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Asus' Project Dali laptop crams a color e-ink screen on the lid
This fanciful laptop was shown off at Computex, billed as a way to customize the look of your device without applying stickers or using power.
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MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.
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This $400 Dell Inspiron laptop is perfect for your daily workload
If you need a laptop you can rely on for work and fun, the Dell Inspiron 15 has a great price right now.
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Intel's Lunar Lake is what the first AI PCs should have been
Intel wants you to compare Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite to its upcoming Lunar Lake platform — not its current Meteor Lake chips, inside first-gen AI PCs.
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Google Q&A: How Chromebooks are navigating the AI era
Chromebooks are not AI PCs, and that's a good thing, according to Google's ChromeOS chief, John Solomon. But AI is arriving, and with it a Googley version of Recall.
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Google is working on a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too
Google's Chromebook chief says that Google is working on a "memory" of what you do at your Chromebook, but putting control in the user's hands.
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Dell's beloved last-gen XPS 13 is on sale for $799
With an Intel Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, the Dell XPS 13 is a solid choice at $799.
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Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
Which reveals got us deeply, personally excited? This is the best hardware and software of Computex 2024. Giddy up.
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Acer’s new 3D camera has me pining for a SpatialLabs laptop
Acer's new SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera makes its SpatialLabs devices 1000 times more appealing.
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Intel and AMD need to deliver better laptop battery life – fast
Everyone’s talking about AI performance, but Qualcomm’s battery life promises are the real threat.
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Hands-on: Zotac's Zone is a truly unique Steam Deck OLED challenger
Zotac's Zone looks like a familiar Steam Deckalike, but it's packed with unique hardware choices.
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Get this mighty, RTX 4060-powered Asus gaming laptop for $300 off
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop offers powerful hardware as well as a gorgeous OLED display–all for $300 off.
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Hands-on: Asus ROG Ally X gives gaming handhelds a huge upgrade
With a new battery, full-sized M2 SSD, and tons of other tweaks, the update to the ROG Ally is a surprisingly deep one for portable PC gamers.
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Lunar Lake deep-dive: Intel's new AI laptop CPU is utterly different
Intel launches Lunar Lake, its latest Core Ultra processor for thin-and-light notebooks. It finally has Copilot+- class AI capabilities, with an emphasis on low power and performance.
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MSI unleashes 10 AI-infused laptops for pretty much everyone
MSI unveils 10 AI-ready gaming and content creation laptops to the masses.
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Were first-gen AI laptop buyers burned by Copilot+ PCs? Here's Intel's answer
As Intel launches its next Core Ultra processor, code-named Lunar Lake, we ask Intel whether early adopters should have bought into the AI PC hype with a "Meteor Lake" PC.
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AMD's Ryzen AI 300 is built to dominate thin, light Copilot+ laptops
AMD launches the Ryzen AI 300 series, two mobile processors with significant boosts in performance and AI, enough to allow entry into Copilot+ PCs.
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Acer's portable TravelMate laptops get the AI treatment
Acer's new TravelMate laptops come loaded with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and AI capabilities.
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Why gaming laptops excel at creative work, not just play
Are gaming laptop any good for video editing and graphic design? Oh yes. Here's why.
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This RTX 4070 Asus gaming laptop is a jaw-dropping steal at $1,100
You can't get a better RTX-powered gaming laptop at this price.
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Spacetop, the radical new laptop with no screen, is ready for launch
Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, a laptop that swaps a conventional display with AR glasses. The G1 adds more memory and storage, and it will ship later this year.
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Framework's modular laptop gets a serious tune-up with Intel Core Ultra CPUs
The new Framework Laptop 13 comes with a more efficient Intel Core Ultra processor and an optional high-resolution display.
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This $30 Anker hub will add 6 ports to your laptop
Hook up an extra 4K monitor to your laptop with the Anker 6-in-1 USB-C hub
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A wild new GPD laptop has two stacked 13-inch OLED screens
Unlike recent dual-screen laptop designs, these double screens sit above a standard keyboard.
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This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $950 for a limited time
The HP Victus delivers incredible gaming performance—and you can save $350 if you grab it while you can.
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What ports are essential on a new laptop?
You may need more, but a new laptop should have these ports at a minimum or you're going to have a bad time.
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Your 'AI PC' is already obsolete: The curse of early adoption strikes again
Microsoft Copilot+ rendered first-gen AI PCs obsolete, illustrating yet again the risks of being an early adopter.
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You almost never see an RTX 4060 gaming laptop going this cheap
The Lenovo LOQ delivers powerful performance at a price only seen for models with lesser graphics cards.
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Hands-on: Chromebook Plus is Google's push for affordable AI
Chromebook Plus models are gettings tons of new Gemini-powered tools, plus 2TB of free Google One storage.
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5 killer laptop deals from HP's huge Memorial Day weekend sale
HP's Memorial Day weekend sale saves you up to 65% off of laptops and other tech products. You better swoop in now before the holiday's over.
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Can $500 get you a good gaming laptop?
You'll probably need to spend more than $500 to get a good gaming laptop, but you still have options to play on low-cost notebooks.
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Samsung sale offers insane discounts on laptops, monitors, and more
Samsung is offering huge discounts on Galaxy Book4 laptops and gaming monitors, including OLEDs and the massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark.
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Surface VP sitdown: How is AI going to change Microsoft's PCs?
PCWorld's Mark Hachman interviews Microsoft's corporate vice president of Surface devices to talk about the future of the PC and Windows in an AI-powered world.
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Turn one port into five with Anker's USB-C Hub, just $19 today
The Anker 332 USB-C hub can make your life easier with ports for fast data transfer, power charging, and an external HDMI display.
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Save $480 on this RTX 4060 Lenovo gaming laptop
A gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 7840HS at this price? It's a dream come true.
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Microsoft's Copilot+ PC push leaves existing 'AI PCs' behind
Today's AI-capable NPUs and GPUs are being left in the dust when it comes to Windows 11's new Copilot+ AI experiences.
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Do you know your laptop's trackpad gestures? They're surprisingly helpful
Trackpad are responsive enough now that using gestures can make using your laptop more efficient.
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Samsung's Snapdragon Galaxy Book laptops come with AI tools (and a free TV)
Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Edge line laptops are lightweight and powerful, now equipped with Snapdragon X Elite processors as well as practical AI tools.
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You're not getting a Surface gaming PC. Here's why
Microsoft's Surface chief explains why the company isn't interested in a laptop designed for gaming — and it has nothing to with Microsoft.
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Hands on: Microsoft's Surface Pro thankfully gives up on 'lapability'
We go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Pro.
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This RTX-powered Razer Blade 14 is 45% off! (Save $1590)
If you want a high-end gaming laptop you can take with you anywhere, the Razer Blade 14 is now on sale.
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Hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop: It's what's inside that counts
You're not going to see much new on the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2024 (7th Edition). Instead, the benefits are on the inside.
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No, really! This Dell Inspiron 15 laptop is only $300
If you're looking for a laptop for basic tasks, this Dell Inspiron 15 will go above and beyond at just $300.
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Microsoft's new Surface laptops are bursting with AI power
Microsoft launched the new Copilot+ versions of the Surface Pro (2024) and the Surface Laptop (2024) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors inside, packed with AI power.
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Meet the future of Windows: Copilot+ PCs unleash practical AI tools
Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of AI PCs: Copilot+ PCs, which will use local and cloud AI to perform functions that include Recall, Automatic Super Resolution, and more.
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HP debuts two OmniBook and EliteBook Snapdragon laptops
HP comes out swinging with a pair of business-focused models claiming as much as 26 hours of battery life.
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Acer's first Snapdragon laptop is the Swift 14 AI
The company's first entry into the next generation of Arm designs is surprisingly buttoned-down.
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Dell's ultra-popular XPS 13 exclusively used Intel chips – until today
Dell has embraced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite platform, offering an XPS laptop plus Inspiron and Latitude notebooks.
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Hands-on: Lenovo's first Snapdragon-powered Yoga and ThinkPad laptops
The Snapdragon-powered Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and Yoga Slim 7x will both go on sale in June, but we got to try them out early.
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