Computers & Laptops
PC and laptop news, reviews, and buying guides — covering desktops, notebooks, processors, GPUs, and computing hardware for work and gaming.
Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon C Platform for Budget Windows Laptops
Qualcomm has launched its new Snapdragon C platform, targeting $300 Windows 11 laptops with ARM efficiency, fanless designs, and built-in AI capabilities.
xAI Releases Grok Build 0.1 Coding Model in Public Beta
xAI has launched its Grok Build 0.1 coding model in public beta, offering high-speed code generation and low-cost API access for developers.
AI Investment ROI Faces Sustainability Challenges
Financial Times data reveals negative AI investment returns for major tech firms, raising concerns over the sustainability of current hyperscaler valuations.
Red Hat and NVIDIA Launch RHEL 10 Development Preview on DGX Spark Workstations
Red Hat and NVIDIA have launched the development preview of RHEL 10 on DGX Spark workstations, enabling secure local AI development.
Huawei Develops Workaround to Match Leading Global Semiconductors by 2031
Huawei has developed an alternative manufacturing method to produce 1.4-nanometer chips by 2031, bypassing U.S. equipment restrictions.
AMD Begins Production of Venice EPYC Processors on TSMC 2nm Node
AMD has started production of its 6th Gen EPYC Venice processors on TSMC’s 2nm node, targeting advanced AI workloads and high-performance computing.
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AMD AI Infrastructure Investments Top $10B in Taiwan
AMD announces more than $10 billion in Taiwan ecosystem investments to accelerate AI infrastructure, including EFB packaging and Helios platform.
Dell Deskside Agentic AI Enables Local AI Workflows from Desk to Data Center
Dell Technologies introduces Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new solution for deploying agentic AI locally with predictable costs, supporting models from 30 billion to 1 trillion parameters.
Dell AI Factory Gains New Agentic AI and Infrastructure Capabilities
Dell announced new agentic AI, data platform, and infrastructure additions to its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, targeting enterprise AI deployment from deskside to data center.
AMD Launches EPYC 8005 Server CPUs for Edge, Telco, and Cloud Storage
AMD launches EPYC 8005 Server CPUs with up to 84 Zen 5 cores, targeting edge, telco, and cloud storage with high performance per watt and a small footprint.
ASUS Sends ExpertBook Ultra Above Everest to Test Durability in Extreme Conditions
ASUS took its ExpertBook Ultra to 8,856 meters above sea level, higher than Everest, to test durability under extreme cold, low pressure, and physical shock. The laptop survived and operated normally throughout.
LG Business Monitors Built for Modern Workplace Demands
LG showcases its business monitor portfolio featuring USB Type-C docking, daisy-chaining, KVM switches, and ergonomic designs for government, finance, and healthcare sectors across the Gulf region.
China Launches Offshore Underwater Data Center Powered by Wind
China’s first commercial underwater data center, powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater, has begun operations 30 feet beneath the East China Sea.
Acer Predator Helios Neo Gaming Laptops Get Intel Core Ultra 200HX and RTX 5080 Upgrades
Acer launches three Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus and up to RTX 5080 GPUs. Models arrive in select regions starting June 2026.
Sony Launches Alpha 7R VI in Saudi Arabia with 66.8-Megapixel Sensor
Sony launches the Alpha 7R VI camera in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 66.8-megapixel sensor, 5.6x faster processing, and continuous shooting at 30fps for professional photography and video production.
Agentic AI Rewrites Data Center CPU-GPU Ratio, Reaching $120 Billion Market by 2030
Agentic AI is fundamentally restructuring data center architecture, shifting CPU-to-GPU ratios and driving server CPU market growth to more than $120 billion by 2030. Enterprise IT leaders must design balanced infrastructures with dedicated CPU racks for orchestration alongside GPU racks for model inference.
Google’s Android-Powered Googlebooks Android Laptops Launch Later This Year
Google reveals Googlebooks Android laptops arriving later this year with integrated Gemini AI, Magic Pointer cursor control, and deep Android phone integration.
HPE Launches Compute Scale-up Server 3250 With 64TB Memory for SAP Workloads
HPE releases the Compute Scale-up Server 3250 with up to 64TB DDR5 memory, designed for SAP workloads and enterprise applications requiring high-speed transactions and real-time analytics.
Apple and Intel Reach Preliminary Chip Manufacturing Agreement
Apple and Intel reached a preliminary agreement for chip manufacturing, reducing Apple’s dependence on TSMC while strengthening Intel’s foundry business.
Kingston Ships 100 Million A400 SATA SSDs, Marks Storage Milestone
Kingston Digital announced it has shipped over 100 million units of its A400 SATA SSD since 2017. The drive offers read speeds of 500MB/s and write speeds of 450MB/s.
Vertiv Launches MergePoint Unity 2 KVM Switch for Enterprise Data Centers
Vertiv introduces MergePoint Unity 2 KVM switch with FIPS 140-3 security standards for centralized management of enterprise data centers and edge computing environments.
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Chips
Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chips for mid-range and budget smartphones. The new processors feature improved performance, gaming capabilities, and connectivity features.