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1 day ago

The next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro releases could be postponed by several months

At least two of the company's upcoming machines could debut a little later than the company initially planned, referencing the refreshes to Apple's desktop and its laptop that's expected to get a touchscreen.

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Lymow One Plus Review: The Tank Got an Engineering Degree - Yanko Design

The Lymow One Plus improves upon its predecessor with targeted fixes and enhanced performance for challenging terrains and thick grass.

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VitaLink Just Put a 13-Inch Screen and Keyboard Into One Foldable Slab - Yanko Design

VitaLink combines a full-size keyboard and a large touch display into a foldable device, enhancing mobile productivity without extra accessories.

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.

Microsoft's finally giving up on its massive Surface Hub touchscreen displays

Microsoft is ending production of the Surface Hub 3 and canceling plans for Surface Hub 4.

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is launching new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel and Qualcomm variants, featuring OLED displays and upgraded haptics.

5 days ago

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.

Microsoft's finally giving up on its massive Surface Hub touchscreen displays

Microsoft is ending production of the Surface Hub 3 and canceling plans for Surface Hub 4.

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is launching new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel and Qualcomm variants, featuring OLED displays and upgraded haptics.

After testing this HP laptop, I get why its 'boring' design is adored by business users

HP's ZBook series offers high-performance workstations with a corporate design, focusing on power, durability, and reliability for professional workflows.

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2 days ago

Weekly poll: would you buy a Poco X8 Pro or a Poco X8 Pro Max?

Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max offer flagship features at mid-range prices, appealing to budget-conscious consumers.

Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake launches to challenge Apple's $599 MacBook Neo

Intel's Core Series 3 processors, Wildcat Lake, aim to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo in the budget laptop market.

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Enterprise laptops adopt Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 chips

New Intel chips offer significant performance improvements, enhanced AI capabilities, and better power efficiency for business systems.

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors for more affordable laptops

Intel unveils Core Series 3 processors for budget laptops, offering significant performance improvements and advanced features for consumers and small businesses.

Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

Intel's new Core Series 3 chips offer significant performance improvements and exceptional battery life for mainstream laptops.

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Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake launches to challenge Apple's $599 MacBook Neo

Intel's Core Series 3 processors, Wildcat Lake, aim to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo in the budget laptop market.

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Enterprise laptops adopt Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 chips

New Intel chips offer significant performance improvements, enhanced AI capabilities, and better power efficiency for business systems.

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors for more affordable laptops

Intel unveils Core Series 3 processors for budget laptops, offering significant performance improvements and advanced features for consumers and small businesses.

Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

Intel's new Core Series 3 chips offer significant performance improvements and exceptional battery life for mainstream laptops.

Marathon battery life makes Keychron's Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet

Keychron's Ultra keyboards offer advanced features and customization for both casual users and keyboard enthusiasts.

2 days ago

Oppo Find X9s spotted on Geekbench running Dimensity 9500s

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will debut globally on April 21, featuring advanced specifications and a powerful camera setup.

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New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips

Apple's MacBook Pro is set for a major redesign featuring OLED technology and potential touch input, expected between late 2026 and early 2027.

2 weeks ago

I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

The solution, according to Microsoft, is to get rid of it and buy a computer that can run Windows 11. But that's not good enough. This ThinkPad - like millions of other PCs in the same boat - is still perfectly functional.

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I've used Dell's new XPS 16 for a week, and it's the Windows laptop to beat in 2026

Dell's 2026 XPS lineup returns with refined features and premium design, making it a strong contender for the best laptop of the year.

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MacBook Air M5 review: Apple's best consumer laptop speeds up

Apple's new MacBook Air features the M5 chip, double the storage, and remains a top choice for consumers despite the introduction of the lower-cost MacBook Neo.

2 days ago

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 Makes a Case for a GPU-Less Gaming Laptop

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 offers impressive integrated graphics but lacks the power expected for its price.

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ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) Review: One Laptop, Two Screens, All Business - Yanko Design

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ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC review: high-fidelity mobility

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Asus Zenbook A16 offers a lightweight design and strong performance at a competitive price, but faces compatibility issues with its ARM-based chip.

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Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

Asus' Zenbook A16 offers powerful performance, a large OLED display, and long battery life in a lightweight design, priced at $1,599.99.

ASUS Zenbook DUO (2026) Review: One Laptop, Two Screens, All Business - Yanko Design

Foldable laptops are impractical; ASUS Zenbook DUO enhances productivity with dual screens and innovative materials.

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ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC review: high-fidelity mobility

The ASUS ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC offers a portable, high-quality display with modern features for professionals on the move.

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Asus Zenbook A16 offers a lightweight design and strong performance at a competitive price, but faces compatibility issues with its ARM-based chip.

Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

Asus' Zenbook A16 offers powerful performance, a large OLED display, and long battery life in a lightweight design, priced at $1,599.99.

Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo's ColorOS 16 introduces AI features like Bill Manager, Mind Pilot, Menu Translation, and Email Brief for enhanced user experience.

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Apple and Lenovo have the least repairable laptops, analysis finds

Lenovo has improved compliance with French consumer law, but laptop repairability remains stagnant across major brands.

OnePlus Pad 4's key specs and launch date revealed

OnePlus Pad 4 launches in India on April 30, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, 13.2" 3.4K display, and 13,380 mAh battery.

5 days ago

Huawei Pura X Max will have a stylus that supports AI features

Huawei is launching the Pura X Max on April 20, featuring a stylus and advanced AI capabilities.

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This $299.99 refurbished ThinkPad skips the fluff with some great specs

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Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad Detachable tablet has a bigger screen and legit keyboard

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This ThinkPad is the featherweight office champ, but it's best feature is more subtle

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This $299.99 refurbished ThinkPad skips the fluff with some great specs

Refurbished 2022 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 offers solid performance for $299.99, ideal for everyday tasks and remote work.

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad Detachable tablet has a bigger screen and legit keyboard

Lenovo announces five new ThinkPads and a ThinkBook laptop for MWC 2026, with the X13 Detachable featuring major upgrades including Intel Panther Lake chips, larger 13-inch display, improved keyboard, and integrated stylus charging.

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This ThinkPad is the featherweight office champ, but it's best feature is more subtle

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo, priced at $599, offers high build quality and performance, making it a top contender in the laptop market for 2026.

2 weeks ago

This Windows Laptop Makes the MacBook Neo Look Overpriced

The HP OmniBook 5 offers superior specifications and performance compared to the MacBook Neo at a competitive price.

No 2-in-1 Laptop Is Perfect, but These Are the Best I've Tested

2-in-1 devices combine tablet and laptop functionalities, but often favor one over the other.

Surprise: Not every Lenovo laptop is worth recommending in 2026 - the Yoga 7i is proof

The Lenovo Yoga 7a is a versatile midrange laptop that performs well but lacks standout features for 2026 expectations.

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The new Yoga 9i 2-in-1 from Lenovo has an angled 'canvas mode' for easier note-taking

Lenovo announces three new Yoga laptops at MWC 2026: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 with OLED touchscreen and stylus, Yoga Pro 7a with AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus processor, and Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition with Intel Panther Lake.

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Hands-on with Lenovo's modular laptop: a promising concept (and not too far fetched)

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Lenovo made a Framework-like laptop with modular ports - and a second screen

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Lenovo shows laptop with removable screen, keyboard, ports

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Hands-on with Lenovo's modular laptop: a promising concept (and not too far fetched)

Lenovo made a Framework-like laptop with modular ports - and a second screen

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept features two 14-inch OLED displays with modular ports and interchangeable components, though its 33Wh battery raises concerns about practical battery life.

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Lenovo shows laptop with removable screen, keyboard, ports

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular AI PC concept enables users to remove and reconfigure screens, keyboards, and port blocks, transforming a traditionally closed laptop into a customizable system similar to desktop computers.

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

MSI's Prestige 14 Flip AI+ offers utility but suffers from significant design flaws affecting user experience.

Intel Panther Lake laptop CPU review: call it a comeback

Intel's first 18A Panther Lake mobile chip delivers fast performance, strong 1080p gaming, and all-day battery life in a 2026 Asus Zenbook Duo.

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

The Dell XPS 16 features a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate display, achieving exceptional battery life with efficient power consumption.

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HP refreshes EliteBook lineup and introduces new AI workstations

HP's new EliteBook laptops and Z-series workstations focus on integrating AI for enhanced performance and security in mobile and hybrid work environments.

Dell made its new Pro laptops thinner and tweaked their naming scheme, again

The new Dell Pro laptops will be offered with a wide array of display and chip options, including both AMD Ryzen AI 400 series 'Gorgon Point' and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake.'

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Dell XPS 16 (2026) review: Return of the king

The XPS 16 now weighs just 3.65 pounds (or 3.85 if you opt for the heavier LCD display), which is almost a full pound lighter than its predecessor (4.56 pounds). That's a massive drop and it makes this system closer in heft to a 15-inch MacBook Air (3.3 pounds) than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (4.7 pounds), despite the latter being XPS's usual rival.

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Lenovo unveils rugged ThinkTab X11 with battery-less mode, Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 with SD 8s Gen 4

Lenovo launches two new tablets: the rugged ThinkTab X11 for mobile use with IP68 certification and 5G connectivity, and the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 for office environments with a 13-inch 144Hz display and Wi-Fi 7.

Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: A beautiful laptop that excels at almost everything... except typing

Its new design makes it incredibly thin and light. And Intel's Panther Lake chips give it a ton of power, even when it comes to games. After reviving the XPS brand from last year's ignominious rebranding, it's as if Dell was laser-focused on fixing all the issues we've had with the XPS 14 so far.

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Lenovo ThinkPad vs. Apple MacBook: Which is the better laptop for you?

ThinkPads prioritize function and durability with reliable keyboards and extensive ports, while MacBooks excel at creative tasks with seamless ecosystem integration, making the choice dependent on individual work priorities and preferences.

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A week with Lenovo's most powerful ThinkPad changed how I think about work laptops

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The most powerful Lenovo ThinkPad I've tested surprised in ways I didn't expect

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I found the Lenovo ThinkPad to rule them all - and its modular RAM changes everything

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A week with Lenovo's most powerful ThinkPad changed how I think about work laptops

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The most powerful Lenovo ThinkPad I've tested surprised in ways I didn't expect

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I found the Lenovo ThinkPad to rule them all - and its modular RAM changes everything

Lenovo unveils the 2026 refresh of its Yoga 9i 2-in-1 convertible laptop at MWC

Lenovo launched three new Copilot+ laptops at MWC 2026: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition with Canvas Mode, the Yoga Pro 7a with AMD processors for AI tasks, and the affordable IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Review: A Laptop That Will Torpedo Your Work/Life Balance

ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a thin, well-built workstation with a tandem OLED 16-inch display, excellent input devices, and workstation focus rather than gaming.

Lenovo's ThinkPads get a spec bump at MWC 2026

Lenovo refreshes its ThinkPad business laptop lineup with improved cameras, speakers, repairability, and new processor options, plus introduces detachable tablet and Android tablet options.

I didn't expect a gaming laptop to replace my work PC - then I tried this Lenovo

Lenovo LOQ 15AH10 offers affordable midrange gaming performance in a compact, subdued design with modest hardware, limited battery life, and fewer premium features.

I'm honestly not sure if any Windows laptop will beat this one for work in 2026

Asus ExpertBook Ultra B9 is a lightweight, well-built ultrabook with excellent portability, satisfying keyboard, large trackpad, and balanced, durable magnesium-alloy chassis.

Here's the best Presidents' Day laptop deal: $620 off the ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Holding out for that really good Presidents' Day laptop deal? I got you. The 13th-gen is $620 off at B&H Photo/Video, bringing the price to $1,379 -- a fantastic deal for a tried-and-true, powerful workstation from one of our favorite laptop lines. Simply put, this is the standout laptop sale of the holiday weekend. Also: The best Presidents' Day sales we've found so far

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Lenovo Built a Laptop Whose Keyboard, Screen, and Ports Come Apart - Yanko Design

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept addresses laptop inflexibility by introducing detachable keyboards, swappable secondary displays, and interchangeable IO port modules that adapt to different work scenarios.

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All laptops in 2026 should come with this feature

Right now, I'm working from the driver's seat of my car, using a setup that feels perfect for remote work. I use an M2 MacBook Air for when I need efficiency and long battery life, and sub in a Lenovo Yoga Book 9i with a dual-screen form factor for peak productivity. Theoretically, I've built out my car with the right gadgets to help me work from anywhere. There's just one thing missing - none of the laptops I own offer cellular connectivity.

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