Acer announced at CES 2025 that the company is expanding its handheld gaming options with the Acer Nitro Blaze 8, delivering a larger size for those who prefer a more immersive display.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/acer-nitro-blaze-8-ces-2025
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
Qualcomm has entered the affordable $600 laptop market with its new 8-core Snapdragon X processor, which should shake up the budget-class Windows laptop space.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-ces2025
Oyster shells are great for composting, and apparently also great for building eco-friendly laptops. Check out Acer's Aspire Vero 16, a carbon-neutral AI PC.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/acer-aspire-vero-oyster-announcement
In a striking move, Dell has decided to rebrand its entire line of PCs and laptops for the era of AI PCs. Here's what that looks like.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-rebrands-pcs-2025-announcement
Hyperkin has announced that it is making a brand new 'Competitor' Xbox controller. It will feature a button layout similar to PS5 DualSense gamepad, Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, and more.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hyperkin-competitor-controller-xbox-pc-ces-2025
Dell just announced a whopping seven new laptops from its new Dell Pro range of devices. The standout is the Dell Pro 14 Premium, which features a tandem OLED display.
AMD unveiled two new Ryzen 9 X3D desktop CPUs at CES 2025, with the flagship debuting ahead of any other chip on the market in terms of power. It also teased new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs, making it a great time to be a PC gamer.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-ces-announcement
Acer announced a variety of new Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chips at CES 2025, but the standout is a mini PC with slick design, lots of ports, and a powerful NPU.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/acer-ces-revo-box-copilot-announcement
Dell just announced it Dell Pro Max 14 and Dell Pro Max 16 at CES. The laptops pair the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor with powerful graphics and are among the first devices under Dell's new branding.
Dell's rebranding of its PC and other devices is meant to simplify things, but has it created more confusion? These laptops show how Dell's new names can get tricky quickly.
AMD is having a busy CES, announcing new CPUs and GPUs. The new Ryzen AI Max might be the most intriguing of all, especially since AMD claims it can outperform the RTX 4090 GPU in certain AI tasks. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-ai-max-ces-announcement
During CES 2025, Acer revealed details about its on-the-go gaming devices, including the specs for its two upcoming AI PC Nitro Blaze gaming handhelds.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/acer-nitro-specs-gaming-handhelds-announcement
During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-elitebook-ultra-14-g1i-hands-on
HP has done it again. Just last year, it launched a redesigned flagship Windows 11 all-in-one desktop, and this year it has refined that product into the world’s first Copilot+ all-in-one PC
An all-white 14-inch Nitro V AI gaming laptop switches up Acer's marketing but keeps the NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/acer-nitro-v-gaming-laptops-ces-2025
Today at CES, Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon X processor. The company aims to bring fast performance as well as efficient battery life to a wider market by designing the chip with mainstream and budget laptops in mind, which could make $600 Snapdragon PCs a thing.
This is exciting news, as we’ve seen first-hand how battery efficient Snapdragon laptop
Intel is already sampling its next-generation core, Panther Lake, Intel’s new co-chief executive told reporters at CES 2025 on Monday morning. It will ship in the second half of 2025.
Intel is already sampling Panther Lake to customers, Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel’s head of Intel Products and its newly appointed co-chief executive, said during her CE
CES 2025 hasn’t even kicked off yet, but thanks to AMD, we’re already getting a glimpse of what’s to come: the next generation of PC gaming handhelds. AMD announced that its hotly anticipated Ryzen Z2 processor is ready to rock after
AMD’s initial Z1
At CES 2025, Intel said it plans to ship additional Arrow Lake desktop chips this month, alongside two new desktop chips that have already begun to surface in motherboards for desktop PCs.
Intel introduced the world to the desktop version of Arrow Lake in October 2024, with five Core Ultra 200S chips, many featuring the “K” suffix that signals that they can
At CES 2025, AMD revealed the Ryzen 9 9950X3D for desktop PCs, which the company is calling both the “world’s best gaming processor” and the “world’s best processor for content creation.”
On paper, the comparison is brutal: AMD says its new chip is 20 percent faster in gaming than Intel’s Arrow Lake flagship, the
Today at CES 2025, Acer announced their newest Nitro V AI lineup of gaming laptops infused with artificial intelligence. Not only are they designed to consume less power (and extend battery life), but they also feature AI-powered graphics thanks to Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 technology.
AI really is an all-consuming thing, huh? Let’s jump into the details.
The Steam Deck has been the template for handheld gaming PCs for almost three years now, with its competitors all following the same form factor to a greater or lesser degree. Acer has already designed something like that — the Nitro Blaze 7 — but, a
Branding is important. Corporations spend millions of dollars every year to make sure that words like “Tacoma” and “Sleep Number” press the right buttons in your brain. And Dell has spent decades putting that same work in for terms like “XPS,” “Inspiron,” and “Latitude.”
Starting in 2025, though, Dell laptops and desktops will just be… Dell. “There’s just o
The rumors were true! AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT during the company’s CES 2025 keynote on Monday, powered by the next-generation RDNA 4 architecture with a new AI-focused version of FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) in tow.
Today at CES, Acer unveiled 2025 versions of its lightweight Swift Go and eco-friendly Aspire Vero line of laptops. These models boast the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H processors as well as high-speed 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Essentially, they’re lighter and more powerful than previous iterations.
Here at PCWorld, we really dig Acer’s Swift Go laptops.
AMD has launched what one executive called “the most advanced mobile X86 processor ever created” at CES 2025: The Ryzen AI Max and AI Max+, with absolutely massive capabilities to run graphics and AI workloads.
AMD is positioning this “Strix Halo” chip as a sort of hybrid for graphics and AI workstations, comparing it to Nvidia’s existing GeForce 4090 GPU i
AMD has typically pushed the envelope in performance, but at CES 2025, the company is also expanding in another direction, with cheaper, lower-performance Ryzen AI 300 and even a Ryzen 200 family that the company is encouraging both consumers and commercial customers to buy.
AMD launched the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D mobile processor for gaming laptops at CES 2025, staking its own, bold claim as the world’s best mobile processor for gaming and content creation.
AMD separately added a pair of new processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, to its desktop product lineup during a press conference at the CES show in Las Vegas.
You probably haven’t seen HP’s Z series of computers unless you’re working in an office with some “big iron,” packed with high-end hardware and specialized designs. But HP’s new Z2 Mini G1a, shown off at a pre-CES presentation, caught my attention in a big way. It’s a mini desktop PC with some of the most powerful parts available.
First, the chassis. This t
Grok 3 took 10X compute power to train than Grok 2.
The Intel 8086 computer used to demo QDOS to Bill Gates was showcased in a video podcast this weekend.
Expect HDMI 2.2 introduced new Ultra96 certified cables while DisplayPort 2.1b brings DP80LL active cables offering 80 Gbps throughput over lengths of up to three meters
Asus has announced its first-ever ROG Apex motherboard for AMD CPUs. The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is Asus' all-new extreme overclocking-focused motherboard for the AM5 platform.
AMD announced its ‘Strix Halo’ Ryzen AI Max series laptop processors here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and by any definition, the new APUs look to be absolute monsters for the enthusiast thin-and-light gaming and AI workstation laptop markets.
Intel's Panther Lake is on track to be released in the second half of this year as the company is sampling them with PC makers.
AMD announced its Ryzen 9000HX series of laptop chips here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, including its flagship model that it bills as the world’s best mobile processor for gaming and content creation.
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI 300 and Ryzen 200 series of mobile processors at CES 2025 at Las Vegas, debuting a total of 15 new models, across the PRO and non-PRO stack for mainstream and commercial laptops. The company also shared new benchmarks results, showcasing the performance of its Ryzen AI 7 350 against Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V and Qualcomm’s X Plus X1P-42-100.
AMD announced its two flagship Ryzen 9000-series X3D processors here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, with the 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X3D leading the way with the potent Zen 5 architecture paired with AMD’s dominating game-boosting X3D technology to provide 128MB of L3 cache, all of which AMD says makes it the world’s best CPU for gaming and creator workloads.
No more Inspirons or XPS for Dell as it rebrands its consumer products as Dell, business and enterprise become Dell Pro, and workstation devices get Dell Pro Max branding.
Acer’s Nitro Blaze 8, Blaze 11 have larger screens than the handheld competition, but similar AMD-based CPU and graphics. The Blaze also has removable controllers.
Vero 16 laptop ups the eco-friendly ante, at least on paper, with a chassis that the company claims is constructed of 70% post-consumer plastic and a “bio-based oyster shell material.”
The LG press conference is kick
Before CES 2025 began, LG appointed will.i.am as its "Experiential Architect," working with the rapper and singer on the "development, design and brand marketing" of its xboom audio line. Today, the company
At CES 2025, Satechi introduced a new accessory for the Mac Mini that combines a stand with some handy additional ports for the Apple computer. The Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure will release on February 17 with limited availability; the company expects the product to be widely available in March. It will retail for $100.
One of the main selling points of this item is that it makes accessing the petite PC's power button easier. The stand elevates the Mac Mini off your desk,
Microsoft is allowing PC Game Pass members over the age of 18 to earn rewards by playing PC games, a perk previously available only to console gamers with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This update goes into effect on January 7.
Subscribers (on PC or console) will earn points by playing any game from the Game Pass catalog for 15 minutes or more. Do that for five
I tried to go into meeting Mirumi with a heart of steel. There are a lot of cute robots at CES every year, that is a given, and you can’t just let yourself get wooed by every puppy-eyed bot that looks your way. But boy did I melt immediately when that silly little thing locked its gaze on me, then bashfully tucked its head away.
Mirumi is the latest bizarre-but-endearing robot from Japanese startup Yukai Engineering, the company responsible for
Some of the best tech we see at CES feels pulled straight from sci-fi. Yesterday at CES 2025, I tested out Neural Lab's AirTouch technology, which lets you interact with a display using hand gestures alone, exactly what movies like Minority Report and Iron Man promised. Of course, plenty of companies have deli
Unlike some of the robots we’ve seen at CES 2025, Mi-Mo doesn’t have a face, but it still looks a little familiar thanks to its resemblance to the iconic Pixar lamp. Mi-Mo is still just a prototype, but there are some interesting ideas behind the unusual-looking robot walking
AMD’s CES 2025 presser is nearly upon us and rumors are swirling about new graphics cards, CPUs and more. (Follow Engadget's CES 2025 liveblog for real-time updates from the show.) The company regularly uses CES to promote upcoming chips and this year should be no different. To that end, the organization unveiled the AI-centric
TCL has long been a proponent of using Mini LED TVs as an alternative to OLED ones, and at CES 2025 the company is introducing what it claims is the best version of the idea yet in the TCL QM6K TV. The new QD-Mini LED TV is the firs
As it did last year, TCL is showing off a new generation of NXTPAPER tech this week at CES. The new NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet is built around the also new NXTPAPER 4.0 screen which
Samsung Galaxy phones will finally support Qi2 in 2025, according to the stewards of the standard, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Qi2 wireless charging was supposed to bring the convenience of the iPhone's MagSafe to any phone that supports it, but the vast majority of Android phone makers
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Elon Musk has never been shy about sharing his opinions to his 211 million followers on X. But for those who follow him—and those who get his posts pushed into their feeds on the app—the past few weeks have been more unusual than most. Musk, the South African–born, United States–based tech CEO, has posted a near-nonstop slew of missives targeting European leaders.
On Monday, Musk posted
There's a new version of HDMI coming, and with it there are new cables, lip sync improvements and more. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/hdmi-2-2-is-here-new-cables-more-bandwidth-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
That's not a typo. This bizarre battery-powered TV starts at $1,500 and ships in March. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/surprise-displace-tvs-wireless-wall-sucking-screen-is-here-and-you-can-preorder-it-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
High Potential returns this week after a hiatus. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/high-potential-how-to-watch-more-of-the-kaitlin-olson-starring-series/#ftag=CADf328eec
The agreement ends litigation between the companies over the Venu Sports streaming service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fubo-and-hulus-live-tv-service-to-combine-under-new-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
These compact power banks fit right in your pocket, and you can snag them for up to 55% off at Woot. https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-nano-portable-charger-woot-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep the party going no matter what with this $56 Soundcore Motion 300 Bluetooth speaker. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-24-and-pick-up-one-of-our-favorite-portable-bluetooth-speakers-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't dump a bag of fries in the air fryer and hope for the best. Here's how to make your next batch the crispiest ever. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-rules-to-follow-for-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google TV is getting Gemini support and an upcoming ambient mode for certain models that can show information on screen when you enter a room. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/google-wants-your-tv-to-know-when-youre-in-the-room/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep everything charged with this innovative 50-watt dual USB-C plug from Twelve South featuring Apple Find My integration, now at an all-time low. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-futuristic-50w-plug-from-twelve-south-is-now-a-record-low-of-56-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you bought a cellular M4 iPad Pro from Apple you'd pay an incredible $400 more than this refurbished model. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-a-whopping-400-with-this-refurbished-13-inch-m4-ipad-pro-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
With two Doctor Dooms threatening the multiverse, the new season of the free-to-play game brings a very appropriate group of heroes to the roster. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-start-date-and-everything-we-know-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
Right now the OnePlus Pad 2 includes your choice of two gifts valued at $99 or higher. https://www.cnet.com/deals/oneplus-pad-2-free-stylus-or-keyboard-with-purchase/#ftag=CADf328eec
Try these four mental health strategies to focus on happiness this year. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/4-free-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
From search to AI, the internet's knowledge ecosystem faces disruption. Can Knowledge-as-a-Service save it?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-knowledge-as-a-service-will-redefine-the-internet
A bug allowed crooks to smuggle malicious code past Nuclei scanner.
Once empty workspaces are now bustling with activity. But with this shift comes new challenges.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/finding-workplace-harmony-navigating-noise-in-the-return-to-the-office
A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.
Microsoft wants to invest $80 billion on AI data centers in 2025 while upskilling 2.5 million Americans.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-reveals-surprise-plan-to-spend-usd80bn-on-ai-data-centers
With 16 unlocking options, including Apple HomeKit support.
It's all about the big jump in fullscreen brightness.
JMGO's latest projectors promise to shine at CES
CES 2025 has introduced a new Brisk It Zelos grill, and the Vera 2.0 cooking AI.
Confused about your PC spec and how fast the machine really is? Windows 11 could come to the rescue with new spec ‘cards’ and a FAQ.
An earlier bad update forced many Nessus agents offline, Tenable says.
You can get the Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $449 ahead of the Galaxy S25 release
The entry-level Snapdragon CPU has finally arrived, the Snapdragon X is a budget-friendly 8-core AI PC chipset.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-announcement-ces-2025
