Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

Intel has launched a new range of laptops powered by its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI. Built on Intel’s 18A process technology, the chips target thin-and-light laptops. Intel says the systems are designed to handle on-device gaming and artificial intelligence workloads while maintaining long battery … Read more

ASUS TUF Gaming F16/A16/A18 Laptops: Specs & Comparison | RTX 5070 Options

Archyde ASUS is gearing up to release its 2026 lineup of TUF Gaming laptops, bringing significant display upgrades and the latest processing power from both Intel, and AMD. The new models … Read More You can read the full story here: ASUS TUF Gaming F16/A16/A18 Laptops: Specs & Comparison | RTX 5070 Options. Source link

Intel “Bartlett Lake-S” Flagship Appears, Won’t Boot on Consumer Motherboards

Intel’s flagship “Bartlett Lake-S” processor—Core 9 273 PQE—has reached enthusiasts who are testing whether any consumer motherboard can boot the CPU and utilize its 12 P-Core gaming performance. According to Overclock.net user “Talon2016,” who managed to obtain a sample of the LGA-1700 flagship CPU SKU, the processor won’t boot using a consumer ASUS ROG Maximus … Read more

Asus’ New ProArt Color Calibration Ecosystem Helps You Achieve Accurate Colors

Asus is expanding its professional display ecosystem with the ProArt CaliContrO MCA02, a 3-in-1 colorimeter that combines precision color measurement, hardware and software calibration, and integrated display control into a single compact device. Aimed at photographers, video editors, designers, and other color-critical professionals, the tool reflects Asus’ continued push toward tighter integration between hardware, firmware, … Read more

AMD Seemingly Stops Driver Updates for Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor

AMD has reportedly stopped driver updates for its Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU solution for handheld consoles, according to the latest Lenovo Korea update. This means that only after 2 and a half years, AMD is pulling support for its SoC, leaving many enthusiasts in a difficult spot. Confirmation from multiple sources are piling up as … Read more

ASUS Launches ProArt KD300 65% Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard With “16 Months” Battery

ASUS is no stranger to gaming keyboards, but its previous mechanical and Hall effect efforts have been mostly focussed on the gaming realm. With the launch of the ProArt KD300, ASUS seems to be targeting the creator and office worker demographic that has previously been occupied by brands like Keychron, NuPhy, and Lofree. Despite this … Read more

ASUS and Acer Temporarily Banned from Selling PCs in Germany Over H.265/HEVC Patent Ruling

According to the latest ruling from the Munich Regional Court, ASUS and Acer are banned from directly selling their PCs in Germany—Europe’s largest economy. The judgment, handed down on January 22, 2026, has already led both manufacturers to suspend or remove affected product listings from their German online stores while they assess legal options and … Read more

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

In what can only be described as an epic own-goal, Microsoft’s Windows Smart App Control function is messing up Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds.  After a recent update, Windows 11 has flagged some of the Xbox handheld’s essential software components as untrustworthy. This is particularly embarrassing as the ROG Xbox Ally is a very … Read more

Asus says it’s dropping the RTX 5070 Ti as the memory shortage squeezes supply

On Thursday, Hardware Unboxed reported that Asus is winding down production of its RTX 5070 Ti, saying, Asus “explicitly told us this model is currently facing a supply shortage and, as such, they have placed the model into end-of-life status.” They added that the same applies to Asus’s 16GB RTX 5060 Ti, and mentioned how … Read more