What’s happening At Computex 2022, AMD previews new generation of desktop PC CPUs, initially targeting gamers, and a new laptop CPU geared towards laptops costing $399-$699. Why it matters Cheaper laptops with fewer compromises are always in demand, plus the new PC CPUs promise more than just the usual generation-over-generation performance increase, as well as …
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HP Buffs Up Envy, Spectre x360 Laptops on the Inside
HP bolsters a fairly rote hardware refresh of its Envy and Spectre clamshell and convertible (two-in-one) laptops by extending some of its current suite of software smarts into them. The various models — 13.5- and 16-inch Spectre x360 two-in-ones, 13.3- and 15.6-inch Envy x360 two-in-ones and Envy 16- and 17.3-inch clamshells — all move up to 12th-gen Intel Core processors …
Read More »Acer Next May 2022: 3D Screens, Predator Gaming Laptops and More
Acer Next, the company’s May announcement event, dropped a multitude of products on us — mostly a raft of refreshes. We saw updates to existing models including the Spin 5, Swift 3 and Predator gaming laptops with current-generation processors and some design tweaks. One move in particular stands out, though: Acer’s expanding its SpatialLabs technology to bring glasses-free stereoscopic 3D …
Read More »Google’s Russian Branch to File for Bankruptcy After Bank Account Seized
This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Google’s subsidiary in Russia is filing for bankruptcy after the country’s government seized its bank account. “The Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying …
Read More »Asus ROG Flow X16 Is True Gaming Power in a 2
There have been a few larger two-in-one laptops with hardware powerful enough for PC gaming. But they’re typically made for media creators, such as HP’s Spectre x360 16, so gaming is just something they can do, not what they’re built for. The ROG Flow X16 that Asus announced on Tuesday is a full-fledged gaming two-in-one with components and cooling strong enough …
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There are a lot of laptop options available, and picking out the best laptop for you can be a difficult decision. The most important first step in the process is understanding your needs and how you’ll use it so that you can find something with the right specs. If you aren’t looking to do heavy gaming or video editing, this …
Read More »Intel Maxes Out Laptop Power with Core HX CPUs
You’ll hear Intel and laptop manufacturers refer to Intel’s latest chip as a “desktop-class” processor, but the new HX line of Intel’s 12th-gen Core i9, i7 and i5 CPUs are really just the company’s most powerful mobile CPUs to date. They share a lot of characteristics with their most recent fixed-location equivalents. They’re primarily targeted at creatives, though with unlocked …
Read More »Lenovo’s Latest Legion 7 Gaming Laptops Are Its Most Powerful and Portable Yet
Lenovo announced its latest high-end Legion 7 series gaming laptops on Tuesday. At the top of the line are the Legion 7 and 7i, which Lenovo said are the world’s most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops. A pair of thinner, lighter versions, the Slim 7 and 7i, were also announced. The Legion 7 (AMD) and 7i (Intel) feature a 16-inch 2,560×1,600-resolution …
Read More »Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED Laptops Have Clever Innovations for Creatives
Asus announced several new Zenbook and Vivobook laptops Monday as part of its Pinnacle of Performance event. Like other PC makers, Asus is updating current models with AMD Ryzen 6000-series and Intel 12th-gen Core processors. And you’ll see a lot more OLED displays available for its laptops this year, too. But with Asus, it’s always the things you won’t find …
Read More »Nvidia’s Powerful New Chip Aims to Help AI Understand You Better
What’s happening Nvidia is releasing a new chip, the H100 “Hopper,” that has the potential to speed up artificial intelligence that’s sweeping the tech industry. Why it matters The chip helps cement Nvidia’s lead in technology that’s revolutionizing everything in computing from self-driving cars to translating language as people speak. Nvidia will begin selling a new AI acceleration chip later …
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