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All the best laptop deals we could find for Prime Day
These are the best deals on laptops and computers you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Microsoft's cute Surface Laptop Go has a 12.4-inch screen, starts at $549
The Surface Laptop Go is Microsoft's smallest Surface Laptop yet, with a 12.4-inch screen, thin bezels and a low $549 starting price.
Dell updated its 13-inch XPS laptops with 11th-gen Intel CPUs
The upgraded models will be available in the US and Canada this week.
HP's first Intel 11th-gen laptops use recycled ocean-bound plastics
HP's latest 13-, 14- and 15-inch Pavilion clamshell laptops are the company’s first to use post-consumer-recycled and “ocean-bound” plastics.
Qualcomm promises better AI for its next Snapdragon PC chip
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 follows up 2018’s Snapdragon 8cx, and back then the company said the “x” in the name stood for “extreme” power. Amon pointed out the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2’s image signal processor (ISP) as a means to help webcams deliver better quality.
Alienware rolls out laptops with 360Hz displays
Alienware is bringing esports-level refresh rates to laptops.
Lenovo's latest flagship Yoga laptops are clad in leather
While the pandemic has dampened that somewhat, companies like Lenovo still have announcements timed with that event. Today, Lenovo is unveiling a slew of new devices including a trio of flagship Yoga laptops — the Yoga 9i 14 and 15, as well as the Yoga Slim 9i. As expected, these will come with up to Intel’s latest processors, with Lenovo promising graphics based on Intel’s Xe architecture on the 14-inch models.
Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fall
Acer and others are warning of laptop shortages for the return to school due to the pandemic, particularly Chromebooks.
Google extends shutdown deadline for native Chrome apps
Earlier this year, Google announced that it would end support for Chrome Apps on Windows, Mac and Linux by June 2020, or for enterprises and educators by December 2020. However, it has now announced an extension, in case you’re among the few still using them. Chrome apps will now work on those platforms until June 2021, and organizations can extend that by a full year until June 2022.
Toshiba officially quits the laptop business
Toshiba has sold its remaining stake in its laptop business to Sharp, effectively quitting the PC industry.
MediaTek unveils its first 5G laptop chips in partnership with Intel
Intel might not be building 5G modems on its own anymore, but its partnership with MediaTek is starting to bear fruit. The two companies have unveiled MediaTek’s T700 5G modem that’s designed to be used with next-generation Intel-powered laptops.
Dell XPS 17 review (2020): So. Much. Screen.
It’s crazy how much laptops have evolved since Dell’s last XPS 17 a decade ago. A 17-inch notebook is a commitment. I compared the XPS 15's display to the inky black monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey -- the XPS 17's is like staring into vastness of space.
What Intel’s Thunderbolt 4 means for your next PC
We break down what Thunderbolt 4 will bring to your next PC.
Lenovo's new budget AMD gaming laptops start at $660
Lenovo recently went a little wild by cramming a 64-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO into an unassuming workstation, but we assume one of those won't be landing on your desk any time soon. Perhaps the most notable of Lenovo's new US-bound releases is the Legion 5, which comes in 15.6 and 17.3-inch variants.
How to buy a laptop for school
Here's a guide to find the perfect laptop for you based on your needs and budget.
Dell's latest gaming PCs include large G7 laptops and a G5 desktop
Dell has unveiled a trio of gaming PCs, including its upsized G7 laptops and a G5 desktop.
Acer's new ConceptD PCs are for creatives on a budget
Acer has unveiled a host of more affordable ConceptD PCs, including a desktop and monitors to match.
The next version of macOS will be called Big Sur
Apple’s also added an iOS-like Control Center to macOS, making it more similar to the phone.
Apple's first ARM Macs may include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac
Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the first ARM Macs will be a 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac, and that they might show up as soon as the fall.
ASUS's latest ZenBooks are thin and light but don't skip on ports
ASUS has unveiled a trio of new laptops it says are the “world’s thinnest with full I/O ports” — the ZenBook 13 (UX325), ZenBook 14 (UX425/UM425) and ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363).