Topic: qualcomm snapdragon
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Windows 11's Special Arm Edition: Built for New PCs
Microsoft is releasing a specialized Windows 11 version (26H1) exclusively for new hardware, starting with PCs using Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors, to optimize for Arm-based architecture. This 26H1 version is a parallel branch; it won't be offered as an update to existing PCs, and devi...
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Xiaomi May Skip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Over High TSMC 2nm Cost
Rising component costs are pressuring smartphone makers, with Xiaomi rumored to skip the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip for most of its upcoming flagship models in favor of more affordable processors. The premium Pro chipset may be reserved exclusively for an ultra-high-end model like...
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Nvidia to Rival Intel With Up to Eight Arm Laptops
Nvidia is entering the Windows laptop market with new Arm-based processors, challenging the long-standing Intel-AMD duopoly and moving beyond its role as a graphics chip supplier. Lenovo and Dell are developing at least eight upcoming laptops, including gaming and premium models, powered by Nvidi...
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Set to Power Chinese Flagships
The MediaTek Dimensity 9600 processor is positioned as a powerful, cost-effective flagship alternative, with major brands like OPPO and Vivo considering it due to the high cost of Qualcomm's upcoming premium Snapdragon chip. Manufactured on TSMC's advanced N2P process, the Dimensity 9600 is expec...
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CES 2026: Lenovo's Rollable Laptop, Asus Reveals & Affordable PCIe 5.0 SSDs
Lenovo showcased innovative concept laptops, including the Legion Pro Rollable with a horizontally expanding screen and the ThinkPad Rollable XD with a vertically expanding display. Asus unveiled a comprehensive refresh of its laptop lines, featuring updated ROG Zephyrus gaming models with high-p...
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Dell: AI PCs Fail to Excite Consumers
Dell reports that AI features are not a primary purchase driver for consumers, despite being integrated into new PCs, and the terminology often creates confusion rather than clear benefits. The main appeal of new "AI PCs" lies in practical improvements like better battery life and system performa...
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AMD Ryzen AI 400: Can These Laptops Keep AMD Ahead?
AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 series processors are a refined update, not a revolution, built on the same Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU architecture as their predecessors. Key upgrades include modest clock speed increases, more memory bandwidth, and a faster NPU in top models, delivering up to 60 TOPS of A...
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This 16-Inch Laptop Is Surprisingly Lightweight
The Asus Zenbook A16 offers a large 16-inch display in a remarkably lightweight chassis, making it highly portable for professionals. It features a superior high-resolution, high-brightness OLED screen and a built-in SD card reader, distinguishing it from the smaller A14 model. Both the A16 and r...
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Asus ProArt PX13: A Laptop Inspired by GoPro Design
Asus unveiled two new ProArt devices for creators at CES 2026: the convertible **ProArt PX13 laptop** and the detachable **ProArt PZ14 tablet**, both featuring high-resolution OLED displays. The **ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition** offers a rugged design with gear-attachment points and includes a one-ye...
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition: Rotating Camera Zoom Revealed
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition introduces a novel rotating camera zoom ring, offering tactile manual control for zoom, exposure, or focus, alongside unique branding and software enhancements. The phone features a powerful camera system, including a 50MP main sensor and a 200MP periscope teleph...
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Steam's New Handheld Will Run Android Games
Valve has unveiled new hardware including the Steam Frame VR headset, designed to run both VR and standard games while bridging a gap to bring Android games to the Steam platform for the first time. The company is supporting developers by providing a specialized kit to port Android APKs to Steam,...
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Steam Frame VR Headset to Run Android Games
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset integrates Android and Steam gaming, allowing users to play both types of games wirelessly without separate development or porting. The headset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to run Android APK files directly, benefiting developers by enabling easy porting of ...
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