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The next ThinkPad X1 Fold may look like the model pictured. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 teased with a refined design and even a TrackPoint

Lenovo has lifted the lid on a successor to the ThinkPad X1 Fold. With an improved design for both the laptop and its detachable keyboard, the presumed ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 should improve upon the original model in multiple areas. The newer model should rely on more powerful and efficient Intel processors too.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2022 14:31

Lenovo unveils new Legion deals. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo's Prime Day Deals include up to 22% off select Legion gaming laptops

Lenovo has unveiled some new discounts for its Prime Day 2022 event. They include a number of Legion laptops with platforms ranging from those of the nearly-new Ryzen 5 or 7 to 12th-gen Alder Lake series. Most also have RTX 3000-series graphics, as well as a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2022 12:52

The Realme Notebook Air relies on a dual-core processor from the Intel Tiger Lake family. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Notebook Air presented with comparisons drawn against Apple MacBook Air M1

Realme has announced a new compact laptop in China. Equipped with a low-powered Intel Core i3 processor, the Realme Notebook Air has a 16:10 display and a 54 Wh battery within a 1.36 kg and a 14.9 mm chassis at its thinnest point. Realme insists on comparing the Notebook Air against the old Apple MacBook Air M1, despite the limited similarities between the pair.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2022 12:16

Dell’s official online shop has a notable deal on the Dell G15 and sells the 15-inch gaming laptop for just US$588

Budget-friendly Dell G15 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i5-11260H and RTX 3050 is back on sale for US$588

The affordable mid-range configuration of Dell's 15-inch gaming laptop is a decent choice for budget-minded gamers who are looking for a reasonably specced machine in the US$600 range. Being equipped with a quick Intel Core i5 and an RTX 3050, this 15-inch gaming notebook arguably has an attractive price-performance ratio.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Jul 2022 01:42

The new Huawei MateBook 16s with Intel CPU reveals some shortcomings compared to the previous AMD version and is just too expensive

Huawei's new multimedia laptop MateBook 16s is equipped with an Intel processor, but the move away from AMD reveals some problems. The price is also much higher than before, and the new model is definitely not as good as the old MateBook 16 AMD in terms of the price performance ratio.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jul 2022 20:33

The Apple M2 SoC has made a stunning initial impression on PassMark's desktop single-thread chart. (Image source: Apple, PassMark, Unsplash - edited)

Apple M2 smashes its way to i9-12900 levels in astonishing PassMark single-thread performance but barely matches an i3-12300 in average CPU Mark

The first samples of the Apple M2 have made their way onto the PassMark website, where the new Apple silicon has been lumped into the desktop CPU class. The M2 raced to an incredible score in the single-thread performance chart, smashing its way through a whole block of Alder Lake chips. But it was left a little wanting in the multiple test suite.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jul 2022 15:23

HP ZBook 15 G8: Affordable workstation with high-end characteristics.

HP ZBook Power 15 G8 test: Entry-level workstation with a clumsy AI

The affordable HP ZBook Power 15 G8 is a high-performance workstation with at most an Intel Core i7, an Nvidia T600, and a 400-nits FHD display. It is particularly interesting for students, engineers, architects, and product developers.

Marvin Gollor, 12 Jul 2022 03:08

Netflix rolls spatial audio out to all users. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix announces spatial audio support for all compatible devices

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in automatically on many Apple products, although those from some other brands might require some adjustment.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2022 18:00

The new 2022 Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip comes with a refreshed design and a display notch. (Image source: Apple - edited)

New MacBook Air with M2 offers almost 20% multi-core performance gain over Apple M1-based predecessor on Geekbench

Numerous Geekbench records for the new MacBook Air with M2 chip have started appearing on the popular synthetic benchmark site. The 2022 MacBook Air seems to offer similar performance to the already fully released M2 MacBook Pro while offering decent performance gains over the M1 MacBook Air. The Apple M2 chip comes with a much-improved 8-core or 10-core GPU part.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2022 09:56

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED cleary shows that AMD is the superior choice for compact laptops right now

The new Zenbook S 13 is a very good subnotebook with AMD's latest Ryzen 7 6800U mobile processor. Our review reveals clear advantages over Intel's current 12th Gen. Alder Lake lineup.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jul 2022 01:09

The Dell Inspiron 14 starts at US$849.99 with an Intel Alder Lake-U series processor. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 now available in multiple markets with AMD Barcelo and Intel Alder Lake processors

Dell has begun selling the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 in AMD Barcelo and Intel Alder Lake flavours. Billed as the Inspiron 14 7425 and Inspiron 14 7420 respectively, the pair feature plenty of ports and a 14-inch touchscreen display.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2022 17:09

The Inspiron 14 5425 is available in Platinum Silver with AMD Barcelo APUs. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 14 5425: 14-inch laptop revealed with AMD Barcelo APUs

Dell has presented the Inspiron 14 5425, a 14-inch laptop powered by AMD Barcelo APUs, up to 16 GB of RAM and a 54 Wh battery. Orderable for US$899.99, the Inspiron 14 5425 has a 1200p display, up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2022 16:05

The Inspiron 14 Plus comes with limited configuration options and only one colourway. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 presented with a 2.2K 14-inch display, powerful hardware and a stylish design

Dell has introduced the Inspiron 14 Plus (7420), a 14-inch laptop based on the Intel Alder Lake-H platform. Also available with an optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU, the Inspiron 14 Plus starts at US$1,349.99 and is orderable now.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2022 15:40

Razer Blade 17 (Early 2022) review: An elegant 4k gaming laptop with a bright display

Razer Blade 17 (Early 2022): High priced and power hungry

A Core i9-12900H CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU will bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k display (IPS, 144 Hz). The latter also scores with a good color reproduction and high brightness.

Sascha Mölck, 08 Jul 2022 01:30

The ZenBook Pro 16X OLED is available with up to an Intel Core i9-12900H processor and a 2 TB SSD. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X OLED launches in Europe for €2,999 with a 4K touchscreen display and a unique design

ASUS has finally started selling the ZenBook Pro 16X OLED, some two months after unveiling the laptop. With an unusual design, the ZenBook Pro 16X OLED also features Intel Alder Lake-H series processors and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2022 20:31

Next-generation NUC X15 Laptop Kits will feature all-Intel internals with dGPU options. (Image source: Intel)

Next-generation NUC X15 Laptop Kit details leak with Intel Arc dGPU options

Specifications about an upcoming NUC X15 refresh has emerged online. Equipped with a Core i7-12700H processor, Intel's reference gaming laptop will be available with a choice of two in-house GPUs, both with user-replaceable RAM and storage.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2022 20:15

Dell Precision 7770 and 7670 now available for purchase with Intel 12th gen vPro CPUs and Nvidia RTX A5500 graphics

The 16-inch Precision 7670 and 17.3-inch Precision 7770 start at $2399 and $2489 USD, respectively, with options up to the Core i9-12950HX CPU and high refresh rate 4K panels.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2022 19:48

The latest Lemur Pro models are available from US$1,149 and up. (Image Source: System76)

System76 upgrades its Lemur Pro Linux-based laptops with Intel Alder Lake-U processors

CPU options include the Core i5-1235U and Core i7-1255U models that can be coupled with up to 40 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 4 TB SSD storage via two M.2 slots. Other highlights include a Thunderbolt 4 connector, a 1080p webcam with IR sensor and a microSD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2022 16:28

Core i7-12800HX vs. Ryzen 9 6900HX benchmarks show Intel ahead of the game but at a huge cost to your power bill

Our first in-house benchmarks on the 16-core Core i7-12800HX are in courtesy of the MSI Raider GE67. While raw performance is faster than expected, it doesn't exactly come free as the 12th gen processor is significantly more power-hungry than most other mobile CPUs currently in the market.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2022 05:58

The new Slimbooks come with Ubuntu LTS KDE Neon pre-installed. (Image Source: Slimbook)

Slimbook readies 4th gen Linux-based KDE laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 5700U

The latest KDE models from Slimbook ditch the Ryzen 7 4800H processors for the more efficient 5700U ones, which support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 TB of SSD storage. Prices start at just under €1,000.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jul 2022 13:57

Wintel laptop suppliers will face a tough sales challenge against the upcoming 2022 MacBook Air. (Image source: Apple/various logos - edited)

Apple M2 MacBook Air sales likely to usher in bleak winter for Wintel laptop shipments

The emergence of the 2022 Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip will contribute to a considerable downturn in Wintel (Windows/Intel) laptop sales according to a new report from DigiTimes. The acceptable, and even downright attractive, M2 MacBook Air price points will leave competing Wintel notebooks looking like a tough sell.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2022 12:20

The 2022 MacBook Air laptop brings a refreshed design and new Apple M2 silicon with it. (Image source: Apple - edited)

2022 MacBook Air release date seemingly confirmed with pre-orders starting a week before

The Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip release date has seemingly been confirmed in an unexpected manner, potentially leaked (or deliberately teased) by popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee. In addition, the rumored date for the 2022 MacBook Air pre-orders has also been backed up in the same video review.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2022 10:49

The 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M2 has used its ARM advantage against the Dell XPS 13 Plus. (Image source: Apple, Dell, Max Tech - edited)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M2 takes Dell XPS 13 Plus with i7-1260P to pieces in benchmark onslaught but at least the x86 laptop looks cooler while getting hotter

The 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M2 chip has completely outclassed a Dell XPS 13 Plus with Intel Core i7-1260P processor in a series of synthetic benchmarks. While the XPS 13 Plus was clearly superior in storage-based performance and overall design, the ARM-based M2 MacBook Pro soon left the x86 laptop feeling hot under the collar.

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jul 2022 12:32

The Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 has a 4K OLED touchscreen display and Intel Alder Lake-P series processors. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 revealed with 4K OLED touchscreen display, 70 Wh battery and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU

Xiaomi has introduced the Book Pro 16 2022 with Intel Alder Lake-P processors and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. Also equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 storage, and a 4K OLED touchscreen display, the Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 contains plenty of powerful hardware within its compact and lightweight chassis.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 18:38

The Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 comes in one colour and three configurations. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022: 14-inch OLED laptop announced with Intel Alder Lake processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce GPUs

Xiaomi has unveiled the Book Pro 14 2022 with an OLED display and a choice between two 28 W processors. Configurable with the GeForce MX550 or the GeForce RTX 2050 too, the Book Pro 14 2022 starts at CNY 6,799 (~US$1,016) in China.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2022 17:17

Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT in review: Quiet office laptop with good battery life

Acer Chromebook 514: 14-inch laptop with matte touchscreen

Acer's 14-inch Chromebook offers a touchscreen display (Full HD, IPS), low operating noise, good battery life, and Thunderbolt 4. The integration of the Google Play Store enables the use of countless Android apps.

Sascha Mölck, 03 Jul 2022 08:15

Samsung Foundry and Electronics execs show the first 3nm wafers off. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung formally launches 3nm chip production at a South Korean facility

Samsung has announced that it has successfully begun the process of manufacturing its inaugural chips of a 3 nanometer (3nm) architecture, projected to become the cutting edge of consumer processing power in 2023. The OEM already claims that its first-gen 3nm silicon is capable of performance that is over 20% improved compared to that of its 5nm predecessor, with a ~50% boost to power-efficiency on top of that.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2022 16:16

TSMC's revenues may slightly decline in the second half of 2022. (Image Source: CNBC)

Apple, AMD and Nvidia scale back chip orders, TSMC's 2022 revenues could take a hit

With the growing inflation and the uncertainties brought by the Ukrainian war, Smartphones and PC components are not selling that well anymore, so Apple, AMD and Nvidia are now forced to scale back their chip orders from TSMC, which, in turn, might not see soaring revenues as previously projected in early 2022.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Jul 2022 15:49

Core i5-1235U vs. Core i7-1165G7 benchmarks show similar CPU performance levels but slower graphics

The 25 W Core i5-1235U offers no significant gains over the year-old Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 based on our early in-house benchmark results. The 12th gen chip almost feels like a rebrand in many ways. For more performance, users will want to look at the Core i7-1260P instead.

Allen Ngo, 01 Jul 2022 10:50

The Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 will feature a 4K OLED display with Dolby Vision support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 to feature a brighter, more vivid and higher resolution display than many other laptops

Xiaomi has confirmed more features about its next laptop, dubbed the Book Pro 2022. While the Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 will resemble the MacBook Air, it will feature an advanced display with a high native resolution and peak brightness, plus excellent colour accuracy. The Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 will arrive alongside other Xiaomi devices, like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Smart Band 7 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2022 20:49

ARM unveils its latest CPU products. (Source: ARM)

ARM unveils the Cortex-X3, A715 and A510 Refresh as its latest CPU cores to make mobile devices faster, yet more economical

ARM has made the Cortex-X3 official today. With its up-to-25% performance boost over the X2, It will probably be a marquee core for next-gen flagship mobile SoCs; however, the OEM asserts that the equally new A715 and refreshed A510 have their places right alongside it thanks to their complementary power-efficiency and scalable specs.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2022 17:47

The Via 15 Pro M22 models feature 1440p screens with 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker refreshes Via 15 Pro ultrabooks with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APUs running at 35 W and 1440p displays

Apart from the Ryzen 7 5700U APU that can be set to run at 35 W and an improved display, the new 2022 Via 15 Pro ultrabook features upgradable RAM slots that support up to 64 GB capacities, plus users can upgrade the M.2 SSD storage, as well.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2022 16:30

The upcoming Pocket Reform mini laptop runs on Linux-based operating systems. (Image Source: MNT)

MNT's Pocket Reform modular mini laptop coming soon with ARM-based processor options and a 7-inch display

The Pocket Reform mini laptop is set to integrate a few processor options like the NXP I.MX8M Plus or Raspberry Pi CM4 with ARM cores or even a RISC-V-based model from AMD / Xilinx. It also features a 7-inch 1080p screen and a mechanical keyboard with optical trackball.

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2022 19:29

The Book Pro 2022 will join the Xiaomi 12S series' launch event on July 4. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 to launch alongside the Xiaomi 12S series with a wedge-shaped design

Xiaomi has started teasing the release of the Book Pro 2022 on Chinese social media. While the company has provided any specifications yet, the laptop looks an awful lot like Apple's outgoing MacBook Air. Accordingly, the Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 will have a thin chassis and limited ports, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 16:09

The MateBook D16 comes in three processor options, starting with the Core i5-12450H. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sweetens MateBook D16 pre-orders in Europe with a free MateView GT 27 gaming monitor

Huawei has presented the MateBook D16 in Europe with Intel Alder Lake processors. Available with three 45 W parts from the Core i5-12450H to the Core i7-12700H, the MateBook D16 also has a 16-inch and 1200p display with a 60 Wh battery. The MateBook D16 starts at €949 with a Core i5 processor.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 11:30

The MateBook 16s does not come with a discrete GPU option. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 16s: MacBook Pro 16 alternative arrives in Europe with Intel Core i9-12900H and a sizeable pre-order bonus

The MateBook 16s has arrived in Europe with an Intel Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900H processor. Equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the MateBook 16s also has a 16-inch display and starts at €1,699.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 11:30

The Apple M3 SoC could appear in a resurrected form of the 12-inch MacBook. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple M3 headed to 15-inch MacBook Air and three other devices according to respected analyst

The Apple M3 processor has been mentioned in connection with at least four devices in a recent report by Mark Gurman. With the M2 chip now out and about, Apple will already be preparing future laptops and all-in-ones to sport the M3 silicon. One of those future computers is believed to be a 15-inch MacBook Air.

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jun 2022 09:11