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New AI image generator runs using 10 times fewer steps than today's best models — and it's coming to smartphones and laptops

Researchers have developed an AI image generator that produces images in just four steps, rather than dozens. This could bring fast, private image generation directly to consumer devices.

LiveScience

I've tested every MacBook Neo alternative — the Asus Zenbook A14 leads 3 rivals that should worry Apple

The MacBook Neo is widely considered to be one of the best budget laptops, but I've tested three rivals that give Apple a run for its money!

Tom’s Guide

'This year is the most challenging year since the company was founded': MSI exec makes it clear how bad the RAM crisis has got, despite some prices plateauing

RAM prices might be steadying, but the knock-on effects are still nasty as MSI reportedly cuts back on budget laptops.

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Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs include 290HX, 270HX Plus flagships — 8% faster gaming claims fall short of 15% boost promised by desktop Arrow Lake Refresh

No performance metrics for the 270HX Plus yet.

Tom’s Hardware

Don't buy a gaming laptop yet! Intel's new processors just launched, with "up to +8% faster performance" over its last gen — Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile announced

Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.

Windows Central

Dell updates Alienware gaming laptops with Intel’s Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs — 16-inch models receive OLED display and GPU upgrades

Dell expands Alienware 16 Area-51, Alienware 16X Aurora, and Alienware 18 Area-51 laptops with new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh processor options.

Tom’s Hardware

I ditched the MacBook Air for a MacBook Neo for 48 hours — and I'm shocked

I used the MacBook Neo as my main computer for 48 hours. Here's what I like and don't like about Apple's budget-friendly laptop.

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Where to buy refurbished laptops, plus the best deals to shop now

Why pay full price? From MacBooks to Windows, here are the most trusted retailers for refurbished laptops

The Independent UK

We just tested the MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5 — which laptop should you buy?

The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get.

Tom’s Guide

This is probably the most powerful external GPU enclosure around right now — Plugable's TBT5-AI is the first to explicitly target local LLM and workstation GPU

Plugable introduces a Thunderbolt 5 GPU enclosure allowing laptops to run large AI models locally using desktop graphics cards.

TechRadar

We benchmarked the MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops — here's the truth

The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say.

Tom’s Guide

A critical Windows 11 bug has locked some users out of the C: drive, Microsoft admits — here's what you can do if you're affected

We've got another significant Windows 11 bug to report, which seems to be mostly impacting Samsung laptops.

TechRadar

How Animals Help You Disconnect From Screens And Reconnect With Life

Everywhere we look today, there is a screen. Phones wake us up in the morning, laptops dominate our work hours, and televisions keep us company late into the night. Many people scroll through social media while eating, message friends while walking, and check notifications even before going to sleep. What…

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Asus RT-BE92U: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router provides a high-speed upgrade at a competitive price

Asus has knocked it out of the park with this brilliant Wi-Fi 7 router that offers excellent performance and a very competitive price.

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Apple M5 vs. Intel Panther Lake vs. Snapdragon X2 — which chip wins?

We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors.

TechRadar

'The tools SMBs need to stay productive, connected and ready for the future': Dell's latest SMB laptops promise high performance and decent hardware

Dell Pro Essential laptops, desktops, and mobile workstations combine performance, durability, and remote management to support SMB hybrid productivity and scalability.

Windows Central

The MacBook Neo isn’t innovation. It’s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices.

After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need.

Tom’s Guide

MacBook Neo battery life tested — I can't believe the results

We just tested the MacBook Neo, and were stunned by its battery life. Here's how it stacks against rival laptops and M-series MacBook Air models.

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MacBook Neo may win the budget laptop war before it even starts — cheap Windows laptop prices could jump by 'hundreds of dollars'

Major PC makers are struggling to survive the RAM crisis and may move away from cheap laptops just as Apple drops the MacBook Neo.

Tom’s Guide

I tested the Apple MacBook Neo and it's the best budget laptop ever

The MacBook Neo redefines the value laptop. You get a premium aluminum design, bright display, solid A18 Pro performance and stellar battery life for just $599. But there’s some trade-offs, including no backlit keyboard or Thunderbolt. Here’s the pros and cons in my MacBook Neo review.

Tom’s Hardware

Laptop prices expected to soar by around 40% as AI crunch takes hold — analyst says rising mainstream models priced at $900 could hit more than $1,200 due to rising memory, storage, and CPU costs

Industry analyst outfit TrendForce estimates that midrange laptops will increase their retail prices by about 40% due to increasing RAM, SSD, and CPU costs.

GamesRadar

We could get a shock when 2026 gaming laptop prices are unveiled, here's what you need to know about buying this year

RAM shortages are going to hit gaming laptop prices in 2026, here's everything you need to know if you're upgrading this year.

Tom’s Hardware

'Borderline scam' 1.1TB HP laptop deal on Amazon draws consumer ire, laptop has 128GB SSD and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage — 'generous' $499 third-party laptop deal sounds too good to be true, because it is

A number of third-party sellers are selling laptops with descriptions that claim over 1TB of storage, despite only physically containing a 128GB SSD, despite public disapproval over the practice.

Tom’s Guide

The MacBook Neo ‘isn’t leaving rivals room’ — Apple’s $599 laptop is about to become a nightmare for Windows PC makers

Analysts say the Neo is about to put the hurt on Apple's rivals

International Business Times UK

Apple's Most Expensive MacBook Ever Could Be Called 'MacBook Ultra' — And It Will Change Laptops Forever

Explore the potential features and implications of Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra, a high-end laptop that could redefine portable computing.

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