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It is almost here: Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, their first venture into the market for PC SoCs, is launching soon. Ahead of the launch, we had the opportunity to take a look at the new OmniBook Ultra 16, HP's new 16-inch creator flagship.

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5080 with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory for release in the first quarter of 2027. The graphics card is expected to replace the existing 16 GB model

Minisforum has confirmed global release details for its latest gaming mini-PC. Featuring 16 GB of VRAM, the updated AtomMan G1 Pro has arrived in more countries two weeks after its US debut. The gaming mini-PC combines a Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop GPU with 32 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 8945HX processor.

Nvidia has reportedly stopped allocating new GB202 GPU supplies to the GeForce RTX 5090, reserving future production for its professional RTX Pro graphics cards. If true, the development could worsen RTX 5090 availability, which is already pretty spotty.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Configurable with up to 128 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 16 also contains a 99 Wh battery, a 1,100-nit OLED display and a choice between two Nvidia RTX Spark N1X chipsets.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop containing a 1,100-nit OLED display. Also featuring an 80 Wh battery and up to 128 GB of RAM, the new OmniBook X is one of the first 14-inch laptops to feature Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, too.

Week 41 was all about local AI, new hardware, and the next generation of smart devices. Microsoft and Asus are pushing AI PCs forward with powerful hardware, while new flagship smartphones and tablets are beginning to emerge. At the same time, Meta and Google are working to integrate AI assistants more deeply into everyday digital life. Here’s our editorial roundup of the week’s most important developments.

Nvidia has never released a macOS driver for GeForce cards from the Turing generation onward. A developer named NullMoth has now provided a custom Metal driver for Hackintosh PCs running macOS 15, tested on an RTX 5060. It is not yet ready for everyday use.

Dell has launched its first XPS laptop powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform. The XPS 16 combines an 18-core N1X chip, 5,120 GPU cores, 32 GB of unified memory and a 16-inch 3.2K Tandem OLED touchscreen.

Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop Ultra delivers AI responses twice as fast and generates video six times faster than an M5-generation MacBook Pro. The company has not disclosed how it arrived at those figures. Early comparisons have painted a different picture thus far.

Dell has launched a new mini-PC featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. No longer the XPS RTX Spark Mini PC, the Dell Creator Edition Desktop is coming soon with up to 4 TB of storage, 128 GB of RAM and a 20-core RTX Spark processor.

Asus has confirmed release details about its next high-end mini-PC. Featuring a 20-core RTX Spark N1X processor, the ProArt GR1X will rival the Mac Studio with a 140 W TDP, a USB-C power input and up to 128 GB of RAM in a ~1.1-litre case.

MSI has now released a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Sporting Nvidia's most powerful RTX Spark N1X chipset, the Prestige N16 Flip AI also contains a 120 Hz Tandem OLED display, a 99 Wh battery and up to 128 GB of RAM.

The Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 with Nvidia RTX Spark is now available for preorder globally. Featuring a convertible 2-in-1 design with an OLED display, it starts at $2,999.99 for the base model and can be configured with the full-fat 20-core RTX Spark N1X and up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage

Tiny Corp has introduced a configurable version of its Tinybox AI workstation, allowing customers to choose their own memory, storage and GPU configurations. It can be built with up to 192 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and four GPUs.

Asus has launched its new ProArt P14 and P16 laptops globally with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X. The creator laptops combine a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128 GB of unified memory, with the first US units arriving on October 16.

The Lenovo Pro 9n is now available to preorder from $2,999.99, with Nvidia RTX Spark configurations offering up to a 20-core Grace CPU and 128 GB of RAM. The new MacBook Pro rival also features a 2.5K 165 Hz OLED display, a 92.5 Wh battery, and a slim aluminum chassis.

Microsoft has launched the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact developer workstation built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. It packs 128 GB of unified memory and 2 TB of storage.

Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X platform. It starts at $2,599 and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory and Microsoft's magnetic USB-C charging port.

Huawei has bragged that it was able to wean off American technology, from chips to software. The process is gradual, though, and Huawei acknowledges challenges before the global export of its processors and operating system.

HP is gearing up to launch its new OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14 laptops with Nvidia's new RTX Spark super chip. Ahead of launch, the two models have briefly appeared on the company's US store, revealing a higher starting price than anticipated.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new ThinkStation desktop PCs with 72 GB VRAM. Now available globally, the ThinkStation P4 can also be configured with up to 256 GB of RAM, a Ryzen 9 Pro 9965X3D processor and 48 TB of storage.

Microsoft will be officially launching the Surface Laptop Ultra on October 7. In the meantime, multiple sources have revealed release details ahead of schedule.

With the DLSS Swapper mod, players can now apply DLSS 5 to the original Doom. The move arguably also opens the door to remastering other DOS games.

A new installer developed by modders lets players install Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering technology on AMD GPUs in any game. The move comes as others have already ported the technology to older Nvidia GPUs than the company officially supports.

MSI has quietly updated its latest ROG Zephyrus G16 rival. Still featuring Intel's Panther Lake architecture and a 240 Hz OLED display, the latest MSI Stealth 16 can now be configured with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU, too.

Asus has expanded the availability of a new 16-inch gaming laptop to more countries. Equipped with a 144 Hz display and an 85 W GPU, the TUF Gaming 16 2026 also boasts upgradeable RAM and storage to expand the laptop beyond its factory limits.

MSI has finally shared more details about its first RTX Spark laptop. Featuring a 20-core processor and up to 128 GB of RAM, the Prestige N16 Flip AI+ will launch in early October. The new 16-inch laptop combines Nvidia's RTX Spark platform with a 99 Wh battery and a Tandem OLED display, too.

Following a series of security incidents and growing fears of “AI agents breaking out,” Nvidia’s new platform is designed to technically restrict and monitor AI agents rather than simply relying on an AI model to always follow instructions correctly. It does so through two layers of security. Nvidia’s software is open source.

Nvidia has filed a new patent that will let developers consult AI models like a chatbot to request diagnostics of existing game code. The purported chatbot will also devise optimizations on a case-by-case basis.

Asus is set to launch its new ProArt P16 laptop with the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X on October 8 in China. The 16-inch creator laptop combines a 20-core Grace CPU, Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB of unified memory.

Moore's Law Is Dead has responded to people who are skeptical regarding the 2027 release date of the next-gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 6090. MLID's Nvidia source has doubled down on the information that the RTX 6090 will be ready for launch in 2027.

A new report has elaborated on recent rumours about Microsoft releasing a smaller Surface powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. Launching with two processor configurations, the Surface 'Minos' is said to combine a 12-inch display with up to 48 GB of RAM, too.

Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs. Also packing a 180 Hz display, the new Nitro V 16S combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture with a 76 Wh battery for up to 20 hours of battery life in official tests.

A new Microsoft Surface PC is rumoured to be coming soon. Equipped with a 12-inch display, the Surface 'Minos' is said to combine an Nvidia RTX Spark chipset with up to 32 GB of RAM and 'insane pricing'.

MSI has shared new details about its latest compact desktop PC. Launching globally with Nvidia's new RTX Spark platform, the EdgeMesa N AI+ may be joined by the higher-end EdgeMesa N AI+ X, too.

Microsoft is expected to share more details about its first Nvidia RTX Spark-powered laptop soon. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has offered new details about Surface Laptop Ultra pricing ahead of the laptop's full unveiling.

We have seen conflicting rumors regarding the release date of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 6090 based on the Nvidia Rubin architecture. Serial leaker kopite7kimi, who is generally quite reliable, has now provided some clarification on the RTX 6090 release date.

Honor has unveiled its Tiangong AXB35 compact AI workstation family, led by a 1.5kg Ultra model combining Nvidia RTX Spark, 128GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD. The roughly 2-liter system is designed for local huge LLMs and multi-agent workloads, while Intel- and AMD-powered variants will also be available.

Lenovo has finally released one of its 16-inch gaming laptops with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU. Also packing a new Arrow Lake HX processor, the Legion Pro 5i 16IAX10 contains a 240 Hz display, 32 GB of RAM and undercuts existing GeForce RTX 5070 Ti options with the same amount of VRAM.

A new leak has suggested that no new Nvidia Rubin GPUs will launch next year. Both Nvidia and AMD are said to reveal their complete arsenal in 2028, barring one RDNA 5 GPU that will break cover next year.

Asus has finally released one of its latest budget gaming laptops. Available internationally, the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) is a 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a 144 Hz display with a choice of 85 W GPUs. The new laptop offers upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots, too.

Microsoft has shared details about its next Surface hardware event. The first of its kind in years, the event will see Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang in attendance. As a result, Microsoft's first Nvidia RTX Spark-based devices are expected to be showcased, including Microsoft's latest attempt at dethroning the MacBook Pro 16.

Lenovo has released a new budget LOQ gaming PC internationally. Arriving two months earlier than expected, the LOQ 17IRH11 can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 1.5 TB of storage. Pricing is significantly higher in the Eurozone than Lenovo had planned, though.

XMG has unveiled 2026 refreshes of its 16-inch Apex 16 and Pro 16 VE laptops. Compared with the 2025 models, the new variants feature an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 12GB of VRAM and minor cooling improvements.

Modders have seemingly unlocked DLSS Multi-Frame Generation for RTX 3000 “Ampere”-based GPUs. This achievement casts doubt on NVIDIA’s repeated claim that the feature was exclusive to the RTX 5000 “Blackwell” series because of its hardware requirements.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vavra says DLSS 5’s neural rendering restores the sequel’s intended lighting, shadows, and facial detail without altering its underlying geometry. Critics argue the technology can overpolish visuals, while unofficial tests rely on a leaked build because the game isn't officially supported yet.

Modders from the gaming community have developed an OptiScaler fork that cuts the performance hit caused by DLSS 5 NR in half. This could potentially lead to a DLSS5 lite version for older and less potent systems.