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Lenovo's refreshed ThinkPad X1 laptops supercharge business features with AI powered by new Intel Core Ultra processors
By Sean Endicott published
Business meets AI Lenovo just announced refreshes of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1. The new laptops run on the newly launched Intel Core Ultra processors that feature an NPU for AI features.
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This new ASUS laptop is supposed to be all about Intel Core Ultra, but its killer feature is something more impressive
By Richard Devine published
OLED ASUS is one of the first out of the gate with a new Intel Core Ultra laptop, but that's not the most impressive thing about it.
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NPUs are essential for AI, but what are they, and how do they differ from GPUs?
By Rebecca Spear published
NP Who? NPUs are dedicated AI chips that help take some of the work off of CPUs and GPUs when a computer does AI tasks. Here's why they are so important and how they differ from GPUs.
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"We can't gamble with our national security by depending solely on one part of the world or even one country for crucial advanced technologies." US doles out paltry $35 million, warns of possible delays in Intel and TSMC fab buildouts
By Colton Stradling published
Chips delayed Hundreds of companies have applied for government aid to help America compete in Chip manufacturing, but this delay in funding could lead to a delay in fab buildouts.
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Best laptops with number pads 2024
By Zac Bowden last updated
Updated Looking for a new laptop with a dedicated number pad slapped on the keyboard deck? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up the best laptops with number pads on the market right now.
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Score big with Microsoft's latest Surface PC sale – miss it and you’ll be frosty!
By Colton Stradling published
Surface! The Surface Laptop 5 is $655 off right now and is a great pickup for a anybody needing a laptop for work or school
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Give the ultimate gaming gift this holidays with an RTX 4050 laptop for a crazy low price
By Richard Devine published
A steal There's still time to snag a hot gaming laptop deal for the holidays, and this RTX 4050 laptop is going for a steal right now.
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Avast Internet Security antivirus review: The best protection for online PC gamers
By Nikki Johnston last updated
Lag, popups, and nasty viruses; gamers (and their beloved PCs) face tons of threats. I put Avast Internet Security to the test to see how it can help out.
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"Hundreds of consumer and enterprise-grade devices from various vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo, are potentially vulnerable" Binarly warns about LogoFAIL
By Colton Stradling published
LogoFAIL LogoFAIL impacts potentially millions of endpoints across hundreds of device models by affecting the UEFI reference code.
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AMD Ryzen 8040 Series is all about AI: Here are the full specs and how the new chips compare to Intel
By Sean Endicott published
Next-gen AMD just announced its Ryzen 8040-Series processors today. The lineup promises better AI performance, which has become increasingly important for creators, gaming, and general PC usage.
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