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Intel Core Ultra 200 series will be officially launched on September 3rd, and it seems Acer will be among the first companies to announce laptops with the new Lunar Lake laptops. The company has confirmed that it will hold the Next@Acer event on September 4th.

GPD has officially showcased its Pocket 4, which will be featuring the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. In the performance comparison section, the company claims that the Radeon 890M of the APU can beat the Arc 140V iGPU of the Core Ultra 7 268V. The good part for Intel is that the Lunar Lake iGPU is shown to be better than the last-gen Radeon 780M.

The Lenovo Slim 7 Gen 8 price has dropped to less than $700 at B&H Photo. The machine packs an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB of storage. Additionally, there is a 14-inch 2.8K display with touch support and 100% sRGB coverage.

SZBox is offering a new mini PC, the GM3, which comes with a powerful Intel processor. It is offered both as a barebone and with RAM and SSD. Up to three mass storage devices can be installed.

CheckMag UMPCs or Ultra Mobile PCs were an entire category not so long ago. Offering unheard of performance in a package that could literally fit in the palm of your hand. Having dropped off people's radar there are still many that miss the good old UMPC days. Here are 3 of the last few remaining UMPC options in 2024.

CheckMag Instead of admitting the issue early on and being open about it, Intel chose to keep mum. Perhaps rather unsurprisingly, disaster followed.

Intel's microcode update 0x129 dropped in an attempt to correct the unmitigated disaster that has become of Intel's 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs. While Intel initially claimed that the microcode update wouldn't affect performance at all, some multithreaded benchmark scores show as much as a 22% performance loss. Fortunately, gaming is unaffected by the update.

The Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) with Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H CPU is back on sale with a 20% discount on the list price. Due to its combination of a speedy processor, low weight, and a compact 14-inch display, the notebook should make for a reliable daily driver and travel companion.

Intel Innovation is an annual event that is aimed at developers and partners. The company showcases new products at it, and the Arrow Lake lineup was expected to be revealed on the one scheduled for September 2024. But the event was just postponed, possibly pushing back the launch of Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors to 2025.

A Linux patch has revealed an important detail about Intel's Arrow Lake-H CPUs. It will come with Lion Cove, Skymont and Crestmont cores in one package.

At an event held in China, Intel has reportedly issued some updates regarding the impact of the upcoming BIOS microcode patch for Raptor Lake CPUs, Arrow Lake efficiency, and the release date for Battlemage GPUs. Among other things, Intel has claimed that the microcode patch will have no effect on the turbo clock speeds of 13th and 14th-gen processors.

Intel's Nova Lake CPU architecture is rumored to debut in 2026-2027 with more than 50 cores in the top-end chips. Previous reports have alleged that Intel will use TSMC 2 nm for the production of Nova Lake chips. However, per a new report, Intel isn't ruling out the use of it's in-house node.

Intel has confirmed its next generation of Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPUs have powered on. The former will succeed Lunar Lake in laptops and the latter will power servers in 2025.

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU has recorded a steep $300 discount at Best Buy. Due to its compact 14-inch display, the Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425MA) is a suitable choice for folks who want a portable device with good performance and a solid display.

MINISFORUM has shared more details about the AtomMan G7 Ti, which combines an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. In the process, it has also revealed the AtomMan G7 Ti SE for the first time, which will be available soon alongside the AtomMan G7 Ti with at least one launch discount.

Interview With Lunar Lake all set to officially launch ahead of IFA 2024 next month, NotebookCheck had an email chat with Intel's Robert Hallock, VP Technical Marketing on the rationale behind some of the architecture decisions, what can be expected of Lunar Lake-powered laptops, and how the company views competition from ARM.

The new AMD Strix Point processors come with the best-performing iGPUs to date, and it's great for laptops that don't feature a dedicated GPU to keep the price down. In our analysis, we found the Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to be comparably faster than the 8-core Intel Arc iGPU of Meteor Lake, and a recent comparison from TechEpiphany shows how efficient AMD's offering is.

An unreleased MSI Prestige laptop has debuted on Geekbench with an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Lunar Lake CPU. It performs on par with other Lunar Lake models and comes with 32 GB RAM.

According to CPU and motherboard sales data from a German retailer shared on X, Intel is having a difficult time attracting consumers. In week 31 of 2024, AMD reportedly led Intel in both CPU and motherboard sales by a wide margin on Mindfactory with Team Red enjoying more than 80% sales volume for both processors and mainboards.

Lenovo has finally started selling the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid in multiple markets. Available across at least China, Europe and the UK, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid can run Android and Windows simultaneously thanks to its built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processors.

Intel has reportedly canceled the upcoming Beast Lake architecture according to a new leak. According to past reports, Beast Lake had a considerable focus on single-core performance. In addition to canceling Beast Lake, the report from Moore’s Law Is Dead also claims that we may not see the entirety of the Royal Core project materialize in one architecture.

Acemagic has opened up pre-orders for the X1, its dual-screen laptop unveiled earlier this year. The laptop will be available to buy in Europe and the US at a discounted price.

An unreleased Acer laptop has been listed by an Italian e-commerce website. It comes with a Core Ultra 5 226V CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD and a 14-inch OLED screen.

Huawei's new MateBook GT 14 is something of a curious addition to its laptop range. Not only does the laptop have an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with up to 115 W of thermal performance at its disposal, but it also has a 3:2 OLED display that combines a 144 Hz refresh rate with 1,000 nits peak brightness. Huawei has even designed an accompanying eGPU that can boost graphics performance when needed too.

Intel will fire 15,000 employees by year-end to help the company achieve a $10 billion cost savings that includes suspension of stock dividends. This move follows a drop in second-quarter earnings with a negative stock EPS. Negatively performing segments include Data Center and AI, Network and Edge, Altera, and Mobileye.

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is currently on sale, and it is nearing the all-time recorded price on Best Buy. With this deal in place, the gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia RTX 4070, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD can be scored for $1,649.99, which is $350 lower than what it generally retails for.

The ONEXPLAYER M1 is a tiny mini-PC that resembles One-Netbook's recent ONEXGPU eGPU release. Nonetheless, the ONEXPLAYER M1 features an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, DDR5 RAM, M.2 2280 storage and OCuLink eGPU expansion, all for under $700.

Intel has confirmed it will show off its Lunar Lake laptop chips on September 3 via a livestream. It comes several weeks after Intel demoed the platform at Computex 2024.

SZBOX is now selling a new convertible laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake N processors. Not only is the device cheaper than many of its competitors, but it is also noticeably smaller thanks to a 10.95-inch display.

Dynabook has unveiled the Portégé X40-M laptop with Meteor Lake processors. It comes with a 14-inch screen, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, 60 Wh battery and an Intel Arc iGPU. It goes on sale now starting at $1,499.

The Maingear ML-17 has launched as a new gaming laptop with top-end gaming hardware. It packs the Intel Core i9 14900HX, Nvidia RTX 4090, and up to 64 GB of RAM. You can also install up to three 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and the system sports the latest Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Intel's top-spec Core Ultra 9 288V has shown up on Geekbench. Its single-core performance is slightly better than AMD's Strix Point flagship, but it lags in multi-core prowess due to fewer CPU cores.

Visual effects studios report widespread instability with Intel's Core i9 processors, leading to a shift towards AMD's offerings. ModelFarm experiences a 50% failure rate with Intel CPUs, prompting the deployment of unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 9950X chips. Intel acknowledges the issue and plans a microcode update, but the full impact on the industry remains to be seen.

Lenovo's Yoga 7i is a value-focused 2-in-1 laptop with a large 16-inch IPS touchscreen, 16 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, and decent connectivity, including a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports. When it comes to the processor, buyers can pick between an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U and the higher-boosting Core Ultra 7 155U.

New benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K desktop chip have been posted online. In Cinebench R23, the Arrow Lake outperforms its Raptor Lake counterpart by 18%, but the gains are a lot less impressive in other tests.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2024 convertible laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy at a big 24% discount. The machine packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU, 16 GB of speedy LPDDR5x-7467 memory, a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD, and a 14-inch touch OLED display. Other notable hardware details include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 75 Wh battery.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has made its Geekbench debut. It performs remarkably slower than its Core Ultra 7 counterparts, despite featuring the same 8-core CPU and a marginally lower boost clock.

Intel has updated its initial statement about Raptor Lake instability. On top of faulty microcode and high operating voltages, instability on some early 13th-gen models was a result of oxidation in the manufacturing process; something Intel claims is no longer an issue.

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly with AMD's top-tier offerings, potentially reshaping the high-end CPU market.

MSI has introduced the MS-C907, an IPC (industrial PC) designed for industrial applications. The MS-C907 offers a choice between two capable Intel processors, extensive connectivity options, and a wide operating temperature range. This combination makes it suitable for factory automation, transportation computing, and similar tasks requiring reliable performance in harsh environments.

Intel has finally commented on the stability issues experienced by numerous Raptor Lake desktop users. It says the issue stems from high operating voltages and plans to issue a microcode update in mid-August.

One-Netbook is preparing to release yet another ONEXPLAYER-branded device. Arriving not long after the release of a new ONEXFLY gaming handheld, the ONEXPLAYER M1 is a powerful mini-PC that has plenty of features up its sleeve, including OCuLink connectivity for adding a compatible eGPU.

The Alienware x16 R2 with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 memory, and 1 TB of storage is now up for grabs at more than $800 off. The laptop packs a big 16-inch display making it perfect for people who want a large monitor to game on. Additionally, since the screen covers 100% DCI-P3, Alienware x16 R2 can also work well for creators.

Intel has quietly introduced a new line of 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh processors, the "14001" series. The chips feature only Performance cores (P-cores), ditching the Efficiency cores (E-cores) that have been central to Intel's recent microarchitectures. This new CPU series, designed primarily for embedded systems, includes the Core i9-14901KE as Intel's first overclockable processor for the embedded market ever.