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With the latest graphics driver update, the Intel Arc Pro B390 iGPU can use up to 93 percent of the available system memory as graphics memory. This is expected to boost performance by up to 15 percent in select workflows.

MSI has finally started selling the Glacier Blue Edition of its popular 8-inch gaming handheld. Much cheaper than the recent Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM, the Glacier Blue Edition is the third version of the Claw 8 AI+ that MSI has released so far.

Lenovo has finally released its latest 13-inch ThinkPad in more countries. Also now available in more configurations across the US, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 weighs less than 1 kg even with its optional higher-capacity battery. Lenovo sells the 13-inch laptop with up to 32 GB of RAM and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, too.

HP is now selling a new 16-inch laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H and 64 GB of RAM, the OmniBook 7 16 can also be configured with 240 Hz IPS or 120 Hz OLED displays. HP has heavily discounted its new 16-inch laptop before shipments start, too.

Intel is looking to give customers more cost-effective CPU options, as the company is reportedly increasing the production of older generation CPUs. A new report out of China claims that Intel is increasing the supply of old, DDR4-compatible CPUs, including 13th and 14th-gen processors.

It was reported a few months ago that there was a severe shortage of desktop CPUs from both Intel and AMD. These shortages were expected to result in limited availability of some in-demand processors and increased prices. It seems Intel has now quietely increased prices of the latest Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

Intel's new gaming handheld processor Arc G3 Extreme with the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a new performance level and easily beats AMD's counterpart Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 Watts.

The GMKtec G5S is an affordable mini PC that has just been released in China. This palm-sized mini PC comes with a relatively dated processor, the Intel Celeron N5095, which is paired with 8GB of RAM. The starting launch price is CNY 1,149, about $169.

Engineered for airborne, ground vehicle and multi-domain applications, the XSR Spire concentrates size, weight and power on what mission systems need most: real-time computation, sensor fusion and edge intelligence powered by Intel's Xeon W-11865MRE CPU with up to 96 GB DDR4-3200 and up to ~17 TB storage.

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 16-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P16s i Gen 5 also contains Intel Panther Lake processors and supports ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5 SSDs.

Asus has started selling a new gaming-focused mini-PC. Available internationally, the Asus ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 combines the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with a GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU in a transparent housing. Asus sells its new mini-PC with up to 128 GB of RAM, too.

Asus has launched a new 16-inch gaming laptop globally. First showcased during Computex 2026, the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) will be available in multiple configurations, including ones with a 165 Hz display, 32 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU.

The Chuwi UniBook is now available to purchase. It's powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform and sports a slim, lightweight design. With the $50 early-bird discount applied, this affordable MacBook Neo rival currently costs $449.

Lenovo has now released a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 is also available with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, LPCAMM2 RAM and Nvidia’s new RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU.

The hardware is one thing, but the software is just as important for an enjoyable user experience with a gaming handheld. MSI improved the software of the new Claw 8 EX AI+ significantly and the new quick settings menu in particular is very convincing.

The Onexplayer 3 has launched on Indiegogo, featuring an Intel Arc G3 Extreme, an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, and a modular design that works as a handheld, tablet or mini laptop. Its high-end specs and 85Wh battery position it against premium Windows gaming handhelds.

Geekom has officially kicked of its Prime Day deals at Amazon and Best Buy, offering up to 30% off some of its top AMD- and Intel-powered mini PCs that deliver plenty of performance for everything from productivity and creative tasks to gaming workloads.

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.

The Intel Core 3 304 has been spotted on Passmark, and its benchmark scores are close to those of the Apple A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo.

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 also contains LPCAMM2 RAM, dual SSD slots and an optional Tandem OLED display that combines 1,500 nits peak brightness with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate.

Lenovo has launched a new 13-inch laptop globally. Equipped with Intel Lunar Lake processors and a choice of battery sizes, the ThinkPad L13 Gen 7 is relatively lightweight and compact, too.

Asus has finally released an ultra-premium gaming laptop globally. With up to 320 W of power under full load, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 also contains a 4K and 240 Hz Mini LED display that spans 18-inches with 1,600 nits peak brightness at its disposal.

Asus has finally released a more powerful version of its latest 16-inch gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with 64 GB of RAM and an Intel Panther Lake processor, the ROG Zephyrus G16 can boost its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU to 160 W this year, too.

The Acemagic Kron K5 has been announced as an affordable mini PC that's powered by the Intel Core 5 320. This Wildcat Lake system will sport 16GB of RAM, have support for triple 4K display output, and feature two M.2 slots for SSDs.

The Intel Wildcat Lake Dell XPS 13 is now available to purchase. It's a new MacBook Neo rival with a 120Hz touchscreen, sleek and lightweight build, and quad-speaker setup. The starting price is $599.99 for students and $699.99 for the rest.

The GPD Box mini PC is now available to purchase via Indiegogo. Its Core Ultra 7 356H configuration is among the first commercial PCs to feature the OCuLink-beating MCIO 8i port. The starting price is $1,452.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first handheld gaming console to use the Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC. This makes the Claw 8 EX AI+ the most powerful portable console on the market, as the Arc G3 Extreme features the impressive Arc B390 iGPU. However, it also makes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ super expensive.

The Intel Panther Lake series is turning everyday office and business subnotebooks into capable gaming machines powerful enough to run the latest demanding titles at decent 1080p settings.

The OneXPlayer X2 and Apex Air have been showcased in an event held in China. These are new gaming handhelds powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's top-end handheld APU that's positioned against the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.

The Minix N304-AI has been introduced as a new affordable mini PC with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor. It's powered by the Core 3 304, which is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Launch and pricing details are yet to be officially shared.

The DRAM crisis is making entry-level laptops more and more expensive – or forcing manufacturers to use very old components. Intel Wildcat Lake and Project Firefly are set to change this and provide serious competition for the Apple MacBook Neo. Intel now reveals more details about Project Firefly.

GPD has officially revealed when it will be releasing two new devices. Not only has GPD confirmed that the GPD G2 and GPD Box will be debuting later in June, but it has also confirmed pricing information for the pair too.

HP is now selling the EliteBook 8 G2i internationally with a 14-inch display. Featuring up to an 8-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new laptop can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and an 800-nit display.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 14-inch ThinkPad laptops globally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 also has up to 32 GB of RAM and an optional 120 Hz VRR display at its disposal, as well as dual SSD slots and an aluminium base cover.

Lenovo has given its new 17-inch laptop a wider international release. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 also contains Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors to hit £799 and €799 starting prices in Europe.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new 16-inch laptops globally. Equipped with a dedicated GPU and Intel's Panther Lake platform, the IdeaPad Pro 5i 16IPH11 combines an 84 Wh battery with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, too.

Apple is known for premium prices, but the current price increases of Windows laptops actually make the MacBook Pro a significantly cheaper option. This is an issue for multimedia laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition.

Intel Wildcat Lake is one of the most exciting chip series of the year, as the processors are intended to provide alternatives to the Apple MacBook Neo that offer reasonable performance and a long battery life at an affordable price. Wildcat Lake Refresh should offer significantly more performance.

HP has now started selling one of its new 14-inch laptops with Intel Panther Lake processors. Equipped with up to Arc B390 graphics, the OmniBook 7 14 can also be configured with PCIe Gen 5 storage, 32 GB of RAM and an 1800p OLED display featuring 1,100 nits peak brightness.

Lenovo has finally started selling its latest 15-inch Legion gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with powerful Intel Arrow Lake HX processors, the Legion 5i 15IAX11 combines an 80 Wh battery with a 165 Hz and 1,000-nit OLED display in a package that is smaller than its Gen 10 counterpart, too.

Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition is a very good multimedia laptop, but the price of more than $2600 for the model with the GeForce RTX 5060 is steep. Is this the new reality or is the new Yoga simply too expensive?

Acer has finally released a new 14-inch business laptop featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Already available below MSRP in North America, the new TravelMate P2 features a 16:10 display with a full-sized Ethernet port, too.