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AI isn't the star of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC push — improved Arm support is
The highlight of the company's Surface and AI event today wasn't Copilot. It was the promise of better Windows on Arm.
Devindra Hardawar05.21.2024The Yoga Slim 7x is Lenovo’s attempt at a MacBook Air
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, the Yoga Slim 7x looks and feels like its Lenovo's attempt at making a true rival to the MacBook Air.
Sam Rutherford05.21.2024HP Omnibook X hands-on: Vintage branding in the new era of AI
HP is streamlining its product portfolio and bringing back a name from the nineties amidst the AI PC era.
Cherlynn Low05.21.2024Here are Dell’s five new Copilot+ PCs
Dell's first batch of Copilot+ PCs will include the Latitude 5455, Latitude 7455, Inspiron 14, Inspiron 14 Plus and the XPS 13 9345.
Sam Rutherford05.21.2024- 8110081100
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite featuring a less powerful top-end GPU than the previous model, the new m16 R2's sleeker design and better battery make it a better overall system.
Sam Rutherford05.10.2024 - 8210082100
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 14 review (2024): Gorgeous laptops with usability quirks
Dell’s XPS 13 and 14 are stylish, portable and powerful. You’ll have to get used to some of its design quirks, though, and it’s far pricier than older models.
Devindra Hardawar04.26.2024 Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus
Ahead of the Snapdragon X Elite's arrival later this year, today Qualcomm announced a second laptop processor based on its Oryon CPU architecture.
Sam Rutherford04.24.2024- 8910089100
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.
Sam Rutherford04.17.2024 - 9110091100
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
Sam Rutherford04.11.2024 Acer launches two all-new 14-inch gaming laptops alongside updated 16-inch models
Acer’s midrange gaming laptop line has four new arrivals today following the company’s refresh of its flagship models at CES 2024. On Tuesday, the company unveiled a pair of new 14-inch entries alongside two refreshes of existing 16-inch models.
Will Shanklin04.10.2024The latest Razer Blade 18 is now available to order
The latest Razer Blade 18 is now available. You can choose to kit it out with a 4K 200 Hz display, but that'll set you back an extra $1,700.
Kris Holt04.05.2024- 8810088100
HP Spectre x360 14 review (2024): Keeping the 2-in-1 laptop dream alive
The HP Spectre x360 14 has everything you’d want in a 14-inch convertible notebook. It’s fast, features a gorgeous screen and can rotate to suit your needs.
Devindra Hardawar04.02.2024 - 8410084100
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) review: The first dual-screen laptop worth buying
Starting at $1,500 and with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a traditional clamshell, ASUS’ Zenbook Duo is the first dual-screen laptop you’d actually want to buy.
Sam Rutherford03.19.2024 Why the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is the best MacBook Air
If you're in the market for a new MacBook, don't sleep on the new 15-inch Air.
Nathan Ingraham03.08.2024- 9010090100
MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch review (2024): Excellent yet unsurprising
Apple's latest MacBook Air takes everything we loved about the M2 redesign -- a sleeker and lighter case -- and adds more power thanks to an M3 chip.
Devindra Hardawar03.07.2024 Microsoft may debut its first 'AI PCs' later this month
Microsoft may debut its first 'AI PCs' later this month. According to a report, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will support new AI functions that are slated to hit Windows 11 later this year.
Kris Holt03.06.2024- 8210082100
Dell XPS 16 review: Beauty and power comes at a cost
The XPS 16 stands out from most other large laptops by combining power and beauty. But you’ll have to suffer through some usability tradeoffs.
Devindra Hardawar03.01.2024 Lenovo’s Project Crystal is the world’s first laptop with a transparent microLED display
At MWC 2024, Lenovo showed off a new concept device called Project Crystal which the company claims is the world's first laptop with a transparent microLED display.
Sam Rutherford02.26.2024Framework's new sub-$500 modular laptop has no RAM, storage or OS
Framework is selling its cheapest modular laptop to date. However, you'll need to add RAM, storage, a power supply, an operating system and (probably) a Wi-Fi card.
Kris Holt02.23.2024Acer’s latest Swift laptops have AMD 8040 chips with Ryzen AI support
Acer unveiled a pair of AMD Ryzen 8040 series laptops on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, given their chips’ dedicated NPUs, the company is marketing the 2024 Acer Swift Edge 16 and Swift Go 14 as AI workhorses.
Will Shanklin02.21.2024