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The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Buying a laptop just got very confusing

With all the disturbances in the PC industry around AI and Arm, choosing your next laptop is about to get very complicated.
Computing Features
intel had one card up its sleeve at computex lunar lake chips

Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024

While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop.
Computing News
The ProArt PZ13 on display on a white table.

I’m finally excited for the future of Windows tablets again

Windows tablets have been a dead category for years. But at Computex 2024, I'm more excited for them than I've been in a long time.
Computing News
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

AMD just won the AI arms race

Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
Computing Features
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
Computing Features
The SpatialLabs Eyes 3D camera being used in front of a woman.

Acer’s new 3D camera can stream directly to YouTube or to a Zoom call

Acer has announced the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a 3D camera to bolster its ecosystem of 3D products.
Computing News
A screenshot from Nvidia's G-Assist April Fool's video.

Nvidia just hinted at AI that can play games for you

Nvidia teased that its April Fool's joke video from 2017 might soon be a reality.
Computing News
Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
Computing News
Magic Editor being shown on a Chromebook.

Chromebooks get new AI features and Gemini Advanced for free

Google has announced new AI features for its Chromebook Plus laptops, including a free subscription to Gemini Advanced.
Computing News
The keyboard and trackpad of the Galaxy Book4 Edge.

Why Samsung has the most exciting Copilot+ PC right now

There's a whole slew of new Copilot+ laptops coming soon, but Samsung might have the most interesting one.
Computing News
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.
Computing Reviews
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The MacBook monopoly just got overturned

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air.
Computing Features
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are finally living up to their potential

Microsoft just introduced a new Surface and Surface Pro that leverage an exclusive set of AI features called Copilot+.
Computing News
Copilot+ PCs being announced from the stage.

This was the most momentous PC announcement in decades

The AI PC started as a nebulous idea, but with Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is bringing it to fruition in a big way.
Computing Features
A screenshot from Google I/O showing an AI Teammate side by side with the presenter.

AI Teammates are coming to your workplace

At Google I/O 2024, the company has announced AI Teammates that can function within Google Workspace.
Computing News
The ChatGPT desktop app open in a window next to some code.

Macs just got a huge AI boost

With the launch of the ChatGPT desktop app, Macs just became a lot more AI-friendly.
Computing News
Gaming on a laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now

A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for.
Computing Features
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Why Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro can’t quite compete

Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Ultra aims to take down the MacBook Pro with extra power in a thin chassis.
Computing Guides
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

iPad Pro M4 vs. MacBook Air M3: a harder choice than ever

As the iPad Pro becomes more like a MacBook, the comparison between these devices continues to get more interesting.
Tablets Computing
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

Microsoft says 75% of office workers already use AI at work

Microsoft has published its Annual Work Trend Index, and to no one's surprise, use of AI took the spotlight.
Computing News
The Mandalorian and Grogu in a poster for the Disney+ series.

5 things we need to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars movie

Very little is known about the next Star Wars film, but here are some things we all want to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Entertainment Features
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra review: it’s no MacBook Pro

Samsung attempts a true MacBook Pro competitor with the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, but does it succeed?
Computing Reviews
The Surface Pro 9 in laptop mode on a table.

Surface Pro 10: all the major changes rumored for the new model

The Surface Pro 10 is rumored to be maing a big splash later this year.
Computing Guides
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
Computing Features
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air

The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.
Computing Features
The MacBook Air on a white table.

The Mac is on the verge of entering a new era

A new report reveals a new major revamp coming to Macs in the near future with a focus on AI.
Computing News
The MacBook Air on a white table.

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
Computing Features
The Falcon NW Talon on a table in front of a window.

Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for

Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts.
Computing Reviews
A MacBook Pro on a table in front of a window.

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max review: delivering the goods

The MacBook Pro is Apple's most important laptop, and with the upgrade to the M3 Max, it's even more powerful.
Computing Reviews
The MacBook Air on a white table.

I’m worried about the MacBook’s next big rival

I've been rooting for the next big rival to the MacBook coming later this year. But I'm starting to worry I'll be disappointed.
Computing Features
Apple Mac Studio top down angled view showing side and rear.

Why Apple’s M3 Ultra could be an absolute monster

Apple's latest chip may use an entirely new chip architecture -- and it could be an absolute monster.
Computing News
A logo of AMD's FSR 3.

AMD’s next version of FSR promises better visuals and support for Xbox

At GDC 2024, AMD has announced FSR 3.1, with a number of updates and improvements to its upscaling tech.
Computing News
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro

It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.
Computing Features
A Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable plugged in.

Broadband internet just got redefined — again

The FTC has released an updated definition for broadband for the first time since 2015.
Computing News
The Dell Ultrasharp 27 4K monitor on a table.

4 monitors you should buy instead of the Apple Studio Display

The Apple Studio Display is a great monitor -- if only it wasn't so expensive. Here are some options you should consider first.
Computing Features
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

2 gaming laptops you should buy instead of the Razer Blade

The Razer Blade is an iconic line of gaming laptops. But there two much cheaper options you should consider.
Computing Features
Baldur's Gate 3 being played on the M3 MacBook Air.

Why gaming on the M3 MacBook Air has left me impressed

The M3 MacBook Air's biggest upgrade is its graphics, so I tried out a few games to see how it performed.
Computing Features
MacBook Air 2020

RIP to Apple’s most important MacBook

The M1 MacBook Air has been removed from the lineup, but let's look back at the laptop's important legacy.
Computing Features
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