Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware landscape has recently come into sharp focus. The tech giant has reportedly shelved its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, redirecting its efforts toward enhancing the gaming capabilities of Windows 11 and collaborating with third-party...
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The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...
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Amid the relentless march of artificial intelligence innovation, Microsoft’s latest Windows update—KB5061858, the Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2505.838.0)—marks a telling shift in how Windows integrates cutting-edge AI with hardware, specifically targeting AMD-powered systems. This...
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Users of AMD-powered Windows systems have frequently sought ways to enhance the efficiency and intelligence of image processing, spurred by the constant evolution of artificial intelligence integration across Microsoft’s ecosystem. Microsoft’s recent release of the KB5061854 update, titled...
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The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" SoC, featuring the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, has recently been subjected to comprehensive performance evaluations comparing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 25.04. These tests, conducted on the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a laptop, reveal that Ubuntu 25.04 not...
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If the idea of squeezing an entire high-end gaming and creative workstation into something that could easily get lost on your desk tickles your curiosity, then the Aoostar GT37 mini PC warrants a closer look. This unassuming, palm-sized device is reshaping notions of what a small form factor...
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AMD RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics have long been a topic of interest among Windows and Linux enthusiasts, and the recent testing on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 SoC provides fresh insights into how far driver optimizations have come. In a head-to-head comparison of...
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When Microsoft made the bold assertion that Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon processors were "the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever," the claim was met with swift skepticism by the online community. The controversy reached its peak when a Community Note appeared on X (formerly...
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AMD’s latest flagship CPUs are again setting high expectations in the PC gaming world, but new benchmarks are shaking up long-held assumptions about the ideal combination of hardware and software for performance enthusiasts. This week’s revelations, focusing on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7...
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AMD’s latest announcement around its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs has stirred considerable interest across the PC hardware enthusiast community. With the launch wave for these innovative processors expanding, including new technical details for the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D and performance...
Lenovo is determined to prove that legends never die—especially if those legends come tastefully refreshed every year with newer, shinier silicon and the occasional eco-friendly pat on the back. In its latest blitz of the business laptop arena, Lenovo has rolled out new ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD...
There’s an undeniable ritual in the world of consumer tech: every few months, laptop manufacturers gather around the digital campfire, throw a handful of their latest silicon children onto the market, and watch as bewildered buyers try to decipher which shiny rectangle will best survive the...
When it comes to pushing silicon to its absolute limits while begging your cooling fan for forgiveness, not all CPUs—or operating systems—are created equal. In the great gladiatorial arena of 2024 laptop silicon, AMD’s Zen 5 architecture makes a striking entrance with the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, a...
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ARCTIC’s latest foray into PC design is turning the traditional desktop on its head—literally. The new Senza Under-Desk PC is an innovative, fully passive-cooled system that slips discreetly under your workstation, leaving your desk pristine and uncluttered. But beneath its stealthy exterior...
Microsoft is pushing the envelope by extending its Copilot+ AI utilities to a broader range of Windows 11 devices. Previously reserved for Snapdragon X machines, these innovative features are now making their way to PCs powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V chips. This...
Microsoft’s latest update to the Copilot+ ecosystem marks a notable turning point in the evolution of AI-enhanced Windows experiences. Long reserved for Snapdragon-powered devices, the cutting-edge features of Copilot+ are now expanding their reach to include Intel- and AMD-powered PCs—think of...
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Microsoft's push to integrate advanced AI tools throughout Windows continues unabated. The latest rollout of Copilot Plus PC features broadens support beyond Qualcomm-powered devices, now embracing AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V processors. This significant expansion...
Tech enthusiasts, get ready for a one-two punch to the handheld gaming market courtesy of Lenovo. At CES 2025, Lenovo pulled the curtains back on the Legion Go S, its lighter, sleeker sibling to the original Legion Go handheld. What makes this announcement grab the spotlight? Beyond its beefy...
In a world where devices are getting smaller yet more powerful, the Minisforum AI370 EliteMini is a shining exemplar of that trend. This tiny powerhouse, small enough to sit comfortably in the palm of your hand, challenges long-held assumptions about desktop performance and design. As we dive...
In a surprising twist, Microsoft’s Windows 11 update—version 24H2, heralded as its most AI-forward release yet—is tightening its hardware requirements for new OEM systems. Specifically, the update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation processors. While current users of...
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