Computers & Laptops
PC and laptop news, reviews, and buying guides — covering desktops, notebooks, processors, GPUs, and computing hardware for work and gaming.
Custom AI Chips Challenge Nvidia Merchant GPU Market Leadership
Tech giants including OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are developing custom AI chips, challenging Nvidia’s traditional dominance in the merchant GPU market.
Daily AI Roundup: New Local Models, Hardware Accelerators, and Web Standards
Today’s AI roundup highlights Perplexity’s on-device model, Cerebras CS-4 hardware, new agent connectors, and OpenAI’s WebMCP open web standard.
NVIDIA System Scores 100% on ARC-AGI-3 Benchmark
NVIDIA’s CUDA-optimized system achieves a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark, solving all 25 public games and 183 levels.
NVIDIA Identifies Power Grid Capacity as Main Bottleneck for AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA reports that power constraints have replaced chip shortages as the main obstacle limiting the expansion of AI data center facilities worldwide.
OpenAI Unveils Custom Jalapeno AI Chip with Custom Inference Benchmarks
OpenAI has shared benchmark results for its custom Jalapeno ASIC chip, showing lower latency and improved power efficiency in AI inference workloads.
Apple Introduces New Mac mini Featuring M6 and M5 Pro Processors
Apple has announced its updated Mac mini desktop featuring M6 and M5 Pro chips, offering faster AI performance and improved connectivity starting at SAR 4,299.
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Apple Introduces M5 Ultra Chip and Updated Mac Studio Lineup
Apple introduced new Mac Studio desktops featuring the M5 Ultra processor and updated Mac Mini computers with the 2nm M6 chip for professional workflows.
Apple Introduces New Mac Studio Powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple introduced the new Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, offering up to 512GB unified memory and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.
AliExpress Launches Back to School Campaign as Saudi Arabia Adopts AI Curricula
AliExpress launched its Back-to-School campaign running August 17-26, 2026, offering AI laptops, translation pens, and voice recorders for Saudi students.
Kaspersky Survey Finds Smartphone Users Maintain Devices More Regularly Than PC Users
A new Kaspersky survey of 7,200 respondents reveals that smartphone users update and clean their devices far more regularly than personal computer users.
Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices by Over 15 Percent for 2027 Shipments
Nvidia will raise AI server prices by more than 15 percent for shipments in 2027 amid climbing memory chip costs and sustained global infrastructure demand.
Pasqal and Eleven Ventures Form Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia
Pasqal and Eleven Ventures have created Pasqal Arabia to deploy neutral-atom quantum computing systems across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
Nvidia Seeks $500 Billion in Third-Party Backing for Infrastructure Expansion
Nvidia is seeking $500 billion in institutional financing with Wall Street firms to fund global data center expansion and guarantee chip resale values.
Sandisk Unveils New High-Endurance NAS SSD Storage Lineup
Sandisk has launched the SANDISK NAS 600 SATA and NAS 800 NVMe SSDs, delivering high endurance storage for multi-user business environments.
Logitech Announces AI Workplace Hardware Lineup for LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Logitech will present its latest enterprise hardware at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, including the Rally AI Camera Pro and the Logitech Spot occupancy sensor.
Daily Roundup: Key AI Developments Across Software, Models, and Hardware
A daily briefing covering model benchmarks, hardware ownership economics, Linux transitions, and autonomous agent tooling.
AI Shifts from Standalone Software to Operational Systems
AI is transitioning from standalone models into unified operational systems where compute, agent security, and rigorous testing define real-world readiness.
Tuwaiq Academy and Google for Education Launch ALBUS Initiative in Saudi Arabia
Tuwaiq Academy and Google for Education launched the ALBUS initiative to integrate AI and Chromebooks across 10 technical schools for gifted students in Saudi Arabia.
HONOR Launches HONOR Pad 20 Tablet in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has released the HONOR Pad 20 in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 12.1-inch 3K display, a 10,100mAh battery, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processing.
OpenAI Launches Apple Messages Plugin for ChatGPT on Mac
OpenAI has launched an Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac, allowing users to draft, search, and send texts via local device processing.
Humain Teases Horizon Ultra AI Laptop Featuring Snapdragon X2 Elite
Humain has teased its Horizon Ultra laptop powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite silicon, featuring a dedicated operating system for agentic artificial intelligence.
Humain to Unveil Specialized Laptop Built for Artificial Intelligence Agents
Humain developed a specialized laptop with Qualcomm to run AI agents locally. The device will debut at the upcoming LEAP conference in Riyadh.