AMD announced a series of new processors and platform updates ahead of Computex 2026. The US-based company’s latest lineup includes the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition processor, a new Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU for the AM5 platform, and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card. The company also confirmed that it will extend support for the AM5 socket through 2029.
Asus unveiled the ROG Edition 20 lineup during the pre-event showcase of Computex 2026 on Monday, to commemorate 20 years of the ROG series. The tech giant unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20, its flagship motherboard. It features an integrated AIO cooling architecture, comprising the ROG Ryujin Edition 20 cooling solution and a full‑width thermal deck, which is capable of controlling the temperatures of the CPU and VRM. The company also has introduced the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 desktop, with a “semi-transparent” black chassis and hues of gold. It features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, which supports DLSS 4.5, along with the QuietFlow cooling solution, and up to 300 watts of combined CPU and GPU heat dissipation. It supports up to five 4K monitors.
Asus has showcased the ROG Strix Scar 18 at Computex 2026, highlighting its latest flagship gaming laptop. The device features an 18-inch 4K mini-LED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, over 2,000 dimming zones and support for ROG Nebula ELMB technology. It is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM, up to 8TB of PCIe 5.0 SSD storage and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
HP has announced that its next-generation HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (2026) and OmniBook X 14 (2026) will be powered by the new Nvidia RTX Spark superchip. The company expects the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (2026) and OmniBook X 14 (2026), with the Nvidia RTX Spark chip, to go on sale in select global markets later this year, and the pricing details will be revealed “closer to availability”. The new Nvidia RTX Spark-powered OmniBook Ultra 16 (2026) and OmniBook X 14 (2026) models will be built for developers and other users who wish to run AI personal agents on their devices
Acer has unveiled the Swift Air 14 at Computex 2026, powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors and equipped with a dedicated NPU for AI workloads. The laptop features a 14-inch WUXGA 120Hz display, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB SSD storage and a 70Wh battery rated for up to 19 hours of video playback. Acer also announced the Swift Spin 14 AI. The Swift Air 14 will be available in multiple colour options across select global markets later this year.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra was announced on Sunday as the company’s most powerful Surface laptop ever built. Developed in collaboration with Nvidia, the Redmond-based tech giant says its new laptop is aimed at creators, developers, AI researchers, and professionals. The Surface Laptop Ultra features Nvidia's latest Blackwell RTX graphics architecture with up to 128GB of unified memory and full CUDA support for handling demanding workloads such as large AI models, 3D rendering, software compilation, and complex simulations.
Acer Aspire X 16 AI, Acer Aspire 18 AI laptops launched alongside Acer Aspire C27 AI and Aspire C24 AI all-in-one desktops. The Acer Aspire X 16 AI laptop (AX16-I71M) supports up to the latest Intel Core Ultra X9 processors. The Aspire 18 AI laptop (A18-I71M) runs up to Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. The Acer Aspire C 27 AI and Aspire C 24 AI all-in-one desktops come in AMD Ryzen AI 400 series and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPU options.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) has been launched globally by the Taiwanese tech giant as its latest gaming laptop. It is confirmed to go on sale in the North American and EMEA markets in August. However, the laptop will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2026. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, along with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, up to 256GB of RAM, and up to a 6TB SSD for internal storage. The latest Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) is backed by a 99Wh battery.
Samsung Display will showcase its latest gaming-focused OLED and QD-OLED display technologies at Computex 2026, the company announced on Monday. The South Korean tech conglomerate plans to exhibit 16 gaming display products at the computer expo held in Taiwan from June 2 to June 5. Its product lineup includes compact 8.8-inch OLED panels for handheld gaming PCs, a self-emissive 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, and 49-inch QD-OLED monitor panels.
Dell XPS 13 (2026) was launched in select global markets on Sunday, months after the US-based company reintroduced the XPS lineup. The new laptop sports a 13.4-inch 2.5K (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) InfinityEdge touchscreen, with up to 120Hz of variable refresh rate, up to 500 nits typical brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Dolby Vision. It gets a dual-microphone setup, along with a full-size backlit keyboard and a quad speaker unit. The laptop is configurable up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 355 processor, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.7GHz and a 49 TOPS NPU.
Acer Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15 laptops have been launched. The Acer Swift Spin 14 AI can be configured with the Snapdragon X2 Elite or Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. It has a 14-inch touch display and a 65Wh battery. The Acer Aspire Go 15 runs on the Snapdragon C platform. It features a 15.6-inch display and a 53Wh battery.
Qualcomm has introduced the new Snapdragon C processor, which will power the future entry-level laptops, the chipmaker announced on Thursday. The San Diego-based tech giant has also announced that upcoming entry-level laptops, priced at $300 (roughly Rs. 29,000) and more, from OEMs like Acer, HP, and Lenovo will be powered by the company’s latest Snapdragon C chipset. On top of this, Qualcomm says that its Snapdragon C platform is equipped with an integrated NPU to bring AI capabilities to budget laptops.
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 could launch in India soon. The gaming laptop is reportedly set to go on sale in the country by the end of June. It is expected to be priced at approximately Rs. 5.3 lakh in India. Asus has yet to reveal the price details of the laptop in India. It runs on Windows 11 Pro and features two 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR displays with a 3K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The semiconductor industry is quickly reaching an inflection point. Last year, Samsung began mass production of the initial 2nm node for the Exynos 2600 chipsets. Other players, including TSMC, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Intel, have also reached significant milestones when it comes to the technology.
Asus VM441 AiO all-in-one desktop PC has been launched in India. It comes in two storage options and runs on Windows 11 Home. It has a 24-inch full-HD touchscreen display with 100 percent sRGB colour coverage and 300 nits brightness. It offers 178-degree viewing angles. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.
Apple's rumoured MacBook Pro model with an OLED display launch seems imminent, as Samsung reportedly plans to start the mass production of its 8.6th generation OLED panels as early as June. The report added that the South Korean tech giant recently achieved over 90 percent yield with its 8.6th generation OLED panels, which are expected to be used by Apple for its MacBook Pro model with OLED display. Samsung reportedly estimates to supply about 2 million units of the OLED panel.
Samsung has announced its 2026 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup and new ViewFinity S8 series globally. The range includes the Odyssey G8 G80HS with a 6K 165Hz display, the Odyssey G8 G80HF with 5K resolution, and the Odyssey OLED G8 with a 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panel. Samsung also introduced the Odyssey OLED G7 and refreshed ViewFinity S8 models with Thunderbolt 5 and 5K display options. The monitors support DisplayPort 2.1, HDR10+ Gaming, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Nvidia G-Sync Compatible technologies.
Apple on Tuesday announced a new suite of accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence. Ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant updated its core accessibility tools like VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader with new features, alongside new AI-generated subtitles for videos without captions. Apple Vision Pro users can access eye-tracking-based wheelchair controls, while accessibility support across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and visionOS has also been expanded.
Lenovo Legion 5 15IAX11 has been listed on the company website, revealing its colour options and specifications. It has a 15.3-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The laptop carries an 80Wh battery. It is compatible with Intel Core 7 245HX, Core Ultra 7 251HX, and Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors. The laptop carries up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with up to 12GB GDDR7 memory. It offers up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe SSD storage.
Microsoft Surface for Business (2026) series has been launched as the latest addition to the US-based tech giant's Surface lineup. The lineup is powered up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 368H processor, paired with an Intel AI Boost NPU, delivering up to 50 TOPS. It also ships with an integrated Intel GPU, up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1TB Gen 4 SSD for internal storage. The top-end model with a 15-inch touchscreen is claimed to provide up to 21 hours of local video playback or up to 14 hours of active web usage on a single charge.
Acer has launched the Aspire 5 AI in India with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 H-series processors, a 14-inch WUXGA display, and up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The laptop offers up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, runs Windows 11 Home, and supports Copilot+ features. It also includes Wi-Fi 6, a Full HD webcam with a privacy shutter, and 65W USB Type-C charging. Pricing starts at Rs. 79,999.
Google I/O 2026 saw various announcements that the Mountain View-based tech giant has started rolling out or will release in the coming weeks. One of the highlights was the company's new personal AI assistant, dubbed Gemini Spark. The tech giant also announced that the dedicated Gemini app for macOS will soon receive the Gemini Spark update, too, which will allow Mac users to organise local files or extract PDF data directly into Google Sheets and the Gmail app on Apple’s desktops and laptops running macOS.
Lenovo Legion Y7000X 2026 will be launched in China next week. Ahead of the official launch, Lenovo has disclosed the key specifications of the laptop. It is confirmed to come with a 15.3-inch OLED display and an Intel Core Ultra 7 series processor. It has an 80Wh battery, and it will be available in two colour options. It will include 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage
Dell has expanded its laptop portfolio with a new gaming model and two AI-focused mainstream models. The Alienware 15 combines a high-refresh-rate display with Nvidia RTX graphics and user-upgradeable memory and storage. Meanwhile, the Dell 14S and Dell 16S bring Copilot+ features, optional OLED screens, and slim aluminium designs. Dell says the new consumer laptops are designed to handle gaming, content creation, and everyday productivity while offering longer battery life and improved portability.
Microsoft announced new features for the mobile version of Edge on Wednesday. The company said that it is bringing agentic capabilities with Copilot in Edge on phones for the first time. With Copilot in Edge, users will be able to ask queries on their handsets without leaving the browser, and Microsoft’s AI assistant will be able to generate answers by retrieving context and information from various open tabs. Microsoft has also introduced new productivity tools for the desktop version of Edge.
Google has unveiled Googlebook, a new category of AI-focused laptops designed around Gemini Intelligence. The launch of new laptops comes more than 15 years after the launch of Chromebooks. The new laptops feature Google Chrome and Google Play Store. It will come with a modern OS that’s designed for Gemini Intelligence. The new laptops are claimed to be the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence.
SanDisk Crayola USB Type-C Flash Drive has been launched in India. It has a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hardware interface for fast connectivity with compatible devices. It delivers read speeds of up to 300MB per second. It works with the SanDisk Memory Zone app, which allows users to manage and transfer files to and from USB Type-C tablets, computers, and other devices. The SanDisk Crayola USB Type-C Flash Drive comes in four colour options.
HP has refreshed its OmniBook lineup in India, the tech giant announced on Monday. Three models in the series, including the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (2026), OmniBook X (2026), and OmniBook 5 (2026), have been launched in the country. The new laptops are currently available for purchase in India via the company’s online store and the HP authorised offline retail stores. The flagship HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (2026) can be purchased with either an Intel Ultra processor or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series processor. Meanwhile, the OmniBook X (2026) and OmniBook 5 (2026) are only available in Intel Ultra processor configurations.
HP has launched the EliteBook X G2 series, EliteBook 8 G2 series, and ProBook 4 G2 series in India. The new business laptops are powered by Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors and offer up to 85 TOPS of AI performance. They also include HP Wolf Security and HP Sure View privacy features. Prices start at Rs. 1,35,000 for the ProBook 4 G2 series, Rs. 2,30,000 for the EliteBook 8 G2 series, and Rs. 2,50,000 for the EliteBook X G2 series.
Apple has begun testing the new automatic tabs grouping feature for its native browser Safari, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter ‘Power On’. The new functionality on Safari is said to be similar to the tabs organisation feature on Google Chrome. While users can currently group tabs manually, based on their preferences and usage, the upcoming tool will reportedly group all the tabs automatically, eliminating the need to create groups and organise tabs manually. The feature is expected to roll out to iPhone and iPad models, along with Mac devices with the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 updates.
Apple’s Liquid Glass push has been in the news for some time now. Released with iOS 27 and related software updates, it brings a fresh visual makeover, with glass-like elements in the UI. While it has appealed to some, others have called it a Windows Vista-lookalike, along with the corresponding problems that came along with it. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing a refined version of its Liquid Glass interface with macOS 27. It is said to focus on improving readability, polishing transparency effects, and fixing visual inconsistencies.
Apple may discontinue the 256GB MacBook Neo model as rising DRAM prices and higher manufacturing costs affect production, according to analyst Tim Culpan. The laptop currently starts at $599 (roughly Rs. 56,600) in the US and Rs. 69,900 in India. Apple has reportedly doubled its MacBook Neo production target to 10 million units after strong demand exceeded expectations. The company is also said to be ordering fresh A18 Pro chips from TSMC for the next production cycle while suppliers work to reduce delivery delays.
Microsoft’s Phone Link app could become a target for threat actors if a connected Windows PC is infected with malware. According to security researchers, an ongoing campaign potentially targets victims with a remote access trojan (RAT) called CloudZ. It reportedly compromises systems and can intercept sensitive information synced between smartphones and PCs when using the Phone Link app.
Flipkart Sasa Lele 2026 sale is all set to begin in India this week with offers on several product categories. The sale will offer discounts on laptops from brands like Samsung, Asus, and Motorola. Shoppers can further reduce prices by applying additional bank-based discounts, exchange offers and other payment offers. Here's a list of some of the best deals you can avail on laptops during the upcoming discount sale.
Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode on Windows 11 PCs. The mode brings a console-like interface to Windows, allowing users to browse and launch games across multiple PC storefronts. Xbox mode debuted as the Xbox full-screen experience on Windows handhelds last year.
Samsung has started developing a new Galaxy Book lineup, which will run on Android, according to a report. The South Korean tech giant is said to be working on three Android-based Samsung Galaxy Book models, which will likely include a low-cost variant, a mid-range model, and lastly a flagship variant, similar to the company’s Ultra, Pro, and standard Galaxy Book 6 models. The rumoured Android-based Galaxy Book lineup will reportedly ship with Android 17-based One UI 9, while boasting Galaxy AI features.
Intel Core 5 320 processor, codenamed Wildcat Lake, has reportedly been listed on the PassMark benchmarking platform. The unreleased processor is expected to compete with the MacBook Neo’s Apple Silicon A18 Pro chipset. The unreleased Intel processor is said to feature a six-core CPU, comprising two efficiency cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.6GHz, and four efficiency cores. The A18 Pro SoC also features a six-core CPU. However, Intel has yet to confirm the anticipated release of the new Intel Core 5 320 processor.
Apple is said to be preparing a major overhaul of the photo editing features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to catch up and compete with its Android rivals. It is reportedly developing a new suite of tools for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 operating systems, which are likely to be previewed at WWDC 2026 before being publicly released later this Fall.
Apple will market its first book-style foldable smartphone as the iPhone Ultra, according to a report citing industry sources. This corroborates earlier reports that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to adopt the Ultra branding for its rumoured foldable, which is expected to sit above iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. The purported iPhone Ultra will not arrive as part of the iPhone 18 lineup, which means it will not have the number 18 in its name, similar to last year’s iPhone Air. On top of this, the company will reportedly also call the rumoured MacBook model with an OLED touchscreen as the MacBook Ultra.
Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 laptops have been refreshed in India. The new models feature a 70Whr battery alongside a 100W adapter. The Dell XPS 14 comes in Intel Core Ultra 7 355 and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H chipset options, while the XPS 16 runs on up to an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor. Both models run on Windows 11 Home and carry up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge has been listed on an e-commerce platform in Austria ahead of its official launch. The listing reveals various details about the upcoming Galaxy Book 6 series laptop, including its price, chipset, display, battery capacity, I/O ports, and other features. The laptop is listed with a 16-inch OLED display, delivering up to 120Hz of refresh rate. Unlike other models in the lineup, which are powered by Intel’s Panther Lake processors, the Galaxy Book 6 Edge could be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset.
Microsoft’s planned transition to the new Windows Insider channels kicked off on Friday. Earlier this month, the Redmond-based tech giant acknowledged the confusing channel structure and the unreliable experience where, despite updating to a version mentioned in the changelog, Insiders might not see the new feature in the existing programme.
Apple’s incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ternus, is said to take the reins of the Cupertino-based tech giant on September 1. In the latest edition of his ‘Power On’ newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Tim Cook will be leaving Ternus with a strong product lineup, with multiple devices either in the development phase or awaiting launch. Moreover, Ternus will reportedly also be overseeing Apple’s entry into various new product categories. Soon after he takes charge, Apple will reportedly launch its first foldable smartphone, which could be called the iPhone Ultra.
Honor has launched the Honor Win H9 and Win H7 gaming laptops in China with Intel Core HX processors and Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs. The lineup includes high refresh rate 16-inch displays, up to RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and large batteries with fast charging. Prices start at CNY 11,999 (roughly Rs. 1,64,900) for the Win H9 and CNY 9,199 (roughly Rs. 1,26,600) for the Win H7. Both models offer DDR5 RAM, SSD storage, AI features, and modern connectivity, with availability across Honor stores and online platforms.
Asus has launched the ExpertBook Ultra alongside the ExpertBook P3 and P5 series in India, aimed at business users looking for AI-powered Copilot+ PCs. The ExpertBook Ultra brings a 14-inch OLED display, Intel Core Ultra processors with up to 50 TOPS NPU performance, and a lightweight sub-1kg design. Meanwhile, the P3 and P5 series offer more flexible configurations with Intel Core Ultra chips, up to 32GB RAM, and Wi-Fi 7 support. Pricing starts at Rs. 94,990, while the Ultra begins at Rs. 2,39,990.
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will introduce stricter network security mandates with its next major iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates. Hence, the tech giant is asking IT administrators and device management service (DMS) developers to start preparing their network environments for the upcoming changes and conduct an audit to “identify servers” that are not compliant with the upcoming security requirements. This comes weeks before Apple's WWDC 2026 event, which is expected to see introduction of iOS 27.
Apple may delay its redesigned MacBook Pro due to ongoing shortages of RAM and SSD components. The company had planned to launch the upgraded model between late 2026 and early 2027, but the timeline could now shift further into 2027. The new MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED display, touchscreen support, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Meanwhile, the current MacBook Pro (2026) offers a Liquid Retina XDR display, M5 series chips, up to 128GB RAM, and starts at Rs. 2,49,900 in India.
Dell 15 (2026) has been launched in India as the latest addition to the Round Rock-based tech giant’s laptop lineup. The laptop is set to go on sale in the country via the Dell India online store, Dell authorised offline stores, and other multi-brand stores. The new Dell 15 model is configurable up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, paired with an integrated Intel GPU. The laptop can also be purchased with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor option. It is equipped with a 15.6-inch Full-HD display, offering up to 60Hz of refresh rate and 300 nits of brightness. The laptop also features up to 1TB of onboard storage and up to 16GB of RAM.
Intel Core Series 3 CPUs were launched in the global markets on Thursday. The new compute platform is built on the Intel 18A semiconductor process and caters to computing for schools, small businesses, and value buyers. Intel Core Series 3 has been dubbed the company’s first AI-ready Core Series chip, which can support AI workloads up to 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). It is claimed to support up to two integrated Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel Wi-Fi 7 (R2), and Intel Bluetooth 6.
Lenovo announced that it will host a launch event in China on May 19. The event will see the launch of multiple new devices, including the Lenovo Legion Y900 AI, Legion Y7000X tablets, and the Legion Y70 smartphone. The Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra and the Legion Y7000X laptops are also scheduled to be launched during the event. The teaser video also indicates that the Motorola Razr Fold will be featured at the event.
