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Arrow Lake-S launching in late 2024 (Image Source: Intel)

Arrow Lake-S CPU sample with 24 cores, no hyperthreading and no AVX512 support pops up in Intel testing database

The info provided in Intel's GFX CI database seems to confirm the recently leaked internal spec sheets that were suggesting that Arrow Lake-S would not support hyperthreading. Furthermore, the database info shows no AVX512 support...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2024 17:40

2023 HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 13.5 laptop gets massively discounted on Best Buy (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Spectre x360 13.5 2-in-1 laptop with Core i7 receives generous $600 price cut

HP Spectre x360 laptop lineup is known for offering power and versatility at the same time, and the 2023 13.5-inch model doesn’t disappoint in that regard. With a 2-in-1 convertible design, Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, and 16 GB of RA...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Feb 2024 16:08

The WizBox AI will be one of the first mini-PCs rocking an Intel Meteor Lake-H processor. (Image source: ACEPC)

ACEPC WizBox AI detailed as AI mini-PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor

ACEPC has outlined the WizBox AI, one of the first mini-PCs to feature an Intel Meteor Lake-H processor. Not only has the company confirmed initial device specifications, but it has also revealed the WizBox AI's release date.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2024 16:37

Mid-range Arc Alchemist discrete boards like the Arc A750 debuted in October 2022. (Source: Intel/Moore's Law Is Dead/edited)

No Arc Battlemage discrete GPUs for laptops per leaked internal document as Intel reportedly keeps OEMs in the dark

Intel’s next-generation Arc Battlemage GPUs featuring the Xe2 architecture are expected to land in either Q4 2024 or slip to early 2025. According to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead, there will be no Arc Battlemage GPUs f...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jan 2024 14:03

MSI shares pricing details of Claw A1M gaming handheld PC (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

MSI confirms pricing of MSI Claw A1M handheld gaming PC

The first gaming handheld with the Intel Meteor Lake CPUs, the MSI Claw A1M, will start at $699.99. This pricing is for the base variant that packs the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H processor. The top-specced model with the Intel Core U...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Jan 2024 07:32

Topton L10 takes design inspiration from Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 but is more affordable (Image source: Aliexpress)

Topton L10 laptop brings the same dual-screen design as Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 but is cheaper

The Topton L10 is a dual-screen laptop with pretty much the same design as the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3. But unlike Lenovo's offering, this Chinese laptop with a secondary display sits comfortably in the budget-friendly range.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Jan 2024 06:58

Chatreey IT12: Mini PC now also available with new processor

Chatreey IT12: Mini PC with powerful CPU and Thunderbolt 4

The Chatreey IT12 is a mini PC which is now available with a significantly more powerful processor. The model can also be ordered with large amounts of RAM and supports multiple mass storage devices.

Silvio Werner, 28 Jan 2024 00:39

Refreshed ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED drops to its all-time low price on Amazon (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED with Core i9 and RTX 3060 drops by $1000

Equipped with a secondary display, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED might seem like a laptop that’s only for professional content creators. But with Intel Core i9-12900H, RTX 3060, and 32 GB of RAM, the UX582 can also serve as a p...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jan 2024 18:57

It's hard to picture what Asus could do to the ROG Ally to focus more on gaming.

Asus ROG Ally 2: mystery handheld PC refresh with 'focus on gaming' coming as soon as 2024

An Asus executive recently confirmed that the second-generation gaming handheld is due as soon as 2024. The updated device will continue to run Windows 11, but Asus will "focus more on gaming" in the new version — a curious statem...

Julian van der Merwe, 26 Jan 2024 23:33

Zotac Zbox pico PI430AJ Mini-PC with active AirJet cooling unit reviewed

The Zotac Zbox Pico PI430AJ Mini-PC features the Intel Core i3-N300, a native 8-core SoC, and is equipped with a new cooling unit. Zotac is the pioneer in mini PCs to incorporate two AirJet mini cooling modules from Frore System. ...

Sebastian Bade, 25 Jan 2024 18:51

The MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio has two SO-DIMM slots for RAM expansion. (Source: Best Buy/MSI)

Deal | Latest MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 records steep $500 price cut

With a 4.3-star user rating, the MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio is a highly-rated creator notebook that is now on sale at Best Buy for only $999.99. The discounted price which is a big 33.33% reduction on the $1,499.99 list price makes ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2024 13:15

Surface Laptop Studio 2 drops to its all-time low on Amazon (Image source: Microsoft)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 with Core i7 and RTX 4050 sees big $600 price cut

Launched back in September of 2023, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 received its biggest discount on Amazon. The configuration with 16 GB of RAM, Intel Core i7-13700H, and RTX 4050 is currently sitting at $1,799.97, which is...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2024 06:59

The MINISFORUM Venus Series NAB7 should deliver more performance than the NAB6 within the same form factor. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM Venus Series NAB7 arrives as new mini-PC sporting powerful processor with barebones and pre-configured options

MINISFORUM is now selling the NAB7, a new Venus Series mini-PC that builds on the NAB6 that it already sells. At launch, the Venus Series NAB7 is available in three configurations, all with the same 45 W and 14-core processor.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2024 18:22

Content creator laptop with AI capabilities (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage discounted to $1,199.99

Highlights for this model include a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, the relatively fast Intel Arc iGPU with 8 Xe cores, 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, full-size SD card reader, fingerprint sensor, and Wi...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jan 2024 13:24

The ONEXPLAYER X1 contains a huge 10.95-inch display. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER X1 launches as first Intel Meteor Lake gaming handheld with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and OCuLink eGPU support

One-Netbook is now selling the ONEXPLAYER X1, the first gaming handheld available with Intel Meteor Lake processors. Beating the MSI Claw to the punch, the ONEXPLAYER X1 has a 10.95-inch display, a substantial battery and will com...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2024 18:15

MINISFORUM has only shown the S100-N100 in one coour option so far. (Image source: PC Watch)

MINISFORUM S100-N100 launching later this year as efficient mini-PC with Power over Ethernet support

MINISFORUM has showcased the S100-N100, a compact mini-PC with a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection that also integrates Power over Ethernet support. The MINISFORUM S100-N100 contains a modern 6 W Intel processor too, among other fea...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2024 15:25

The Surface Pro 9 is rumoured to be receiving an 'Intel 14th-gen' refresh later this quarter, current model pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft Surface spring event outlined with Surface Laptop 5 Plus and Surface Pro 9 Plus releases mooted

According to new reports, Microsoft may have settled on a date in late March to update its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro series. While the Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 are expected, Microsoft is actually rumoured to be pre...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2024 17:22

Desktop Intel Arrow Lake-S appears to follow Apple M SoCs with no Hyperthreading as internal documents leak key specs and chipset details

The Intel Arrow Lake CPUs are reported to come out in late 2024 or early 2025 with a mix of Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores. According to leaked internal documents posted on X, the ARL-S chips appear to top out at 24 cores w...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2024 12:39

Lenovo debuts the ThinkBook 14+ 2024 SE in China (Image source: JD.com [edited])

Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ 2024 SE launches with Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ 2024 SE edition has made its debut in China. It packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, which is paired with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of SSD. The laptop is available in only one variant with a launch ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jan 2024 09:06

Intel will soon be producing some of the world's most advanced chips in Germany. (Image: Intel)

Intel once again the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer

Intel overtook Samsung in terms of semiconductor sales in 2023, making it the largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world once again, ahead of Qualcomm, Broadcom, Nvidia and AMD.

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jan 2024 23:05

The ONEXPLAYER X1 will start at $859 globally with a Core Ultra 5 125H processor. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER X1: Global pricing and release date confirmed for powerful new gaming handheld

One-Netbook has confirmed full global pricing and availability for the ONEXPLAYER X1. Launching in under a week's time, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will combine modern Intel Meteor Lake processors and Arc iGPUs with a 65 Wh battery and a 10...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2024 22:48

ASUS discontinues the NUC Extreme lineup (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS abandons NUC Extreme modular gaming PC line

ASUS unveiled a good number of NUC PCs at CES 2024. They were the first major releases after Intel handed the product line over. However, it seems that ASUS will not update all the systems in the range. For instance, the company h...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jan 2024 18:42

Intel CEo Pat Gelsinger at WEF (Image Source: CNBC)

Intel's Magdeburg cutting edge fab in Germany will be the first to produce 1.5 nm chips

CEO Pat Gelsinger revealed that the Magdeburg fab that is currently under construction in Germany will be the company's first fab to produce sub-18A chips for Intel as well as IFS customers. This fab could come online in 2026.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2024 17:11

The MSI Claw is Intel's first Meteor Lake gaming handheld, and it shows some serious promise. (Image source: MSI - edited)

MSI Claw A1M: 4 epic features that turn the latest gaming handheld into a Steam Deck killer

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this p...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jan 2024 22:04

Google should support the Fanless Chromebox CF40 until 2030. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS reveals more details about Fanless Chromebox CF40 mini-PC with support until 2034

ASUS has finally shared more details about the Fanless Chromebox CF40 after its CES 2024 debut. Coming later this year with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, the mini-PC also has numerous ports and comparatively long software supp...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2024 18:39

The chassis resembles Lenovo's signature design. (Image Source: Mechrevo)

Mechrevo 14 Pro ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage now pre-selling at $969.99

While the RAM and storage specs are beefy, the other specs are not exactly Intel EVO compliant, as there is only 1x Thunderbolt 4. Still, Mechrevo offers a nice 2.8K IPS display with 120 Hz refresh rate and security features are c...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2024 14:12

Thin and light Meteor Lake ultrabook with OLED display(Image Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Swift Go 14 2024 OLED laptop with Intel Core 5 Ultra 125H is only $849.99 on Amazon

Besides the premium 2.8K OLED display, this model features dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, miniSD card reader, fingerprint reader, 1440p webcam and weighs only 2.91 lbs. It also comes with 16 GB LPDDR5x-6400 RAM and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2024 17:59

Lenovo announces the Xiaoxin Pro 14 2024 with Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2024 debuts with Intel Core Ultra CPUs

Lenovo has held a launch event in China today, which showcased a couple of new Xiaoxin laptops. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2024 is one of them. It brings a good number of upgrades over the 2023 model, but the company hasn’t shared ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jan 2024 09:07

The ExpertCenter PN65 will be available later this year in Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H flavours. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ExpertCenter PN65 fully detailed with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H processors

ASUS has now outlined the full specifications for the ExpertCenter PN65, a mini-PC that will soon be available with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors. Having debuted last June during Computex 2023, it now se...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2024 17:25

The ONEXPLAYER X1 is available in four SKUs with two processor options. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER X1 gaming handheld pricing confirmed with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H processors

One-Netbook has finally revealed initial pricing for the ONEXPLAYER X1, its largest gaming handheld yet. Available soon globally, the ONEXPLAYER X1 will be available with a 65 Wh battery, OCulink connectivity, a 120 Hz display and...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2024 15:03

The Intel Arc A580 is the latest Arc Alchemist GPU. (Source: Intel)

Possibly-doomed Arc Battlemage flagship could feature 192-bit wide bus and 12 GB of RAM as new specs emerge alongside lower-end SKU

The Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs are expected to be revealed this year. Revising his previous specs leaks of the BMG G10, the flagship Battlemage GPU, RedGamingTech has now reported updated specifications for the board. The leaker ha...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jan 2024 12:30

The AORUS 17 (2024) will be available in BKG and BSG variants. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte releases new gaming laptop with a massive battery and high-end hardware

Gigabyte has now released a new 17-inch gaming laptop built around modern Intel processors and NVIDIA GPUs. The AORUS 17 (2024) also has a huge battery and numerous ports, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2024 15:14

The AORUS 15 (2024) has ports on three sides, including rear-mounted display outputs. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 15 2024 edition debuts with AI chops thanks to Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor

Gigabyte has now confirmed all details for the 2024 refresh of the AORUS 15. Not be confused with the AORUS 15X (2024), the AORUS 15 (2024) features a 99 Wh battery, a 165 Hz display, an RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2024 18:47

Revisited: MS Surface Go 2 now going for as low as €266

Does it still make sense to buy a 2-in-1 Windows device with (overly) timeworn hardware (Amber Lake) in 2024? Well, it depends. The reasonably attractive price does help: the base model Surface Go 2 is available now for as low as ...

Sascha Mölck, 12 Jan 2024 16:35

OneXPlayer X1 3-in-1 gaming handheld gets an official launch date (Image source: OneXPlayer)

OneXPlayer X1 gaming handheld with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H launches on January 16

One-Netbook shared details on the OneXPlayer X1 just a few days ago. Its main features include Intel Core Ultra 7 155H as the processor, a 10.95-inch 2.5K screen, up to 64 GB of RAM, and an OcuLink port. The company has now announ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2024 16:24

Lenovo Xiaoxin mini PC launches in China with modern specs to meet different productivity needs (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin mini PC debuts with Intel 13th Gen processors

Lenovo Xiaoxin mini PC has entered its pre-sale phase in China with a starting price tag of CNY3299, which converts to around $464. It comes with Intel 13th Gen processors, with the base variant featuring the Core i5-13420H and th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2024 15:04

The MSI Creator M16 HX offers just a 65 WHr battery for the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Creator M16 HX boasts Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 but makes do with 65 WHr battery and no Thunderbolt

The MSI Creator M16 HX is the first in the M-series lineup to feature Intel 14th gen Raptor Lake-HX Refresh processors. The Creator M16 HX boasts configurations up to the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU but is content with...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2024 04:51

The Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X are now official (image via Gigabyte)

CES 2024 | Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X: Flagship gaming laptops announced with 14th-gen Intel HX processors

Gigabyte has unveiled two new high-end gaming laptops at CES 2024, the Aorus 17X and Aorus 16X. The former exclusively uses 14th-gen Intel HX chips, whereas the latter can also be configured with 13th-gen parts.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jan 2024 19:55

MINISFORUM has provided a single photo of the UH185 Ultra so far. (Image source: MINISFORUM via GDM)

CES 2024 | MINISFORUM UH185 Ultra showcased as new mini-PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and novel touchscreen display

MINISFORUM has revealed the UH185 Ultra, a new mini-PC underpinned by a particularly powerful processor. The MINISFORUM UH185 Ultra will be available with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, a 16-core processor that also integrates an 8-...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2024 17:38

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX dump game themes for a conventional design. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI Crosshair makes a comeback with Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX sans polarizing game themes, essentially MSI Swords with bigger batteries

MSI is refreshing the upper mid-range Crosshair lineup at CES 2024 with a regular gaming laptop design without using any game-specific themes. The new Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX are pretty much similar to their Sword coun...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2024 14:58

The MSI Titan 18 HX now features vapor chamber cooling and an RGB touchpad. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | Flagship Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4090 gamer MSI Titan 18 HX offers everything but the kitchen sink

MSI's Titan 18 HX is now official with top-of-the-line that is typical of the Titan lineup. The Titan 18 HX boasts the world's first 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display, the Core i9-14900HX, which MSI says can sustain at 5.2 GHz al...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2024 13:58