DARK SECRETS: 18 - The Real Truth

Exclusive: Acer exec believes AI branding on laptops might ‘fade out’ by end of the year

In a recent interview we conducted with Acer, a company exec expressed his belief that AI branding on laptops and PCs might "fade out" by end of year.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 10

11 new Apple products tipped for 2026 — iPhone 17e, cheap MacBook, iOS 26.4 with new Siri and more

Apple is going to have a busy next few months releasing a slew products from new budget iPhones to iPads and laptops.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 9

Striking a perfect balance between budget and performance, the Chuwi CoreBook Air impressed me with its work-focused features

The Chuwi CoreBook Air is a 14-inch mid-range Windows laptop designed for everyday work, students, and business professionals. It’s a powerful yet affordable workstation that will keep up with the demands of the modern office, from productivity to some light content creation.

TechRadar · Feb 9

Microsoft’s latest chip points to a future where laptops and phones aren’t held hostage by AI inflation

Microsoft's new AI chip shows how consumer computing devices like laptops and phones might eventually escape the AI bubble and spiraling prices.

TechRadar · Feb 4

Here's 5 things an NPU can do for your laptop — AI smarts you'll actually use without realizing it

Laptops powered by Neural Processing Units (NPUs), like the Acer Swift 14 and 16 AI, are quietly using machine learning to make your everyday workflow effortless.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 4

This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money

The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user?

TechRadar · Feb 4

The 2026 ecommerce edit: A founder's guide to ecommerce essentials

From a winning tech stack to ecommerce essentials, find everything you need to start selling online in 2026.

TechRadar · Feb 4

I tested Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop, and it looks like great value considering its spec — but I found some issues that might spoil your fun

The Acer Nitro 18 AI is large and powerful – but how does it stack up to its rivals?

TechRadar · Feb 3

Nvidia slips, Intel wins: N1X delay gives Intel Panther Lake breathing room

Nvidia's N1X CPUs have reportedly been delayed until summer 2026, with a leak claiming bugs and software issues are to blame.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 3

I ditched my regular 'Pro' laptop for a gaming laptop for work — and my productivity just doubled

I tried using an Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI with an RTX 5070 Ti as my main laptop for work to see if it can handle the pressure of day-to-day productivity. Here's how it went.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 3