TravelMate P4 16 feature Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processors with vPro Enterprise while the TravelMate P4 14 is based on the AMD Ryzen Pro 8040 APUs with Ryzen AI and support for Enterprise Mobility Management.

Despite the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 not being the most recent model, it is still of interest: There will not be a successor with AMD CPUs. Even in 2024, the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD can be a great work device.

Intel’s Lunar Lake CPU architecture seems like the efficiency champ that fans have been waiting for as Meteor Lake didn't quite live up to the expectations. According to a new leak, in addition to efficiency, Lunar Lake is also bringing much more powerful Skymont E-cores.

Acer has announced an upgraded TravelMate P6 14 at Computex 2024. The new TravelMate P6 14 now comes with Intel Meteor Lake processors up to the Core Ultra 7 with vPro Enterprise and a host of AI-assisted functionality. Buyers have the option of configuring the TravelMate P6 14 with both 2.8K OLED and FHD+ IPS displays.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 workstation laptop with a Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U APU, an OLED display, and 64 GB of memory is on sale at Lenovo’s official store for a sizeable discount. The discount is for a certified-refurbished model which carries a 1 year standard warranty.

The new ThinkBook 13x G4 is a high-quality and compact 13-inch notebook with an Intel Core Ultra processor and a high-resolution 2.8K IPS panel with 120 Hz. The device is impressive in almost every respect, but the keyboard mars what is otherwise a very solid device.

The RTX 4070-equipped gaming laptop from Lenovo has returned to its all-time low price as the capable Core i9 configuration of the Legion Pro 5i 16 has been treated to a large $600 discount on eBay.

The Spacetop G1 is the second product from startup Sightful. Succeeding last year's Spacetop, the Spacetop G1 is not only lighter and more powerful than its predecessor but also slightly cheaper to boot.