AMD is targeting both low-end and high-end AI PCs at CES 2025. The company unveiled a new family of Ryzen AI Max chips meant for "halo" Copilot+ AI PCs, which will sit above existing Ryzen AI 9 systems. In addition, it's also introducing Ryzen AI 7 and 5 chips for mid-tier and lower end AI PCs. Clearly, AMD wants AI PC options for everyone.
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This year at CES 2025, Dell is announcing a huge rebranding for all of its consumer and commercial PCs. However, while this change is generally a move in the right direction, I think getting rid of the iconic XPS name is an unforced error.
As a quick recap, Dell’s new unified branding will see its laptops, desktops and other devices divided into three main families. Standard Dell machines are aimed at general consumers and designed for school, work and casual gaming. (Alienware gaming
Robot vacuums can make cleaning up a lot more convenient but, depending on your home’s layout, might not work with every floorplan. Chinese appliance maker Dreame is hoping to address that with its X50 robot vacuum that’s able to climb over small stairs without assistance.
Though the robot vac has yet to launch in the US, it’s already generated
HP announced three new 14-inch Elitebooks at CES 2025, all powered by the latest Intel processors. The laptop lineup includes the Elitebook Ultra G1i — it has a 3K OLED screen, a 9MP webcam and a haptic touchpad — and two Elitebook X models, one of which is a 360-degree-folding 2-in-1.
As to be expected, HP is billing these laptops as AI PCs. While that’s due in part to the unwritten rule that every new gadge
The makers of the camera-equipped bird feeder, Bird Buddy, introduced two new products at CES 2025 under a new brand
If we buy Microsoft’s recent ad campaign logic that any Game Pass-running device is an Xbox, it’s time to congratulate LG smart TV owners: You’ll soon own an Xbox. (Yippee!!) Microsoft announced Monday that the Xbox app will arrive on
AMD is following up its impressive Ryzen Z1 chip, which powered the original ASUS ROG Ally, with the Ryzen Z2 at CES 2025. You can pretty much guess what it delivers: More power, and potentially more battery life, but if you plan to wait for Valve to release a Z2-powered Steam Deck, don't get your hopes up. Following AMD's announcement, a Valve employee
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Online sales hit record highs—$1.2 trillion globally and $282 billion in the U.S.—over the holiday season, but high return rates could hit strong profit margins, according to new data from
Google's John Mueller explains how Search Console handles 404s, redirects, and site migration issues during reprocessing.
The post Google Clarifies 404 & Redirect Validation In Search Console appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-clarifies-404-redirect-validation-in-searc
Our favorite earbuds for Android users are now down to a record-low price, saving you an impressive $90. https://www.cnet.com/deals/start-the-year-with-google-pixel-buds-pro-earbuds-for-a-record-45-off-at-woot/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't have to wait to lock in your order for advanced tech like new chargers from Anker, a cute cat to keep your drink cool and more from CES 2025. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-most-innovative-products-from-ces-2025-that-you-can-actually-get-your-hands-on/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Halliday smart glasses are part of a growing wave of new wearables that want to put information right in front of your face instead of on your phone's screen. https://www.cnet.com/videos/these-new-smart-glasses-want-to-be-your-next-ai-companion/#ftag=CADf328eec
Carbonating water in seconds, the Roam SodaTop aims to free you from your SodaStream. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/revolutionary-bottle-cap-will-let-you-make-sparkling-water-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Feed your daily caffeine habit with 53% off the Keurig K-Select coffee maker. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-over-half-off-this-simple-keurig-single-serve-coffee-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-social-security-fairness-act-means-more-money-for-some-heres-who-qualifies/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new AI-powered planter unveiled at CES will help you and your houseplants thrive. https://www.cnet.com/news/new-smart-planter-at-ces-2025-lets-plants-shout-when-they-need-more-water-or-light/#ftag=CADf328eec
Govee has embraced AI smart lighting for your entertainment spaces -- and I can't wait to play around with the new products https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/govee-brings-pc-users-gamers-and-decorators-colorful-lighting-surprises-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The new QM6K series is available soon in sizes from 50 to 98 inches, starting at $750.
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I checked out the company's latest midpriced TV series, which is available for preorder starting at $750. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tcl-touts-precise-dimming-with-qm6k-teases-more-mini-led-tvs-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
At CES 2025, TCL introduces its new TCL 60 XE Nxt Paper 5G. The new phone uses the company's proprietary e-ink technology that turns the phone into an e-reader. https://www.cnet.com/videos/at-ces-2025-tcl-debuts-new-tcl-60-phone-with-e-ink-display/#ftag=CADf328eec
The $200 phone includes what TCL calls its NxtPaper Key, allowing it to switch display modes quickly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tcls-next-us-bound-phone-becomes-an-e-reader-with-a-button-press/#ftag=CADf328eec
At CES 2025, consumer electronics giant LG reveals an AI-enabled glimpse of the future home. Watch our recap in 11 minutes. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-by-lg-at-ces-2025-in-11-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Marvel's First Family is about to take on the legendary vampire Dracula in New York City. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fantastic-four-trailer-shows-heroes-joining-marvel-rivals-roster-for-season-1/#ftag=CADf328eec
This versatile docking station is the perfect way to keep your devices connected and organized for a long day of work or gaming. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-a-massive-32-on-this-14-port-anker-prime-docking-station-at-amazon-this-new-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
With student loan forgiveness programs in jeopardy, here are steps you can take to regain control of your debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/5-steps-student-loan-borrowers-should-take-before-the-white-house-transition/#ftag=CADf328eec
Robots and CES go together like fish and chips. I'm here to round up the most wild and delightful robotic innovations that will come our way. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/the-kookiest-fluffiest-most-futuristic-robots-of-ces-2025-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some familiar laptop models are being retired with new consumer and business lines taking their place. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-announces-all-new-branding-with-dell-dell-pro-and-dell-pro-max-laptops/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new Radeon RX 9000 series desktop graphics card and some notable new chips make 2025 look like an interesting year for laptop and desktop PCs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/amd-brings-long-awaited-rdna-4-gpu-apple-m4-pro-competitor/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 show Acer's staying committed to the portable PC game space, and there's a new folding mobile game controller too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/acers-new-8-and-11-inch-windows-game-handhelds-push-the-limits-on-portable/#ftag=CADf328eec
The EliteBook Ultra G1i looks particularly compelling, and we also get our first glimpse at HP's new OmniDesk PCs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hp-debuts-elitebook-x-and-ultra-laptops-with-latest-intel-ai-cpus/#ftag=CADf328eec
The latest silicon from Intel and AMD will power Acer's laptops and desktops coming later in 2025, including the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/check-out-acers-new-laptop-made-out-of-oyster-shells/#ftag=CADf328eec
I got to see LG's mid-range C5 OLED TV and to speak to LG about it – and I'm glad I did, because up 'til that point, the model hadn't been made official.
The TV lineup Hisense announced at CES 2025 includes a 116-inch mini-LED TV and its brightest yet ultra short throw projector.
CES 2025 has kicked off with a bang –here are the most exciting gadgets we've seen so far.
https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/the-best-of-ces-2025-day-one
TCL announced its QM6K mini-LED TVs at CES, the first models in a phased series rollout for 2025.
The Eureka J15 Max Ultra uses AI to detect even the most subtlest differences in texture and reflections.
Samsung’s new Odyssey G6, G7 and G8 OLED gaming monitors have huge resolutions and refresh rates you'd need high-end PC and probably some bionic eyes to really appreciate them.
Samsung's latest QD-OLED panels are tipped to hit 4,000 nits of brightness. But I have my doubts.
Garmin unveils the zūmo XT2 motorcycle radar system, which alerts riders of vehicles approaching from the rear.
AMD announced a pair of new graphics cards at CES 2025, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and AMD Radeon RX 9070, targeting the midrange GPU market.
AMD announced its latest 9000X3D processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, at CES 2025 this week.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-and-9900x3d-announced-at-ces-2025
Dell announced a shakeup of its entire laptop portfolio at CES 2025, retiring decades-old product brands for a more 'simplified' structure.
Handheld gaming PCs just got better, as Acer just launched the Nitro Blaze 11 and Nitro Blaze 8.
First up are 14 and 16-inch Dell laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 processors.
HP’s EliteBook trio combines Intel-powered AI, sleek displays, and cutting-edge features for professionals.
New Dell Pro range of laptops are available from 13 inches to 16 inches.
AMD announced new Ryzen Z2 chips at CES 2025, adding turbo fuel to an exploding PC gaming handheld market.
We're live covering all the latest news from AMD's CES 2025 keynote as it happens.
https://www.techradar.com/live/news/computing/amd-ces-2025-keynote
The Asus ZenBook Duo 14-inch packs two OLED touchscreens in a lightweight package. And now you can buy it for $200 less at Amazon.
AMD has launched new processors for AI PCs, gaming laptops, gaming handhelds, and workstations at CES 2025 in Vegas.
Acer just announces a new-and-improved version of Laptop Mag's top budget laptop at CES 2025. Can it live up to its predecessors?
HP's EliteBook line-up just got a Lunar Lake refresh at CES 2025. Here's a look at the specs and design.
At CES in Las Vegas, HP unveiled the ultra-light ZBook Ultra 14 G1a laptop, an AMD Ryzen AI Pro Max-powered professional workstation machine that's just 0.7 inches thick and weighs just 3.3 pounds.
Dell is completely rebranding its suite of laptops, offering three iterations: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. I'll break them down for you.
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
We always expect some bizarre tech to come out of CES, and Acer has made it clear that 2025 is no exception with the unveiling of its enormous 11-inch Windows gaming handheld.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/acer-nitro-blaze-11-ces-2025
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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.
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.
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
The Intel 8086 computer used to demo QDOS to Bill Gates was showcased in a video podcast this weekend.
Grok 3 took 10X compute power to train than Grok 2.
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.