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Acer has finally started selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop built around Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz OLED display, the new Predator Helios Neo 16S boasts over twice the battery life of the Arrow Lake HX model we reviewed earlier this year.

Acer has updated one of its cheaper 15-inch gaming laptops with new variants. Now on the expensive side, the Nitro V 15 still contains a 165 Hz display and a 76 Wh battery, but only slow DDR4 RAM.

In times of rising prices, the PC industry explores various ways to keep prices in check. One of them: Use cheaper components to lessen the blow of the RAM crisis. This is what Lenovo does with the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

MSI brought their new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming consoles with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme under the hood. We went hands-on with the portable consoles and came away excited about the Arc G3 Extreme.

Lenovo is now selling its latest lightweight 14-inch laptop internationally. Weighing less than a MacBook Air, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra contains a 65 Wh battery rated for over 20 hours of battery life. Also, Lenovo offers the laptop with a 120 Hz display that spans 14-inches diagonally.

HP has released a new 13-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors, the EliteBook 8 G2i 13 also contains a 62 Wh battery, an 800-nit display and up to 32 GB RAM.

Intel promised that Panther Lake would deliver the same power efficiency as the last generation Lunar Lake chip. While Panther Lake does well, our review of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 shows that this is not quite the case.

Asus has unveiled the first NUC mini-PC it claims to have built for the 'Windows 365 Cloud PC experience'. Equipped with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, the NUC 16 for Windows 365 will be limited to a mere 8 GB of RAM, too.

Asus has launched a new line of mini-PCs powered by Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Also featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, the Asus NUC 16 will be available in motherboard form too.

The DRAM crisis is making laptops, desktop PCs and gaming handhelds unaffordable for more and more customers. Intel commented on the rising prices at Computex and confirmed how the chip specialist is adapting its strategy to curb price increases over the next few years.

The Dell XPS 14 2026 is finally available running Ubuntu Linux out of the box. Still available with up to 64 GB RAM, 120 Hz OLED and Arc B390 graphics, the new XPS 14 is cheaper when purchased running Ubuntu, too.

Intel has detailed the performance and power efficiency of its upcoming Arc G3 Extreme SoC. Designed for handheld gaming consoles, the Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme rely on Intel's latest Panther Lake CPU architecture and feature 10 and 12 Xe-core iGPUs, respectively. However, the consoles powered by these chips could be extremely expensive.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 laptops deliver accelerated AI performance thanks to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs with 45+ TOPS of compute power. They come with OLED displays, large touchpads, Dolby Atmos speakers, and smudge-proof Ceraluminum covers.

HP has started selling a new 17-inch laptop built around Intel's modern Panther Lake architecture. Also featuring up to 32 GB of RAM and a 76 Wh battery, the new OmniBook X 17 can be configured with powerful Arc B390 integrated graphics too via Core Ultra X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H processors.

Lenovo has finally released its new ThinkPad P14s. Available internationally, the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 combines Intel Panther Lake processors with up to 96 GB LPCAMM2 RAM, a 75 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and 5G cellular connectivity.

Lenovo has now released a new 16-inch ThinkPad globally. One of Lenovo's cheaper 16-inch ThinkPads, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can still be purchased with a 12-core processor, 32 GB of RAM, a 64 Wh battery and a 1600p display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

HP has finally started selling one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. Despite weighing just 1.3 kg, the OmniBook X 14 contains up to a 70 Wh battery, PCIe Gen 5 storage, a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and Arc B390 graphics thanks to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor.

Acer is now selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops globally. At the same time, the Swift Go 16 can now be configured with the Core Ultra 9 386H, a 16-core Panther Lake processor that should bring considerable performance improvements over the Panther Lake options that were previously available.

HP is now selling a new 14-inch workstation laptop globally. Equipped with Intel's Panther Lake platform, the ZBook 8 G2i 14 can also be configured with a 120 Hz display, 64 GB of RAM and professional RTX graphics.

Asus has revealed pricing information for its new gaming mini-PC in more countries. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the ROG NUC 16 will be available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 laptop GPUs globally alongside Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.

Update: Official device photos released. Lenovo has launched a new ultraportable 14-inch laptop globally. Weighing in at under a kilo, the ThinkBook 14x also features a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, up to 32 GB of RAM and dual M.2 SSD slots. The ThinkBook 14x is comparatively thin too at 12.9 mm to 15.6 mm.

MSI has refreshed its Claw 8 handheld with Intel hardware mere months after its Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered variant hit shelves last year. The new Claw 8 AI+ CG3EM is expected to hit shelves sometime in June 2026.

The Dell XPS 13 has finally received its highly anticipated Panther Lake upgrade. It is one of Dell’s thinnest and lightest laptops so far, making it a legitimate MacBook Air competitor.

HP is now selling a new 14-inch convertible laptop globally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors, the EliteBook X Flip G2i can also be configured with a 5G modem, 64 GB of RAM and a Tandem OLED display that combines a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate with 700 nits peak brightness.

HP's OmniBook 7 Flip ships with a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a high refresh rate 2.8K OLED touch panel. Also included are a Thunderbolt 4 port and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Acer’s Swift Air 14 is taking aim at the MacBook Neo with a lightweight aluminium chassis, a 14-inch 120 Hz display, and a starting price of $699. A modern but limited port selection and an ambitious 19-hour battery claim make it a compelling budget ultraportable.

Also tested with CashyOS | We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7. As always, we tested it with Windows, but for this device, we also decided to do a quick compatibility test with Linux.

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 features a vibrant and high refresh rate OLED touch display, Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of easily upgradable storage. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for Wi-Fi 7 complete the package.

Dell is now selling a 16-inch workstation laptop that combines Intel Panther Lake processors with Nvidia graphics. Also available with cellular connectivity, the Pro Precision 5 Series 16 can be configured with up to a 96 Wh battery and user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM too.

Dell has finally released its latest lightweight 14-inch workstation laptop. Available globally, the Pro Precision 5 Series 14S can be configured with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. The latter variant supports up to 64 GB LPDCAMM2 RAM with Arc B390 graphics too.

Dell is now selling a new 16-inch workstation laptop globally. Featuring AMD Ryzen or Intel Panther Lake processors, the Pro Precision 5 Series 16S can also be configured with cellular connectivity, 500-nit displays and up to 64 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM.

A new MSI Claw 8 is on its way. Powered by Intel Arc B390 graphics, the Claw 8 EX AI+ is set to surpass current 8-inch Claw handhelds with superior performance, improved ergonomics and possibly even longer battery life too.

Dell has finally released one of its new 14-inch laptops that it unveiled in March. Now available globally, the Pro Precision 5 Series 4 combines Intel Panther Lake processors with LPCAMM2 and Ubuntu Linux 24.04 or Windows 11 Pro operating systems.

AI demand is transforming the once-stagnant memory chip market into one of tech’s hottest sectors. The boom is increasing revenue and share prices, but it is also tightening supplies of conventional DRAM and NAND, raising the prospect of higher prices for PCs, smartphones and other consumer devices through at least 2028.

Lenovo has quietly launched a new 14-inch laptop globally. A particularly lightweight model, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra 14ILL11 combines up to 32 GB of RAM with dual SSD slots, Arc 140V graphics and a 65 Wh battery into a housing that weighs just over 1 kg.

Dell has released a suite of new 14-inch laptops globally. All 2-in-1 models, the new Pro 7 Series 14 variants feature AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. 64 GB of RAM, cellular connectivity and a 70 Wh battery are configurable, too.

Dell has updated its laptop range with a 2-in-1 version of the Pro 7 Series 13. Available globally, the P703260 features up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, cellular connectivity and a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor.

Dell has introduced new Wildcat Lake laptops globally. Sold under its Pro 3 Series and Pro 5 Series, the new 14-inch and 16-inch laptops can also be equipped with up to 48 GB of RAM, a 70 Wh battery and 120 Hz displays.

Intel has officially confirmed the existence of a new MSI Claw 8 gaming handheld. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is set to launch 'in the coming months' too. In the meantime, multiple pictures showing the new 8-inch gaming handheld have emerged online.

HP is now selling a new 14-inch laptop globally powered by Intel's Panther Lake processors. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and Arc B390 graphics, the EliteBook X G2i 14 also packs a 120 Hz OLED display into a body that weighs less than 1 kg.

Acer has now released a new gaming laptop featuring Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. Arriving sooner than expected, the new Predator Helios Neo 18 also features a 115 W laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz display.

Acer has unveiled a new Windows handheld backed by a 120 Hz display and an 80 Wh battery. Featuring up to Intel Arc B390 graphics and 24 GB of RAM, the Predator Atlas 8 is confirmed to be releasing globally in 2026.

OneXPlayer has announced a new Windows gaming handheld. Launching globally in June 2026, the OneXPlayer 3 combines the Intel Arc G3 Extreme with a 144 Hz OLED display. The handheld features an 85 Wh built-in battery and Hall effect joysticks, too.

Lenovo is now selling a new compact and lightweight laptop in the US. Also available in Canada, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 features Intel Panther Lake processors for now boasting up to 30 hours of battery life.

Lenovo has released a new ThinkPad internationally. A cheaper alternative to some of its newer 16-inch ThinkPads, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a 64 Wh battery that lasts over 32 hours in official tests.

HP is now selling a new gaming laptop featuring Intel Panther Lake and Nvidia graphics. Also available with up to an 83 Wh battery and a 165 Hz OLED display, the new HyperX Omen 16 may receive an Arrow Lake HX refresh later in 2026, too.

HP is now selling a new 16-inch laptop globally with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors. Also equipped with a 70 Wh battery and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, the OmniBook X Flip 16 features PCIe Gen 5 storage and a 1,100-nit OLED display in some cases, too.

HP has finally released one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. Available with AMD Ryzen AI 400 or Intel Panther Lake processors, the OmniBook X Flip 14 can also be configured with up to a 120 Hz display, 32 GB of RAM, a 70 Wh battery and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage.