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AMD or Intel: Lenovo sells its affordable Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with in two different flavors. We tested both, and we definitely have a favorite.

Moore's Law Is Dead has provided an update regarding the specs and release date of the Intel Arc B770, an upcoming high-end Battlemage GPU. In the aftermath of Intel's partnership with Nvidia, the leaker also claims that the next-gen Arc Celestial desktop GPU appears to have been canceled.

Intel is reportedly complementing its Arc Graphics solutions for mobile APUs with Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. According to the latest leak by Moore's Law Is Dead, this partnership is set to materialize in the coming years with the launch of Intel Hammer Lake CPU architecture.

Intel and Nvidia will now work together to develop AI and consumer chips. Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel, and future Intel chips will arrive with RTX GPUs.

Highlights that recommend this model include a lightweight aluminium chassis that weighs 2.1 kg, 16-inch 1800p OLED display option, CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 RAM support for up to 128 GB capacity, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD storage, Thunderbolt connector, DP 2.1 video out, SD-Express card reader and Wi-Fi 7 option.

LattePanda is synonymous with bringing x86 CPUs to compact and hacker friendly designs. The latest Iota single board computer packs a broad range of features and IO into a footprint similar to a Raspberry Pi.

Dual-GPU builds are back, well, sort of. In a recent video, YouTuber ETA Prime paired an RTX 3060 with an Intel Arc A380 to offload frame generation using Lossless Scaling. Frame generation is a divisive feature: some gamers love it, others hate it. But most would agree that if machine learning can give ageing GPUs a new lease of life, that’s a win for the gaming community.

Despite soaring stock prices and strong earnings, the tech industry has already seen massive layoffs this year. Giants like Intel, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Oracle, and others have all announced significant job cuts — driven both by shareholder pressure to reduce costs and by rapid advances in AI and automation.

Today's Tuesday is the last day to try out the demo for the upcoming construction hit from Germany. So we laced up our pioneer boots for the island and set off with our RTX 5070 Ti to come back with a few initial benchmarks.

The latest iteration of the Acer Swift 16 AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage has received a considerable discount at Best Buy. Coming in under $1,000, the Acer Swift 16 AI is a multimedia all-rounder that has a lot of strengths and few shortcomings.

Why bring a premium laptop to the market without marketing? This is the curious case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, a brand-new ThinkPad laptop that has appeared without any formal announcement by Lenovo. A look at the specs quickly reveals the secrets of this elusive new model.

Even though these are some of Dynabook's lightest models to date, the new G-series ultrabooks offer MIL grade chassis sturdiness and an impressive port selection that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 and a microSD card reader. The more expensive variants are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, while the affordable ones feature the Core Ultra 5 125U processor. All models come with 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM.

Intel’s upcoming 14A process will cost more than 18A, largely due to High-NA EUV tools priced at $380 million each. It delivers up to 35 percent lower power consumption and 20 percent better performance-per-watt.

Users can equip the Karbon 524 mini PCs with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor, an Nvidia RTX A4000 Ada Generation SFF desktop-grade GPU, 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Port selection includes 2x Thunderbolt and quad 2.5 GbE NICs plus optional Wi-Fi 7.

The H3C MegaBook is a rather unusual device despite appearances suggesting otherwise. Although the MegaBook looks like a Microsoft Surface Pro at first glance, it supports Android and Windows dual-booting with a 120 Hz OLED display and a fanless Intel Lunar Lake configuration.

While Geekom is best known for its mini PCs, the company has just entered the laptop market with the debut of the GeekBook X16 Pro and X14 Pro. They come with lightweight designs and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says Intel’s foundry isn’t competitive enough, with Snapdragon chips to remain on TSMC and Samsung nodes.

After the ZimaBoard 2 was previously only available for testers or could only be pre-ordered via a crowdfunding campaign, manufacturer IceWhale has now announced the start of deliveries. Meanwhile, its own home server operating system, ZimaOS, has undergone numerous upgrades in recent months and weeks.

The Lenovo ThinkPad P series is back, with the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 at the forefront. Completely redesigned, the most powerful ThinkPad workstation gives buyers the full package, with features like 5G, a Tandem OLED screen, Arrow Lake HX and the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000.

Lenovo has made the refreshed ThinkCentre Neo Ultra globally available. The Gen 2 mini PC can be configured with a desktop Nvidia RTX 5060 and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vPro. This updated Mac Studio rival starts at $1,919.

It is not the most powerful, but it is more affordable: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 delivers the same performance as the much more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, but does so at a much lower price point.

The OneXPlayer X1 Air contains a few theoretical advantages over the OneXPlayer X1 Pro like more efficient processors and a built-in kickstand. Unfortunately, One-Netbook has replaced OCuLink eGPU connectivity with the lesser seen Mini SSD solution.

Valve has completed the Steam Hardware and Software Survey for August 2025, and the results are a mix of expected and disappointing ­— the latter especially for Linux users hoping to grow the user base in order to gain more developer support.

The MeLE Cyber X1 has been officially detailed by the company. It's a new fanless mini PC that comes with the Intel N150 CPU. The Twin Lake processor is paired with 16 GB of RAM and user-upgradeable storage.

Acer is refreshing the Nitro V 16 at IFA 2025 after a two-year gap. The new Nitro V 16 is also available in a slimmer Nitro V 16S variant and features the Intel Core 9 270H and Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Both laptops offer 180 Hz displays, Killer networking, and NitroSense performance monitoring.

Acer has unveiled the Swift 16 AI at IFA 2025. Powered by Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile APUs, the laptop features a 16-inch 3K OLED display, a thinner build than its predecessor, and an impressively large haptic touchpad.

Acer introduces a new entry into their TravelMate laptop series for business at IFA Berlin: The Acer TravelMate X4 14 combines a lightweight metal chassis with Intel's Lunar Lake platform and an OLED WUXGA screen.

The Acer Chromebox CX16 and its Enterprise version have been introduced at IFA 2025. This new ChromeOS mini PC can be configured with up to Intel Core 7 150U, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The starting price in the EU is €299.

Surprisingly enough, this configuration costs almost 50% more from HP's official store, so the Walmart discount is quite hefty. Other specs include 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. and a 16-inch IPS display with 1920 x 1200 resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. Port selection is missing Thunderbolt 4 and a card reader.

The foundry market reportedly hit a record $41.7 billion in Q2 2025, up 14.6 percent QoQ. TSMC alone made $30.24 billion, securing a 70.2 percent share thanks to strong demand for advanced nodes and packaging.

The new Nimbini v4 Pro Edition mini PCs feature a fanless case with radiator fins that can be upgraded with even more fins for increased cooler efficiency. This model is based on the NUC 15 Pro motherboards that integrate ports like dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.0b and can be configured with up to a Core Ultra 7 265H processor complemented by up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 and 4 TB storage.

The durability of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon series is more accessible at its $1,569 sale price. A reduced weight and crisp 14-inch OLED display are highlights of this Lenovo laptop. Enterprising users on the go will also encounter extended battery life and versatile connectivity.

Honor managed to improve the keyboard of the new MagicBook Art 14 2025 even further, despite the slim chassis construction. The result is a more comfortable typing experience than on modern ThinkPads, which used to the gold standard for laptop keyboards years ago.

Arrow Lake was a clear miss from Intel and the company has also admitted that it did not have a good offering in 2025. That being said, it is more hopeful about its Nova Lake chips coming next year.

Asus' Zenbook S 14 features an Intel Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 2.8K high-refresh-rate OLED touchscreen. Rounding out the package are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as support for the latest wireless standards.

MSI's Katana 15 HX features a 1,440p IPS display panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16 GB of upgradable RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Connectivity isn't bad either, as it's equipped with a USB-C port with DisplayPort output and 100 W Power Delivery, although a couple of Thunderbolt ports would've been welcome.

Honor has globally launched the MagicBook Art 14 a few weeks after its Chinese launch. It comes with an Intel Arrow Lake-H processor, a 3:2 OLED screen and a thin chassis that weighs a little over a kilogram.

XMG is offering a broader range of processor options for the 2025 EVO 15 lineup. These include four AMD CPUs from the Krackan and Strix Point series and a single Intel Arrow Lake-H option with a few notable platform differences. Other key specifications include a 99.8 Wh battery, a 1600p display with 500 nits brightness, extensive connectivity, up to 16 TB of SSD storage, and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Prices start at €999.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 360 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16 GB of on-package RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a vibrant AMOLED touch panel. Completing the package are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Old technology in new laptops: Many cheaper mobile PCs contain x86 processors from AMD and Intel that are no longer state of the art. Qualcomm is filling this gap with the Snapdragon X, as the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 shows.

Washington will acquire nearly 10 percent of Intel through an $8.9 billion share purchase, marking the largest direct equity bet yet on U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

The Beelink EQi13 Pro is now available in the global market. It's powered by the Raptor Lake-H processors and comes with a built-in PSU. The current starting price is $399, making it a relatively affordable Intel mini PC with capable CPU options.