Intel's next-generation "Nova Lake" desktop processors will feature 6th generation Neural Processing Unit (NPU) design, which is an entire generation ahead of the 5th generation NPU Intel introduced with "Panther Lake." As the latest Linux patch from Intel's engineers confirms, Nova Lake will already feature an upgraded NPU, making the 5th generation NPU in Panther Lake lasting only a single generation.

The patch states: "Add support for NPU6 generation that will be present on Nova Lake CPUs. As with previous generations, it maintains compatibility so no bigger functional changes." As a reminder, the 5th generation NPU in Panther Lake boosts up to 50 TOPS, making it compatible for Copilot+ AI PCs. So we can expect the NPU in Nova Lake to get a bigger TOPS budget, with the same software compatibility. This is great news for software that introduced NPU acceleration in the previous generations, as the additional performance increases will go smoothly.

Lenovo unveiled its new generation of ThinkCentre desktop next-gen AI PCs powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with up to 50 TOPS of integrated NPU capability: the streamlined ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 all-in-one (AIO), the small form factor ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6, and the tiny ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses looking to supercharge their productivity with AI, the ThinkCentre neo Gen 6 desktop family offers unique Copilot+ PC experiences, the performance to excel, the flexibility and expandability to adapt, and the efficiency and support for peace of mind.

"AI has, is, and will continue to reshape the way we interact with technology - with 90 percent of organizations planning or exploring AI-powered PC rollouts this year," said Sanjeev Menon, vice president and general manager, Worldwide Desktop Business in Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. "Lenovo is helping businesses of all sizes become smarter, more efficient and even more productive through our extensive AI portfolio. The new Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 55 Gen 6 family of desktop AI PCs offer a unique selection that adapts to individual business needs with personalized AI experiences, stable performance, scalability and data security."

Today Intel revealed the architectural details for the company's next generation client processor Intel Core Ultra series 3 (code-named Panther Lake) which is expected to begin shipping later this year. Panther Lake is the company's first product built on Intel 18A, the most advanced semiconductor process ever developed and manufactured in the United States.

Intel also previewed Xeon 6+ (code-named Clearwater Forest), its first Intel 18A-based server processor, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. Both Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest, as well as multiple generations of products built on Intel 18A, are being manufactured at Fab 52, Intel's new, state-of-the-art factory in Chandler, Arizona - a key milestone as Intel invests in strengthening American technology and manufacturing leadership and building a resilient semiconductor supply chain.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth tech preview article of Panther Lake is now live]

Microsoft has published an interesting data point about the usage model of its Windows-on-Arm (WoA) devices. The company's corporate vice president Mike Adams claims that "The Arm app ecosystem continues to expand, with native Arm versions available for apps representing 90% of total user minutes, thus providing efficient, high-performance experiences across the scenarios that matter most to our customers." The Arm-based software ecosystem has matured to the point where the user experience is primarily occurring on native app builds, rather than relying on an x86-to-Arm translation layer. Microsoft is confident enough in this ecosystem's compatibility that it recommends users with older PCs running Windows 10—which will reach its end-of-life on October 14, 2025—consider transitioning to Arm-based Copilot+ AI PCs.

The company showcased various app use cases, all operating on their native build for Windows 11 on Arm. These include endpoint protection applications, VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) apps, endpoint management tools, productivity and creative apps, as well as social, web, and entertainment applications. Microsoft even made a list of compatible applications, which you can check out here. For consumers, the choice of WoA laptops is limited, but we can expect more announcements from Qualcomm and NVIDIA to kickstart more design wins and shipments of Arm-based processors to the general Windows PC users.

Lenovo, a global leader in technology innovation, announces a series of smarter, cutting-edge products and services at Lenovo Innovation World 2025, each designed to enable and accelerate AI solutions for business and enhance productivity. The new technologies were showcased at a special event hosted in Berlin. Highlights include the newly designed ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 mobile workstation featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processors with up to 24 cores and an integrated NPU for fast and efficient AI processing, and the ThinkVision P40WD-40 curved ultrawide display engineered for a superior professional visual experience. Lenovo also highlighted, as part of their latest docking solutions, the new ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500, featuring increased speed and power to elevate workspaces, as well as other additions to the ThinkPad Smart Dock portfolio. Together, these products form a cohesive power-user ecosystem to supercharge workflows.

Other new product highlights include the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, ThinkPad P16v Gen 3, and the ThinkPad P16s i Gen 4, and ThinkPad P14s i Gen 6 mobile workstations, and a striking new look for the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, available soon in a stylish Glacier White color. Lenovo also announced bold new concepts to enhance PC users' productivity. These include the Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept, one of the industry's first 14-inch rotatable PC display concepts, and the Lenovo Smart Motion Concept, one of the industry's first smart multi-directional laptop stand concepts, and more.

Intel may update its current CPU lineup with an "Arrow Lake Refresh" generation, which will potentially bring improved clock speeds and out-of-the-box software optimizations tailored to gaming and productivity. A new Geekbench entry listing shows what appears to be a Core Ultra 300 series family CPU, the Core Ultra 7 365K, carrying eight P-cores, and 12 E-Cores for a total of 20 cores and 20 threads running at 3.9 GHz base frequency. The CPU benchmark run was recorded on an MSI PRO Z890-A Wi-Fi motherboard, paired with 48 GB of DDR5 memory. In a Geekbench v6 single-core test result, the refreshed Core Ultra 7 365K achieved 2,140 points, while the multicore score showed 19,744 points total.

This places the refresh below the average score of the current Core Ultra 7 265K, which has the most recent single-core Geekbench score of 3,030 and a multicore score of 20,861 points. The lower perfromance of the new CPU is likely due to an engineering sample running the benchmark, as well as software not fully utilizing the CPU, which is expected to perfrom better than the current Arrow Lake equivalent Additonally, the software identifier in the benchmark is the same, showing "GenuineIntel Family 6 Model 198 Stepping 2," while the ID is different, carrying a number eight, instead of the regular Arrow Lake's number nine. Interestingly, all other CPU characteristics are the same, meaning that the L2 and L3 cache structures remain unchanged. We initially expected to see Arrow Lake refresh bring an improved NPU performance to classify it as a Copilot+ AI PC. However, later rumors indicated that the change will not arrive at the NPU. As Intel bets big on its 2026 "Nova Lake" family, we are left to wonder if Intel will launch this lineup at all and if it makes market sense to do it before Nova Lake arrives.

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today announced the AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX, the world's first liquid-cooled external graphics solution powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. Featuring the cutting-edge NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and the latest Thunderbolt 5 ultra-high-speed interface, this AI BOX transforms ultraslim laptops into powerful machines capable of near-desktop-level graphics performance. Whether for gaming, content creation, or AI applications, it delivers unprecedented workflow efficiency and elevates the overall user experience. Furthermore, the exclusive AORUS WATERFORCE liquid cooling system is the only solution that seamlessly balances extreme performance with exceptional comfort, ensuring a quiet and pleasant environment even during the most demanding computing tasks.

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The AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX revolutionizes laptop PC computing, transforming ultraslim laptops into ultimate gaming rigs. By leveraging the latest Thunderbolt 5 high-speed interface, it enables laptop PCs to achieve near-desktop-level graphics performance.

AMD announced that it is now world's fastest in nearly all CPU form-factors. The company took Gold and Silver places in the latest Top500 supercomputers list, driven by a combination of 4th Gen EPYC "Genoa" CPUs and Instinct MI300A AI GPUs. It also has the world's most powerful AI PC processor with the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" processor. With AMD enabling OEMs to combine the chip with up to 96 GB of unified 256-bit LPDDR5X memory, "Strix Halo" is the only PC processor capable of accelerating 128B-parameter AI models locally.

AMD has the world's fastest desktop processor for both gaming and productivity in the Ryzen 9 9950X3D "Granite Ridge-X", which is significantly faster than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K in both gaming and productivity. It also has the world's fastest processor for laptops with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D "Fire Range-X," which is essentially a mobile-friendly BGA package of the 9950X3D. With their high core counts, higher memory channel and PCIe lane counts, 5th Gen EPYC "Turin" processors dominate the server space in performance per socket. Ryzen semi-custom chips dominate gaming consoles. Ryzen Threadripper 9000 "Shimada Peak" is the undisputed king of HEDT and workstation processors. Perhaps the only form-factors AMD isn't dominating are mobile processors in the U- and H-segments, with the "Strix Point" silicon falling behind "Arrow Lake-U" and "Arrow Lake-H" in CPU performance.

NVIDIA is looking to hit the PC processor market with shock and awe, suggests the CPU core counts and iGPU CU counts. Having seen the success of Qualcomm in this market, NVIDIA is designing its new N1X PC processor in anticipation of Microsoft opening up the Windows 11 Arm Copilot+ AI PC ecosystem, letting in new players such as NVIDIA and MediaTek. A new Geekbench online database submission sheds light on what is under the hood.

Geekbench is able to detect the number of CPU cores and GPU OpenCL compute units it is able to address. A user with access to an N1X test machine ran Geekbench 6.4.0, and the benchmark yielded a score of 46361 points in the OpenCL test. The chip is detected having 20 CPU cores, and exposes 48 compute units (OpenCL terminology) to the GPU compute benchmark. The N1X is expected to implement a heterogenous multicore CPU complex, and while it has 20 cores, these are not all the same. The processor is expected to pack a powerful iGPU based on the Blackwell graphics architecture, with 48 SM (streaming multiprocessors), The idea behind such a chip would be to compute with Apple's M-Pro and M-Max series SoCs powering its latest MacBook Pros, as well as x86-based PC chips such as the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo." 48 Blackwell streaming multiprocessors is identical to that of the desktop GeForce RTX 5070, but the iGPU, making it possibly the fastest iGPU at launch.

NVIDIA has revealed last week its plan to roll out 600,000 to 800,000 SOCAMM memory modules in 2025. This move puts SOCAMM technology in a position to replace current high-bandwidth memory (HBM) options. NVIDIA aims to use these modules in its upcoming AI products such as the GB300 "Blackwell" platform and AI PC Digits system, which it showed off at GTC 2025. Industry reports indicate that NVIDIA has communicated projected order quantities to memory and substrate suppliers. NVIDIA engaged three major memory manufacturers: Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology for SOCAMM co-development. As Digitimes Asia reports citing ET News and Wccftech, Micron has secured approval for volume production ahead of its competitors.

The System on Chip Advanced Memory Module (SOCAMM) technology uses LPDDR DRAM to boost performance for low-power high-bandwidth AI computing tasks. Micron says SOCAMM gives 2.5 times more bandwidth while reducing size and power use by a third compared to standard server RDIMM modules. The planned SOCAMM rollout though smaller than NVIDIA's expected 9 million HBM unit buy for 2025, marks a key market shift. Industry experts see this as a possible game-changer for memory and substrate fields. SOCAMM's rollout covers business and consumer markets first aiming at AI servers and workstations before moving to personal computers. The technology links cost-effective growth with high-performance AI workload needs.

According to ZDNet Korea's sources familiar with the matter, Intel will release the "Arrow Lake Refresh" CPU family in the second half of this year. While no exact timeline is given, we can expect to hear more about these CPUs in the coming weeks, and for the rumor mill to intensify. The new refresh generation will introduce slight frequency adjustments, including an increased base clock and maximum boost clock, while also incorporating a faster NPU. A base clock increase, paired with a boost to maximum core clock, will give Arrow Lake Refresh a significant advantage in gaming performance. Keeping the same LGA1851 socket will extend the support for the current platform for one more generation too, until "Nova Lake-S" arrives.

Given that Intel attempted an IPO for a limited set of gamers, we could see a more widespread adoption of a similar approach. As a reminder, on the CPU side, IPO fine-tunes P-core and E-core frequencies, ring-bus speeds, the UPI interconnect, D2D links between tiles, and both PL1 and PL2 power limits. For RAM, IPO raises transfer rates and tightens timings, pushing modules beyond their factory XMP or EXPO profiles. If Arrow Lake Refresh ships with an IPO-equivalent out of the box, gamers will enjoy a significant performance increase, ready to offset some of the early disappointment with the base Arrow Lake. Additionally, Intel will place a new NPU on its IO tile. Using the NPU3 on base Arrow Lake, Intel was unable to meet the basic 40 TOPS requirement for Copilot+ AI PCs. And with NPU4, that TOPS requirement is met, allowing Intel to brand these new processors as AI PC ready.

TrendForce's latest investigations reveal that 1Q25 revenue for the global IC design industry reached US$77.4 billion, marking a 6% QoQ increase and setting a new record high. This growth was fueled by early stocking ahead of new U.S. tariffs on electronics and the ongoing construction of AI data centers around the world, which sustained strong chip demand despite the traditional off-season.

NVIDIA remained the top-ranking IC design company, with Q1 revenue surging to $42.3 billion—up 12% QoQ and 72% YoY—thanks to increasing shipments of its new Blackwell platform. Although its H20 chip is constrained by updated U.S. export controls and is expected to incur losses in Q2, the higher-margin Blackwell is poised to replace the Hopper platform gradually, cushioning the financial impact.

Generative AI has reshaped how people create, imagine and interact with digital content. As AI models continue to grow in capability and complexity, they require more VRAM, or video random access memory. The base Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large model, for example, uses over 18 GB of VRAM - limiting the number of systems that can run it well. By applying quantization to the model, noncritical layers can be removed or run with lower precision. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series and the Ada Lovelace generation of NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs support FP8 quantization to help run these quantized models, and the latest-generation NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs also add support for FP4.

NVIDIA collaborated with Stability AI to quantize its latest model, Stable Diffusion (SD) 3.5 Large, to FP8 - reducing VRAM consumption by 40%. Further optimizations to SD3.5 Large and Medium with the NVIDIA TensorRT software development kit (SDK) double performance. In addition, TensorRT has been reimagined for RTX AI PCs, combining its industry-leading performance with just-in-time (JIT), on-device engine building and an 8x smaller package size for seamless AI deployment to more than 100 million RTX AI PCs. TensorRT for RTX is now available as a standalone SDK for developers.

Chinese tech news sites have alluded to the launch of Colorful's brand-new SMART 900 Mini PC in the region. Oddly, the company's various web presences and social media accounts do not mention this diminutive 4-liter (volume) product. At last month's Computex trade show, the TechPowerUp crew happened upon a preview unit—dubbed generically as a "Mini AI PC." The latest press material confirms Colorful's selection of AMD's top-flight 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. The Team Red "Strix Halo" mobile series leverages "Zen 5" processor cores and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solutions. Colorful has joined a small club of Mini PC providers that deal in Ryzen AI Max-equipped hardware. GMKtec seems to be leading this pack; with last month's global release of configurable EVO-X2 Mini PC pre-builds (starting at $1499).

Zotac is readying a competing Magnus EA (2025) range; the TPU team encountered a 12-core Ryzen AI Max 390-equipped example at Computex 2025. In North America, Framework is still working on getting its "4.5L Mini-ITX" Desktop out of the door—hopefully by the third quarter of this year. Colorful's SMART 900 Mini PC design sports a high quality anodized aluminium chassis. An "excellent" heat dissipation solution is advertised as taking: "advantage of the metal body—ensuring that the system can maintain a low operating temperature and a relatively reasonable noise level under high load." Rival manufacturers have outlined memory configurations of 64 GB or 128 GB LPDDR5X, but Colorful has opted for an unusual in-between 96 GB setup. At the time of writing, no SMART 900 Mini PC pricing information was included in local media reports.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first commercially available field-programmable gate array (FPGA), introducing the idea of reprogrammable hardware. By creating "hardware as flexible as software," FPGA reprogrammable logic changed the face of semiconductor design. For the first time, developers could design a chip, and if specs or requirements changed mid-stream, or even after manufacturing, they could redefine its functionality to perform a different task. This flexibility enabled more rapid development of new chip designs, accelerating time to market for new products and providing an alternative to ASICs.

The impact on the market has been phenomenal. FPGAs launched a $10+ billion industry and over the past four decades we have shipped more than 3 billion FPGAs and adaptive SoCs (devices combining FPGA fabric with a system-on-chip and other processing engines) to more than 7,000 customers across diverse market segments. In fact, we've been the programmable logic market share leader for the past 25 consecutive years, and we believe we are well positioned for continued market leadership based on the strength of our product portfolio and roadmap.

Large language models (LLMs), trained on datasets with billions of tokens, can generate high-quality content. They're the backbone for many of the most popular AI applications, including chatbots, assistants, code generators and much more. One of today's most accessible ways to work with LLMs is with AnythingLLM, a desktop app built for enthusiasts who want an all-in-one, privacy-focused AI assistant directly on their PC. With new support for NVIDIA NIM microservices on NVIDIA GeForce RTX and NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, AnythingLLM users can now get even faster performance for more responsive local AI workflows.

What Is AnythingLLM?
AnythingLLM is an all-in-one AI application that lets users run local LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems and agentic tools. It acts as a bridge between a user's preferred LLMs and their data, and enables access to tools (called skills), making it easier and more efficient to use LLMs for specific tasks.

j5Create brought several useful connectivity accessories for a wide range of consumers from professionals to creators, to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the JTD5172, a Thunderbolt 5 Triple 8K @ 60 Hz docking station. The dock comes with Intel Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth Boost capability, where either the Tx or Rx lanes can be made to work at 120 Gbps at the expense of the other running at 40 Gbps, to enhance transfer speeds. The dock also supports passthrough of displays at resolutions as high as 8K @ 144 Hz or triple 8K @ 60 Hz, or 4K @ 240 Hz. It also puts out some downstream connectivity of its own, including an M.2 NVMe Gen 3 slot, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, SD 4.0, and a few USB 3.2 ports.

Next up, is the j5Create JTD5174, a more feature-packed, "AI-ready" Thunderbolt 5 dock that includes a GPU/NPU module to turn your PC into an AI PC. We're not sure what module this is, or what silicon it uses. Its downstream connectivity and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining features are similar to those of the JTD5172. Next up, we were shown j5Create's durable 40 Gbps USB4 cables that are capable of 240 W power delivery; and a VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 cable, which can transmit 80 Gbps for resolutions of up to 16K @ 60 Hz with DSC over a single cable. The JTSA302 is an ergonomic dual-monitor mount that includes a USB4-capable 10-in-1 docking station that puts out a plethora of connectivity, including dual 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI, 1 GbE wired LAN, SD 4.0, microSD 4.0, and a number of USB ports that include 100 W PD passthrough. For its main function, the JTSA302 supports up to two 32-inch 16:9 monitors. We now move onto one of the star attractions in the j5Create booth, the Stream Station Pro 4K.

ASUS and AMD today jointly announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Expert P-series Copilot+ PCs at Computex 2025, spotlighting its leadership in the commercial AI PC space. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, the new lineup includes ExpertBook P3 (PM3) laptop, ExpertCenter P700 (PM700MK, PM700SK) desktops, ExpertCenter P600 (PM640, PM670) all-in-one PCs, and ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC. These next-generation business devices are engineered to deliver lightning-fast AI computing, seamless productivity, and enhanced security for working professionals—all within a future-ready, sustainable design.

"Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success—initially in the consumer and gaming sectors—and we're excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space," said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of the computing and graphics group at AMD. "The introduction of this new commercial lineup, powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, marks a pivotal moment in high-performance computing. This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide."

While Colorful is usually known for its GPUs, the Computex 2025 booth was populated with some interesting mini PC designs and laptops. First on the menu are Colorful's new laptops. The new EVOL G16 Pro and P16 Pro laptops arrive powered by NVIDIA's latest RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPUs. Under the hood, they can be configured with up to a 14th Generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, which boasts 24 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum P-core turbo clock of 5.8 GHz, and thanks to Intel's Application Performance Optimization technology, demanding applications and games run more smoothly and responsively. Both models sport a 2K QHD display (2560 × 1600) that refreshes at 300 Hz, while full 100% sRGB coverage ensures colors are reproduced with exceptional accuracy and vibrancy.

Generative AI is transforming PC software into breakthrough experiences - from digital humans to writing assistants, intelligent agents and creative tools. NVIDIA RTX AI PCs are powering this transformation with technology that makes it simpler to get started experimenting with generative AI and unlock greater performance on Windows 11. NVIDIA TensorRT has been reimagined for RTX AI PCs, combining industry-leading TensorRT performance with just-in-time, on-device engine building and an 8x smaller package size for seamless AI deployment to more than 100 million RTX AI PCs.

Announced at Microsoft Build, TensorRT for RTX is natively supported by Windows ML - a new inference stack that provides app developers with both broad hardware compatibility and state-of-the-art performance. For developers looking for AI features ready to integrate, NVIDIA software development kits (SDKs) offer a wide array of options, from NVIDIA DLSS to multimedia enhancements like NVIDIA RTX Video. This month, top software applications from Autodesk, Bilibili, Chaos, LM Studio and Topaz Labs are releasing updates to unlock RTX AI features and acceleration.

Acer's dedicated Computex 2025 preview landing page mostly concentrates on brand-new AI PC products, but eagle-eyed observers have noticed the inclusion of an NDA-busting item. The manufacturer's web marketing team has inadvertently unveiled their forthcoming Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB model; days in advance of AMD's official unveiling (May 21). Over a week ago, momomo_us shared a screenshot of an unnamed retailer's listing of not-yet-official Acer Nitro 16 GB and 8 GB SKUs. The keen tech industry watcher followed up with today's discovery; complete with a promotional render.

As expected, the Taiwanese brand has prepared a new dual-fan design—borrowing elements from semi-recently revealed Radeon RX 9070 Series cards. Despite rumors of leveraging lesser hardware—probably a "Navi 44 XT" GPU—Acer's pre-launch hype material has outlined an ambitious resolution target: "enjoy stunning 8K visuals and use AI tools to craft your next masterpiece based on RDNA 4 architecture." Acer acts as a board partner for Team Red and Team Blue—surprisingly, the firm's pre-game teaser does not outline an upcoming Intel Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop product line. Instead, a fresh-ish Nitro Arc "Alchemist" A380 LP 6 GB model was placed next to the aforementioned Radeon RX 9060 XT card. So far—during day zero booth inspections—the TechPowerUp has not stumbled upon any physical examples of cheaper RDNA 4 options.

Acer today announced the expansion of its Aspire AI series laptops with six new Copilot+ PCs, showcasing intuitive AI capabilities and versatile features. Available in sleek 14- and 16-inch models, these laptops offer varied configuration options, combining powerful computing with modern designs at pocket-friendly prices. The new Aspire AI laptops cater to a diverse range of users, including students, professionals and families seeking reliable performance and multi-day battery life for their daily computing needs. As Copilot+ PCs, these laptops serve to streamline workflow with exclusive AI experiences, including Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), and Improved Windows Search, making it easier to resume tasks and quickly find what users need. Acer's proprietary AI applications - AcerSense, Acer LiveArt 2.0, Acer PurifiedView 2.0 and Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 - make it easy to manage settings, sift through files, produce stunning content instantly, and improve videoconferencing quality.

Featuring a durable, thin-and-light aluminium chassis, the Aspire 16 AI and Aspire 14 AI are perfect for travel, going to school and mobile work. Their versatile 180° hinge designs allow them to lay flat or be positioned in various ways, adjusting viewing angles based on the task at hand. With plenty of battery life, these devices can power through more than an entire day without needing to plug in. The Aspire range comes with 14- or 16-inch up to 120 Hz displays featuring slim bezels, and 16:10 aspect ratios for expansive viewing. Touchscreen models are available for more interactive use cases. Each device is equipped with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 storage, and offers ultra-fast, stable connectivity with up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Plus, they are equipped with a generous number of I/O ports, including a pair of USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and MicroSD card slots. Each model is also EPEAT Gold registered and is encased in 100% recyclable packaging.

Lenovo unveiled its new generation of business devices for modern workplaces, featuring a comprehensive selection of AI-powered ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and the ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors. Designed to address the needs of businesses of all sizes, the ThinkCentre family of desktops combine performance and reliability in different form factors, including tower, compact and all-in-one (AIO), while the ThinkVision T Series monitors blend outstanding display, connectivity, and manageability.

"Nearly half of businesses believe that AI-powered devices boost employee productivity, and 90 percent of those are already piloting, planning or exploring AI-powered PC rollouts, according to a recent Lenovo and IDC global survey of IT decision-makers. AI has and will continue to reshape the future of work, and Lenovo is proud to lead the way with a new generation of AI desktop PCs and monitors that meet the changing needs of businesses in this new era," said Johnson Jia, senior vice president of Intelligent Devices Group's Global Innovation Center at Lenovo. "Our latest ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors power businesses of all sizes with scalable performance to unlock next-gen AI productivity and creativity."

DeepComputing has just unveiled "the world's first" RISC-V AI PC, available now for the developer community. This machine, called the DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC, is built on Framework's modular laptop platform and powered by ESWIN Computing's advanced EIC7702X SoC with 8 SiFive P550 CPU cores. The system comes pre-installed with Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS and beside the RISC-V CPU it sports a powerful 40 TOPS NPU, vector processing cluster (12-bit-wide vector 8-core), support for 8K @50 FPS video encoding, and capacity for up to 64 GB LPDDR5 memory and NVMe storage (up to 1 TB). All this makes it suitable for serious development work and AI experimentation.

According to DeepComputing's CEO Yuning Liang, the AI PC was created "to empower developers who believe in local-first AI, open innovation, and sustainable computing" and represents "a foundational step toward a more open and privacy-respecting digital future."

They say that the most difficult part of transportation planning is last-mile delivery. A network of warehouses and trucks can bring products within a mile of almost all customers, but logistical challenges and costs add up quickly in the process of delivering those goods to the right doors at the right time. There's a similar pattern in the AI space. Massive data center installations have empowered astonishing cloud-based AI services, but many researchers, developers, and data scientists need the power of an AI supercomputer to travel that last mile. They need machines that offer the convenience and space-saving design of a desktop PC, but go well above and beyond the capabilities of consumer-grade hardware, especially when it comes to available GPU memory.

Enter a new class of AI desktop supercomputers, powered by ASUS and NVIDIA. The upcoming ASUS AI supercomputer lineup, spearheaded by the ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 desktop PC and ASUS Ascent GX10 mini-PC, wield the latest NVIDIA Grace Blackwell superchips to deliver astounding performance in AI workflows. For those who need local, private supercomputing resources, but for whom a data center or rack server installation isn't feasible, these systems provide a transformative opportunity to seize the capabilities of AI.