Aaeon’s new UP Xtreme ARL arrives as a decisive answer to the question many hobbyists and embedded developers have been asking: what if a Raspberry Pi–sized board used a modern Intel Core Ultra CPU, offered up to 64 GB of LPDDR5, and shipped with first-party Windows 11 support out of the box...
I pulled a boxed Windows 11 tiny PC out of its packaging, installed Ubuntu Budgie, and in less than an afternoon turned a handsome, pocket-sized Geekom IT15 into a fast, dependable Linux workstation — a change that proved more than cosmetic: it materially improved daily responsiveness, fixed...
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ZDNET’s hands‑on with the GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC shows a clear, practical win for power users willing to swap Windows 11 for Linux: the tiny system punches well above its weight for everyday workflows, but its AI and graphics claims need careful interpretation before you buy.
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A previously unannounced Samsung Galaxy laptop has surfaced in the Geekbench database, generating considerable interest among tech watchers keen on deciphering the next major development in Samsung’s PC lineup. Listed under the model numbers ‘500THA/500SHA,’ this device draws attention not only...
Intel’s next major desktop processor release faces a new wave of skepticism and recalibrated expectations. Fresh leaks and multiple industry sources now suggest that the Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs—for both desktop (ARL-S) and high-performance laptop (HX) form factors—will not deliver the much-hyped...
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Here’s a summary of the situation regarding Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh and AI/NPU improvements, based on the leak you referenced and the latest discussions:
Key Points from the Leak:
The upcoming Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs may not feature major NPU (Neural Processing Unit) or AI...
Intel is reportedly preparing an "Arrow Lake Refresh" for the second half of 2025, aiming to address the shortcomings of the initial Arrow Lake processors released in late 2024. This refresh is expected to feature higher clock speeds and an upgraded Neural Processing Unit (NPU), potentially...
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The long-standing divide between desktop and laptop capabilities in the Windows ecosystem is set for a seismic shift as Intel prepares to refresh its Arrow Lake processor line, targeting late-year releases with an upgraded neural processing unit (NPU). This move, according to multiple industry...
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The landscape for desktop computing may be on the brink of a significant transformation as Intel gears up for the release of its Arrow Lake Refresh processors, tipped for the latter half of 2025. What sets these chips apart from their predecessors is not just a modest bump in clock speeds, but a...
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Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs have been in the spotlight since their release in October 2024. Promising cutting-edge performance, the series—including the crown jewel, the Core Ultra 9 285K—was expected to dominate benchmarks and redefine gaming and productivity capabilities. But here we are, three...
In a curious plot twist at CES 2025, Intel has officially rolled out its latest lineup of processors for laptops under the Arrow Lake flag, designated as the Core Ultra 2 series. While this launch is brimming with potential, it has unfortunately stumbled on one very visible hurdle: these chips...