Dell Alienware's new $1,300 gaming laptop cuts corners by using cheap plastic and older-gen gaming hardware
The Alienware 15 is affordable by Alienware standards, launches with a Ryzen 5 220 and RTX 4050
Googlebooks will feature Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek chips, and follow Google's strict hardware guidelines
Acer, Asus, HP, and Dell are all making them
Google's Googlebook is the Android laptop OS we've been waiting for
Combines Android, ChromeOS, and Gemini. Coming this fall
In brief: Years of leaks and statements from Google have teased the company's plans for ChromeOS to evolve into a more direct competitor to Windows and macOS. Googlebook represents a first major step in that direction. Centered on Gemini, the new OS brings Android's software stack into a full-blown PC environment.
Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 Laptop GPU as Framework lists it for $1,199
4GB more VRAM, same memory bandwidth, 71% more expensive
Apple set to overtake Dell as MacBook shipments rise against market decline
Apple could become the world's third-largest laptop maker
Intel showcases Wildcat Lake reference laptop with aluminum chassis and fanless design
Direct competitor to the MacBook Neo
Framework unveils new Laptop 13 Pro, OcuLink kit, and lap keyboard
Intel Core Ultra 3, PCIe 5.0 support, and longer battery life, with all new parts available individually
Intel brings 18A process to budget laptops with new Core Series 3 CPUs
Entry-level chips promise big jump over 5-year-old machines and earlier low-power Core chips
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office bundle on Windows laptops
Apple's $600 MacBook is forcing Microsoft to respond
Microsoft just made its Surface laptops a lot more expensive
Surface Pro 13 and Surface Laptop now cost $500 more than in 2024
After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability
Wi-Fi 8 is already taking shape, and while it won't raise peak speeds beyond Wi-Fi 7, it promises something just as important: more reliable, lower-latency wireless performance where it actually matters.
Snapdragon X2 laptops launch with up to 18 cores, 5.0GHz clocks, and 80 TOPS NPU
New laptops ditch conservative RAM and storage choices in favor of configurations built for heavier workloads
Apple and Samsung named the least repairable phone brands in new report
Apple also lands last in the laptop rankings
In brief: Samsung and Apple continue to lead the pack when it comes to global smartphone sales, but the tech giants are at the bottom in the area of phone repairability. Samsung fared slightly better than its rival with a score of D (E being the lowest), while Cupertino managed a D-.
MacBook Neo demand is so strong it's creating supply headaches for Apple
Limited supplies of repurposed A18 Pro silicon leave Apple weighing higher costs or tighter inventory
Dell's new XPS 14 dominates MacBook Air with 43 hours of battery life in web browsing test
The MacBook Air exhibits better battery life in gaming, however
Samsung wants $400 for a tablet keyboard, even more than Apple
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard aims for a laptop-like feel, but that price
Apple M5 Max MacBooks are getting surprisingly close to real gaming PCs
Baldur's Gate 3 maxed out in 4K, while Resident Evil 9 and Kingdom Come II also achieve high performance
This app makes your MacBook moan when you slap it, and it's going viral
The $5 novelty app uses sensors to turn hits into sound effects
LG's new 1Hz display tech promises up to 48% better battery life in laptops
The panel dynamically shifts from 1Hz to 120Hz based on usage, with Dell already adopting the tech in XPS laptops
MSI targets Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget Modern laptops
Modern series now spans Core Ultra and budget Wildcat Lake models
Intel launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" chips for gaming laptops
Laptops powered by the new chips are already on sale
Alienware updates Area-51 and Aurora laptops with OLED and Arrow Lake-HX Refresh
The 16-inch models get OLED, while the 18-inch version gets a spec refresh
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a "shock" to the Windows PC industry
Could the Neo be one of Apple's smartest hardware plays yet?
Laptops could soon cost 40% more, and you already know why
CPUs can now be added to the growing list of components affected by the AI frenzy
Early reviews say the MacBook Neo redefines the budget laptop
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo arrives with a premium aluminum build, bright display, solid A18 Pro performance, and battery life that punches well above its price. Reviewers largely agree it resets expectations for what a budget laptop can be, despite the evident trade-offs that remind you how Apple kept costs down. Don't miss our editorial on the Neo for insight into the industry implications beyond the device itself.