Gigabyte today announced the launch of AI TOP AERO, a new AI desktop powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. Positioned as a Personal AI Studio, AI TOP AERO combines an NVIDIA Blackwell architecture GPU, up to 128 GB of unified system memory, and Gigabyte's cooling and compact chassis design. The new desktop expands Gigabyte's AI PC lineup, bringing local AI development, content creation and gaming to personal workspaces.

NVIDIA RTX Spark unites NVIDIA AI, RTX graphics, and unified memory in one slim, powerful Windows PC. Designed to run larger AI models locally--without cloud dependency--and move between creative work, development, and immersive gaming without missing a beat. Connect apps, tools, and workflows into one seamless experience. Private by default. RTX Spark brings NVIDIA's full-stack AI platform, ready for the AI workloads of today and whatever comes next. Delivered on the familiar, trusted Windows platform.

There is a new player in the operating systems arena from KORA Systems Inc. Called KORA, this operating system is the first bottom-up OS designed specifically for AI PCs, enabling agentic workflows. It is one of the first concepts where a system is so heavily customized that AI workflows are native to it. The company developed this customized operating system on top of NixOS, using it as a foundational layer.

The customization includes the development of what are called neural workspaces and file systems, which replace traditional folders and desktop apps. While these traditional elements are still present, the workflow on KORA OS is organized around intent, context, and memory. Each workspace is divided based on user intent, and the OS manages the files accordingly. Security is robust, as KORA implements each workspace within a secured sandbox for applications and agents, with separate permissions. The memory and context of the workflow remain on the user's desktop, never leaving the machine. Features like semantic search and email are natively integrated, allowing you to search across your entire OS or email to find what you need.

NVIDIA today announced the availability of NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops, bringing together RTX graphics and NVIDIA's full-stack AI platform in slim, premium Windows PCs for accelerated creation, immersive gaming and powerful local AI—rolling out from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.

Combining decades of NVIDIA innovation into a single superchip, RTX Spark delivers up to 128 GB of unified memory and 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance to run large language models and AI agents locally. On a single device, creators, developers and gamers can move seamlessly between their everyday workflows and emerging AI agents on the familiar Windows platform.

ASUS today announced that the ProArt P16 and P14 laptops, powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, are now available for purchase in Canada, with select configurations shipping starting today through the ASUS Store, Amazon Canada, Best Buy Canada, Memory Express and Newegg Canada. Purpose-built for creators, AI developers and workflow builders, these Windows PCs combine high-capacity unified memory, an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU and an NVIDIA Grace CPU to support demanding local AI and creative workloads. The NVIDIA CUDA ecosystem and an expanding ASUS-exclusive agent-and-application solution make local AI easier to deploy, personalize and use, with the flexibility to connect cloud services when needed.

Together, Hermes Agent and ComfyUI deliver a compelling local-first, cloud-flexible AI experience. By bringing industry-validated workflows and agent-connected creative tools to users' own PCs, they enable generative AI creation and AI-assisted development, with the flexibility to integrate cloud services when needed.

AMD held a press briefing to share how its "Agentic PC" push is going, and it brought a fair number of figures along. Apparently, the company has shipped over half a million Agentic PCs across more than 50 designs, alongside tens of millions of AI PCs across more than 250 designs. Of course, the term "Agentic PC" is AMD's own. It covers any PC whose CPU, GPU, and NPU can run AI agents locally, and AMD says Ryzen AI Max+ systems with 64 GB of memory or more give the best experience. The Ryzen AI Max 400 series is pitched as the "next-gen Agentic PC" for 2026, and most of the briefing focused on its flagship, the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo" with 192 GB of memory.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces two new rugged laptops, Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14, purpose-built for field workers who need technology that performs in the harshest conditions. From utility technicians troubleshooting infrastructure in extreme weather to public safety officers coordinating response efforts in the field, both devices are designed to keep workers productive when conditions are most demanding.

Why It Matters
Managing a fleet of devices across distributed field operations demands technology that won't let workers down. Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Dell Pro Rugged 14 give IT teams a standardized, manageable platform that combines field-grade durability, AI-ready performance and advanced connectivity for large-scale field deployments.

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP OmniBook 5, a premium consumer Windows laptop designed for people who want more from their everyday device: more screen, more battery life, more connectivity and more freedom to create, connect and be entertained without compromise.

Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc."Today's consumers expect technology that fits naturally into their lives - beautifully designed, easy to use, and powerful enough to support everything from collaboration and content creation to entertainment and everyday productivity. The new HP OmniBook 5 delivers exactly that, bringing together premium design and immersive experiences with a colorful OLED display in an incredibly portable package for work, study, and entertainment."

ASUS today announced ASUS Ascent QN10, the world's first AI mini PC featuring an 80 TOPS NPU, redefining AI computing in an ultracompact form factor. Powered by the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite platform with an 18-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Ascent QN10 exceeds Copilot+ PC requirements and delivers exceptional performance, responsive AI experiences, and outstanding energy efficiency.

With advanced on-device AI acceleration and enterprise-grade security, ASUS Ascent QN10 enables real-time AI workloads, intelligent content generation, productivity enhancement, and AI-assisted applications directly on the device. Designed for creators, developers, and enterprises, it empowers next-generation intelligent workflows in a compact yet powerful device, making it ideal for edge AI environments.

Today, HP Inc. announced its new HP OmniBook Ultra 16 and HP OmniBook X 14 along with new details around the upcoming HP OmniDesk, all powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark and Windows. Together, the devices expand HP's portfolio of next-generation AI PCs designed for creators, developers, entrepreneurs, gamers, and advanced AI users. First previewed at Computex in June, the world's thinnest RTX Spark laptops bring personal agents, local AI, advanced content creation and RTX technologies into premium designs, redefining how people create, develop, play, and work on their PCs.

Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc."As AI transforms the way people create, develop, game, and work, HP is focused on delivering devices that help bring intelligent experiences directly into everyday workflows," "The HP OmniBook Ultra 16, HP OmniBook X 14, and HP OmniDesk powered by RTX Spark represent a new generation of Windows PCs designed for developers, creators, gamers, and innovators who want local intelligent assistants and AI-powered applications, including open-source tools working alongside them."

At IFA today, NVIDIA confirmed that the upcoming N1X SoC for the RTX Spark PC platform will come in two configurations. The top-end model will feature a 20-core "Grace" CPU and a GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores based on the "Blackwell" microarchitecture. NVIDIA envisions this version for both laptops and mini PCs, offering between 24 GB and 128 GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. The second configuration is slightly less powerful, with an 18-core "Grace" CPU, a "Blackwell" GPU with 5,120 CUDA cores, and 24-32 GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. This version is specifically aimed at laptops, which will be classified as Copilot+ AI PCs running Windows 11 for Arm.

Both chips are officially called "N1X," and there is no "N1" as previously thought. They are simply different configurations of the same chip, likely due to binning efforts during production. NVIDIA will launch these chips next month, and we expect to see systems from Acer, ASUS, Dell, MSI, HP, Microsoft, Lenovo, and many other OEMs. Pricing details are currently unknown, but with more memory, we can expect higher prices from any OEM, as memory is currently the most scarce resource.

Today at Lenovo Innovation World at IFA 2026, Lenovo announced the newest additions to the Lenovo Yoga portfolio, including two premium laptops powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, two pen-first tablets, Lenovo Smart Canvas Concept, and newly released Lenovo Qira features. The additions span high-performance local computing for demanding creative and development workloads, natural interaction across multiple input modes, and connected experiences designed to help ideas move more easily between devices.

Creative work often moves across applications, devices, and ways of interacting. A project might begin as a sketch or a spoken idea, continue through editing, coding, or model development, and involve both individual and collaborative work. The latest Yoga portfolio brings together specialized devices and software experiences designed to support different stages of that process.

Today at Lenovo Innovation World 2026, Lenovo expanded its vision for Personal AI with its latest consumer portfolio of laptops, desktops, and smarter experiences. Together, the distinctive IdeaPad Vibe series and IdeaCentre AIO desktops give consumers a broader range of devices designed to reflect different lifestyles and everyday needs.

"The expectations people have for their PCs are changing," said Jun Ouyang, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Segment, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group. "Consumers want technology that fits into their lives, whether they prioritize performance, entertainment, or a device that suits their individual style. Our latest Idea portfolio brings together AI-powered experiences, distinctive design, and greater choice without the premium price."

Today at Lenovo Innovation World during IFA 2026, Lenovo unveiled a new portfolio of personal and enterprise technology, showing how its Hybrid AI strategy is moving from vision to practical experiences across devices, infrastructure, services, and the everyday moments that connect them.

The announcements bring together Lenovo's "one personal AI, multiple devices" approach with enterprise technology that helps organizations turn data into insights and value. They span personal AI across PCs, smartphones, tablets, and wearables; creator and consumer devices that adapt to different ways of working and expressing ideas; and business technology built for AI-enabled productivity, collaboration, security, and scale.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities globally, today launched Horizon Ultra, its next-generation AI PC, at LEAP 2026, unveiling a new personal computing experience designed and powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform.

The launch follows more than 12 months of design and development by HUMAIN with support from Qualcomm Technologies, focused on building a new generation of personal computing centered on AI that runs directly on the device.

BOSGAME, a technology-based electronic product brand, today announced the upcoming launch of the E6 ECO, the newest addition to its Ecolite Series of Mini PCs. Scheduled for global release on August 15, 2026, the E6 ECO is designed to deliver reliable everyday computing, energy efficiency, and versatile connectivity in a compact form factor. Among its key highlights, the E6 ECO is one of the first Mini PCs to feature Intel's new Core 3 processor 304 based on the next-generation Wildcat Lake platform.

Built for home offices, students, families, remote workers, and small businesses, the E6 ECO combines responsive performance with low power consumption, making it well suited for productivity tasks, web browsing, media streaming, and daily computing needs. "The E6 ECO is proof that everyday computing doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Just fast, quiet, and ready for whatever the day brings," said James Cao, General Manager of BOSGAME.

ASUS today announced the beta release of ASUS Zenni Claw, an agentic AI software designed to help users of supported ASUS devices turn everyday prompts into guided, task-oriented workflows. First introduced at Computex 2026, ASUS Zenni Claw makes agentic AI more approachable for everyday users. Instead of starting from a blank prompt or having to go through a complex setup process, users can leverage ready-to-use AI assistant skills across work, travel, and daily planning.

Unlike traditional AI chatbots that primarily respond to questions, ASUS Zenni Claw is designed to help users move through tasks. By combining guided workflows and ready-to-use skills, it gives users a simpler way to understand what agentic AI can do in real-world scenarios. The beta release of ASUS Zenni Claw marks the next step in ASUS's broader effort to make AI PC experiences more practical, personal, and accessible. It gives users a more approachable way to explore agentic AI on supported ASUS devices.

Bosgame, a technology-based electronic product brand, has demonstrated distributed inference of the DeepSeek-V3.1 671B-parameter model on its AI MAX+ 395 7-Node Cluster. Built from seven Bosgame M5 AI Mini PCs connected through USB4 Direct Connection, the system presents a scalable approach to private AI deployment and local large language model (LLM) inference.

As AI models continue to expand in parameter size and complexity, a single AI PC may lack the memory and computing resources required for advanced workloads. While traditional AI servers can provide the necessary computing power, their high deployment costs and infrastructure complexity can limit adoption. Enterprises and developers are therefore exploring scale-out architectures that support larger models while providing greater flexibility than conventional AI server deployments.

The latest research from Omdia shows that US PC shipments (excluding tablets) fell 7.0% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to 15.8 million units, the largest annual decline since Q3 2023. The downturn reflects component supply constraints and cost pressures from surging PC memory and storage prices, compounded by a demand hangover following the Windows 11 refresh cycle, which had exhaust much of the near-term commercial pipeline. The comparison was also affected by a strong Q1 2025, when tariff-related inventory pull-forward inflated shipments, as well as modest channel stocking in Q1 2026 ahead of anticipated memory price increases.

US PC shipments impacted by component supply constraints
With DRAM and NAND supply increasingly diverted to AI server applications, rising component costs are eroding vendor margins on entry-level devices, making low-priced PCs increasingly unviable. Shipments of PCs priced under $500 declined 18.7% year-on-year in the quarter. Omdia expects industry-wide declines to continue throughout the remainder of 2026 as supply tightness persists, with full-year US PC shipments forecast to decline 14.4% compared to 2025.

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 10000 series of desktop processors, codenamed "Olympic Ridge" and based on the "Zen 6" CPU architecture, are rumored to introduce some interesting platform changes. According to the latest leak from X account "Gotou_3rd," AMD's upcoming AM5 platform is likely to replace its integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), marking a significant shift from the current setup. Since the "Zen 4" based "Raphael" processors, part of the Ryzen 7000 series, AMD has included integrated graphics solutions with its desktop CPUs. This trend continued with the "Zen 5" based "Granite Ridge" Ryzen 9000 series, which also featured an integrated GPU for basic graphics output and boot functionality.

However, with the next-generation Ryzen 10000 series, AMD seems to be reallocating the silicon area for different purposes, as the role of integrated GPUs in desktop systems diminishes. Most PC builders pair a dedicated GPU with their DIY or OEM PC builds, using integrated graphics mainly for debugging when the discrete GPU encounters issues. Since the silicon space in the CPU can be repurposed, AMD might switch to an NPU to enhance local AI capabilities and offload some AI tasks from the GPU to the CPU's integrated NPU. This could mean the platform might become Copilot+ AI PC certified if the NPU achieves over 40 TOPS of compute power.

GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, concluded COMPUTEX 2026 with multiple products recognized by international media and industry organizations. Presented under the 40th Anniversary theme ENTER INFINITY, the showcase highlighted advancements across AI, gaming, product design, and user experiences, earning numerous Best of COMPUTEX awards, Editor's Choice recognitions, and industry honors.

Leading the showcase was the X870E AORUS INFINITY NEXT motherboard, which earned widespread recognition from international media for its combination of space-inspired engineering, advanced thermal technologies, and distinctive aesthetics. Featuring rocket-thruster-grade thermal materials, 3D metal-printing technologies, an AI Gyroid Structure that increases cooling surface area by up to 44%, and a 64-phase power design capable of delivering up to 5,120 amps, the motherboard was praised by Tom's Hardware as being "packed with never-before-used space-grade thermal engineering and a never-before-seen aesthetic." The launch also introduced the broader INFINITY Series, spanning motherboards, graphics cards, gaming peripherals, and chassis, extending the ENTER INFINITY vision across the entire PC build ecosystem.

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) introduced the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC ahead of the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. The exclusive device blends Ferrari's legendary design and racing heritage with HP's commitment to cutting-edge innovation and engineering.

Rooted in the histories of two iconic brands, this collaboration brings together the pioneering legacy of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard's Palo Alto garage and the daring automotive spirit of Maranello. Those origins gave rise to two global brands that revolutionized their industries and set new benchmarks for quality, performance, and design.

Phison Electronics (8299TT), a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced a collaboration with Intel to enable AI PCs to deploy larger, more capable AI applications locally. The collaboration combines Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with Phison's Pascari aiDAPTIV, a memory extension solution that unblocks memory-constrained systems to support larger Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) AI models, longer-running AI sessions and agentic AI workflows.

Today, AI PCs are moving beyond simple assistant applications toward more advanced local AI use cases. These solutions now support end users and businesses in document analysis, multistep workflow execution and private data protection while reducing reliance on cloud-only AI services. As these workloads can require larger AI models, persistent session state and heavy reliance on memory, many users are looking toward the next generation of client systems with the required memory capacity to support them.

At Computex2026, ASUS today announced a new generation of AI creator PCs under its ProArt lineup, powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark. The new lineup—including the ProArt P16 (H7607) and P14 (H7407) laptops, alongside the ProArt Mini PC—is designed for AI creators, workflow builders, developers who demand powerful local AI capabilities and advanced content creation workflows.

ProArt AI PC powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark
ProArt P16 & P14 are NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered slim Windows laptops with all-day battery life and ASUS Lumina Pro OLED premium displays. Designed for creators and AI developers, The RTX Spark superchip features an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores with FP4 precision, connected via the NVIDIA NVLink-C2C chip-to-chip interconnect to a high-performance, 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU.

Today, HP Inc. announced its latest devices and solutions, designed to enable developers of all types to create new experiences using AI. HP is previewing PCs powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, bringing a reinvention of personal computing, combining personal agents, advanced content creation, and high-performance gaming in a new platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PC experiences.

"Developers are moving from experimenting with AI to shipping agentic applications, and they need PCs that are as open, fast, and flexible as their workflows," said Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President and Division President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc. "Our expanded portfolio pairs compact, powerful hardware with pre-configured environments and open-source toolchains to eliminate setup friction and accelerate the path from idea to execution. Whether it is a device optimized for hybrid Windows workflows, creators, gamers, or AI practitioners or powerful workstations for edge development, we're giving builders a clear, practical path to run local agents and scale hybrid AI with confidence."

NVIDIA today announced what is arguably its most important product of the year, one that—if done right—could help it break into the consumer PC processor market. NVIDIA envisions a change in the PC user interface paradigm. For over 40 years, the PC human interface contract involved you interacting with software through their toolbars, dialog boxes, and work areas, to get work done. NVIDIA sees AI agents fundamentally change the way consumers interact with PCs. Imagine you opened up Photoshop, and instead of manually running a complex workflow, simply prompted it your agent, and it did the rest. NVIDIA thinks the processor of the future should be able to not just run your applications, perform its core function as a general purpose CPU, but also run large AI models and agents entirely locally, while also fulfilling consumer-segment needs as an entertainment and gaming powerhouse. Enter, the NVIDIA RTX Spark.