The Best SSDs and Storage - Late 2025 Update
The storage market is in flux: PCIe 4.0 prices are climbing, PCIe 5.0 and USB4 are getting cheaper, and Crucial is gone. Here are the best picks for speed, capacity, and value.
Dell Pro Precision leak reveals early Panther Lake CPU and Xe3 iGPU performance
Panther Lake laptop iGPU outperforms Radeon 840M
Google is working on Android-based "Aluminium OS" to replace ChromeOS on laptops
An AI-first Android platform for PCs
Dell and HP turned off HEVC decoding on recent laptops without telling anyone
Rising HEVC licensing costs pushed PC makers to turn off H.265 support
The Best Gaming Laptops: Gaming on the Go
Gaming laptops keep leveling up, with new CPUs and GPUs boosting power and efficiency. With so many configs and form factors, let us help in choosing the right one for your needs.
Intel and BOE want your next laptop screen to drop to 1Hz – and save a ton of battery
The next big laptop upgrade isn't the chip, it's the screen
Early tests show the M5 MacBook Pro's SSD is about 2.5x faster than the M4
The biggest upgrade in the latest MacBook Pro might not be the CPU at all
Fujitsu is still putting Blu-ray drives in laptops – and people in Japan still want them
You thought internal disc drives were dead? Fujitsu disagrees
Asus Vivobook 14 is a great budget laptop for everyday tasks at just $480
Normally $799, the Asus Vivobook 14 has dropped to a record-low $479. It features a 10-core i5-1334U CPU, 24 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. At 14-inch and just 3 pounds, it's a lightweight option for daily productivity. Other highlights include a privacy shutter, USB-C, HDMI, and two USB-A ports.
Which of these features were part of the 1982 Epson HX-20 notebook PC?
The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it?
Prime Day is tomorrow, but today the MacBook Air M4 is a bargain at $799
If you're looking for a sleek and powerful laptop, the latest MacBook Air is a steal at just $799. The base 13-inch model features Apple's M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and some AI hardware (software is not there yet). Expect plenty more deals as Prime Day kicks off tomorrow.
Energizer's long-lasting laptop offers marathon power, but no air travel allowed
Massive 192 Wh battery exceeds FAA guidelines
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite looks good in early CPU benchmarks, but Apple holds GPU crown
Latest Snapdragon SoC edges past Apple M4 Pro in some synthetic tests, but M5 looms
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5080 Review: A Gorgeous OLED Laptop
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 blends sleek design, portability, and power with an RTX 5080 GPU and stunning OLED display. But does it deliver enough to justify the premium price?
Kickstarter laptop packs dual touchscreen, modular GPU, and hot-swappable mechanical keys
Specs include Core i9-12900H, RTX 4060, and a 2K 240Hz monitor
Lenovo shows off rotating laptop display and AI-powered stand concepts at IFA
Other reveals included a new ultrawide monitor and mobile workstations
Acer unveils Swift 16 AI laptop: Intel Panther Lake chip, 3K OLED display, "world's largest" trackpad
The first laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake chips
What just happened? Acer has just revealed the first laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake chips, the Swift 16 AI. In addition to featuring the upcoming APU, the device also boasts a 16-inch 3K OLED display and the "world's largest" haptic touchpad.
Lenovo's Project Pivo laptop with rotating display leaks ahead of IFA reveal
A cheaper alternative to a rollable screen?
New Framework Laptop 16 to launch with swappable RTX 5070 GPU and Ryzen AI CPUs from $1,499
Framework fulfills promise of upgradeable laptop GPU, shipping this November
Something to look forward to: Two years ago, Framework promised that owners of its 16-inch laptop would one day be able to upgrade to more powerful discrete graphics cards without buying a new notebook – a dream once thought impossible. In a little over three months, customers will finally get to test that promise with the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5070 module.
AMD roadmap leak points to Zen 6 mobile CPUs in 2027
Mysterious "Gator Rande" and "Medusa BB" CPUs mentioned in roadmap
Apple's new MacBook may start at $599 with 12.9 inch display and iPhone 16 Pro chip
Low cost MacBook could target (and kill) Dell and HP's budget offerings
Why it matters: Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its most affordable MacBook yet – potentially starting at just $599 – in a move aimed squarely at the budget Windows laptop market. If true, it would mark Apple's most aggressive pricing play in the notebook space since the original MacBook Air redefined ultra-portable design in 2008, and could open macOS to a much broader audience than before.
Dell patches critical "ReVault" vulnerabilities affecting millions of business PCs
A collection of five hardware-based vulnerabilities
Dell 14 Premium replaces the XPS laptop line, here are its first reviews
The Dell 14 Premium is a worthy successor to the XPS, retaining its exceptional build quality while delivering ample performance. Reviewers praise the stunning display and solid battery life, powered by Intel's Arrow Lake chips.
Palmer Luckey asks if you'd pay 20% more for a laptop entirely made in the US
According to an X poll, most people would
Why the ThinkPad 701 became a cult legend in computer history
The brief brilliance of IBM's Butterfly keyboard