Laptop & PC Technology

New IDC data reveals the MacBook Neo is outperforming previous Mac launches, aggressively targeting the sub-$600 laptop market and expanding Apple's reach in India.

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support date, Microsoft is pushing users toward Windows 11 and preparing a rumored AI-centric Windows 12.

Nvidia debuts the RTX Spark platform, bringing Blackwell-class AI performance to Windows on Arm laptops in partnership with MediaTek and Microsoft.

Alphabet shares slide as the company seeks $80 billion to fund AI buildout, while Nvidia's endorsement sends Marvell Technology soaring.

Lenovo debuts the ThinkStation P4, integrating AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 processors and Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs for heavy-duty AI workloads.

Flipkart launches the 2026 Back to Campus sale, featuring aggressive discounts on Copilot+ PCs, student-specific financing, and ecosystem bundles for the new academic year.

Geekbench listings reveal a 'Surface Laptop for Business 8th Ed' featuring Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Arc B390 graphics, signaling a shift in Microsoft's hardware strategy.

Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-performance Arm-based workstation featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon and unified memory to target creative professionals.

Nvidia is challenging the Intel-AMD duopoly with the N1X processor, bringing Grace Blackwell architecture and unified memory to Windows notebooks under the RTX Spark brand.

Pavan Davuluri confirms no new OS version at Build 2026, as Microsoft shifts focus to a new high-performance Arm-based Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia Blackwell.

Acer expands its commercial notebook range with the TravelMate P6 14 AI, P2 Spin 14, and X2 series, integrating Intel Core Ultra and Series 3 silicon for enterprise users.

Microsoft debuts the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex, featuring the NVIDIA RTX Spark ARM chip, a 2,000-nit Mini LED screen, and massive unified memory for local AI.

As GPU demand outpaces construction, hyperscalers are pivoting to prefabricated modular data centers to bypass traditional build times and power constraints.

Dell introduces a student-focused $599 XPS 13 featuring OLED and 17-hour battery life, placing it in direct competition with Apple's MacBook Neo.

Asus unveils a sweeping update to its Zenbook and Vivobook lineups at Computex 2026, pivoting heavily toward Snapdragon chips and Copilot+ AI integration.

ASUS unveils a massive hardware refresh at Computex, debuting the Zenbook 14 in three processor variants and the ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 convertible.

Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark SoC, bringing Blackwell architecture and massive AI capabilities to thin-and-light Windows laptops and mini PCs.

Dell introduces a more accessible XPS 13 starting at $599 for students, pairing the iconic thin-and-light chassis with Intel Core Series 3 processors.

Microsoft aims to regain developer trust at Build with the debut of MAI-Thinking-1, a Copilot 'super app', and a heavily optimized Windows 11 environment.

Nvidia enters the consumer laptop chip market with the RTX Spark 'superchip.' Can it deliver the battery life and power of Apple Silicon without the prohibitive price tag?