Otto, the company building the operating system for the agentic era, today introduces Otto One, the first purpose-built agent computer: a compact, screenless computer designed for an AI agent to live and work on. Running on Otto OS, its proprietary software layer, Otto One lets people deploy, direct and monitor autonomous agents from a phone or desktop while the device works continuously in the background, even when the user closes their laptop or walks away.

AI agents are finally capable of taking on a persistent role in people's lives. The real opportunity is not a better inbox assistant; it is an agent that can keep a household organized, manage a budget and taxes, coordinate care and appointments, and keep a business moving. To do that well, it needs usable context and the authority to act across the financial, personal and work systems that make up a life.

ASUS has started rolling out a preview GPU driver that brings AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling to the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally X20. Owners can grab it through Armoury Crate SE under Update Center, then Preview Updates. This follows AMD's announcement earlier this week that FSR 4.1 is expanding to Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs, APUs, and Xbox. According to ASUS, the handheld version runs on a lighter model that is less than half the size of the original INT8 model, built with the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme in mind. FSR 4.1 works in over 400 games that support FSR 3.1 or newer. Handheld owners have waited a while for this, as AMD previously had no definitive decision on RDNA 3.5 APUs before confirming FSR 4 for APUs by the end of 2026.

Once FSR is enabled in a game's settings, users also have to add the FSR tile in Command Center and switch it on. ASUS warns that RSR, the system-level upscaler, should not be combined with it. Neither AMD nor ASUS has shared any performance numbers yet, and ASUS notes that preview updates may still have bugs. As for the regular ROG Xbox Ally, ASUS says it will also get support through a GPU driver update coming soon, though there's no date yet. The Xbox Series X|S consoles are next in line and will reportedly get FSR 4.1 in the coming weeks, while FSR Diamond has already been teased for Project Helix.

It seems as though AMD is readying a new mobile APU that bears a striking resemblance to the existing Ryzen Z2 Extreme. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 HX 455 was recently leaked by Golden Pig Upgrade on Weibo, with the post suggesting that the new CPU would launch with eight cores and 16 threads and a 16 CU iGPU, while the 16 CU iGPU will reportedly be identical to the existing Radeon 890M on the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, which has proven itself capable of very decent gaming performance in our in-depth review of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X.

The exact core breakdown is unknown, but in a response to a question about the CCD layout, the leaker alludes to a similar layout to the Z2 Extreme, which features three Zen 5 cores and five Zen 5c cores across two CCDs, although the new APU will have a significantly larger cache to work with—24 MB L3 instead of the Z2 Extreme's 16 MB—signalling that it will be a cut-back version of the existing Ryzen AI HX 470 APU, which features four Zen 5 cores and eight Zen 5c cores.

The ever-growing list of mini PCs powered by AMD's Gorgon Halo APUs has just received its latest addition in the TOPC TXA2, a new workstation built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 APU and its powerful Radeon 8065S iGPU. The TOPC TXA2 is available in two configurations, with either 2 TB of storage for $6,399 or 4 TB of storage for $6,699 on TOPC's online store—even though the price is high, it's still a solid $900 cheaper than AMD's in-house Ryzen AI Halo Developer platform.

The TXA2 also packs 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory, with up to 160 GB shared with the iGPU for workstation use. Despite the 180 ×180 × 78 mm, or ~2.5 L chassis, TOPC claims that the TXA2 is capable of a 120 W TDP. It's also no slouch in the I/O department, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless networking and connectivity, and it has a healthy port selection, to boot.

ASUS today announced the ExpertBook A7 (14" AMD) laptop, designed to set the new measure for the modern workday through refined aesthetics, effortless agility, and everyday assurance. Its seamless all-metal construction, clean lines, beautiful finish, and precision details create a sophisticated look that feels polished from every angle. With a compact design measuring just 1 cm thin and starting at 1.2 kg, ExpertBook A7 moves effortlessly from one workspace to the next, while smooth performance, advanced security, and dependable durability help professionals stay productive wherever work takes them.

Designed for professionals whose work moves with them, ExpertBook A7 brings together style and mobility without compromising the essentials of everyday productivity. From its precision-milled aluminium alloy construction and immersive 3K OLED display to its intuitive haptic touchpad, responsive performance, and layered protection, every element is carefully considered creating an experience that feels refined, effortless, and dependable throughout the day.

HP revealed the EliteBoard G2a keyboard PC at CES 2026, promising "next-generation local AI power in a keyboard-sized form factor." Now, 10 months later, HP has released the updated EliteBoard G2a, revealing pricing and some of the keyboard and underlying PC specs, in the process. The G2a features either the updated AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450 APU or its smaller Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435 counterpart. The cheapest version of the HP EliteBoard G2a, which packs a Ryzen AI 5 Pro, 16 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage, comes in at $3,028, while the SKU with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450 APU paired with 32 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD, comes in at $4,167.

The small form factor PC is capable of drawing 65 W over USB Power Delivery, and the only I/O it features is a single USB4 port and a single USB Type-C 10 Gbps port. The EliteBoard G2a also features built-in dual speakers and comes bundled with an HP 675M wireless mouse. The keyboard component of the mini PC is a membrane keyboard, not mechanical, and it follows what appears to be an 1800 layout, and it has white backlighting. Fortunately, the EliteBoard G2a uses SODIMM RAM, so it's upgradeable in the event that you want 32 GB of RAM but don't want to pay HP's upgrade cost.

iBUYPOWER, the leading system integrator in North America specializing in high-performance prebuilt and custom gaming PCs, announced today that it is expanding its iBUYPOWER PRO Workstation lineup with the reveal of an all-new mini-PC - the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC, which is built on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Series processors. Available for purchase in Q4 2026 starting at $3999, the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC enables next-gen workstations and desktops to deliver exceptional ROI with robust security features while maintaining high performance.

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The new iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC easily fits into any user's existing setup, measuring 70x198x200 mm, making it perfect for discreet or minimalist spaces. For those who prefer mini-PCs as their main system, the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC uses AMD Ryzen's AI Max+ PRO 495 Processor. This lets users easily render complex AI models, enable instant ray tracing and interactive simulations alongside local AI inference, and seamlessly tackle complex data and engineering projects without using third-party cloud services.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves toward Super Intelligence (SI), intelligent computing is entering a new phase—one in which increasingly capable AI is moving closer to endpoints and edge environments. This shift is accelerating demand for local large-model processing, data privacy, low-latency performance, and greater control over AI workloads. In response, Minisforum is advancing its Local AI strategy from high-performance AI systems toward scalable local computing platforms. The new MS-S1 MAX-P495 is the latest step in this evolution, bringing powerful local AI computing to the edge and helping bridge today's AI era with the emerging era of Super Intelligence.

From 395 to P495: More Headroom for Local AI
Following the MS-S1 MAX powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Minisforum is introducing the MS-S1 MAX-P495, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. Built on the Zen 5 architecture, the processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, with clock speeds of up to 5.2 GHz, and integrates Radeon 8065S Graphics. It delivers up to 55 TOPS of NPU performance and 131 TOPS of total AI compute, targeting AI enthusiasts, developers, geeks, and professional creators with higher demands for local high-performance computing.

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

Framework officially launched pre-orders for its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495-powered Desktop mini PCs on September 30, as previously announced. Launch pricing started at $6,799 for the DIY Edition with 192 GB of unified memory and no pre-installed storage. A pre-built version with a 2 TB NVMe 4.0 SSD and Fedora Linux pre-installed comes with a $7,449 price tag.

It was revealed hours before launch that the OEM would only be offering one batch of the new Desktop SKU due to limited RAM quantities. Despite the eye-watering price, the first batch of Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 mini PCs sold out within hours of the start of pre-orders. However, in a post on X, Framework confirmed that it had managed to secure another batch of RAM for the Gorgon Halo systems, and it subsequently opened a second limited batch of pre-orders, which remain available at the time of writing and are slated to start shipping in November. Framework added in a separate post on X that prices for the Framework Desktop PC will only increase in the coming months.

After teasing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 upgrade to the Framework Destkop mini PC, Framework has officially announced that pre-orders for the SFF desktop will start on Wednesday, 30 September. The announcement came in a post on the OEM's official X account, where it also confirmed that, as is typical with its Framework Laptop upgrades, the rest of the motherboard and case will remain the same, for backwards compatibility purposes.

Currently, it is unclear how much the new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495-powered mini PC will cost, but it'd be a safe bet to assume it will be more expensive than the current-generation Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model, especially on the high-end version, topping out at 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory where the 395 version tops out at 128 GB.

When ASUS first revealed the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, it said that the gaming handheld would be available as a bundle with a set of Xreal R1 Edition 20 AR glasses or as a standalone handheld, but pricing and details on the standalone version were still somewhat nebulous, but ASUS has finally announced pricing and imminent pre-order availability for the X20 handheld on both its online store and on Best Buy.

The standalone handheld gets a price of $1,299.99, which is a $300 price increase over the standard ROG Xbox Ally X. The X20 Anniversary Edition is powered by the same AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU, 24 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD as the original handheld, but the flashy new smoky translucent chassis isn't the only upgrade. The Xbox Ally X20 features a new 7.4-inch, 120 Hz ROG Nebula HDR OLED display that boasts an increased 1,400 nits of peak brightness and upgraded controller ergonomics.

Update Sep 28th: The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 has officially become available to pre-order on Best-Buy at the $1,299.99 pre-order price, and the product page also confirms October 15 as the start date for official sale and shipment.

After showing off its Gorgon Halo mini workstations at IFA 2026, Acemagic has officially launched the F9A mini PC as an AI workstation powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ APU with its Radeon 8065S iGPU, for 131 TOPS of AI compute and up to 192 GB of unified memory. The Ryzen AI mini PC's all-metal chassis measures in at just 158.5 x 158.5 x 81.5 mm, or 2 L volume, and pricing starts at $6,499 for 192 GB of memory and a 2 TB SSD.

The mini PC features a modern ports selection, with front I/O consisting of dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a USB4 Type-C port, an SD card reader, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack. The back of the mini PC, meanwhile, features another USB4 port, DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, dual 2.5 GbE, a USB 2.0 port, another USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion in the event that you need more power than the Radeon 8065S can put out. The 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8355 unified memory can be configured so that 160 GB is dedicated to video memory.

The KytyPlus PS5 emulator has reportedly rendered the Unreal Engine 5-powered Silent Hill 2 remake on an integrated GPU. Reddit user Legal_Help_31 shared a test on an AMD Radeon 840M with 512 MB of dedicated VRAM plus shared system memory, paired with a Ryzen AI 5 340 and around 15 GB of shared RAM. Performance is still not where we would want it, of course. The game's content warning screen runs at around 4 FPS, and it looks like the game only starts and sits there for several minutes without crashing. The test includes no gameplay at this time. The developer's own GitHub page calls the work experimental and says it is not a playability claim. FSR upscaling can apparently be used as well.

KytyPlus is a high-level emulation (HLE) fork of the KytyPS5 project. It reportedly runs without Sony's console firmware and uses Vulkan for rendering. The original KytyPS5 reportedly still crashes when launching Silent Hill 2 Remake, even on stronger hardware, so KytyPlus is a few steps ahead there. It is also impressive that this technically ran on an iGPU, but a boot screen at 4 FPS tells us very little about whether this ever becomes playable. The emulation scene has moved quickly in recent weeks, though, with KytyPS5 showing tremendous progress in Demon's Souls Remake and Astro Bot, among other games. KytyPlus developers are apparently now working to improve the performance in Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Honor, the smartphone and computer company formerly owned by Huawei, has officially revealed the Tiangong AXB35, a new AI workstation platform that designed for enterprise use and made to run on a choice of AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA hardware in a tiny SFF desktop chassis measuring just 70 × 192 × 203 mm, or around 2 L volume. Honor says that the Tiangong SFF PC is designed for everything from high-level office work and local knowledge bases, AI inference workloads, and agentic applications, but it would also be useful as a raw computational workstation for everything from 3D modelling and creative tasks to developing, and even gaming.

The Tiangong AXB35 comes in three variants: Standard, Pro, and Ultra, The Standard AXB35 comes equipped with Intel's Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, which features the new Intel Arc B390 iGPU, a total of 16 cores (4× P-Cores, 12× E-Cores, 4× LP E-Cores), and support for up to 96 GB of memory. The Pro version comes with AMD's 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395, packing the Radeon 8060S iGPU and up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a wide 256 GB/s bus. Meanwhile, the Ultra version comes with NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform, based on the Arm architecture.

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.

AMD launched the Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 in May 2026, and the powerful new APU seems to finally be making its way into the wider mini PC and laptop market, with Colorful being the latest brand to launch new workstations based on the new AMD silicon. Colorful has launched two new systems under its Colorfire brand: the Lingchuang Mini Pro mini PC, with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495, and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered Lingchuang K16, a new mobile workstation laptop.

Colorful hasn't revealed much about the new mini PC other than that it can be configured with up to 196 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory, 160 GB of which can be assigned to VRAM to feed the Radeon 8065S. Pricing has not yet been announced, but configurations will start at 96 GB for the Lingchuang Mini Pro. The Lingchuang K16, meanwhile, has been listed on Chinese storefront, JD.com, with a price of ¥34,999, which converts to around $5,218 at the time of writing.

At the IFA 2026 booth tour of Acemagic, we saw that the company was offering its F2A mini PC in both Intel and AMD configurations, providing buyers with two distinct hardware platforms in essentially the same compact form factor. The Intel version is powered by the Core Ultra X7 358H, based on Intel's "Panther Lake," paired with Arc B390 integrated graphics. This 16-core, 16-thread processor can reach 4.8 GHz, and the system is rated for up to 180 TOPS of combined AI performance. The AMD variant, on the other hand, uses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 "Gorgon Point" APU, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads, a 5.2 GHz boost clock, and Radeon 890M graphics based on RDNA 3.5. Its XDNA 2 NPU provides up to 55 TOPS, while the complete platform is rated at up to 86 TOPS. Both versions come with 32 GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory. However, the Intel model pairs it with a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot alongside a PCIe 4.0 slot, while the AMD version uses two PCIe 4.0 x4 interfaces.

Acemagic showcased an interesting solution at its booth at IFA 2026 in Berlin, featuring the latest mini-workstation equipped with AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo" APU. Housed in a compact two-liter chassis measuring 158.5 x 158.5 x 81.5 mm, it boasts AMD's 16-core, 32-thread "Zen 5" CPU, capable of boosting up to 5.2 GHz, alongside Radeon 8065S integrated graphics. The system supports up to 192 GB of LPDDR5X memory running at 8,533 MT/s, which is more than sufficient for local processing of large language models, gaming, or creative work. Local file storage is managed by an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slot, supporting SSDs up to 4 TB. The APU also includes an NPU with a performance of 55 TOPS in INT8, bringing the total system power to about 131 TOPS at full speed.

For connectivity, this mini-workstation features two USB4 ports, dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, the latest Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and display outputs via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. Additionally, there is an OCuLink interface with PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes for potential expansion if the user requires more GPU power or simply a PCIe connection on the outside.

At IFA 2026, GEEKOM revealed that the company has successfully interconnected multiple miniature PCs into a single local supercomputer capable of running inference with ease. At the company booth, GEEKOM demonstrated how it linked four of its A9 Mega mini PCs into a local inference cluster. The GEEKOM Private AI setup uses USB4 to connect these four mini PCs directly, eliminating the need for a dedicated rack or proprietary networking hardware. The result is essentially a miniature supercomputer that can sit on a desk, keeping AI workloads and data entirely local.

Each node is based on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395, featuring 16 "Zen 5" CPU cores with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics and up to 128 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory running at 8,000 MT/s. Storage is provided by two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, supporting drives up to 4 TB. The compact 171 x 171.1 x 70.1 mm system also includes dual 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. The processor has a 140 W TDP and an NPU rated at up to 50 TOPS, which means the total mini rack system will draw less than 1,000 W at peak load, making this setup extremely power efficient.

Minisforum, a Global Edge Computing Solution Brand & System Integrator, today unveiled two new local AI computing solutions powered by the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 processor: the AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 MAX-P495 and the AI Agent NAS N5 MAX-P495. The new solutions mark Minisforum's continued commitment to democratizing AI computing by bringing powerful local AI capabilities to a broader range of users and real-world applications. With up to 131 TOPS of AI compute performance, 192 GB of memory at 8533 MT/s, and up to 160 GB of graphics memory, the two solutions support larger models, more complex AI workloads, and next-generation edge AI applications.

Lineup Highlights:
1. AI Agent NAS N5 MAX-P495
AI data infrastructure, storage + compute, and persistent AI. Engineered for local data management and AI processing, the N5 MAX-P495 offers massive bandwidth and high-density compute:

As AI becomes increasingly embedded across the workplace, organizations need solutions that not only deliver strong performance but support the way their employees work. At Lenovo Innovation World at IFA 2026, Lenovo unveiled its latest commercial portfolio, advancing Hybrid AI for business with new technologies spanning AI-powered devices, displays, enterprise security, and breakthrough proof-of-concepts that help organizations accelerate AI adoption and confidently embrace the next generation of enterprise computing. Together, these innovations build on Lenovo's broader Hybrid AI strategy, bringing together intelligent devices, infrastructure, and services to help organizations move from AI experimentation to production.

Showcased at a special event in Berlin, the portfolio includes new ThinkCentre desktops, ThinkBook laptops, ThinkVision monitors, ThinkShield security innovations, and ThinkBook proof-of-concepts, highlighting Lenovo's commitment and vision in the future of business technology.

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

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

AMD's update to the Strix Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495, which launched with 16 Zen 5 cores, a total of 32 threads, and AMD's Radeon 8065S iGPU. So far, Framework has been the biggest OEM to tease the new Halo APU, but it seems as though GMKtec will soon launch a new Gorgon Halo mini PC in the Evo-X5 Pro.

GMKtec's official X account teased the new mini PC, which the brand says will launch at IFA Berlin 2026, on September 5. Aside from this, not much is known about the mini PC itself, however, the GMKtec Evo-X3 launched not too long ago, stacked to the gills with pro-tier ports, a beefy cooling solution with a 140 W peak TDP, and triple cooling fans. If the Evo-X5 doesn't stray too far from its predecessor, we can expect an OCuLink port, HDMI 2.1, at least one USB4 port, and 2.5 G LAN—or faster—packed into an aluminium chassis. We can also expect to see the price of the mini PC climb to the $4,000-range, especially for the top-end variant with 192 GB of RAM.

In early August, the Piston V appeared online, shrouded in mystery, but ran the gauntlet in a video by ETA Prime. Now, the Piston V has officially launched on Kickstarter at a surprisingly early bird price. The Kickstarter campaign also fully reveals the mini PC's specs and bundled accessories. The Piston V launched on Kickstarter with a super early bird price of $559, and, at the time of writing, is available starting at $590. However, the post-Kickstarter MSRP is expected to be around $799. The creators of the mini PC and its crowdfunding campaign tout the device as a hybrid mini PC and game console "in a gadget form factor," with the Bazzite/Windows dual-boot and a 4-inch touchscreen on the front adding to the HTPC experience.

As was shown in the pre-launch hands-video, the mini PC will feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU with its built-in AMD Radeon 880M iGPU, which should deliver reasonable performance for most non-AAA games. All models available in the Kickstarter come with 16 GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a 500 GB PCIe Gen 4×4 M.2 SSD, but the specs are upgradeable 24, 32, 48, or 64 GB of memory and up to 4 TB of SSD storage. One thing that wasn't mentioned in the original hands-on was the presence of an OCuLink port for eGPU support.