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Leaked benchmarks suggest AMD's upcoming EPYC 9755 'Turin' processor significantly outperforms its predecessor in 7zip tests. With 128 Zen 5 cores, higher clock speeds, and double the L3 cache, 'Turin' shows promising gains. However, these early results should be viewed cautiously until independently verified.

Samsung's 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge has just had its price slashed by a third. The Copilot+ PC offers a gorgeous 2.8K AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but buyers should be prepared for some compatibility issues due to the ARM platform.

Arriving a tad later than anticipated, GhostBSD 24.07.1 promises increased performance and stability thanks to the transition from using packages based on the team's own ports to using FreeBSD PKGBSD packages. Additionally, this update comes with an improved NetworkMGR, two security tweaks for OpenSSH, and more.

The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is a well-specced 17-inch laptop that is currently available for its lowest price of the year so far on Amazon. The laptop's commendable spec sheet includes an RTX 4080, Core i9-13900H CPU, and a 1080p 360 Hz display that is sure to impress esports fans.

The industry based on videos edited or created using artificial intelligence (AI) is just getting started at a worth of about $600 million (based on 2023 estimates). However, that value is also now projected to skyrocket into the billions by 2033. Enterprise-grade and business-like applications such as the conversion of other media, even spreadsheets, into video form is backed to contribute to this potentially substantial growth.

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 with a 16-inch 120 Hz display, a 10-core Core i7-13620H CPU, and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU is currently on sale at Dell’s official store for less than $850. Thanks to its internals and considerable improvements over the 2022 Inspiron 16 Plus 7620, the 2023 Inspiron 16 Plus is a solid multimedia laptop.

The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 with Intel Core i9 14900HX and Nvidia RTX 4070 have received a big discount for Labor Day. This configuration of the gaming laptop is now down to $1,709.99, a $580 cut from the regular price tag.

Not the brightest screen, not the fastest processor, not the best battery life - in all these categories, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel is just average. The strengths of this device are located in other areas, like the input devices, the connectivity and repairability.

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, up to a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and identical or better performance than something like an Asus ROG Ally, with added pen input benefits, to boot.

One of the most interesting AMD configurations of the Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 has now dropped below the $2,000 mark for the very first time as Lenovo has discounted the Ryzen 9 and RTX 4080-powered gaming laptop by a whopping 36%.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio is an decently-specced gaming laptop with a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 64 GB of memory, and an excellent QHD+ 240 Hz display. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, this easy-to-recommend laptop can now be had for its lowest price ever.

Earlier this month, Qualcomm's CEO and president Cristiano Amon promised new Snapdragon X series laptops that will be much cheaper than current options. The processor that will power these has just leaked, and it's an 8-core X Plus CPU with a significantly less capable GPU than the other CPUs in the lineup.

Semiconductor giants like Intel and TSMC are pushing the boundaries of Moore's Law by advancing glass substrate tech. Despite challenges, Intel is targeting mass production by 2026, while TSMC - under pressure from NVIDIA - has announced the revival of its glass substrate R&D to keep up with competition.

The optional KB5041587 update for Windows 11 PCs allows users to send files to Android devices via Windows Share and also features an improved Scan mode, as well as some changes in the Widgets Board for the EEA region. A few bugs are also ironed out, but the recent dual-boot issue remains unresolved for now.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with a 16-inch 165 Hz display, a 120 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and a Core i7-13620H is now back on sale at a considerable 25% discount. As evident by the machine's buyer rating of 4.6/5 at Best Buy, the ROG Zephyrus G16 is a solid option not only for gamers but also for anyone looking for a multimedia device with an expansive screen.

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 will largely keep its predecessor's design, complete with Thunderbolt and HDMI ports on the side. The real changes will arrive via its Lunar Lake CPU, on-package LPDDR5 memory and Arc iGPU.

Apple's upcoming M4-powered MacBook Pro lineup has reportedly entered mass production, and if previous reports are anything to go by, the high-end MacBooks are likely to hit sheleves as early as October of this year.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 also sports a 16-inch QHD screen with 240Hz and the powerful Core i9-14900HX. Thanks to a massive $801 discount, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop is now available for one of its best prices yet.

Like Microsoft and Apple, Razer sees brick-and-mortar locations as opportunities to reach directly to consumers and provide a more personal buying experience than typical retailers.

With a history of no less than 14 years, Polish-made 4MLinux is a lightweight distro that includes a collection of classic Linux games, support for virtually all multimedia formats, and can also be used for troubleshooting and rescue purposes in a live bootable environment. Version 46.0 comes with GTK 4 and greatly improved file support.

One of the more affordable but still well-equipped RTX 4070 gaming laptops is back on sale for 33% off as the Dell G16 7630 has once again been treated to a large price cut at the company's official online store.

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point CPU, a 140 W RTX 4070 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM is on sale at eBay for a whopping 30% discount on the list price. Unsurprisingly, the discount makes the Legion Slim5 Gen 9 an excellent value since there is a lot of gaming performance on offer.

The RTX 4070-equipped configuration of the 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 is currently on sale with a big discount as a coupon code on eBay grants an additional 20% discount on the already marked down Core i7 gaming laptop.

A new leak says Nvidia's could lower the maximum power on its next-gen GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU. Instead of 140 Watts, it will now be limited to 115 Watts and launch with GDDR7 memory.

A new Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Geekbench listing has surfaced online. It scores 2,915 and 11,448, putting it ahead of AMD's top-spec Strix Point SKU. Intel will unveil it, and other Lunar Lake SKUs, in early September.

Xiaomi has launched a new 100W GaN charger in China. With support for multiple standards, this fast-charging power adapter can charge laptops, smartphones, and other devices. It launched at CNY 199, which is around $28.

The company Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, is now entering into the field of gaming laptops by releasing the RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise solid mid-range performance.

Apple's highly anticipated foldable MacBook project has reportedly hit major technical challenges, leading to a delay in mass production from the original target of the first half of 2026 to late 2027 or 2028. Additionally, the company has canceled plans for a larger 20.25-inch model, opting for an 18.8-inch version instead.

Lenovo has not outlined any plans for IFA 2024 yet. Nonetheless, Evan Blass has leaked images of countless new products, including an x86-based version of the ThinkPad T14s 6th Gen. New Legion Go accessories are on the way too, as well as updated IdeaPad, ThinkBook and Yoga options.

This 2-in-1 model features 16 GB DDR5X-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a fast charging battery and a microSD card reader. The IPS touchscreen with limited color gamut and 1920 x 1200 resolution is the only minus.

The Alienware m16 R2 is back on sale at a discount of more than $600. Gamers can now get the RTX 4070 and Core Ultra 7 155H-powered machine for less than $1,400 straight from Dell. The discount makes the machine, which was already excellent, an even better buy thanks to the combination of good performance and features like per-key RGB.

AMD's highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology have reportedly been delayed to CES 2025, a significant delay from the earlier rumored date of a late 2024 launch. However, the delay may allow AMD to unveil its full lineup of new AM5 platform products at the prestigious CES event, including the B850 and B840 chipsets.

The Meizu Pandear 67W fast-charging brick has made its official debut in China. This new GaN power adapter features a two-port design, has a travel-friendly form factor, and costs CNY 139, about $19.46.

CheckMag Laptops have always had to make do with leftovers, never getting a taste of the largest and most powerful chips reserved for desktop graphics cards. There are, the way I see it, several reasons as to why things are like this.

The Energy Star certification offers some details on the CPU, including core count and RAM, plus some power efficiency specs. This model is expected to launch sometime in September.

The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and Final Fantasy XVI (the demo version). The new GeForce RTX 4070 with GDDR6 instead of GDDR6X is also supported.

Lenovo has introduced a special Black Myth: Wukong edition for its C170 GaN charger. Besides featuring a different outlook, all the other aspects of the power adapter are the same as the regular version, including 170W fast charging support.

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 with a 16-inch 3200 x 2000 165 Hz display, a 140 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor has recorded a steep $400 discount at B&H Photo. As a result, the Predator Triton Neo 16 has now become a solid choice for mid-range buyers on the hunt for a gaming/content creation machine.

The Core Ultra 9-powered version of the 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus also comes with plenty of memory, a smooth 240Hz OLED screen with QHD resolution as well as the fast RTX 4090. Thanks to a $500 discount, the high-end 16-inch gaming laptop is now on sale for an all-time low price.