Category: computing

The ASUS ProArt A16 laptop gets you the latest from AMD and a giant screen

ASUS is updating both its ProArt laptop and its Chromebooks with the latest internals for Computex 2025, and giving both families of laptops a more premium look, with new colors and tasteful finishes. The ASUS ProArt A16 stands out as the most premium pick, with a black aluminum body, “stealth”…

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MSI’s new Nintendo Switch 2 rival is official – here are 3 reasons why I’m excited about the AMD-powered Claw A8

Computex 2025 is now underway with companies and manufacturers set to showcase upcoming desktop and portable PC hardware – and MSI has just set the tone for the remainder of the biggest tech event. After numerous rumors regarding a potential new AMD-powered handheld, MSI has officially announced the new MSI…

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Razer’s new Blade 14 laptops are outfitted with RTX 5000 series cards

Razer is back with a refresh of the Blade 14 laptop and it’s the thinnest 14-inch model in the company’s history. It measures just 15.7mm at its slimmest point and weighs just over three pounds. This makes it an ideal computer for on-the-go gaming. To that end, these laptops feature…

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The curious case of the missing Alexa+ users – many are still waiting for ‘early access’

Amazon’s rollout of Alexa+ lacks much public evidence Technical issues may be delaying a wider release Amazon claims Alexa+ is in use by hundreds of thousands of homes Amazon unveiled Alexa+ with great fanfare more than six weeks ago, but there hasn’t been much of a conversation among AI and…

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Qualcomm isn’t giving us new Snapdragon chips at Computex – but there’s a surprise waiting in September

2024 was a banner year for Qualcomm at Computex, with the massive launch of its Snapdragon X Elite laptop processors putting it at the forefront of the event. In fact, Qualcomm’s keynote presentation last year was so impressive that I declared them the winners of the event, with guest stars…

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Dell stuffed an enterprise-grade NPU into its new Pro Max Plus laptop

Dell just announced the new Pro Max Plus laptop, which the company has stuffed with an enterprise-grade NPU. This makes it a top-tier choice for on-device AI applications. The Pro Max Plus features the Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card, making it the "world's first mobile workstation with an enterprise-grade…

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