There has been a lot of development in the eGPU scene lately, with Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink, and MCIO 8i providing serious gains in bandwidth and throughput for eGPU use cases. However, Wici has just launched the Wici One, a new wireless eGPU solution that relies on Wi-Fi 7 for data transfer instead of a cable connection, available with both an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the latter of which does not yet have a listed price.

While Wi-Fi 7 is capable of theoretical maximum speeds of around 46.1 Gbps, as VideoCardz points out, the 4×4 radio inside the Wici One, running at 320 MHz and 4096-QAM, would top out at just 11.5 Gbps. To add to this limitation, those speeds are likely only possible over very short distances, with very little interference. Still, Wici promises high-framerate gaming over the network-connected device, with Cyberpunk 2077 reaching 80 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4 on the RTX 5060 Ti version and Black Myth: Wukong hitting 60 FPS in the 4K Cinematic preset. No latency claims are made, however, but, gaming, a latency-sensitive workload, isn't Wici's main selling point. The true focus for Wici is as a workstation machine, since it contains not only a GPU. The Wici One is actually a full platform, replete with a CPU and storage—presumably, the platform relies entirely on VRAM, since there are no RAM specs or quantities listed.

Samsung Electronics today announced a new 14-inch Galaxy Book6, expanding the Galaxy Book6 lineup with a more accessible model designed for everyday computing. Starting at $799, Galaxy Book6 combines up to 25 hours of battery life, Intel Core 3 and Core 5 performance, Galaxy AI-enabled features, and the design language of the Galaxy Book6 family.

"With the new Galaxy Book6, we wanted to make the Galaxy Book experience available for more people," said Mincheol Lee, EVP, Head of Galaxy Ecosystems Business Team at Samsung Electronics. "At a more accessible price, it brings together the everyday essentials users value, including dependable performance, long-lasting battery life, connected Galaxy experiences, and Galaxy Book6's design DNA, giving users confidence that lasts beyond the purchase."

Dell has launched what appears to be its answer to Apple's MacBook Neo: the Dell 15 laptop, starting at $699.99. The Dell 15 is, as the name suggests, a 15-inch laptop, and the entry-level model comes with an Intel Core 3 304 CPU, but there are also two Intel Core 5 320 versions, with either 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, for $799.99 and $999.99, respectively. At the time of writing, all versions are available on Dell's online store. Dell claims that the Dell 15 is made from post consumer recycled plastic and aluminium to reduce its environmental impact.

Judging by the specs and construction, the Dell 15 is designed to be a student or home productivity laptop more than a gaming powerhouse, since the most powerful version only comes with a 6-core Intel CPU. The new Dell 15 laptop has unapologetically plastic casing, from the bottom case and keyboard deck to the display bezel and top case, and it has 1920 × 1200 p non-touch LCD with a claimed brightness of 450 nits and 45% coverage of the NTSC color space. Above the display is a 1080 p webcam with IR support for Windows Hello, and all versions of the laptop come with a 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.

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.

Beelink has officially introduced its first product lineup based on Intel's latest Wildcat Lake low-power platform, bringing next-generation performance, AI capabilities and efficiency to compact desktop systems. The new series includes two mini PCs and one NAS-oriented device, making Beelink the first tech brand to deploy Wildcat Lake across multiple product categories.

Intel 18A: A Fundamental Leap
At the core of the platform is Intel's advanced 18A process technology. The new node introduces RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery, significantly improving power efficiency, thermal performance, and signal stability compared to previous FinFET-based designs. Combined with Intel's new Cougar Cove performance cores and Darkmont efficiency cores, Wildcat Lake delivers higher performance at lower power consumption.

CHUWI today unveiled the UniBook, the world's first laptop powered by Intel's Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor (Core Series 3, Intel 18A, 5 cores/5 threads, up to 4.30 GHz). Primarily targeted for university students, entrepreneurs, and young professionals, the battery life can reach 15-20 hours (under comprehensive working conditions). Starting at an estimated $449, the UniBook directly challenges Apple's MacBook Neo with clear advantages in connectivity, keyboard backlight, display color accuracy, and price.

Key specs for CHUWI UniBook: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1200) 100% sRGB IPS display, 8 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6 + BT5.2, a full port suite (2x full-function USB-C, 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5 mm audio), white backlit keyboard, 180-degree hinge, active cooling, 53.38 Wh battery, and Windows 11 Pro.The specifications follow.

One of the first Intel "Wildcat Lake" laptops has been revealed, showcasing a design language that closely resembles Apple's highly popular $599 MacBook Neo model. Intel's own reference design model features a standard 6-core "Wildcat Lake" configuration with two Xe3 cores and a 17 TOPS NPU, all housed in an aluminium chassis with a bright color theme, similar to Apple's MacBook Neo. The Intel reference design "Wildcat Lake" laptop operates with a 17 W PL1 mode, which measures the base TDP, and a 35 W PL2 for running the new WCL chip at maximum turbo frequency. There is also a high-performance mode for maximizing core performance with a 22 W PL1 base TDP, as well as a mode for fanless operation. In the PL1 power mode at 11 W, WCL chips can function in fanless environments, making them very versatile.

When Intel launched the "Wildcat Lake" Core 300 series of processors, the company aimed to satisfy value-oriented buyers seeking good CPU performance and basic GPU output in small form-factor commercial and edge AI PCs. The platform's hybrid core configuration, combining two "Cougar Cove" P-cores with four LPE "Darkmont" cores, should provide sufficient CPU power for basic tasks in the entry-level segment. Especially when paired with the NPU 5, Xe display and media engine, and a GPU that includes up to two Xe3 cores, this SoC should handle tasks with ease, along with some very light entry-level gaming.

Intel has officially unveiled its "Wildcat Lake" Core 300 series of processors for the entry-level PC segment. These CPUs are designed for value-oriented buyers looking for good CPU performance and basic GPU output in small form-factor commercial and edge AI PCs. Officially rated at 40 TOPS, these processors are capable of Copilot+ AI PC certification, meaning Intel has managed to provide basic local AI processing functionality to entry-level buyers. As part of the Core 300 series non-Ultra family, Intel's main selling point is all-day battery life in laptops with local AI processing. There are three segments, each featuring a hybrid core configuration, pairing two "Cougar Cove" P-cores with four LPE "Darkmont" cores.

The actual SoC package integrates two dies. The first and most important one, built on the 18A internal Intel node, features a 6-core CPU configuration, NPU 5 with 40 TOPS of INT8 data, Xe display and media engine, and a GPU that includes up to two Xe3 cores. This die also contains the memory controller and cache pool, supporting LPDDR5X memory running at 7,467 MT/s or up to 6,400 MT/s for DDR5. The memory-side cache includes 4 MB to help tasks "buffer" into this cache before and after accessing memory. Intel dedicates the second die to I/O handling, as the platform supports 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, two Thunderbolt 4 connections, two USB 3.2 connectors, and up to eight USB 2.0 connectors. For Wi-Fi, there is the Wi-Fi 7 standard, and Intel also includes Bluetooth 6.0.

Intel's "Wildcat Lake" processors, part of the Core 300 series non-Ultra family, have been leaked by a reputable source Jaykihn0 on X, revealing the entire lineup across various configurations and SKUs. The lineup includes six SKUs across the Core 3, Core 5, and Core 7 tiers, all designed to operate within a 15 to 35 W TDP range. Each model features a hybrid core configuration, pairing two "Cougar Cove" P-cores with four low-power efficiency cores, completely omitting the traditional "Darkmont" E-cores. Boost clocks range from 4.3 GHz on the entry-level Core 3 304 up to 4.8 GHz on the Core 7 360. All six SKUs share 6 MB of L3 cache, a single NPU tile, and integrated Xe3 graphics. The leak suggests that Intel is bringing architecture closely related to the Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" mobile platform into the embedded and industrial space, or perhaps into low-cost laptop configurations that don't require the power of "Panther Lake," appealing to buyers seeking budget-friendly options.

The 2P+0E+4LPE core layout is a deliberate trade-off, prioritizing efficiency over raw multithreaded performance, which suits the thermal constraints common in edge and IoT deployments. NPU performance figures range between 15 and 17 TOPS across the lineup. While this won't power the largest LLMs, it may be more than sufficient for on-device inference in industrial or automation settings. The Core 3 304 deserves special mention: it reduces to a single P-core and one Xe graphics unit, creating a clear cost-optimized option at the bottom of the lineup. SIPP certification, important for buyers needing stable, long-lifecycle platform support, is available on the Core 7 360 and Core 5 330 but not consistently across the lineup. Notably, there is no vPro support on any SKU, clearly distinguishing "Wildcat Lake" from Intel's enterprise mobile portfolio.

The popular CPU-Z utility for monitoring and hardware diagnostics has received an update in the latest version 2.19 release, bringing preliminary support for Intel's upcoming "Wildcat Lake" Core 300 series processors. This indicates that Intel's Core 300 series is on the horizon, and Intel might bring the same technology powering the Core Ultra 300 series "Panther Lake" processors to the embedded/edge sector. This lineup serves 12-25 W TDP applications with six processor cores, consisting of two "Cougar Cove" P-cores, zero "Darkmont" E-cores, and four low-power efficiency cores (2P + 0E + 4LPE). This CPU configuration is paired with two Xe3 GPU cores, which clearly shows that the product is aimed at lower-tier configurations. Additionally, the tool now includes support for AMD's Ryzen AI 7/PRO 450G/E, AI 5/PRO 440G/E & 435G/E, and AI 9 HX 470 processors. Finally, the tool now reads four-ranked CUDIMM memory in CQDIMM version.Below is the complete changelog.

AAEON's UP brand, has announced the release of four new additions to its UP Edge system product line, each designed to offer distinct advantages for different industrial automation project needs. The new releases include two credit card-sized devices, the UP TWL Edge and slimmer UP TWLS Edge, which are catered towards applications such as IoT gateways and central industrial controllers, respectively.

Meanwhile, the UP Squared TWL Edge's specifications focus on connectivity, with a design intended to allow legacy systems to modernize control, monitoring, and visualization tasks. The final offering, the UP Squared Pro TWL Edge, is positioned for more advanced industrial solutions, leveraging the device's expansion options for the integration of AI accelerators for applications such as machine vision and predictive maintenance. While their specifications and intended deployment scenarios differ, the new Mini PCs all come with the option of Intel Core 3 Processor N355, Intel Processor N250, or Intel Processor N150 CPUs (formerly Twin Lake).

QNAP has unveiled its new QuNAS series of network-attached storage systems featuring Intel's latest Twin Lake architecture processors launched in January this year. The lineup centers around the Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, an 8-core, 8-thread processor with a 15 W TDP that can boost up to 3.9 GHz. The series flagship QNAP Qu805-N355 model measures 165 × 217 × 285 mm and can hold eight 3.5-inch SATA drives with hot-swap capability, supporting both 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. Memory configurations include 8 GB or 16 GB DDR5 SODIMM options, with 8 GB eMMC NAND flash for boot storage. Two M.2 2280 slots support NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x1 SSDs for additional storage expansion. Connectivity features dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports including one Type-C connector, and HDMI 2.1 output capable of 4K resolution at 60 Hz. The system draws 102.78 W during typical operation from a 150 W external adapter.

The series is complemented with six-bay (Qu605, 165 × 217 × 226 mm, 84.42 W) and four-bay (Qu405, 165 × 217 × 168 mm, 62.69 W) models. QNAP also offers Lite variants powered by the Intel N150 quad-core processor running at 3.6 GHz while maintaining similar feature sets. Exact pricing and availability are yet to be known since the series is currently listed only on the QNAP Chinese official website.

Simply NUC, a global leader in customized computing solutions, proudly adds ASUS's NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon to its product lineup, setting a new benchmark for AI-optimized performance in a compact form factor. Engineered with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and Intel Arc Graphics, the Cyber Canyon is designed to accelerate AI workloads, empower edge computing, and deliver seamless business productivity.

"The NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon is not just a step forward—it's a leap into the future of AI computing," said Ed Barkhuysen, VP of Product at Simply NUC. "With the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and cutting-edge security, Cyber Canyon is built for professionals and businesses looking for a powerful yet compact computing solution."

There are a plethora of mini PCs available on Amazon as well as oher reputed retailers. Many of these systems are from brands that are not exactly well known, but sport interesting features that set them apart from the rest. The Healuck HL, also known as the CWWK S7 in UK, is one such mini PC from a Chinese brand that sure does offer a decent selection of features, primarily aimed at networking aficionados. That said, the mini PC is not meant to be a computing powerhouse - a fact that is given away by the entry-level CPU options and affordable pricing that starts at around $300 without RAM and storage.

At the highest-end, the Healuck HL can be equipped with the 15-watt Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, which boasts eight cores and eight threads. The processor is about as powerful as the aging Core i5-10300H CPU, which should be enough to chew through most non-intensive tasks. The system can be equipped with up to 32 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and dual M.2 2280 slots take care of storage requirements. Where the Healuck HL truly shines, however, is in the networking department. The product boasts dual 2.5 G LAN ports, as well as dual 10G LAN ports. This should allow the system to serve rather well as a budget high-speed NAS of sorts, although capacity will undoubtedly be limited due the lack of more drive bays.

The X86-P6 is a freshly unveiled mini PC that primarily aims to function as a NAS or a local backup. The system is powered by up to an Intel Core N355 processor, sitting at the top of Intel's Alder Lake-N product lineup. Packing 8 cores and 8 threads, the N355 is no small fry and packs enough computing grunt to push through moderately intensive workloads without an issue. However, the primary selling point for the system, unsurprisingly, is its storage at networking capabilities.

With dual 2.5G LAN, the X86-P6 packs enough networking prowess for a small home office or backup setup. The system also packs four M.2 2280 slots - albeit limited to only a single PCIe 3.0 lane (1 GB/s) per SSD when utilizing all the SSDs, which should theoretically be enough to saturate the system's networking capabilities. Apart from the LAN, the system also sports dual HDMI 2.0 ports, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, as well as an M.2 B-key slot for wireless network modules.

Acer today announced the new Acer TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and the convertible TravelMate Spin 12 at the 2025 BETT Show in London, all featuring advanced technology, rugged designs, and reliable features to support students in both in-class and hybrid learning environments.

The devices are equipped with up to Intel Core 3 processors, offering smooth performance and low power consumption. Fast internet connection is ensured with up to Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to give students the extra boost they need to excel during online collaborations and classes. Each model includes the Acer User Sensing software that sends usage alerts including screen distance and study break reminders, and modular designs for seamless device maintenance.

The latest update to CPU-Z, the popular system information and diagnostic tool, has rolled out comprehensive support for upcoming processor architectures from both AMD and Intel, along with new memory standards. Among the notable additions is support for AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which builds upon AMD's successful 3D V-Cache technology and is scheduled to launch tomorrow. The update also covers Intel's "Arrow Lake" processors, including both HX and H series variants. The Arrow Lake lineup integration spans multiple performance tiers, from the flagship Core Ultra 9 285HX down to the mainstream Core Ultra 5 series. The H-series mobile processors, including the Core Ultra 9 285H and various Ultra 7 and Ultra 5 models, are also fully supported.

Additionally, CPU-Z now recognizes Intel's complete Raptor Lake refresh, covering an extensive range of processors across different power segments. This includes the Core 7 series (160HL through 150U), Core 5 series (130HL through 120U), and Core 3 series (100HL through 100U), catering to various computing needs from high-performance to energy-efficient applications. The update extends beyond processors to support CUDIMM ((Clocked Unbuffered DIMM) DDR5 memory. CUDIMMs represent a modified DDR5 memory featuring an integrated Client Clock Driver (CKD) that generates its clock signal to minimize noise and jitter at speeds of 6400 MT/s and above, ensuring better stability and data integrity than traditional DDR5 modules.

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In a surprising development, Intel plans to extend the longevity of its Socket LGA1700 platform even as the newer LGA1851 platform led by the Core Ultra 200 "Arrow Lake" remains on track for a late-Q3/early-Q4 2024 debut. This, according to a sensational leak by Jaykihn. It plans to do this with a brand-new silicon for LGA1700, codenamed "Bartlett." This should particularly interest gamers for what's on offer. Imagine the "Raptor Lake-S" die, but with four additional P-cores replacing the four E-core clusters, making a 12-core pure P-core processor—that's "Bartlett." At this point we're not sure which P-core is in use—whether it's the current "Raptor Cove," or whether an attempt will be made by Intel to backport a variant of "Lion Cove" to LGA1700.

This wouldn't be the first pure P-core client processor from Intel after its pivot to heterogeneous multicore—the "Alder Lake" H0 die has six "Golden Cove" P-cores, and lacks any E-core clusters. Intel is planning to give launch an entire new "generation" of processor SKUs for LGA1700 which use the newer client processor nomenclature by Intel, which is Core 200-series, but without the "Ultra" brand extension. There will be SKUs in the Core 3, Core 5, Core 7, and Core 9 brand extensions. Some of these will be Hybrid, and based on the rehashed "Raptor Lake-S" 8P+16E silicon, and some "Alder Lake-S" 8P+8E; but "Bartlett" will be distinctly branded within the series, probably using a letter next to the numerical portion of the processor model number. There will not be any Core 3 series chips based on "Bartlett," but Core 5, Core 7, and Core 9.

Intel's current generation mobile processor product stack is vast, to say the least. In Q4-2023, the company launched its Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" mobile processors spanning the U-segment (7 W to 28 W), and H-segment (35 W to 45 W). Today, the company capped the upper end of the stack with the 14th Gen Core HX-series mobile processors based on "Raptor Lake Refresh," which dial up core counts to 8P+16E. And now, the company is adding more choice to the U-segment with the Core Processor Series 1, based on a lower core-count variant of the "Raptor Lake Refresh" architecture.

The Core Processor Series 1 follows the same nomenclature as the Core Ultra, where the "Ultra" denotes the latest "Meteor Lake" architecture. Processor model numbering and case badges are similar between Core Processor Series 1 and Core Ultra, except the lack of the "Ultra" brand extension. These chips are built on the monolithic "Raptor Lake Refresh" dies on the Intel 7 foundry node, and lack innovations such as the Low-power Island cores, 3D Performance Hybrid architecture, the all important AI Boost and on-silicon NPU; as well as that 2x faster Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics, but use existing combinations of "Raptor Cove" and "Gracemont" CPU cores, along with older Xe-LP graphics with up to 96 EU; and a mostly similar I/O.

Intel today announced its first major branding change for its client-segment Core desktop and mobile processor family in over 15 years (since the introduction of the very first Core "Nehalem"). "Core" still remains Intel's main client-segment processor brand, but the way the company draws its processor model numbers, is being significantly changed. The company is also introducing the Core Ultra brand of premium processors. The new nomenclature also sees Intel discontinue the use of "generations" within the SKU name.

The current Intel naming scheme sees the company mention processor generation before the main brand Core. For example, the 13th Gen Core is Intel's current line of client-segment products. Right next to Core, Intel places the brand extension "i" followed by the product tiering number 3, 5, 7, or 9. The product model number follows, and even this model number tends to begin with the processor generation. For example, the "i9-13900" already conveys that it is a processor from Intel's 13th Gen Core family. This is where Intel is making its two main changes.