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Intel reveals Project Firefly to make cheap Wildcat Lake laptops that rival MacBook Neo
Intel is trying to make budget Windows laptops look a lot less bargain-bin. Project Firefly, launched in China alongside Intel’s Wildcat Lake laptop chips, gives PC makers a common hardware playbook for thinner, cleaner, lower-cost systems that can take a more direct swing at MacBook Neo. The promise is simple, fewer compromises where budget laptops […]
The “micro” build: why your next PC should fit in a shoebox
Ditch the tower. We review the best Small Form Factor (SFF) PC parts for 2026, featuring the Fractal Terra, Lian Li A4-H2O, and the components you need to build a micro PC.
Your Steam Machine delay is about parts, not plans
Valve says the Steam Machine delay comes from tight memory and storage supply, not a change in plans. Pricing and exact dates are still unsettled, and early stock could be limited and uneven.
If your old PC struggles, this $999.99 OMEN deal is a clean reset
Save $250 on the HP OMEN 16L gaming desktop, now $999.99 (compared value $1,249.99). Includes an Intel Core i5-14400F, 16GB DDR5 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7, and a 1TB SSD for a well-balanced gaming setup.
NVIDIA’S RTX 5070 Ti end of life may hit you now
The RTX 5070 Ti is vanishing from shelves as ASUS moves its cards to end of life status and retailers report supply droughts. Prices are already rising in the US and Australia.
Acer still won’t tell you the Nitro Blaze handheld release date
Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy […]
Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.
Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional
Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land.
Dell revives Area 51 gaming PCs with the world’s fastest gaming CPU
Dell has revived Alienware Area-51 with a flagship desktop featuring AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D, RTX 5090 graphics, up to 64GB DDR5 and 12TB SSD storage, built for enthusiasts who want maximum performance, strong thermals, and future upgrades.
HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup
HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.
ASUS jumps into the price-hike club with its PC products
ASUS confirms targeted price increases on select PC products starting January 5, 2026 due to rising memory and component costs.
This leaked Lenovo Yoga Mini i could be your lightest Copilot+ desktop
Windows Latest says Lenovo is working on the Yoga Mini i, a 600g cylindrical mini PC. The leak claims Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and support for up to four high-resolution displays.
Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: here’s how they compare
Both versions of Asus' ROG Ally are here now, so how do they compare to the Steam Deck? We put all three devices head-to-head.
Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you
Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could automate power and fan tuning, according to a Windows Latest report. The rumored CES 2026 refresh pairs Ryzen AI 400 chips with RTX 5060 graphics.
Your next Dell or Lenovo PC might cost more very soon
Memory shortages triggered by booming AI demand are leading Dell and Lenovo to hike prices on PCs and servers. As much as 15–20% increases may hit as early as December or January.
You’re not imagining it: RAM and storage prices are climbing fast
Memory and storage makers warn of tight supply through 2026, with DRAM and NAND shortages pushing prices up. That squeezes everything from budget PCs to gaming rigs, so plan any upgrades accordingly.
Planning a PC upgrade? HP warns of higher prices ahead
Your next HP laptop or desktop may cost more, as soaring memory chip prices begin to hit the company’s PC business. Budget models could see the earliest changes, with less RAM or higher prices ahead.
Lenovo highlights Android PC perks, but I’m more concerned about the limitations
Lenovo shares insights on Google’s upcoming Android PCs, highlighting their strengths for lightweight tasks while warning about the possible limitations.
Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger
Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.
Apple’s first affordable MacBook could arrive as soon as next year, and I’m excited
Apple is reportedly developing a budget-friendly MacBook to rival Chromebooks, expected in 2026, priced around $600–$900.
Diamonds could be the secret sauce to make your PC run faster and cooler in the future
As processors overheat under growing demand, scientists are using diamonds — the world’s best heat conductors — to keep future computers cooler, faster, and more efficient.
I’m worried that next-gen GPUs might be too expensive for most gamers
Reports from TSMC indicate that next-gen process nodes might be up to 50% more expensive than the current generation, and this could make GPUs cost more, too.
I’m a PC builder of 20 years. The latest games make me want to switch to console
I'm a PC builder through and through, but sometimes, I can fully get why some people prefer consoles.
I’m finally coming around on prebuilt PCs. Here’s why you should too
As a PC builder, I was never a big fan of prebuilts, but the last year has slowly shifted my perspective.
How to buy the best gaming mouse for your needs in 2025
Gaming mice come in all shapes, sizes, and price brackets, so it's important to pick the right one that ticks all the boxes.
Samsung just launched its flagship M9 monitor. Here’s how to preorder it
Samsung has just announced the official launch of the M9, the smart monitor that it unveiled at CES in January.
Best gaming PC deals: HP Omen, Alienware Aurora, and more
We've rounded up the best gaming PC deals that we've found online, including discounts on gaming desktops made by HP, Lenovo, and Alienware.
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