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.

TrendForce's latest notebook industry research reveals that the primary risk facing the market in 2027 is expected to shift from supply constraints to the impact of rising costs on demand. Global notebook shipments are currently projected to decline by a low-single-digit percentage in 2027. However, if DRAM and CPU prices remain elevated, brands may be forced to pass more of these costs on to consumers. These higher retail prices could further extend replacement cycles, potentially pushing the full-year shipment decline into the high-single-digit range.

In 2026, improved CPU availability, early procurement by brands, and the pull-forward of some replacement demand helped support notebook shipments. However, this does not indicate a meaningful recovery in end-market demand. With some purchases originally expected in the second half of 2026 and beyond already brought forward, replacement momentum in subsequent periods is likely to weaken. Furthermore, as lower-cost inventories are gradually depleted, brands will face more direct pressure from rising CPU, DRAM, and SSD prices.

MSI, a global leader in high-performance and AI computing, today announced that the Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is now available for pre-order through MSI-certified partners in select markets.

Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, uniting NVIDIA AI, RTX graphics, and unified memory in one powerful and efficient thin-and-light 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, and secure Windows platform.

Dell Technologies announces an expanded portfolio of Windows PCs and workstations built for the age of agentic AI. Together with NVIDIA and Microsoft, Dell delivers agentic AI across every stage of the creative and development journey, spanning a premium creator laptop, compact creator desktop and an AI workstation within the Windows environment.

NVIDIA RTX Spark comes to the XPS and Dell lineup for the first time, powering the new XPS 16 Creator Edition laptop and Dell Creator Edition Desktop. Paired with Windows, RTX Spark brings advanced AI, creative and gaming workloads together on a platform optimized for its performance. Dell Pro Precision with GB300 will be available on Windows, bringing always-on AI compute into the environment enterprise teams already depend on.

Lenovo today introduced the Lenovo Googlebook 15, its first Googlebook, expanding the company's laptop portfolio by combining Google's computing experiences with Lenovo's signature design, engineering, and user-focused innovation. Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors with built-in Gemini Intelligence, up to 32 GB of memory and up to 512 GB of storage, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 helps users stay productive and connected - no matter where the day takes them.

Designed for professionals, creators and business owners, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 delivers up to 47 TOPS of performance while weighing under 3 lbs., making it the lightest 15-inch device in Lenovo's portfolio.

Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today the Z14I-DX3 Rugged Mobile Laptop with three full HD displays integrated in a workstation-class, edge AI computing platform. The Z14I-DX3's three 14-inch full HD displays keep maps, video, and operational data visible at the same time, providing a clear, comprehensive view of situational awareness and enabling better informed decision-making for professionals

The Z14I-DX3 workstation-class, edge AI computing platform is powered by Intel Core Ultra CPUs with an integrated Intel AI Boost NPU. A significant option for the Z14I-DX3 is a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card delivering up to 682 TOPS that enables high-end visualization performance such as real-time image recognition, sensor data fusion, and edge computing. Equipped with modern computing performance and formidable acceleration for demanding AI workloads and next-generation AI applications at the edge, the Z14I-DX3 functions as a mission command center.

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the HP Googlebook 14, a premium laptop designed to bring the best of HP craftsmanship and the performance and efficiency of the Snapdragon X Elite processor to the new Googlebook experience. Built for people who move fluidly between their phones, laptops, work, creativity and life, the HP Googlebook 14 combines Google Gemini, seamless Android phone synchronization and the premium performance and mobility needed to keep up with demanding days.

Designed to work seamlessly with supported Android devices, the HP Googlebook 14 helps bring phone and laptop together in a more connected experience. With features like Quick Access and Cast my Apps, users can move tasks from phone to laptop, access phone files directly from their laptop's file browser, open supported phone apps without additional installs, and move naturally between devices throughout the day.

Dell Technologies announced the XPS Googlebook, a 13-inch premium laptop, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, and the first XPS device designed for Gemini Intelligence. Built for Android users and supercharged to power their most advanced workflows, the XPS Googlebook brings the premium materials of the XPS portfolio to the Googlebook platform for the first time.

Why it matters
The XPS Googlebook is the first Dell laptop built for Gemini Intelligence, marking an expansion of the XPS portfolio into a space where premium options have been limited. It brings together ecosystem integration with the design, materials and performance expected from XPS.

Acer today debuted the Acer Googlebook 14, designed for Gemini Intelligence and the first from the company in a brand-new category of flagship laptops bringing together premium materials, powerful performance, intelligence features, and seamless syncing with Android phones.

Designed for the new Googlebook OS, the device works seamlessly with Android-based workflows and supports touch, keyboard, stylus, voice, and traditional laptop interaction methods within a unified user experience and help from Gemini at every step. The Acer Googlebook 14 is the industry's first convertible Googlebook and provides users with groundbreaking new features designed to boost productivity and creativity by enabling context-aware actions for personalized, proactive help and a more intuitive, streamlined workflow.

MediaTek, a global leader in computing and mobile technologies, today introduced the MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max, the inaugural SoC for the company's new Dimensity Compute Experiences (CX) family. As the flagship of the lineup, Dimensity CX C10 Max combines exceptional performance, advanced functionality, and impressive power efficiency to enable an upcoming premium, ultra-portable Googlebook device.

Built on TSMC's advanced 3 nm process, Dimensity CX C10 Max utilizes an All Big Core design with octa-core CPU, 11-core GPU, and MediaTek's 8th-generation NPU in a highly efficient platform engineered to deliver stellar performance across multitasking, productivity, entertainment, intelligent assistance, and more. Its power-efficient architecture enables manufacturers to design thinner, lighter, and fanless devices with all-day battery life.

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."

IFA 2026 officially opened today in Berlin, presenting the latest products and cutting-edge innovation in consumer technology from around the world. At this year's show, TCL CSOT is showcasing a broad portfolio of innovative display products under its advanced display technology brand, APEX. Built on technologies including IJP OLED and oxide backplanes, these products and technologies represent TCL CSOT's vision for what a great display should be.

Cutting-Edge Display Innovation Earns Top International Recognition
As the display industry evolves, what defines a great display is no longer just brightness or refresh rate but a more holistic experience spanning image quality, visual health, sustainability, and form factor.

TrendForce's recent research into the notebook industry shows that CPU supply has markedly improved since 2Q26, enabling brands to gradually normalize their procurement and manufacturing processes. Meanwhile, persistent increases in DRAM and SSD costs have led brands to accelerate their procurement strategies to secure components earlier, resulting in shipment volumes exceeding expectations in the first half of the year. Nonetheless, the ongoing rise in memory prices, along with increased CPU costs, has further amplified cost pressures on notebook brands.

TrendForce notes that as CPU shortages ease in 2H26, continued advance procurement by brands, earlier replacement purchases by consumers, and stable commercial demand are expected to support an upward revision to shipment forecasts. As a result, the decline in global notebook shipments for full-year 2026 is expected to narrow to 9.4% YoY.

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.

AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO is set to showcase at IFA ShowStoppers 2026 a broad portfolio that reimagines technology through advanced innovations, distinctive design and more personalized experiences. Highlights include the Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, 360° hinge touchscreen laptop MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro and the Tonino Lamborghini TECNO Collection.

Visitors are invited to experience TECNO's newest products first-hand at the TECNO table, located at IFA ShowStoppers tables 501 and 503 in Hall 5.3, Berlin Messe, on September 3rd from 6 to 9 PM.

Acer today announced the Acer Vero 16 (V16-I71 / V16-I71T), a premium laptop that incorporates purposefully sourced materials and significant repairability without compromising performance. Its design makes the device easier to repair and upgrade, while the chassis leverages recycled materials and low-carbon aluminium. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the Acer Vero 16 is a Copilot+ PC that delivers responsive performance and advanced on-device AI features for productivity, content creation, and entertainment. Combined with a stunning 16-inch OLED display and modern connectivity, the Acer Vero 16 delivers top-notch capabilities in a purposefully designed package.

"Sustainability should be built into every stage of a product's lifecycle—from raw materials all the way to packaging," said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. "The Acer Vero 16 embodies this philosophy through its thoughtfully sourced materials and repairability-driven design, while delivering the AI-powered performance consumers expect from a modern PC."

Dell Technologies announced the new Dell 14S, a lightweight everyday Windows laptop designed for students and young adults who prioritize long battery life, portability, design and value. With a modern aluminium chassis, four expressive color options and up to 21 hours of battery life, the Dell 14S brings features typically associated with premium laptops to a broader segment of the market. It complements the XPS 13, giving Dell customers a choice between an everyday laptop and Dell's premium ultraportable experience. Students and young adults have typically had to choose between a laptop that looks great, lasts all day or fits their budget. The Dell 14S is designed around all three: a design that feels personal, a battery that lasts the whole day and a build quality that holds up, at a price point that makes it accessible to more people.

The Dell 14S is offered in four distinct colors: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green, each bringing a different personality to the same sleek aluminium chassis. At 13.5 mm thin and 1.15 kg (~2.5 lbs), it is light enough to disappear into a bag and solid enough to survive it. The four-color options mark a deliberate return to expressive design in Dell's consumer lineup, reflecting the belief that the technology people carry every day should feel personal.

ASUS today announced ExpertBook P3 G2, a laptop designed for modern professionals who demand both performance and day-long comfort. Powered by up to an Intel Core 7 Series 3 processor, ExpertBook P3 G2 delivers fast, responsive performance to help users stay productive throughout the workday, whether tackling everyday business tasks in the office or on the move.

Built for all-day productivity, ExpertBook P3 G2 combines long battery life, fast charging, and durable design to support seamless workflows wherever work takes users. Protected by ASUS ExpertGuardian NIST SP 800-155 compliant BIOS and Windows 11 Secured-core technologies, it safeguards privacy and business data while delivering dependable protection for today's modern workstyles.

ASUS today announced the new ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2, a configurable laptop designed for business, available in 14-inch (B3406CMA) and 16-inch (B3606CMA) models and featuring a durable, lightweight design starting from just 1.45 kg that offers a 180° lay-flat hinge, AI capabilities. enterprise-grade security, and seamless collaboration.

Powered by up to the latest Intel Core 7 Series 3 processors with integrated GPU and NPU acceleration, ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2's advanced AI features—including Microsoft Copilot, and AI noise-canceling technology—enhance business productivity. The lightweight, easy-maintenance design offers extensive I/O options and support for high-speed WiFi 6E connectivity. Security is strengthened by ASUS ExpertGuardian, delivering NIST SP 800-193 compliance, dual ROM recovery, and TPM 2.0 protection for robust data resilience.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly announces the COLORFUL Rimbook L1 Plus, powered by an AMD Ryzen processor. Designed for students, professionals, creators, and everyday users, the Rimbook L1 Plus combines powerful computing performance, a lightweight premium design, and a vibrant high-resolution display in an ultra-portable package.

Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds of up to 4.75 GHz, the Rimbook L1 Plus delivers the performance needed for demanding productivity, multitasking, content creation, and entertainment. Weighing only 1.4 kg and measuring just 16.65 mm thin, the laptop features a refined matte metal top cover that offers a premium look and feel while remaining easy to carry for users on the go.

According to a new review of the ThinkBook 14 G9 from Notebookcheck, Lenovo has started shipping its German laptop configurations with SSDs made by YMTC for the first time. This is significant news, considering that SSD prices have been skyrocketing in recent months due to a massive shortage of NAND Flash storage modules. These modules have traditionally depended on a few manufacturers like Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, Kioxia, and others. However, Chinese company YMTC has entered the market and begun volume production of its Xtacking 4.0 technology, offering 1 TB TLC or 2 TB QLC storage modules, which is disrupting the balance in the global NAND Flash supply chain.

Previously, Lenovo used DRAM from another Chinese supplier, CXMT, only for Chinese laptop models. This marks the first time YMTC-made NAND Flash has been included in a laptop sold outside mainland China. YMTC has achieved performance that is decent enough for NAND Flash, with sufficient capacity for major laptop OEMs like Lenovo to start shipping this NAND Flash without waiting for capacity from other storage module makers. In Notebookcheck's testing, the ThinkBook 14 G9 SKU uses a 512 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2242 SSD, with sequential read speeds of 3,950 MB/s and write speeds of 2,514 MB/s. While this is considered below average for an office laptop, it is adequate for getting the job done and helps ease the global supply chain shortage slightly.

Update July 14, 12:45 UTC: Lenovo contacted us to clarify that the only laptop SKUs getting the YMTC SSD are models sold in Germany, with the configurations made for the United States continuing with regular, non-YMTC SSDs.

Earlier this year, the Munich Regional Court banned ASUS and Acer from directly selling their notebooks in Germany due to a patent dispute with Nokia. However, the two major notebook OEMs have reached an agreement with Nokia that allows them to sell their notebooks through agreements or by circumventing the rule. Readers may recall that Nokia's patent claims, which included patents related to core HEVC/H.265 encoding and decoding technology, forced both ASUS and Acer to halt notebook sales in Germany. Since their products use GPUs, processors, and other digital decoding/encoding engines for video, they must be licensed, and sales can only proceed with Nokia's approval. The judges concluded that the two OEMs had not demonstrated the behavior of willing licensees under FRAND rules, allowing the court to grant injunctive relief instead of limiting the remedy to damages.

However, Acer has now confirmed to its partners at a conference in Hamburg that it will resume shipping the disputed notebooks, though it did not provide specific details. In a statement obtained by ChannelPartner, Acer said, "Acer will ship products both with and without the HEVC codec. For products without a pre-installed HEVC codec, customers can activate support by installing the necessary software separately via official third-party channels." This could effectively be a circumvention of the rules, but a way to continue sales in Europe's largest economy.

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.

Gigabyte, the world's leading computer brand, announced the availability of the AORUS MASTER 16 2026, a flagship AI gaming laptop that combines desktop-class performance, advanced cooling, and an exclusive AI agent in an ultra-thin 19 mm portable design. Built as a mobile gaming platform to deliver immersive play and AI-powered workflows, it pairs a 16-inch OLED HDR 1000 display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.2 ms response time to balance esports responsiveness with creator-grade color accuracy. It's also recognized with the COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award.

Engineered for demanding workloads, the AORUS MASTER 16 is configurable up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering close to desktop-level computing power. The model also supports MUX Switch to simplify integrated GPU or discrete GPU selection with fast mode. With advanced GPU AI capability of up to 1824 AI TOPS, it is built for next-gen AI-assisted creation and accelerated workflow. Leveraged with the flagship WINDFORCE INFINITY EX thermal solution, featuring a vapor chamber design and the integrated Frost Fan 2.0, supports up to 230 W system power, helping maintain stable, low-noise performance under sustained loads.