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Washington ExaminerHunter Biden said on July 9 he will publish chapters about the last seven years of his life on Substack along with a video series. He posted an initial excerpt addressing his laptop and past addiction.
A House Judiciary Committee report details how South Korean officials directed Coupang to retrieve a device from a Shanghai river after a data breach. The company faced multiple investigations and a $410 million fine.
bgr.inApple increased tablet and laptop prices by nearly 20 percent. Microsoft, Nintendo and others followed with console and handheld price hikes effective from August and September.
The VergeFramework announced on June 25 that it secured cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs from Adata. Preorder customers with 500 GB drives will receive 1 TB units at reduced cost, while new configurations with larger drives are now available.
The VergeThe 12-inch Surface Pro starts at $849 and the 13-inch Surface Laptop at $949. Both models use 8GB of RAM and retain the Snapdragon X Plus chip with 256GB storage but lack Copilot Plus support.
Framework pushed first-batch shipments of its Laptop 13 Pro from late June into late July, with some units at risk of early August delivery. Non-first-batch preorders moved from July to August, and some August batches could reach early September.
NewsweekThe companies will sell 4,999 numbered units of the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC starting June 12, 2026, at $5,599 each.
medium.comSoraya Martin, a California student with dyslexia, improved her grades after using speech-to-text and audiobooks on her school laptop. More than 30 states have restricted cellphones, and some are moving to limit laptops and tablets.
TechCrunchThe India-based wearable health tech startup said wellness data from about 0.1 percent of its users was accessed after credentials were stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop. The company detected the intrusion within hours and took the affected internal analytics system…
The VergeMicrosoft displayed the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at its Build conference. Both devices use Nvidia RTX Spark chips and are scheduled for release later this year.
Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark chip on June 1 while Microsoft announced the Scout agent on Tuesday and Google previewed new Googlebooks features, all aimed at enabling AI agents to complete multi-step tasks locally.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMicrosoft began its annual developer conference in San Francisco on June 2, 2026. The two-day event centers on AI tools and features a new Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark hardware.
The VergeNvidia unveiled the RTX Spark consumer laptop processor on June 1 at Computex 2026. The chip features 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU CUDA cores, and up to 128GB of unified LPDDR5X memory.
The IndependentNvidia introduced the RTX Spark superchip on Monday to power new Windows laptops and desktops with local AI capabilities. New models from Microsoft, Dell and other brands are scheduled to reach the market in the fall.
The Japan TimesNvidia will introduce a new processor and graphics chip combination in laptops and desktops from Dell and Lenovo. The RTX Spark Superchip will run Microsoft’s Windows for Arm operating system.
The Japan TimesNvidia introduced a new chip that combines a microprocessor and graphics processor for Windows laptops and desktops. The RTX Spark Superchip will appear in machines from multiple manufacturers this fall.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNvidia unveiled the RTX Spark on June 1, 2026, an Arm-based system-on-chip that integrates CPU, GPU and memory on a single die. The first devices are scheduled to reach the market this fall.
thurrott.comMicrosoft unveiled the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra on June 1, 2026, featuring Nvidia’s RTX Spark superchip. The device is scheduled to begin shipping later this fall.
WiredDell introduced an XPS 13 model priced at $599 for students and $699 otherwise. Microsoft announced a 13-inch Surface Laptop for business use starting at $1,200 with an optional 8 GB RAM configuration.
The VergeThe laptop includes an 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED panel with over 2,000 dimming zones and up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness. A pre-production unit tested by The Verge reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto ran Cyberpunk 2077 at 45 fps on Ultra settings with ray tracing and DLSS Balan…
The VergeAcer announced a 14-inch Swift Air laptop priced from $699 with Intel Core Series 3 processors. The model offers up to 16GB of RAM and will be available in North America in August.
WiredXreal announced a new sub-brand and entry-level model of display glasses priced at $299. The A01 model connects to phones, laptops, and handhelds to project video directly into the wearer’s eyes.
Ars TechnicaSeveral manufacturers have unveiled early models built around Intel's new low-power Wildcat Lake chips. The announcements follow the release of Apple's MacBook Neo priced under $600.
forbes.comKevin O’Leary stated that workers who close their laptops at 5 p.m. do not work for him. Surveys show Gen Z and millennial employees rank work-life balance as a top job factor and would accept lower pay to maintain it.
WiredThe 16-inch Bellroy Laptop Caddy provides multiple interior pockets and space for additional devices. Reviewer Luke Larsen tested the product and described its organization features. A smaller 14-inch version is also available.
A federal politician and three staff members had their WhatsApp accounts breached in March. Officials said the incident prompted a temporary block on the app for parliamentary laptops.
WiredWired published updated advice on selecting a laptop. The article covers operating systems, processors, and budget considerations for different user needs.
Washington ExaminerConservative podcaster Candace Owens will interview Hunter Biden on her show this Thursday. The discussion is expected to cover addiction, politics, faith, and the laptop controversy.
TechCrunchSoftware developer Hermann Haraldsson launched Clawdmeter on May 10, 2026, creating a small device that displays Anthropic's Claude Code utilization data through pixel-art animations and charts. The lithium-ion battery-powered gadget pairs with laptops over Bluetooth and includes…
Google introduced a new series of laptops running a hybrid of Android and ChromeOS during the Android Show. The devices, manufactured by several companies, integrate closely with Android phones and feature Gemini AI capabilities. More details on pricing, availability and hardware…
flipboard.comRazer announced a new version of its Blade 18 gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The base model with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is available immediately for $3,999.99, which is $500 higher than the equivalent 2025 configuration. The compa…
WiredMeta intends to lay off about 10 percent of its workforce, or nearly 8,000 people, to run the company more efficiently and offset other investments. The move comes amid mandatory AI activity-tracking software on U.S. employee laptops and widespread reports of low morale.
en.antaranews.comProsecutors requested an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim over a 2020 contract awarded to Google for student laptops during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former education minister, who founded Gojek, faces corruption charges involving 2.1 trillion rupiah. Neither Google no…
WiredGoogle unveiled Gemini Intelligence to automate smartphone tasks and a new laptop platform called Googlebook during its Android Show. The announcements include redesigned Android Auto with 60 fps video support in vehicles from 11 manufacturers, expanded Quick Share compatibility…
TechCrunchGoogle unveiled Gemini Intelligence, an AI system that automates tasks across phone apps, alongside new Googlebooks laptops arriving in autumn 2026 and dozens of Android features. The announcements came during a livestreamed “Android Show” event on Tuesday.
windowscentral.comA 16-minute hands-on video of an Android 17-based operating system for laptops surfaced on Telegram Tuesday, showing a desktop-style interface. The leak arrived hours before Google’s scheduled Android Show presentation on May 12, 2026. Images of a new “Googlebooks” laptop line al…
thenextweb.comGoogle unveiled the Googlebook, a new laptop platform and operating system built on the Android stack to replace Chromebooks. The announcement provided few hardware details or target audience information beyond integration with Gemini AI and improved Android app support.
theverge.comLeaked images show a new wireless mouse from Logitech that folds in half for portability. The device is reported to reduce muscle strain by 22 percent compared to a laptop trackpad and supports multiple operating systems. It features an adaptive touch scrolling area and can pair…
foxnews.comMeta told its U.S. employees last month that it would begin tracking what they type, mouse movements, clicks and screen content on company laptops. The company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to adopt artificial intelligence tools while preparing to lay some of them off. Em…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIntel has unveiled its Core Series 3 line of laptop processors, which includes six different chips aimed at providing a more affordable option for consumers. The new processors are built on the Intel 18A process and will be available through various partners.
Microsoft has raised prices across its Surface device lineup amid a global RAM shortage. The 13-inch Surface Pro 11 and 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 now start at $1,499, up $500 from their original $999 prices. Other models, including the 12-inch Surface Pro and various Surface Lap…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple released the MacBook Neo, which has affected the PC laptop market. The MacBook line, including the MacBook Air, has not seen significant changes. Forbes reported on the product's market impact and potential future developments for Apple's lineup.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple unveiled the MacBook Neo last month, priced at $599, as its most affordable laptop to date. The device targets budget-conscious consumers and competes with entry-level Chromebooks and Windows machines. The announcement occurred during a three-day hardware event in March, al…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUSB chargers are essential for powering devices such as phones, laptops and bike lights. Compatibility varies due to differences in charging speeds, protocols and ports. The Guardian has identified specific models as suitable options for various needs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple released the MacBook Neo last month for $599, featuring build quality and performance in a portable design. The Verge tested three Windows laptops priced similarly and evaluated their attributes. The comparison highlights differences in design and capabilities within the bu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip from iPhones and iPads, starting at $599. The device features a high-quality screen, keyboard, and trackpad, positioning it as a budget option compared to the MacBook Air. Coverage highlights its p…
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip from iPhones and iPads, starting at $599. The device features a high-quality screen, keyboard, and trackpad, positioning it as an affordable option in Apple's lineup. It undercuts the MacBook Air by $5…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWired has tested and selected eight laptops priced under $800 as top options for budget buyers in 2026. The list includes Chromebooks starting at $300, Windows notebooks up to $650, and an affordable MacBook model. These devices offer improved features such as better battery life…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewApple introduced the MacBook Neo, an entry-level 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip from iPhones and iPads, with a starting price of $599. The device features a high-quality screen, keyboard, and trackpad. Separately, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available at a $100 discoun…