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

Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever

Just how little power might it consume? Notebookcheck has tested a version of the laptop with that LG Display screen and a new Intel Panther Lake chip — and it appears to be the most efficient laptop that’s ever gone through its Wi-Fi web browsing test. At idle, the Core Ultra 325 laptop drew as … Read more

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

While Microsoft isn’t doing away with automatic updates entirely, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri is promising that in future, you’ll be able to pause them “for as long as you need.” You’ll be able to reboot or shut down your computer “without being forced to install them.” To be fair to Microsoft, I’ve seen an option … Read more

Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

Acronis reported that small and midsize businesses often install software patches within a week. However, a significant minority of devices remain unpatched for weeks, leaving systems exposed after vulnerabilities become public. Analysis by the Acronis Threat Research Unit, based on telemetry from the second half of 2025, found a global median installation time of 185 … Read more

Apple launches budget-friendly MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip

Apple just announced a new entry-level MacBook that runs on the same A18 Pro chip that launched two years ago in its iPhone 16 lineup and starts at $599. With older M-series MacBooks being phased out, it’s a cheaper alternative that competes with Windows and ChromeOS models, while using hardware that was already in mass … Read more

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

Xiaomi will add its SU7 Ultra electric saloon to Gran Turismo 7, marking the carmaker’s first appearance in the long-running racing game series developed by Polyphony Digital. The vehicle will be added to the game in Update 1.67 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Polyphony Digital is a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Gran Turismo … Read more

Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple’s M5

As you can see, these two new Intel chips now sit at the top of the stack in terms of multi-core performance. And when it comes to the X9 388H, it’s by a healthy margin. Coming back with a chip that outperforms Apple’s latest M5 by 33 percent is no easy feat, but Intel pulled … Read more

Lenovo’s CES 2026: Insights into Personal AI Trends

Okay,here’s an analysis of the provided text,verified against current details (as of today,November 2,2023). I will highlight inaccuracies and provide corrections. The goal is to create a factually accurate summary based on what is known about Lenovo‘s plans and announcements, and to flag what is currently speculative based on the provided text’s future date (CES … Read more

Early hands-on impressions: the Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

At CES, I did what you’re not supposed to do: I brought a pre-production laptop to use as my primary workhorse during a hectic event. The unproven rifle in question is the new Arm-based Asus Zenbook A16. It’s a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than a 13-inch MacBook Air and comes with a high-end Snapdragon … Read more