What is Snapdragon X Plus? A look at Qualcomm’s more affordable Arm laptop processor.

Quick answer: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus is an ARM64 SoC — with Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU — from the same family as the Snapdragon X Elite. Qualcomm’s X Plus should be a more affordable option that complements the X Elite, bringing a CPU with 10 cores and otherwise similar features for […]

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What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm’s new flagship Arm laptop processors.

Quick answer: The Snapdragon X Elite is an ARM64 SoC — with Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU — that is expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm devices. Three versions of the X Elite have been announced, each offering slightly different performance. They’re powerful, they’re efficient, and they boast the strongest NPU so far […]

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Surprise! Qualcomm has a second ARM64 processor that’s less powerful—Snapdragon X Plus—but it’s still faster than Apple’s M3.

What you need to know Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon X Plus SoC (CPU, GPU, and NPU) for PCs alongside the previously announced Snapdragon X Elite. Based on the same platform, the X Plus drops from 12 cores to 10 and is slightly less powerful. Despite the reduced performance, Qualcomm claims the Snapdragon X […]

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Microsoft wants to bolster the manufacturing process of future Surface devices with AI and machine learning

What you need to know Microsoft outlines its Surface and Azure teams leverage Azure’s high-performance computing to improve the product design process for Surface devices. The company indicates that the technology has helped save time and resources during the design process.  Microsoft wants to leverage machine learning and AI in product manufacturing and development of […]

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Surface Pro 10 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2): Which 2-in-1 is better for you?

Surface Pro 10 for Business The Surface Pro 10 for Business is a great option for those who don’t want the ThinkPad aesthetic. It has a larger display with a higher resolution, it starts at a more affordable price, and it has a bunch of premium features that you won’t find in the X12 Detachable […]

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Looking for a new mousepad? Razer’s latest decides that you need MORE RGB in your life, and I’m into it

What you need to know Razer has announced (and released) a new premium Firefly gaming mousepad, this time with RGB illumination across its entire surface. With a low-friction micro-texture, it’s perfect for competitive gamers with esports-focused gaming mice. In addition to its 15 customizable RGB zones, it also boasts an extra USB Type-A port for […]

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The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is “within reach of a perfect laptop design,” and you can grab it for an incredible price right now

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 may have a long and confusing name, but there’s nothing confusing about its current discount. Right now, you can get the highly reviewed convertible laptop for $800 off. That deal brings the price of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 to $849.99. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 review highlights: (Image […]

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Microsoft veteran designer Ralf Groene retires from the Surface department after 17 years of service

What you need to know Microsoft’s CVP of Design, Windows, and Devices, Ralf Groene, just announced his retirement after 17 years of service. Groene will be remembered for his contributions to Microsoft Surface tablets and design on Windows and Xbox OS experiences.    Microsoft recently merged its Windows and Surface teams and installed a new […]

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AMD-powered Ryzen PRO AI PCs will allow businesses to access local NPU processing with apps from Microsoft, Adobe, and more

What you need to know Upcoming AMD Ryzen AI PCs for business will utilize a brand-new range of desktop and mobile processors under the ‘Ryzen PRO 8000’ and ‘Ryzen PRO 8040’ titles, respectively. Variants of the new AMD processors with Ryzen AI support will use dedicated NPUs to handle AI-specific tasks and allow local inferencing […]

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The latest legendary ThinkPad X1 Carbon is here, but last year’s model is a better deal right now

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a legendary business laptop at this point. It’s been around for generations, 12 of them to be exact, and has a reputation as solid as its build quality. With the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 coming out earlier this year, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is now on sale. […]

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Best AI PC in 2024: Intel and AMD laptops with CPU, GPU, and NPU for tasks powered by artificial intelligence

Quick menu Buying what is considered an AI PC as your next laptop means that you’re getting a system that can better handle AI tasks. While the usefulness of an AI PC hasn’t yet reached a point where I’d recommend everyone rush out and buy one, those shopping for a great new laptop now can […]

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Apple’s dumb reasons for selling $1099 laptops with 8GB RAM proves why you should just buy a Windows laptop instead

What you need to know Apple’s M3 MacBook laptops start off at $1099, with 8GB RAM. Want more? It’ll cost you $200 for every subsequent 8GB addition, and they can’t be upgraded after the fact.  Apple previously claimed that 8GB RAM on one of their laptops is equivalent to 16GB RAM in a Windows laptop, […]

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Dell flash sale slashes the best XPS 15 deal to an even better price, but it ends soon!

Dell has a 48-hour flash sale going on right now that can save you hundreds on an incredible range of PCs. Among the discounted devices is the XPS 15 with an Intel Core i9 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. That model is down to $1,799. That’s a savings of $700 and gets you a […]

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Intel’s next-gen Lunar Lake CPUs will be able to run Microsoft’s Copilot AI locally thanks to 45 TOPS NPU performance

What you need to know Intel hosted its Vision 2024 event in Phoenix, Arizona this week, where it showed off next-gen Lunar Lake processors and many upcoming AI advancements. It was revealed that the Lunar Lake chips will offer total package performance in the range of 100+ TOPS, with 45 TOPS set aside for the […]

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PC gamers are reportedly experiencing crashes and errors with Intel Core i9 CPUs, prompting returns

What you need to know Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core i9 CPUs are reportedly causing problems when it comes to PC gaming.  People are claiming these CPUs are unstable and can cause crashing, especially with games that were created in Unreal Engine.  These CPUs also reportedly create “out of video memory” errors when a […]

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PC gamers are reportedly experiencing crashes and errors with Intel Core i9 CPUs, prompting returns

What you need to know Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core i9 CPUs are reportedly causing problems when it comes to PC gaming.  People are claiming these CPUs are unstable and can cause crashing, especially with games that were created in Unreal Engine.  These CPUs also reportedly create “out of video memory” errors when a […]

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PC gamers are reportedly experiencing crashes and errors with Intel Core i9 CPUs, prompting returns

What you need to know Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core i9 CPUs are reportedly causing problems when it comes to PC gaming.  People are claiming these CPUs are unstable and can cause crashing, especially with games that were created in Unreal Engine.  These CPUs also reportedly create “out of video memory” errors when a […]

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