Strix Halo goes ZBook: HP is one of the launch partners of AMD for its new Ryzen AI Max Platform. The new HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is a compact workstation that may compete well against the Apple MacBook Pro 14.

AMD has unveiled three new chips for high-end gaming laptops, including one with 3D V-cache. The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX and Ryzen 9 9850HX all come with 16 Zen 5 cores and a TDP of 55 Watts.

HP has showcased its latest 2-in-1 convertible laptop, the OmniBook Ultra Flip, at CES 2025. The convertible machine features a 120 Hz OLED touchscreen panel, an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V chipset, 32 GB of RAM, and a 64 Wh battery. It is now available via HP’s official website.

Acer’s Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller - launching Q2 2025 - is equipped with a foldable design, USB-C connectivity, 18W fast-charging, and compatibility with devices up to 8.3 inches for seamless mobile gaming.

The Inspiron Plus series has been replaced. Now, the lineup is simply called Dell Plus. This rebranded laptop series has two new entries. Both are available with Intel Lunar Lake CPUs, and the 16-inch model can be equipped with a mini-LED display.

AMD's newest X3D chips, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, are finally here. Specs-wise, they don't offer much in the way of upgrades over their last-gen counterparts. AMD will unveil their price and availability at a later point.

At CES 2025, AMD is finally offering a preview of what's in store with RDNA 4. RDNA 4 GPUs, such as the new Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, come with new RT and compute cores along with a new media engine. The nomenclature of RDNA 4 will also follow in the competition's footsteps to enable easy comparisons.

AMD has unveiled its most powerful Copilot+ PC APU lineup. Dubbed the Ryzen AI Max series, the Strix Halo series led by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 offers up to 16C/32T configurations with a 50 TOPS NPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU with up to 40 CUs. AMD is aiming to take on the M4 Pro Macs, the Core Ultra 9 288V, and even the RTX 4090 with these new APUs.

AMD has shown off its low-power chips for handheld gaming consoles at CES 2025. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go offer gamers and OEMs to pick between raw performance and battery life by offering three tiers of hardware.

The HP Z2 Mini G1a unveiled at CES 2025 features AMD Ryzen AI MAX PRO processors, Radeon graphics, unified memory up to 128GB, 8TB storage capacity, and multi-display support - all in a compact form factor.

HP has another Lunar Lake EliteBook in tow for CES, besides the EliteBook Ultra G1i. The new HP EliteBook X G1i and its 2-in-1 version HP EliteBook X Flip G1i are the successors of the EliteBook 1040 G11.

Dell has presented the Plus 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC as part of its CES 2025 showcase. While the S3225QC is a 4K OLED monitor, it is also one with a lesser spotted 120 Hz QD-OLED panel.

Dell has unveiled the Pro 14 and Pro 16, which replace Latitude laptops in its new product lineup. While the Dell Pro 14 and Pro 16 will initially be sold with Intel processors of various persuasions, AMD Ryzen APUs are also on the horizon.

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPUs.

The Pro Plus is a new segment for Dell and one of three replacements for its outgoing Latitude series. Arriving in three display sizes, the Pro Plus 13, Pro Plus 14 and Pro Plus 16 will be configurable with a choice of AMD Ryzen, Intel Arrow Lake and Intel Lunar Lake processors throughout 2025.

HP has announced two Thunderbolt docks to complement its laptops at CES 2025. The HP Thunderbolt 4 Ultra G6 Dock comes with a wide range of connectivity options and can deliver 180/280 Watts depending on the model.

The Dell Precision lineup has been rebranded to Pro Max, and the company has introduced two new laptops for the series. Called the Dell Pro Max 14 and Dell Pro Max 16, they feature pretty decent specs.

Dell is introducing a fully revamped product lineup at CES 2025. The new Dell Pro Premium supplants the iconic Latitude brand and comes in 13 and 14-inch variants powered by Intel Lunar Lake options. The Dell Pro 14 Premium additionally offers a tandem OLED option that is not available in the 13-inch SKU. Update: Naming corrected.

The Z Captis system is used in conjunction with Adobe Substance 3D Sampler to capture highly detailed scans of object textures, including the grain of luxury leather bags or the weave of fabrics. This allows 3D modelers to create digital twins for use in virtual clothing try-on, shopping, and interior design apps.

HP has unveiled a new Intel Lunar Lake-powered EliteBook Ultra G1i. The thin-and-light laptop weighs just 1.1 kg and comes with a 14-inch OLED screen.

Acer has introduced the Nitro V 15 AI, a high-performance gaming laptop powered by AMD’s new processors and advanced AI capabilities. The laptops will launch in the next quarter, and prices have yet to be announced.

Acer has provided us with the first glimpse of the brand-new Nitro V 15. The laptop will launch alongside other new Nitros in Q2 2025.

Satechi has shared new details about its long-awaited docking solution for the latest Apple Mac mini. Not only does the dock arguably bring usability benefits to the table, but it will also add USB Type-A ports and M.2 SSD expansion when it goes on sale next month.

The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus will be released in markets worldwide this year, according to the company’s CES 2025 announcement. A US version of the product is due to go on sale in the near future, with an EU variant planned to roll out later this year. Features include a 6.9-inch touchscreen and support for Matter.

According to a reliable leaker, Nintendo fans have exciting news to look forward to in 2025. Not only is the Switch 2 expected to launch, but a sequel to a beloved action-adventure game is also rumored to be in development for the new console.

Earlier today, a report that emerged that AMD would soon be confirming the existence of a new Valve Steam Deck based around Ryzen Z2 APUs. However, one of Valve's leading Steam Deck designers has already weighed in publicly with a definitive take on the matter.

HP has announced two new rechargeable keyboard and mice combos that can last months after a few minutes of charging thanks to having supercapacitors. The HP 725 and HP 720 keyboard and mouse combos can also connect to three devices at the same time and work with multiple operating systems.

Minecraft is widely regarded as the most successful game of all time and its creator, Markus Persson, has now officially unveiled plans for a follow-up. Since the trademark rights to Minecraft belong to Microsoft, Persson describes the new project as a "spiritual successor".

The Acer Swift 16 AI sports Lunar Lake-chops, allowing for decent performance and commendable battery life. A beautiful 16-inch 3K OLED display is also on offer, making the laptop an excellent choice for everyday users. Best Buy's ongoing sale brings its price back to its lowest ever, making it all the more lucrative.

Garmin has introduced out a new set of mid-range smartwatches globally. As expected, the company has now officially launched the Instinct 3 with AMOLED and MiP displays to replace the older Instinct 2 series. Surprisingly, it has also offered up the Instinct E as a cheaper alternative too.

The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG is another new gaming monitor based around one of Samsung's latest Gen 4 QD-OLED panels. Combining a 1440p resolution with a 500 Hz refresh rate, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG spans 27-inches across with fast response times and excellent colour accuracy.

Moving up to the 6.12.8 kernel version, Arch-based Bluestar Linux returns with a minor update. This release includes the bugfix update for KDE Plasma 6, which is labeled 6.2.5, as well as e2fsprogs 1.47.2, which is still in beta and replaces the stable 1.47.1 version from Bluestar 6.12.7.

OnePlus fans in the UK and the EU will receive the OnePlus 13R in a different retail box from the rest of the world. This retail box is much smaller, no thanks to the lack of a charger in the box, a decision influenced by the European Commission's new regulations.

Tesla won't require passing through a service center to collect vehicle repair parts for those who want to do simple fixes themselves.

The Geekom IT15 is a new mini-PC available with a choice of two current-gen Intel processors. The model offers exceptionally fast network connectivity – both wireless and wired.

Royal Enfield has announced that its impending line of Flying Flea motorcycles will be smart as well as electric. The brand has partnered with Qualcomm to power its first-gen vehicles with a new chipset, optimized for two-wheelers and with support for the latest "connected experiences" such as the new Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud Platform.

Garmin's automotive division has just unveiled its new Unified Cabin, a next-gen way to get the same generative AI-powered UI and UX on all the screen in a car via a single module. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, the first digital in-car platform to have the same Oryon cores as some of the latest PCs and smartphones.

While Intel and AMD seems to be content to serve their newest CPU technology only in the high-end part of the market, Qualcomm is attempting to capture the low end as well. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon X, with its eight Oryon CPU cores, is meant to take market share in the sub $600 device class.

Qualcomm claims that it is ready to make the concept of a Home Service Robot a reality with its new dedicated QCS8550 platform. The SoC is touted to let the smart droid 'see', move and complete your chores reliably and effectively. It will also use Qualcomm's latest developments in AI chatbot technology to respond to and converse with the user.

Xiaomi has announced its latest Redmi 14C 5G smartphone in India. Xiaomi’s affordable 5G smartphone comes with a large 6.88-inch display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 50 MP primary camera, and a 5,160 mAh battery, among other features.