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Lenovo is now selling the latest version of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7. Available internationally, the new 14-inch laptop has arrived with Intel Panther Lake processors first, including multiple vPro options. AMD Gorgon Point and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 variants will be launching later this year.

Acer has finally started selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Acer Swift 16 also combines a 70 Wh battery with a 120 Hz OLED display in a package that weighs just about as much as a MacBook Air 15.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop featuring user-replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM. Also featuring an optional 120 Hz VRR OLED display in some markets, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a 75 Wh battery and 64 GB of RAM.

Maingear has refreshed its MG-1 desktop lineup ahead of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2's arrival, pairing expanded CPU/GPU options with higher-end build refinements and deeper customization, including custom artwork, up to 128GB of DDR5, and as many as six M.2 NVMe SSDs. The update also emphasizes value and usability with a BYO RAM program, bloatware-free Windows image, optional warranty extension, and zero-interest financing aimed at smoothing the upgrade path for 2026 gaming and AI workloads.

After weeks of teasers, the Lenovo Lecoo AI Mini Pro is now available to purchase in China. It features a Mac mini-esque design, is powered by the Intel Lunar Lake series, and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM. The starting price is CNY 3,999, about $586.

Lenovo has expanded the availability of its tiny mini-PC to more countries. Now available in Europe, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The new mini-PC can now be configured with the Core Ultra X7 358H and Arc B390 graphics, too.

The Redmi Book Pro 2026 series has been officially launched in China. There are two laptops, and both are powered by the Intel Panther Lake line. They have a relatively thin design, and the 14-inch laptop starts at CNY 7,499, around $1,099.

The Dell 15 D15260 laptop is launching in India today. Powered by Arrow Lake-H with up to 16 GB DDR5 RAM and up to a 512 GB NVMe SSD, the Dell 15 aims to offer a bit more grunt than a typical Inspiron and will be available at prices starting from ₹69,699 ($750).

The product lineup of Lenovo Lecoo is about to see a new addition, and it’s a mini PC. With a round of teasers, the brand has given a glimpse of the system and confirmed that it will come with a compact, premium build with multiple ports.

A new leak has revealed two unreleased Intel Panther Lake chips. The Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 are tailor-made for handheld consoles, and they are expected to surface sometime in Q2 2026.

Honor has officially confirmed the flagship WIN H9 gaming laptop will feature an industry-first 300Hz "3D anti-dizziness" display and a world-first six-fan cooling system. Launching April 23, the 270W laptop features an RTX 5070 Ti and Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus.

A new leak has highlighted exactly how much total cache each Intel Nova Lake chip could feature at launch. The top-spec model reportedly has more cache than AMD’s newly announced Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.

The Chuwi AuBox X has seen a refresh. While the last version came with the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, the newer configuration upgrades the processor to the Core Ultra 7 256V. The launch price is $759 with promotional discounts in place.

The non-Pro Redmi Book 2026 lineup is now official in China. It has two models, both with 120Hz displays. They are powered by an Intel Meteor Lake processor, and the starting model costs CNY 5,499, around $806.

Intel's Core Ultra X series processors have been well-received so far. New rumours suggest that Microsoft is said to avoid these processors entirely. Reportedly, the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 will skip even the Core Ultra 9 386H in favour of lesser Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 variants.

One of Microsoft's new Surface Pro releases has appeared on a Dutch retailer. Tipped to receive a spring launch, the Surface Pro 12 should be available with 5G connectivity from day one, as well as Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM.

ITG Gear has modified a Lenovo ThinkStation P340 Tiny with a rare AMD Radeon RX 7400 8GB GPU and an i7-10700 CPU. The build is a great exhibit for the gaming potential of this compact workstation, especially for fans of small form-factor machines.

TechEpiphany has released Mindfactory's CPU sales for weeks 14 and 15 of 2026. The data shows that AMD continues to dominate the overall sales. However, Intel CPU sales seem to have improved. That said, TechEpiphany claims that the decline in CPU sales is unprecedented.

Honor has updated its laptop line-up with a new 16-inch model. Available in China, the new MagicBook 16 2026 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with a 180 Hz display and a built-in numberpad. The new 16-inch laptop is said to last over 15 hours between charges too, thanks to its 92 Wh battery.

Honor has started selling a new 14-inch laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available in China for now, the Honor MagicBook 14 2026 features a powerful Arc B390 iGPU, a 120 Hz display and a 92 Wh battery.

Intel has introduced its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, targeting entry-level laptops, commercial systems, and edge deployments. The lineup brings updated CPU cores, integrated AI acceleration, and modern connectivity, with systems expected from OEM partners starting April 2026.

MSI has launched new 15-inch, 16-inch and 18-inch gaming laptops globally. Totalling over a dozen SKUs, the laptops fall under MSI's Cyborg, Crosshair, Raider, Stealth and Titan series.

The GMKtec EVO-T2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC has been tested in both games and synthetic benchmarks. Powered by the 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H Panther Lake processor with the Arc B390 iGPU and 64 GB of RAM, the GMKtec EVO-T2 is reportedly plenty fast for both gaming and demanding productivity work.

A new leak has revealed Intel’s entire Nova Lake desktop lineup. It consists of 12 SKUs, of which only three will come with bLLC- Intel’s answer to AMD’s 3D V-cache.

The Redmi Book Pro 2026 series was recently announced as a more affordable laptop line than the Panther Lake Xiaomi Book Pro lineup. With a new announcement, the company has confirmed that the Chinese launch is set for April 21, 2026.

Crimson Desert initially blocked Intel Arc GPUs entirely, but recent patches have restored compatibility. New benchmarks on the Intel Arc Pro B70 reveal a playable experience, though with some surprising caveats.

Dell has released a new mini-PC featuring Intel's Twin Lake platform. Available globally, the Micro Thin Client Q9M1260 supports upgradeable RAM, storage and can even be configured with a 1 GbE Optical Fiber port.

The MSI Cubi NUC TWG series just became official as an ultra-compact mini PC lineup with entry-level Intel processors. It's set to be available with up to the N250, and there will be one fanless model.

CheckMag 2025 may go down as a year of rather poor decisions for PC manufacturer Dell. In 2026, Dell course corrects, with new models and new designs - not just with Dell XPS, but also with their Dell Pro laptops for the enterprise.

The OneXPlayer Super V is now available for purchase. This new Intel Panther Lake gaming handheld rivals the AMD Strix Halo ROG Flow Z13 with an OLED display, a mini SSD slot, and a more affordable launch price.

The 2026 Xiaomi Book Pro 14 was recently launched in China as a premium Intel Panther Lake laptop maxing out at the Core Ultra X7 358H. Now, the company has announced the Redmi Book Pro 2026 series, expected to offer similar specs but at a more affordable price.

Pearl Abyss has enabled Intel Arc GPU support for Crimson Desert following significant community backlash and public comments from Intel, with the game now launching properly on Arc cards after installing Intel’s Game On driver 32.0.101.8629. Early reports indicate the fix comes with notable visual artifacts and instability, while Intel XeSS remains unavailable.

CheckMag When HP invited us to their event in New York, we naturally took a look at complete their 2026 business lineup. The expensive HP EliteBook X is the standout, but every model in this lineup is interesting.

With Texture Set Neural Compression, Intel has unveiled a new AI-based technology intended to store textures and material data far more efficiently. That could not only reduce download sizes, but also lower the VRAM requirements of modern games – an area Nvidia is also actively targeting.

The most affordable enterprise ThinkPads are the L series laptops. The new Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and L16 Gen 3 are coming to the market with AMD Ryzen AI 400 and Intel Panther Lake.

Lenovo Japan has announced the update of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 line. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 laptop is a refresh of last year's X13 Gen 6, adopting Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen 400.

Dell has now released a new Panther Lake mini-PC globally. Sold with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, the Dell Pro 5 Micro can also be equipped with the Core Ultra 7 366H vPro while being powered off USB Type-C.

Asus released five new laptops in the US on April 7. Now, the company has revealed higher pricing for all models, including the Zenbook 14. As a result, the larger Zenbook S16 is cheaper than its 14-inch counterpart. The Zenbook A14 and Zenbook A16 have received significant price increases, too.

Intel says its 14th‑gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs and the LGA 1700/700‑series motherboard platform will remain in production, ensuring continued availability for desktop builders even as the company transitions to Arrow Lake. The move also keeps DDR4 support alive amid volatile memory pricing, giving users a lower‑cost entry point and a clearer upgrade path to DDR5 later.

Asus is now selling a new Intel Panther Lake-based laptop in the US. Equipped with a 120 Hz OLED display, the new Zenbook S14 retains the compact and lightweight 14-inch form factor of its predecessor with a larger battery capacity too.

Intel has officially confirmed it is a part of Elon Musk’s chipmaking initiative called Terafab. It will help xAI, SpaceX and Tesla manufacture “1 TW” worth of chips at full capacity.

Intel or AMD: The age old question of the PC market. In case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6, both are available. Which one is best for you depends on your priorities.

A reliable leaker has compared the clock speed and IPC uplift of Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 CPU architectures. If the leaker's report is correct, Intel might finally be able to take the performance crown from AMD in all workloads, including gaming.

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is now official, and essentially, it's a comparable processor to the X9 388H, but with a slightly lowered Max Turbo Frequency. It even retains the capable Arc B390 iGPU but strips enterprise features.

The GMKtec NucBox K17 was recently introduced in China, and now, the company has brought it to the global market. It's powered by an entry-level Intel Lunar Lake processor, and the starting price is $559.99.

Gigabyte takes the A16, drops in a refresh CPU and swaps the RTX 5070 for an RTX 5070 Ti—then calls the result the A16 Pro. Is that justified? How much “Pro” is really in this relatively affordable gaming laptop?

The Alldocube iWork GT Ultra is an attractively priced Windows convertible with solid hardware. For less than 800 euros (approximately US$920), it combines the latest Intel Core Ultra performance with a flexible 2-in-1 design and a high-resolution display. The device is therefore aimed at users who want to be productive on the move without spending a lot of money, but the concept does not come without compromises.

Xiaomi has just released the Book Pro 14, the company's first Panther Lake laptop, and per Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, it's already working on two RedmiBook laptops. These will also be powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.

The GMKtec K17 mini PC is now available to pre-order in China. It’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, a lower-end processor from the Lunar Lake lineup, which is paired with 16 GB of RAM. The starting price is CNY 3,799, around $551.