ASML Posts Blockbuster Q2 Numbers and Raises Guidance. ASML Stock Still Has Room to Run. The company plans to expand its capacity by 30% in the next two years. Barchart · Jul 17
I just tested the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W — and its effective cooling system and 240Hz refresh rate make it one of the finest gaming laptops today The MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W is an excellent gaming laptop with a 240Hz refresh rate and beautiful, accurate colors. Its cooling system is very effective too. Tom’s Guide · Jul 17
Intel Nova Lake leak points to Core Ultra Series 400 branding, staggered release next year — hotly anticipated flagship 52-core desktop CPU might not arrive until late 2027 Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors continue to gather momentum, with fresh reports hinting at Core Ultra Series 400 branding and a phased launch timeline. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17
The Medion Signium 27 S1 isn't going to turn the computing world upside down, but it's a surprisingly capable all-in-one desktop with a sensible price tag The Medion Signium 27 S1 is a capable and reasonably priced all-in-one desktop PC, but it hardly sparks excitement and the bundled peripherals are weak. TechRadar · Jul 17
Sundar Pichai Says 'Great' to see Intel Using Gemini Enterprise as Chipmaker Expands Google Cloud Partnership for AI-Powered Chip Design On Thursday, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Cloud and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) expanded their long-running strategic partnership, deepening the integration of artificial intelligence across Intel’s engineering, business and chip design operations. Benzinga · Jul 17
PNY's Slimline RTX 5080 might be the best version of this graphics card for versatile PC building, and making good on those FE promises The PNY GeForce RTX 5080 provides some of the best case compatibility of any of the GPU's various board partner models. It's perhaps the best variant out there. GamesRadar · Jul 16
Why OpenAI could become the next Netscape What Netscape's rise and fall reveals about who will truly win the AI era. TechRadar · Jul 16
The Razer Blade 18 steps up to some of the most powerful gaming laptops I've tested and nearly steals the win The Razer Blade 18's price tag has ballooned in 2026, but its performance, style, and endurance mean it can stand up to some of the most powerful rigs on the market. GamesRadar · Jul 16
The company that makes all the West's chipmaking machines says it's selling more than it expected thanks to 'very strong momentum in both DRAM and advanced logic' It's all a race to catch up with astronomical demand. PC Gamer · Jul 16
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 KB5101650 update for Dell PCs due to "unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain" Microsoft has blocked the KB5101650 after Dell informed the company that a recent change is causing some of its PCs to suffer from major instability issues. Windows Central · Jul 16
Bill Ackman Warns of China ‘Super Intelligence’ Threat — 'Our Country And Democracy Will Be at Risk' Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a rapidly escalating technological arms race with China, warning that the stakes could extend beyond economics into national security and democratic stability. Benzinga · Jul 15
Alienware made an "entry-level" gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics — but this 15-inch PC needs more than NVIDIA's clever upscaling tech to offset its downsides. The Alienware 15 gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics delivers capable gaming performance with NVIDIA's DLSS tech, but loud fans and tight storage hold it back. Windows Central · Jul 15
Intel becomes the first company to ship high-volume logic chips made with ASML's High NA EUV — select Panther Lake layers on 18A are now dual-qualified for 0.55 NA scanners Intel is using ASML’s High-NA EUV tools to pattern select Panther Lake layers, marking the technology’s first use in high-volume logic production Tom’s Hardware · Jul 15
Why KeyBanc Thinks Intel Stock Can Gain 45% from Here KeyBanc lifted its Intel stock price target to $155 from $110, citing AI-driven server demand, better chip yields and new design wins from major tech names. Barchart · Jul 15
Windows Central · Jul 15 Microsoft's Snapdragon X2 Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12 for Business are now available The Snapdragon X2-powered Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for Business are officially available. Here is what you need to know.
TechRadar · Jul 15 New Windows 11 update is a big one — these are my top 4 features, including the ability to pause updates indefinitely Pausing updates for longer is a vital ability in certain situations, and I'm glad to see Microsoft finally acknowledging this.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Global Market: ASML raises 2026 outlook as AI boom drives strong earnings, plans capacity expansion ASML raised its 2026 revenue guidance to €43-45 billion, up from €36-40 billion, after beating Q2 estimates on surging AI chipmaking demand, sending shares up 5.7% as the company plans a 30% capacity boost for its EUV systems over the next two years.
Benzinga · Jul 15 Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Vows 'Very Hard' Hits on Iran— Pentair, ASML Holding, Intel in Focus (UPDATED) (Editor’s note: The ETFs and economic data have been updated.)
The Economic Times · Jul 15 US-China tech rivalry explained: Why the AI and chip war matters The US and China are engaged in a significant technology competition. Artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips are central to this ongoing rivalry. Export controls are intensifying the AI chip war between these nations. Global supply chains are being reshaped by this intense technological race. Other countries face opportunities and challenges…
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips Following experiments that began in 2024, Intel has begun to use ASML's next-generation high numerical aperture (High NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines, which print circuit patterns on to microchips, to help produce a portion of its Panther Lake processors, ASML said.
Barchart · Jul 14 A $5.7 Billion Reason to Buy Intel Stock Here Intel is doubling down on its AI manufacturing ambitions with a $5.7 billion Ireland expansion, a move that could strengthen its turnaround story.
Barchart · Jul 14 Taiwan Semi Is an Attractive Stock But Poses Some Risk China could take steps that would cripple Taiwan Semi.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14 Intel invests $5.7 billion in Ireland fab — aims to boost output of Xeon 6, next-gen Xeon products built on Intel 3 process Intel to modernize semiconductor production facility in Ireland in a bid to increase output of Xeon 6 and other Xeon products made using Intel 3 fabrication process.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back Snappy performance, long battery life, great keyboard and excellent new haptic touchpad make the best of Windows 11
Benzinga · Jul 14 After Blasting Trump's Intel Deal, Gavin Newsom Jokes California Should Collect Tesla Shares for 'Corporate Welfare' Given to Elon Musk Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has said that the government of California should be able to become a shareholder in Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), criticizing the President Donald Trump administration’s Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) deal.