AMD passes an epic gaming milestone — but is console demand cooling off? AMD chips power the majority of the top gaming handheld PCs and consoles, but a decline in revenue could signal less demand from gamers. Laptop · Feb 5, 2025
This hidden macOS Sequoia trick fixes one of your MacBook's most persistent quirks Finally, you can flip your MacBook open without it powering on Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
Why Apple's scrapped smart glasses are a bad omen for the Vision Pro Apple is scrapping an ambitious AR glasses project. What does it mean for the future of the Apple Vision Pro and VR at Apple? Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
“Not everybody has a killer app for AI yet”: Intel’s Robert Hallock opens the company playbook on AI, NPUs, and more To say 2024 was a rough year for Intel may be an understatement. But, as Intel's Robert Hallock tells Laptop Mag, “You can't go backwards. That's unacceptable.” Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
I'm a veteran laptop journalist. Here are the top 5 specs for a budget laptop in 2025. If you want a budget laptop that feels fast after a couple of years, some specs matter more than others. Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
Opera's Air browser wants to be the antidote to doomscrolling — but does it actually work? Is Opera Air the most relaxing web browser ever? I took Opera Air for a spin to find out. Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Here's what critics are saying ChatGPT has held the title of "best AI chatbot" for a while, but DeepSeek's new model is quickly working to change that. Laptop · Feb 4, 2025
Is Moore's Law dead? We spoke to Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, and both sides of the debate agree: The only constant is progress As part of our 2025 Silicon Survey, Laptop Mag spoke with executives from AMD, Apple, Arm, Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to determine if we can expect to see performance and efficiency plateaus in the coming years. Laptop · Feb 3, 2025
“Boring stuff changes the world”: AMD’s Jason Banta offers a glimpse into the future for AI and AMD With major overhauls to the company’s CPU and GPU lineup, 2025 looks like a big year for Team Red. However, hardware alone isn’t the secret behind the AMD Advantage. Laptop · Feb 3, 2025
Silicon Survey 2025 Laptop Mag's Silicon Survey meets the architects behind the architecture that powers our favorite portable tech. Catch exclusive interviews with Apple, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and more as we learn how their silicon will shape the future of CPUs and GPUs. Laptop · Feb 3, 2025
Windows 11 may have just kickstarted 2025's biggest comeback story After months of decline to Windows 10, Windows 11 is on the up-and-up once more. Laptop · Feb 3, 2025
One crucial feature could give Samsung an early victory over Apple in the headset wars A firsthand look at Android XR from YouTuber MKBHD shows how AI could give Samsung's headset an edge Laptop · Feb 2, 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad’s TrackPoint isn’t history, and history tells us why Even though TrackPoint might now seem like an endangered laptop feature, history tells us it might not go extinct because of three things. Laptop · Feb 2, 2025
The DeepSeek mania proves it's finally — finally! — time to talk about AI privacy DeepSeek isn't the only AI company that can abuse user data Laptop · Feb 2, 2025
Laptop · Feb 2, 2025 Adobe is too expensive, so I switched to these alternative art apps Why pay so much when you can use great open-source alternatives?
Laptop · Feb 1, 2025 Two undeniable reasons to upgrade to Windows 11 now (or buy a new Windows laptop) Windows 10 support ends in October, but now may be the best time to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy a new laptop.
Laptop · Feb 1, 2025 Surface Laptop 7 Intel vs. Qualcomm: Which Copilot+ PC is better for you? Both the Intel-based and Qualcomm-based Surface Laptop 7 machines are great picks, but there are a few key differences worth considering before you buy.
Laptop · Feb 1, 2025 I’m never flying without these gaming earbuds again — bye-bye motion sickness Could the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds be the best headphones for travelling? My experience flying with them might win you over.
Laptop · Jan 31, 2025 "Buckle up": Meta's Mark Zuckerberg warns of "intense" year filled with AI From rolling back DEI programs to more government work and a heavy focus on AI, here's what Meta's up to in 2025.
Laptop · Jan 31, 2025 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition review: Sleek and refined, but one flaw vexes me The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is incredibly light and offers a vivid display and a comfortable keyboard. But it's too expensive for the disappointing multitasking performance and battery life it offers.
Laptop · Jan 31, 2025 "Truly magical" ChatGPT feature comes to Microsoft Copilot — and it's completely free Forget DeepSeek, Microsoft is bringing the power of OpenAI's o1 reasoning model to Copilot for free.
Laptop · Jan 30, 2025 RTX 5080 reviews are in, and it could be bad news for gaming laptops Early RTX 5080 reviews see many publications disappointed by its performance, but upgrading might still be the best move.
Laptop · Jan 30, 2025 Nothing's Phone 3a is coming soon and may have one huge camera upgrade The upcoming Nothing Phone 3a may be gaining a three-camera array, along with typical generational upgrades.
Laptop · Jan 30, 2025 Microsoft reveals new Surface and Surface Pro laptops with up to 22 hours of battery life Microsoft's first Intel-powered Copilot+ Surface for Business computers arrive in February
Laptop · Jan 29, 2025 How to nab Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 before it's too late Nvidia didn't make enough 50-series GPUs, so stock is limited. But you can still try your best to pick one up with these tips and helpful links.