Intel Arc B770: 16 GB GPU has not been scrapped just yetA noted X leaker says Intel's Arc B770 is not dead and could be unveiled in the near future. The GPU is tipped to feature 16 GB of VRAM and use Intel's G31 GPU. Anil Ganti, 05 May 2025 06:06
82% HP Omen Max 16 laptop review: Super fast but a little bit too hotMaximum stats. The Omen Max 16 ships with the latest Intel Arrow Lake processors and Nvidia Maxwell graphics available up to the Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5090. However, the CPU in particular could have likely benefited from a stronger cooling solution.Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.8 kgAllen Ngo, 04 May 2025 20:33
Intel announces new free game as part of spring bundle offerings, Dying Light partnershipIntel is upping the ante in an already-heating-up processor market by offering 2 game titles (Civilization 7 and Dying Light: The Beast) in addition to a software bundle including Canvid, Vegas Pro 365, and XSplit Premium Suite wi...Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 May 2025 03:22
87% Aorus Master 18 gaming laptop review: The RTX 5090 takes its tollIs the 18-inch device worth its premium price? Gigabyte has gone all out with its Aorus Master 18: A large mini LED display, a 24-core processor from the Arrow Lake generation, a GeForce RTX 5090 and a generous RAM and SSD configuration should all appeal to passionate gamers.Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.4 kgFlorian Glaser, 01 May 2025 16:53
Intel unveils revolutionary ultra-thin cooling solution for 1000W chipsIntel has showcased an innovative approach to tackle the growing thermal challenges of modern processors with a cutting-edge package-level liquid cooling solution. The experimental technology promises to efficiently dissipate up t...Andrew Sozinov, 30 Apr 2025 21:09
Deal | HP Pavilion Plus 14 with with 90 Hz 2.8K OLED marked down to record-low $470HP's Pavilion Plus 14 features a 2,880 x 1,800 OLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a Core i7-12700H, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. Currently discounted to just $469.99 at Office Depot, it could make for a great content con...Tudor Cibean, 30 Apr 2025 12:43
Intel Lunar Lake supposedly gets 10% more gaming performance thanks to software updateLaptops and gaming handhelds based on Intel Lunar Lake, such as the MSI Claw 8 AI+, may perform 10% better thanks to a new driver update, which has noticeably increased gaming performance according to Intel’s own benchmarks.Hannes Brecher, 29 Apr 2025 23:11
Lenovo expands on new ThinkBook 16p specs following MWC 2025 debutThe ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 made its first debut at MWC 2025, and while the company shared a lot about this new laptop, some of the core specs were left under wraps. Lenovo has now shared more details at the 2025 Think AI Spring event...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Apr 2025 09:37
2025 ThinkCentre neo Ultra: Mac Studio rival gets refreshed with up to RTX 5060 TiLenovo has hosted its 2025 Think AI Spring event in China, where it introduced many new products. The 2025 ThinkCentre neo Ultra is among them, and the refreshed mini PC can be equipped with up to an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Apr 2025 14:20
Deal | Intel NUC 13 Extreme barebones PC with Core i5-13600K and room for dedicated GPU discounted below $500Intel's NUC 13 Extreme features an Intel Core i5-13600K, a Z690 motherboard, and a 750 W SFX PSU. Buyers just need to bring their own RAM and storage, but also have the option to add a triple-slot graphics card due to the generous...Tudor Cibean, 28 Apr 2025 12:37
Intel admits Lunar Lake-powered AI PCs see weak sales vs older Raptor Lake mobile laptopsIntel has revealed in its Q1 2025 earnings report that laptops powered by the companies latest Lunar Lake and Meteor Lake APUs don't sell as much as machines based on older Raptor Lake chips. The news comes amidst financial woes t...Fawad Murtaza, 25 Apr 2025 13:37
A quarter into the year, CES 2025 has already aged like milkCheckMag Broken promises or over-hyped expectations aren't uncommon after big announcements, but year's raft of disappointments is a whole other ball game.Matthew Lee, 25 Apr 2025 03:21
Intel said to lay off over 20,000 employees to eliminate bureaucracyIntel is reportedly looking at another round of layoffs after August 2024 and this time, over 20,000 employees are expected to be axed. This is part of Lip-Bu Tan’s plan for rebuilding an engineering-driven culture.Vineet Washington, 23 Apr 2025 17:21
Lenovo intros new ThinkPad L series laptops with up to AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series and Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUsThree Lenovo ThinkPad L series laptops have been refreshed. Among the new models are the L13 Gen 6, L14 Gen 6, and L16 Gen 2. The latter two can be equipped with up to AMD Ryzen AI Pro 300 series and Intel Arrow Lake-H CPUs.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2025 14:00
Intel Nova Lake CPU tile could be manufactured on TSMC's 2 nm nodeA new report from a Taiwanese news outlet says Intel plans to use TSMC's N2 node for Nova Lake's CPU tile. This comes shortly after it used the current-gen N3B node for Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake. Anil Ganti, 23 Apr 2025 11:11
New Chuwi CoreBook X laptop sports Intel Core i9 and 3:2 aspect ratioChuwi is launching a new laptop, which features a Core i9 processor, a high-res screen and a decent amount of memory. Its specs could make it suitable for more or less demanding use cases.Silvio Werner, 22 Apr 2025 22:31
Intel’s next-gen Arc Celestial GPUs may feature GDDR7 memoryIntel is reportedly looking to fill a Memory Tuning and Qualification – Discrete Graphics position for the next generation of Arc GPUs. The job listing mentions GDDR7 memory suggesting the Celestial GPUs will feature the newer VRA...Vineet Washington, 21 Apr 2025 17:53
Asus unveils new CX14 and CX15 Chromebook laptops with Intel Twin Lake CPUsThe Asus CX14 and CX15 line of Chromebook laptops have been refreshed. These new lineups feature up to an Intel Core i3 N355 processor, 1080p IPS display, and 16 GB of RAM.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2025 18:31
Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devicesThe new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2025 14:09
Beelink ME mini launches as company's first NASEarlier in March 2025, Beelink announced that it would enter the NAS market with the introduction of the ME series mini PCs. The first product of the line is now here, and it's called the ME mini, which has support for up to 24 TB...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 10:00
The slimmest gaming notebooks with the RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. Razer Blade 16There is a clear winner in terms of performance. If you want the slimmest gaming notebook with the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, you currently have the choice between the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and the Razer Blade 16. But the performance is not everything.Andreas Osthoff, 18 Apr 2025 12:06
Motorola dips its toes into the world of laptops with Moto Book 60 releaseMotorola has now launched the Moto Book 60, an Intel Raptor Lake refresh-based 14-inch laptop equipped with a bright OLED display. Also packing a 60 Wh battery, the Motorola Moto Book 60 contains a decent selection of ports and mo...Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2025 17:17
Deal | New dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo just got its first big price dropLaunched in February 2025, the Asus Zenbook Duo 14 for 2025 has seen a major $250 discount on Amazon. The laptop is powered by the latest Core Ultra 9 285H CPU alongside the Intel Arc 140T iGPU. However, the main draw of the noteb...Fawad Murtaza, 15 Apr 2025 14:09
Intel sells 51% stake in Altera for $4.46 BillionIntel is selling its majority stake in Altera, an FPGA subsidiary, to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion. Intel will retain a 49% minority stake in the business. Intel bought the company for $16.7 billion in 2015.Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Apr 2025 08:56
84% Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon inside a convertible - Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business reviewAnother blow for Windows on ARM? Microsoft now also offers its Surface Pro convertible equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake processors—but specifically targeted toward business customers. We have tested the OLED version and investigated whether private customers might be missing out on the better model.Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.00" | 882 gAndreas Osthoff, 14 Apr 2025 18:38
Lunar Lake MSI Claw gaming handhelds see quiet price hikeJust recently, Lenovo silently bumped the price of the newly released Legion Go S, and now, MSI has joined the bandwagon. It has quietly increased the price tags of Lunar Lake MSI Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ gaming handhelds by $100.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Apr 2025 18:25
Asus announces imminent availability of RTX 5080-powered ROG NUC 2025 gaming mini PCThe Asus ROG NUC 2025 made its official debut at CES 2025, but the company didn't reveal any details on pricing and availability back then. Asus has now announced that the RTX 5080-powered gaming mini PC will be available in China...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Apr 2025 09:29
OneXPlayer X1 Pro refreshed with Intel Core Ultra 7 255H and 64 GB RAM in new limited edition optionThe OneXPlayer X1 has received another refresh and its third since its initial release. This time, One-Netbook has updated the 10.95-inch gaming handheld with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H from the Arrow Lake-H series with an Arc 14...Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2025 01:18
Asus NUC 15 Pro mini PC series becomes available to purchaseThe Asus NUC 15 Pro mini PC series was officially introduced at CES 2025, and the lineup is now available to purchase. Among all the systems that are in the line, the cheapest model starts at $699, and it packs the Intel Core Ultr...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Apr 2025 20:36
Intel quietly launches IPO program to boost Arrow Lake CPUsIntel quietly rolls out a new performance-enhancing program for its underwhelming Arrow Lake processors — but only in China for now. The Intel Performance Optimization (IPO) technology promises up to 10% FPS gains by intelligently...Andrew Sozinov, 11 Apr 2025 17:20
75% A high-end mini PC on a budget? See how the Geekom Mini IT13 2025 Edition performed in our reviewCore competence. Geekom's Mini IT13 (2025 Edition) is a powerful mini PC with an Intel Core i9-13900HK—compact, efficient and versatile. But does this small computer deliver in practice? In this review, we have tested whether the IT13 is a true alternative to the classic desktop PC.Intel Core i9-13900HK | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 580 gSebastian Bade, 11 Apr 2025 15:25
MSI Claw gets major new performance boost thanks to latest Intel driversIntel has released a new round of graphics drivers that are available to download for free globally. While the drivers support many recent Intel processors, they specifically target Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds. Earl...Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2025 17:04
XMG Pro 16 launches as 'affordable' RTX 5070 Ti laptop with 140 W GPU power and overclocking supportThe XMG Pro 16 is now available for pre-order, and it will start shipping in mid-May. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a 1600p 300 Hz display with 500 nits peak brightness, and as much as 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM fo...Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 15:00
87% Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 2025 review - Now with Arrow Lake and 16 hours of battery lifeBrighter IPS display in the 14-inch laptop. The 2025 RedmiBook Pro 14 features Intel Arrow Lake CPUs, a brighter 120 Hz IPS display, and improved battery life. Despite a price increase, it remains a strong mid-range option.Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.4 kgAndreas Osthoff, 10 Apr 2025 10:32
Framework Laptop 12 starts at $549 and is available to pre-order nowAfter speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 09:54
SZBox C0B launches as new affordable mini PC with Intel Twin Lake CPUThe SZBox C0B has made its debut as a new affordable mini PC with the Intel N150 CPU, which is the entry-level option within the Twin Lake lineup. It currently starts at $109.89 on AliExpress.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Apr 2025 18:15
GPD refreshes Pocket 3 for second time with newer Intel processorGPD has updated one of its ultra-portable laptops with a new processor option. From today, the GPD Pocket 3 now comes with an Intel Core i3-1125G4 instead of the weaker Pentium Gold 7505. However, the upgrade coincides with the re...Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2025 15:38
MSI refreshes Claw 8 AI+ with new Polar Tempest Edition mere months after initial releaseThe MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds around right now. The device is also comparatively expensive thanks to its $899 list price. Nonetheless, MSI has quietly refreshed the Claw 8 AI+ with a new $999 vari...Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2025 18:02
Beelink SEi13 Pro launches as new mini PC with built-in speakers and 32 GB of RAMBeelink's SEi13 Pro is now available to purchase. This new mini PC packs the Intel Core i9-13900HK, has 32 GB of RAM, supports up to 8 TB of storage, and features built-in speakers. The launch price is $539.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Apr 2025 19:01
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Analysis: The battle for the fastest gaming CPUFire Range vs. Arrow Lake. Together with the new RTX 5000 laptop GPUs, the new HX CPUs from AMD and Intel have arrived as well. We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and compare not only the pure CPU performance but also the gaming performance in conjunction with the new RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2025 13:14
Intel Unison app for connecting Android and iOS devices to Windows is shutting down in JuneIntel is pulling the plug on the Intel Unison app that allows owners of an Android or iPhone to connect their phone to a Windows PC. The app will be discontinued at the end of June 2025 but will work for select Lenovo computers un...Habeeb Onawole, 05 Apr 2025 09:38
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 leaks with Nvidia RTX 5060 and sharp, 120 Hz OLED displayThe upcoming Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 has leaked via a Portuguese retailer, sporting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, and a sharp OLED display. The premium spec sheet doesn't come cheap, though. Julian van der Merwe, 05 Apr 2025 08:01
84% Lightweight with power and 20 hours of endurance - LG Gram Pro 16 laptop reviewThe featherweight champion. As a long-distance runner with a powerful Core Ultra 7, the LG Gram Pro 16 is a strong companion for traveling. But the laptop also impresses at home and for entertainment with its brilliant sound and picture.Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 16.00" | 1.2 kgMarc Herter, 03 Apr 2025 15:38
90% A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i reviewAn additional 500 to 1,000 dollars for what? HP's changed naming scheme is allowing it to charge a hefty premium for its new 14-inch business 2-in-1. We take a look at what the EliteBook X Flip G1i offers compared to its predecessor, the Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1.Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.5 kgChristian Hintze, 02 Apr 2025 15:02
88% The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX reviewFor gamers and creatives alike. Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.3 kgAndreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 12:55
Quiet PC launches UltraNUC Pro 14 silent mini PCs with up to an Intel Ultra 7 155H CPUIntel's Meteor Lake CPUs up to an Ultra 7 155H are going silent now thanks to Quiet PC's small form-factor implementation that employs the efficient Akasa Turing RC Pro case.Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2025 19:40
84% Intel takes on Qualcomm: Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S2 reviewBattle of the CPU manufacturers. While the first version of the SPRCHRGD 14 relied on a processor from Qualcomm, its successor uses a model from Intel. Read our review to find out what effect this has had on its performance, emissions and battery life.Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.4 kgFlorian Glaser, 31 Mar 2025 17:33
Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the lineThe Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quali...Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05
Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallengedDespite repeatedly appearing in leaks, it looks as though the Intel Xe2 Battlemage B770 GPU may have been cancelled. This leaves Nvidia entirely unchallenged in the high-end desktop GPU market unless AMD releases a higher-end RDNA...Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2025 02:05
Update | Helldivers 2 stops working on older systems following recent optimizations, players outragedHelldivers 2 players are enraged now that a minimum spec requirement is locking them out of the game. Following a recent update, players with older CPUs are unable to play as their systems can’t run AVX2 instructions. Update: A few minor clarifications.Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 17:58