ProArt, the ASUS sub-brand created by creators, for creators, today announced its participation at Adobe MAX 2026, where it will showcase a complete ecosystem of AI-powered creator solutions designed to accelerate content creation, streamline workflows, and empower the next generation of creative professionals. Event attendees can experience hands-on demonstrations of the ProArt GR1X, a new agentic AI mini PC, and ProArt P16 & P14 laptops, bringing powerful on-device AI capabilities directly to creators, as well as ProArt OLED monitors featuring exceptional color accuracy and HDR performance. The demos will span AI content creation, visual effects production, professional photo editing, and color-critical workflows.

RTX Spark Creator Solutions
ProArt GR1X mini PC: Create without limits. Your AI agent, always on
The ProArt GR1X is a mini PC that brings on-device AI to creative workflows, from the Adobe Creative Suite, to generative AI tools like ComfyUI. The RTX Spark carries the full NVIDIA Stack, CUDA, TensorRT, NVFP4, RTX Ray Tracing, DLSS, and Optix. With up to 128 GB of unified memory, users can run agents alongside their largest creative projects, and iterate without per-token or per-generation fees. Because the GR1X has a 6144-core NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, users can keep client footage and project files on their own machine, and feel confident when they utilize AI on their most sensitive client projects. Apps, tools, and workflows are connected 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.

Anduril Industries and Qualcomm have announced the "BlueChip" laptops that will be manufactured in the United States. That's the stated goal of Anduril, the company founded by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR. He says that around 90% of the first laptop's components will come from the United States or allied countries. The first "BlueChip" laptops will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series chips that are manufactured at TSMC's newest Arizona facility. The processor is the same you can find in other Snapdragon-powered laptops like the Microsoft Surface. Moving further, Anduril intends to assemble circuit boards at its Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio. The company, however, has plans to extend beyond just the final assembly. In the meantime, it will develop US production capabilities for enclosures, battery components, and other hardware components.

Functional prototypes are ready, with preorders planned for 2027, but exact specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. Palmer Luckey, however, estimates that it will cost roughly 20% more than typical high-end consumer PCs. Keep in mind that the "BlueChip" laptops are mainly designed for security, government, and military use scenarios. That means you will not find them on your usual PC retail store shelves. At least not the first generations. According to TechCrunch, Luckey stated his intention that, in the future, Anduril will produce U.S.-made consumer-oriented laptops.

NVIDIA is marking the retail launch of its RTX Spark laptops with a public party in Berlin, and anyone aged 18 or older can attend. The RTX Spark Launch Celebration takes place on October 16, the same day the first laptops ship, at XPERION on Alexanderplatz. NVIDIA is presenting it as "a new beginning for Windows PCs" in the run-up to GTC Berlin, and the evening combines a stage program with hands-on demo stations and a laptop raffle. The company is even lighting up the Berlin TV Tower in NVIDIA green for the occasion.

Entry is free, although registration through Luma is required beforehand. The queue opens at 18:00 local time and doors open at 18:45. XPERION sits inside the Saturn store at Alexanderplatz 3, and capacity is limited, especially for the stage show. NVIDIA recommends arriving early for that reason, since that is how visitors secure entry, a spot in the raffle, and a goodie bag. The Berlin event is a chance to try RTX Spark hardware in person, across AI, creative, and gaming workloads.

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."

Cable Matters introduces its 40 Gbps USB4 KVM Switch for two laptops, model 201342, designed to simplify workspaces shared by two computers. Users can switch a compatible USB-C monitor or docking station between laptops, giving the selected computer access to the connected display and peripherals without repeatedly moving cables.

Jeff Jiang, President of Cable Matters Inc."Switching between a work laptop and a personal computer should be simple. The new USB4 KVM switch lets users share a compatible monitor or docking station at the press of a button, making it easier to use both computers in one organized workspace."

Intel today announced the first Googlebook devices powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake), bringing together Google's next-generation computing with the proven performance, best-in-class connectivity and efficiency of Intel's flagship client platform. Launching with premium devices from Acer, ASUS and Lenovo, Intel-powered Googlebook laptops are thoughtfully designed and engineered to support the way people work, play and create.

Whether collaborating with colleagues, exploring new ideas, streaming content, or multitasking across apps, Intel-powered Googlebook laptops enable responsive performance and long battery life in sleek, modern designs, creating a fast, intelligent and seamless computing experience.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced its collaboration with Google to bring the Snapdragon X Elite platform to the first Googlebook laptops. The collaboration builds on the leading performance, power efficiency and AI capabilities of Snapdragon X Elite paired with Googlebook, with built-in Gemini Intelligence to deliver proactive and personalized help that keeps you a step ahead. This new category of premium laptops enables cross-device experiences with Android phones and tablets powered by Snapdragon, including support for native Android applications and games for a seamless personal computing ecosystem.

Googlebook laptops powered by Snapdragon X Elite combine Google's Gemini with the incredible performance, efficiency, and connectivity of Snapdragon X Elite. Features like Cast my Apps, Magic Pointer, and Rambler help you stay more productive without breaking your flow by surfacing relevant information from emails, calendars, and on-screen content, delivering seamless phone integration and advanced security features, and building on native Android apps to enable connected, intelligent, and secure computing experiences from virtually anywhere. The global Android ecosystem enables users to create, learn, and even game on Snapdragon - with popular Snapdragon Elite Gaming features like faster frame rates and enhanced graphics also available on Googlebook laptops powered Snapdragon X Elite.

HP Inc. today announced the HP ZBook Ultra G3a, a new mobile workstation designed from the ground up to serve as a personal AI factory for professionals. Powered by AMD and enhanced by Perplexity, the HP ZBook Ultra G3a 16" combines workstation-class performance, local AI capabilities, and intelligent workflow experiences for demanding professional environments.

As organizations move from AI experimentation to production, professionals still face fragmented tools, disconnected applications, and complex setup requirements. HP is addressing that gap by bringing together AMD-powered local performance, Perplexity Computer to complete end-to-end work, and Autodesk application support in one mobile workstation built for professional use.

XMG is introducing 2026 refreshes of its 16-inch laptops from the APEX and PRO model series with the XMG APEX 16 and XMG PRO 16 VE. Unlike the 2025 APEX 16 MAX and PRO 16 VE models, the new versions feature an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM. Both models also receive minor adjustments to their cooling systems and bottom ventilation.

XMG APEX 16: Ryzen 9 9955HX or 8945HX and RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM
Following in the footsteps of the XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25), the new XMG APEX 16 (M26) offers a choice between the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX from the Fire Range and the Ryzen 9 8945HX from the Dragon Range refresh generation. Both processors feature 16 cores and 32 threads. For graphics, the laptop uses the updated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM and a maximum graphics power of 115 watts, including Dynamic Boost. By contrast, the 2025 XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25) is equipped with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and therefore remains available as the higher-end MAX version of the 16-inch laptop.

Tecno, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today launched the Megabook T15 360 Series at IFA ShowStoppers 2026, marking the debut of its first laptop series with a 360° hinge and touchscreen support. Tecno IFA ShowStoppers 2026 showcase also featured the 17-inch Megabook T17 Ultra, Tecno's first Intel Wildcat Lake-based laptop Megabook K15S WCL, the Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, the upcoming Tecno POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition, and the Tecno CAMON Slim 5G.

Megabook T15 360 Series: Tecno's First 360° Hinge Touchscreen Laptop
The Megabook T15 360 Series, comprising the Megabook T15 360 and Megabook T15 360 Pro, is designed around the increasingly fluid ways people work, study, create and enjoy content and dual demand for both tablet and laptop. The series delivers the flexibility to navigate diverse daily scenarios with a single device. It brings premium versatility and on-the-go convenience of convertible, touch enabled laptops for mobile executives, solopreneurs and business presenters.

Acer today announced two new thin-and-light laptops that expand possibilities for portable performance: the ultralight Acer Swift Blade 14 and the Acer Swift Air 16, both running on Windows 11.

Acer Swift Blade 14: 799 g Laptop for Mobile Productivity
Weighing only 799 g and as thin as 12.9 mm, the super-compact 14-inch Acer Swift Blade 14 (SFB14-53CF) is designed around mobile productivity and visual-driven workflows on the go. The ultra-light laptop is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350, paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 1 TB of storage, delivering portable performance for work, play, and creativity. For premium visuals, the laptop offers up to a 3K OLED display with up to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors and sharp details. A 90% screen-to-body ratio, 4.3 mm ultra-slim bezels, and 16:10 aspect ratio maximize screen space and deliver immersive viewing on the go.

Samsung Display announced today that it has begun the full-scale supply of tandem OLED panels for laptops that meet VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400, VESA's new certification tier for high-brightness OLED displays. Samsung Display is working with global PC manufacturers to expand the premium laptop OLED market with significantly enhanced brightness performance.

Announced by VESA this month, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 requires a display to reproduce black levels of 0.0005 nits or lower while achieving peak brightness of 1,400 nits at a 10% On Pixel Ratio, or OPR, which refers to the percentage of active pixels among all pixels that make up the screen. The new tier raises the peak brightness requirement by 40% compared with True Black 1000, previously VESA's highest certification level. Products certified to True Black 1400 combine OLED's signature true black performance with enhanced brightness to deliver exceptional viewing quality.

System76 has updated its Lemur Pro laptop series with 14-inch and 16-inch new variants both built around the Intel Panther Lake platform. The 14-inch model measures 31.2 x 22.3 x 1.7 cm, features a 1920 x 1200 FHD+ panel and weighs just 0.998 kg. The 16-inch model uses a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ display, weighs 1.34 kg and measures 35.8 x 25.3 x 1.96 cm. Both laptops use 16:10 matte panels with 100% sRGB coverage. For power and charging the laptops use a 65 W USB-C external charger. System76 says that the 73 Wh battery can provide up to 18 hours of battery life, a step ahead of the previous Lemur Pro generation. For CPUs, users can choose from the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 16-core (4P+8E+4LPE), 4.8 GHz, 50 TOPS chip with Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics or the Core Ultra 5 325, an 8-core (4P+4LPE), 4.5 GHz, 47 TOPS processor and standard Intel Graphics.

Both Lemur Pro laptops are equipped with 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7467 MT/s and an M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot supporting up to 4 TB. Connectivity features include Thunderbolt 4 with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (one Type-C, one Type-A), a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microSD, HDMI, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Users can also choose from Linux-based OS such as Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with the COSMIC desktop, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Pricing starts at $1,999, and it is worth noting that the previous-generation System76 Lemur Pro 14-inch could be configured with up to 56 GB of DDR5 RAM and 8 TB of NVMe storage for $1,699. However, the previous series featured a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra processor and up to "just" 14 hours of battery life.

At Computex 2026 XMG announced the PRO 18 and PRO 18 Value Edition (VE) notebooks marking the company's return to the large-format laptop segment. Both notebooks share the same base platform as the existing PRO 16 series. The 2.8 kg chassis is approximately 24.5 mm thick and has a structurally stabilizing aluminium display lid. The XMG PRO 18 is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card with 12 GB GDDR7. The display is an IPS panel at 2,560 x 1,600 pixels with a 300 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. XMG is also planning a more budget-friendly Value Edition that features a Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, RTX 5070 with the same amount of VRAM (12 GB) as the standard model and a display with the refresh rate scaled down to 180 Hz. Both laptops utilize a 99 Wh battery and Intel Binary Optimization Tools to improve gaming performance.

Internal expandability options across both models include two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM (with CSO-DIMM support), paired with dual M.2 SSD storage slots split across individual PCI Express 5.0 and PCI Express 4.0 lane configurations. The rear features the power input, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1 and a Thunderbolt 4 port supporting up to 140 W Power Delivery. On the side it sports one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with 100 W Power Delivery, three USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, SD Express card reader and a 2-in-1 audio jack. Wi-Fi 7, 4-speaker sound array, a 151.5 × 96.5 mm glass touchpad and a Full HD webcam complete the specifications.

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.

MediaTek today announced its role in enabling NVIDIA RTX Spark, introduced today as a new class of processors powering Windows 11 PCs purpose-built for personal agents. It's designed to build the future, unlock creative power, and run the latest games in slim laptops and small, ultra-efficient desktops.

The joint effort fuses MediaTek's foundational expertise in high-performance CPUs, advanced connectivity, and power efficiency with NVIDIA's full-stack AI platform and suite of NVIDIA RTX technologies. The result is a SoC that delivers advanced Agentic AI performance, content creation, and gaming within a thin and efficient package.

Samsung Display announced today that it will showcase a comprehensive gaming display lineup at COMPUTEX 2026, held June 2-5 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The exhibition will feature 16 of its latest OLED and QD-OLED products optimized for gaming, ranging from 8.8-inch OLED panels for handheld gaming PCs to 49-inch QD-OLED panels for monitors.

Samsung Display will introduce new laptop OLED technologies, including a slim design optimized for gaming laptops, as well as new QD-OLED products for monitors with industry-leading performance, including the world's first 4K 360 Hz QD-OLED monitor. Visitors will also be able to experience the differentiated display performance of Samsung OLED and QD-OLED through a variety of game content and comparative demonstrations.

Acer today announced a new lineup of mobile gaming solutions designed to push the boundaries of performance, portability, and immersive play. The new lineup includes the flagship Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop; Acer Nitro 16, a value-driven powerhouse and the first Acer gaming laptop to feature up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor; and the Acer Nitro Blaze Link streaming handheld. Both Windows 11 laptops come equipped with top-performance CPUs, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, and three months of PC Game Pass.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and generate images at unprecedented speed.

Acer today introduced the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15, broadening the company's laptop portfolio with a greater range of devices powered by Snapdragon. A premium ultraportable AI laptop, Swift Spin 14 AI features a Snapdragon X2 Elite or Snapdragon X2 Plus processor.

"Snapdragon X2 Series processors deliver leading performance combined with a highly portable, convertible design, coalescing to result in more than the sum of their parts in Acer Swift Spin 14 AI," said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. "With these synergies, this laptop powered by Snapdragon is the ultimate engine for high-output achievers who demand uncompromising speed, AI integrated processing, and multi-day battery life."

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Snapdragon C Platform, a new entry-tier processor designed to make modern personal computing more accessible to students, families, and small businesses. Snapdragon C delivers responsive performance, cool, quiet designs and incredible all-day battery life in entry-tier laptops targeting $300 and up.

Snapdragon C supports smooth web browsing, video streaming, and productivity. It also includes an integrated NPU for AI capabilities in the entry-tier. Snapdragon C is engineered for power efficient everyday computing experiences people rely on in entry-level laptops without sacrificing portability or all-day battery life. The platform is designed for consistent performance of daily workloads in cool, quiet designs.

Dell has silently expanded its mainstream laptop portfolio with the new Dell 14S and 16S mid-range, productivity-focused notebooks positioned below the XPS lineup. The new models combine slim aluminium chassis designs with Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors and Copilot+ AI functionality. The Dell 14S is available in configurations equipped with up to a Core Ultra 9 386H, 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 14-inch FHD+ OLED touchscreen. The system measures 313.7 x 224 x 15.4 mm and weighs between 1.49 kg and 1.54 kg depending on configuration. Worth noting that Dell also offers the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H configuration, which upgrades several key specifications, including switching from standard Intel Graphics to Intel Arc graphics, doubling memory to 32 GB LPDDR5X, and increasing storage capacity to a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. The higher-end configuration also changes the chassis color from Frost Blue to Celestial Blue and replaces the non-touch OLED display with a touch-enabled FHD+ OLED panel. However, this also raises the price to $2,169. Meanwhile, the larger Dell 16S starts with similar hardware but expands to a 16-inch chassis and optional 2.8K OLED touch display variants. The 16S laptops measure 356.8 x 251.4 x 15.4 mm, with the weight ranging from 1.79 kg to 1.86 kg.

Connectivity is largely identical across both models, including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery support, HDMI 2.1, dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and a 70 Wh battery paired with a 65 W USB-C charger. Dell also equips both laptops with 2 MP RGB-IR cameras, dual-array microphones, stereo speakers using Cirrus Logic SmartAmps, and integrated Copilot+ AI capabilities via the Intel onboard NPU hardware. As we mentioned, both systems can be configured with processors up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, paired with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and OLED display options. Base configurations start at $1,319 and include an Intel Core Ultra 5 322 six-core processor, 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and FHD+ touch displays.

Razer today announced the availability of two new configurations of the Razer Blade 16, expanding its flagship ultraportable gaming laptop lineup with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU options paired with a new 64 GB memory tier. The new models join the previously announced RTX 5080 and 5090 32 GB configurations and are available now, exclusively at Razer.com and select RazerStores.

Pricing and availability for the new Razer Blade 16 (2026) configurations:

• Razer Blade 16 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | 64 GB LPDDR5X-9600 MHz | $4,699.99 USD
• Razer Blade 16 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | 64 GB LPDDR5X-9600 MHz | $5,599.99 USD

The European Union has officially imposed a new rule for selling laptops with a power rating of 100 W or less, requiring them to use a USB-C port for charging. This rule takes effect today, April 28, Tuesday, as the European Commission has been exploring ways to reduce electronic waste and has been planning this since imposing a similar rule on smartphones in 2024. As readers may recall, modern smartphones have largely been shipping with USB-C ports since the European Commission mandated that all newly sold smartphones must have a unified connection, instead of multiple connectors that create a significant amount of e-waste across Europe. With laptops, the EU legislation now aims to address this issue in the laptop sector, as they contribute significantly to the problem.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. The traditional USB-C power delivery mechanism can deliver 240 W through a single port, but gaming laptops sometimes require more power. Gaming laptops can continue to use the typical barrel power connector on models that exceed 100 W of power, whereas any laptop model with a power rating of 100 W or less must adopt USB-C as its primary charging connector. From today, it is illegal to sell laptops that do not meet the European Commission's standards across the European Union. However, this rule does not apply to computers sold on the second-hand market; only new devices entering the EU zone must comply.

Your desk has evolved. Sharper displays, better keyboards, devices designed to work together across a full Apple ecosystem—your workspace already looks like the future. Now picture a charger built to match. Meet the Satechi ChargeView 140 W Desktop Charger: a charging station with a live digital display, four USB-C ports, and 140 W of GaN-powered output, engineered to be a working part of your desk setup.

Power You Can See
Charging used to be a guessing game. ChargeView ends the guessing, in real time. Each port shows its current wattage at a glance, so you know exactly what's flowing where. No more cable-swapping just to figure out what's charging. No more wondering whether your MacBook Pro is at full speed or barely sipping. No more guessing whether the cable is the problem, or the port.