An Apple-first attempt at making an affordable computer is underway. The company is working on a new 13-inch laptop that promises to bring the power of its latest iPhone chip to a more budget-friendly computer. Rather than using one of its custom M‑series processors, this model will run on the A18 Pro, which currently powers the top iPhone lineup. By tapping into existing smartphone-grade CPUs, Apple aims to reduce manufacturing costs without compromising everyday performance for students and casual users. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, mass production could start as early as the late fourth quarter of 2025 or the early first quarter of 2026. The design will resemble a slim MacBook Air, with a screen measuring approximately 13 inches across, a unibody case, revised vents (possibly none), and ports, in smartphones the A18 Pro is passively cooled.

To add some flair, Apple plans to offer the laptop in several colors, like silver, blue, pink, and yellow, similar to its earlier iMac palette. This affordable MacBook is a key component of Apple's strategy to boost desktop and laptop shipments back to their pre-pandemic peak of roughly 25 million units, now projected for 2026. Following a slowdown this year, the company anticipates shipping approximately 20 million MacBooks in 2025. The new 13‑inch model alone is forecast to account for five to seven million of those sales, making it one of Apple's most important products next year. How well the A18 Pro SoC handles the desktop load remains to be seen, but for basic office and everyday tasks, it could be a very usable device. The single-core A18 Pro performance is comparable to the latest M4, but the multi-core performance lags behind, so incorporating a mobile-grade chip will be an interesting addition to Apple's Mac product stack.

NuPhy's latest low-profile mechanical keyboard, the Air75 V3 was announced only a few short weeks ago, promising a slew of upgrades over its predecessors, including redesigned switches, a noise-isolating gasket mount, and a new removable, customizable knob. In general, the promised design updates seem to have been received positively by the community, but NuPhy's decision to sell the Air75 V3 with only the tall version of the knob—which sticks up over the low-profile keycaps—and sell the low-profile knob separately in a bundle with the NuFolio case. According to an announcement on NuPhy's official X account, all pre-orders of the NuPhy Air75 V3 will include both the low-profile and full-height knobs.

NuPhy also clarified that the knob color will match the keyboard color. The main knob stems remain red, but the knob module's background color and the color of the translucent ring around the low-profile knobs will change depending on the keyboard color—the Nova White Air75 V3 has a clear plastic ring around the red stalk, while the Nebula Dark colorway comes with a smokey translucent plastic ring. Critically, it's unclear whether this only applies to the Air75 V3 pre-orders or if NuPhy will include both versions of the knob in the final in-stock version of the keyboard. A recent post on the r/NuPhy subreddit claimed to present an email from NuPhy's customer service that also said the low-profile knob would be included with the Air75 V3 from the start, but there was no distinction made between the pre-order and the in-stock keyboard here, so it may be the case that the low-profile knob will be included after all.

Today, Dell unveils its new lineup of flagship laptops, now under the Dell Premium name. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors, these devices deliver meaningful performance advancements designed for students, creators and entrepreneurs who rely on their PCs to fuel their ambitions and keep pace with what's next.

Staying true to the XPS tradition, the new Dell Premium laptops uphold the signature craftsmanship and innovation that customers know and love - stunning displays, elevated and smooth finishes, monochromatic colors and cutting-edge technology. The new name signals a fresh chapter—one that makes it easier than ever to find the right PC while providing the same exceptional quality, design and performance.

ASUS is proud to announce that the ProArt P16 (H7606), updated with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics and paired with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor (featuring up to 50 TOPS with the AMD XDNA NPU), is now available for purchase at the ASUS Store and Best Buy (H7606WP-PB99T / H7606WP-P16.R95070).

These top-of-the-line components are housed in a premium, compact 16-inch Nano Black chassis. At just 0.59" thin and weighing 4.08lb, ProArt P16 is the ultimate powerhouse for on-the-go creativity, gaming, productivity, and more. It is also a Copilot+ PC and features the ASUS-exclusive StoryCube and MuseTree apps to streamline creativity and accelerate ideas - made possible by the power of fully local AI. StoryCube is a smart, convenient, and powerful digital asset-management tool with AI assistance for scene categorization and clip generation, allowing users to effortlessly manage and export the contents of their file library. MuseTree transforms inspiration into imagery swiftly, allowing users to generate more creativity through simple graphical interactions, while intelligently storing and managing their ideas.

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced its most powerful laptop to date, the 18-inch ULTIMA 18. Developed in collaboration with CLEVO, ULTIMA 18 redefines what a gaming laptop can be by offering desktop-level specs, like a 4K@200 Hz G-SYNC display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU, all inside a sleek chassis outfitted with metal lid and palm rest.

Designed for elite gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance without compromise, ULTIMA 18 is MAINGEAR's first laptop to support modern dual-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, and Wi-Fi 7. Whether plugged in or on the move, this system delivers unprecedented power, quiet efficiency, and immersive visuals for the most demanding workloads and graphics-rich game titles.

Today Kubuntu Focus announces the availability of the Sixth-Generation M2. This model includes substantial upgrades in CPU, GPU, display, and NVMe. The Focus Team claims the M2 GEN 6 laptop is a superb choice for anyone looking for the best out-of-the-box Linux experience with optimized and validated hardware. Focus systems are used by developers, DevOps, ML researchers, creators, and others who value their time and the unmatched Linux-first support.

Improvements from the prior generation include:

• Faster, cooler, and quieter CPU performance with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. With 24 cores, it gains 5-15% performance yet is up to 40% more efficient.
• Between 30-44% faster graphics benchmark performance and 50% more VRAM with the NVIDIA GeForce Blackwell 5070 Ti GPU. This features 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM and fourth-gen ray tracing and fifth-gen tensor cores.
• A larger and taller 525-nit 16.0" display with WQXGA LCD, 2560×1600 resolution, G-Sync, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

Post-Computex 2025, another hint about NVIDIA's next rung of current-gen mobile graphics cards has emerged online. Mid-week, harukaze5719 shared an intriguing screenshot of PCI IDs, accompanied by a brief message: "2d80-2dff = GB207." Most of the captured information is common knowledge, but an unreleased model was present. The "GeForce RTX 5050 Max-Q/Mobile" entry will likely translate into real life laptop/notebook form by mid-summer.

harukaze5719's leaked list seems to confirm the future deployment of a "GB207M" GPU die—likely the smallest and least potent iteration of Team Green's "Blackwell" gaming line. According to fresh reportage, a desktop sibling is supposedly being lined up for launch in July. A late April theory suggested AMD's preparing of RDNA 4 mobile "Radeon RX 9000M" GPUs; the least powerful options—reportedly based on a Navi 44 die—could compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop design. Rival timelines are unclear, but manufacturing partners (Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer etc.) seem to be prepping a plethora of Team Green-based portable gaming devices.

EUROCOM launches the Nightsky RX515 - a remarkable fusion of power, portability, and precision, designed to cater demanding professionals, students creators and gamers. EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is powered by NVIDIA latest Blackwell RTX 5060 architecture, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and supports up to 4 active displays, 128 GB of DDR5 memory and up to 24 TB of SSD RAID 0/1/5 NVMe drives.

EUROCOM Nightsky RX515 is a 15.6-inch customizable laptop engineered for users who desire maximum flexibility and connectivity in a lightweight, travel-ready form factor. Whether user is a student, professional, gamer, home user or creator on the move, the Nightsky RX515 offers the freedom to do more wherever the work or pleasure takes user to.

The Type-C USB connector has made it a lot easier—at least in theory—to connect devices, but it's not without its faults, especially as it's been hard to know what capabilities both the ports and the cables deliver. The USB-IF has solved most of the issues on the cable side with clearer markings on certified cables, but that still leaves both computers and devices as a gotcha point. Microsoft has now announced that it has a new WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) certification program for Windows 11 laptops that guarantees certain features from a Type-C USB port. No, it doesn't mean all new Windows 11 WHCP laptops will support USB4, which is something of a letdown, but it does guarantee that all USB-C ports on new WHCP laptops will support charging of the laptop and at least DP Alt mode for one display.

As the older USB 3.x standard doesn't support many of the features of USB4, there are several limitations to laptops that lack USB4 support, beyond just data transfer speeds over USB, such as PCIe tunnelling and Thunderbolt 3 support. However, Microsoft mandates Thunderbolt 3 support on all WHCP laptops with USB4 support. USB4 equipped WHCP laptops also have to support 15 W device charging and at least a pair of 4K 60 Hz displays via DP Alt mode. Microsoft's new WHCP certification does at least remove some of the guesswork when buying a new laptop, but until all laptops support USB4, there will still be devices with limited USB Type-C ports in the market.

In a "Public Real-Time Gold Deck" presentation document, Intel has advertised a good number of current and upcoming processor platforms that offer support for Time Coordinated Computing (TCC). Earlier today, InstLatX64 highlighted interesting "in development" technologies that were mentioned on page 34. The PDF was uploaded—for public consumption—mid-way through May, but Team Blue's "TCC Experience" was last revised on September 2024 (according to a footnote). This is fairly dry material; covering edge applications—suitably capable processors are advertised as dealing with a combination: "of real-time workloads and best effort workloads on the same system, by leveraging many silicon and SW optimizations." Interestingly, this TCC support slide confirms the existence of furthest out "Nova Lake-S" desktop and "Nova Lake-U" mobile processors.

Up until last month, Intel's "Nova Lake" next-gen CPU family was a mostly leaked property—an alleged "matching LGA 1954" socket standard was unearthed very recently. Intel leadership anticipates a loose 2026 launch window. Rumors of a 12-core "Bartlett Lake-S" gaming processor turned up online in April (linked to LGA 1700), following continued speculative talk regarding a lineup of "pure P-core" variants. The latest "TCC Experience" roadmap points to "Bartlett Lake-S" processors arriving—before "Panther Lake"—under the banner of "Intel Core Series 2." A "Bartlett Lake-S 12P" category sits just above "Wildcat Lake" on the TCC slide's timeline. The latter seems to be a lower-end mobile CPU range, likely designed with power efficiency in mind.

NVIDIA plans to introduce its first Arm-based "N1/N1x" gaming SoC in Dell's Alienware laptops later this year or early 2026, according to Taiwanese reports. The SoC is being developed with MediaTek, combining an Arm-derived CPU core and NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU architecture. Early rumors suggest that NVIDIA's new SoC will operate within an 80 W to 120 W power range, positioning it among existing high-performance laptop chips. When Qualcomm entered the Arm-based laptop design market with its Snapdragon X-series, it faced challenges because many titles required emulation through Microsoft's Prism framework, leading to compatibility issues and lower frame rates on Arm-based Windows devices. NVIDIA plans to work closely with Microsoft and game developers to ensure that Arm compatibility is present from day one, so every Arm SoC maker will benefit.

Rumors of an Arm-centric NVIDIA chip first appeared in 2023, and recent leaks suggest an engineering prototype already exists. During an earnings presentation earlier this year, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company plans to integrate Arm CPU blocks into AI-oriented hardware, specifically mentioning the Digits compute system. Dell's CEO, Michael Dell, also hinted at a future AI-capable PC collaboration with NVIDIA, fueling speculation that Alienware will be the first to use the new chip. Beyond gaming, the partnership with MediaTek could lead to broader Arm solutions for both desktops and mobile devices. MediaTek is reportedly working on its own Arm-based PC processors, and AMD is exploring Arm architectures for future Surface devices. NVIDIA's entry into this space could turn Dell's Alienware laptops into a practical testbed for high-performance Arm technology in a market long dominated by x86 workforce.

NVIDIA's oft-leaked GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile 8 GB GPU did not make a debut appearance at last week's Computex trade show. Given the very recent launch of GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB laptops, truly cost-conscious buyers will need to wait patiently for the next wave of even cheaper portable "Blackwell" hardware. Mid-way through the month, a British e-tailer inadvertently published pre-launch prices. Lenovo's least expensive option—utilizing a GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile card—sported a (likely placeholder) tag of £1149.97 (inc. VAT). So far, a lot of pre-release information has been sourced from official websites or webstores.

Yesterday, VideoCardz shared another NDA-buster—courtesy of Acer's "Predator and Nitro Gaming Laptop GPU Power Specifications page." At the time of writing, offending items are no longer present within this list. Prior to removal, three configurable Nitro AI laptop models (16, 16S, and 18) were visible with GeForce RTX 5050 specifications (alongside RTX 5060, 5070 and 5070 Ti options). Only clock speed and TGP data points were logged by the notorious investigator (see below). Currently, TechPowerUp's GPU database entry contains speculative information—a "GB207" GPU identifier was unearthed a while ago, but some insiders reckon that Team Green's GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile design will be based on "GB206" silicon. Additionally, debates continue to rage over the selection of GDDR7 or GDDR6 VRAM. So far, all launched tiers of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-series have emerged with GDDR7 memory modules.

EUROCOM launches the RAPTOR X16 customized laptop - a lightweight, user-upgradeable RTX 5070Ti powerhouse for Gamers, Creators, and Power Users. Featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, this 16-inch Raptor X16 powerhouse under 5lbs redefines mobile gaming and performance computing on the go. EUROCOM, a leader in high-performance portable computing, announces the RAPTOR X16, a versatile 16-inch system engineered for those who demand exceptional GPU performance without being tethered to a desktop. Built for gamers, students in STEM fields, power users, and creative professionals, the RAPTOR X16 combines high-powered hardware, extensive configuration/upgrade options, and a robust cooling system to handle demanding applications and AAA gaming - all in a lightweight high quality Aluminium Magnesium Alloy body frame.

EUROCOM Raptor X16 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 24C/24T Processor with 36M cache and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 12 GB DDR7 with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and 184 Tensor AI cores. It supports up to 24 TB of NVMe SSD storage in RAID 0/1/5 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports allowing up to 3 external monitors connected directly to dGPU.

While Colorful is usually known for its GPUs, the Computex 2025 booth was populated with some interesting mini PC designs and laptops. First on the menu are Colorful's new laptops. The new EVOL G16 Pro and P16 Pro laptops arrive powered by NVIDIA's latest RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPUs. Under the hood, they can be configured with up to a 14th Generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, which boasts 24 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum P-core turbo clock of 5.8 GHz, and thanks to Intel's Application Performance Optimization technology, demanding applications and games run more smoothly and responsively. Both models sport a 2K QHD display (2560 × 1600) that refreshes at 300 Hz, while full 100% sRGB coverage ensures colors are reproduced with exceptional accuracy and vibrancy.

Alongside an impressive number of new case designs and components, Gamdias has presented robust gaming laptop coolers. The Aether product range is headlined by a P1 Pro model; versatile enough to accommodate 12 to 19-inch devices. High-elasticity foam padding ensures quiet operation, by minimizing unwanted vibrations. This flagship option—designed for gamers and content creators—is armed with an industrial-grade turbofan—powered via USB-C. Integrated RGB lighting zones can be controlled through a physical interface, along with fan settings.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, generate images at unprecedented speed, power through work, unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio apps, and use AI innovations on the go in the thinnest and longest-lasting RTX laptops yet, optimized by our newest Max-Q technologies. Now, there are even more options for people wanting access to the latest innovations in a mobile form factor with the launch of GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs available in new models from every major manufacturer, starting at $1099.

These laptops are as thin as 14.9 mm, give gamers double the performance of the previous generation with the power of NVIDIA Blackwell and DLSS 4, and enable 100+ FPS in your favorite games. Creators can leverage the latest AI advancements to accelerate creative workflows. Students can accelerate performance in apps used in engineering, architecture, computer science, data science, economics, and more. Play, create, and work longer on battery thanks to Blackwell innovations and Max-Q power optimization.

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 could be the last of its kind; according to Tom Warren's latest theories. Yesterday, The Verge's senior editor envisioned a streamlined future lineup of Microsoft's portable PC devices. According to inside track information, the tech giant is expected to announce the end-of-life (EOL) status for this relatively young branch of Surface products (debuted back in 2021). The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is advertised as being "a laptop like no other"—courtesy of a unique/versatile setup that features a "dynamic woven hinge." Three hybrid configurations are officially outlined as: "laptop mode for productivity, stage mode for streaming, and studio mode for creativity." Current generation models are powered by Intel's 13th Gen Core i7-13700H processor (aka the "Evo" platform), and can be configured with discrete NVIDIA mobile graphics solutions (GeForce RTX 4060, RTX 4050, or RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Under normal circumstances, a baseline build—reliant on an iGPU—starts at about $2400.

At the time of writing, Microsoft has not acknowledged The Verge's insider report. So far, resellers have shared top secret info—indicating an upcoming official announcement; possibly due by next month. Another group of unnamed sources claim that Surface Laptop Studio 2 manufacturing activities have already ended, as of early May (2025). The megacorporation has culled other Surface products in the past; sometimes coinciding with the departure of key executive team members and mass layoffs. A few days ago, mainstream news outlets covered Microsoft's latest batch of staff reductions—affecting roughly 6000 workers. Warren's article dashes all hopes of a potential third-gen design: "there doesn't appear to be a Surface Laptop Studio 3 on the horizon."

Acer today announced powerful new 14-inch Predator gaming laptops designed for gamers and creative professionals. With a set of high-performance components, including the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, both devices offer a strong mix of power, portability and innovative features coveted by gamers, content creators, as well as on-the-go creative professionals and students.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Users can effortlessly level up their gaming performance and creative capabilities on the Predator laptops with support from the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors that power next-gen AI gameplay and scale up both performance and efficiency. Both laptops are a new class of Windows PCs that are designed for AI-intensive processes like real-time translations and image generation. Plus, access to NVIDIA NIM Microservices - state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready AI systems. The newly refreshed Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop is also enhanced with the latest silicon from Intel and NVIDIA, providing avid gamers with the edge they need to max out the graphics on the latest AAA titles and content creators with the necessary performance for editing or streaming.

Tianma, a leading global manufacturer of flat panel displays, is exhibiting its family of LCD technologies and solutions at Display Week 2025, Booth #416, San Jose, California, May 13-15.

Tianma's LCD innovations at Display Week 2025 include:
16" WQXGA 480 Hz Oxide - Tianma is launching the world's first 16" 480 Hz Oxide gaming panel, establishing a new industry benchmark for high refresh rate. This panel, featuring advanced Oxide technology, demonstrates a significant improvement in refresh rate when compared to most mainstream "e-sports" gaming displays on the market. With a 3 ms GTG response time, motion blur is effectively eliminated, ensuring instantaneous reactions. In addition, the panel offers a stunning 2560×1600 WQXGA resolution, 500nit brightness, a 1200:1 contrast ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, making it the ultimate choice for high-performance gaming notebooks.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly announces its joint booth showcase at this year's COMPUTEX in partnership with Segotep. Segotep is a leading brand specializing in PC cases, power supplies, peripherals, and cooling solutions. The booth will be divided into six major themed areas, offering visitors a comprehensive look into COLORFUL's latest innovations. Highlights include dedicated zones for motherboards and graphics cards, SSD storage, custom MOD builds, immersive gaming experiences, and laptops—all designed to deliver cutting-edge technology and interactive engagement for PC enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Upgraded iGame Neptune Series PC
The new iGame Neptune all-in-one chassis introduces a groundbreaking cooling design by stacking the radiators for the CPU and GPU. This layout not only enhances the visual appeal by creating a compact dual 360 mm radiator cooling system that promotes a more unified, streamlined build. The design aims to deliver an aesthetically clean and functionally efficient experience for high-performance PC enthusiasts.

NVIDIA's unannounced GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile graphics card has emerged in almost finalized form. According to fresh reports, Laptops Direct UK listed Lenovo's "Legion 5 15IRX10" 15.1-inch (£1349.97) and "LOQ 15IRX10" 15.6-inch gaming (£1149.97) laptop models; the "83LY000AUK" and "83JE000CUK" SKUs (respectively) seem to be equipped with Team Green's truly entry-level "Blackwell" GPU. Both product descriptions hype up the GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB GPU as offering "high-level graphics performance" and being capable of taking "your visuals to new heights." Officially, this "cheapest" mobile model is supposed to be a secret—going back to late last year, leaks revealed the entire laptop-oriented GeForce RTX 50-series product stack.

Unfortunately, the latest NDA-busting disclosure coincides with similar news regarding desktop relatives. Both lines of GeForce RTX 5060 cards are due for launch next week; expertly timed with Computex 2025 events. Given NVIDIA's apparent stealthy approach, VideoCardz posits that GeForce RTX 5050 Desktop and Mobile products could be introduced in a low-key manner. So far, the firm's manufacturing partners have inadvertently let slip very basic information. The Laptops Direct leak did not include overly-detailed specifications, but momomo_us stumbled upon another unnamed example—suggesting the selection of GDDR7 VRAM. Mid-March whispers seemed to link the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile model's destiny to this advanced memory standard.

Today at Lenovo's Tech World Shanghai 2025, Lenovo announced the new Lenovo Legion 9i (18", 10), a gaming laptop truly designed for games—both those who play them, and those who make them. Packed with features that not just deliver the ultimate gaming experience, but the ultimate game development experience.

"The most powerful gaming laptops deliver seamless performance even with the most demanding titles, and the new Lenovo Legion 9i (18", 10) laptop is designed to set a new standard," said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo's Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Segment, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. "Built with top-tier hardware and next-generation AI software innovations, it combines exceptional speed and intelligence—not just for immersive gaming, but also to empower game developers, AI engineers, and designers with the high performance and optional 2K 3D support they need to bring their visions to life."

Dynabook Americas, Inc., the gold standard for long-lasting, professional-grade laptops, today introduced its latest generation of business-class laptops: the Portégé X40-M Series 2, Tecra A40-M Series 2, and Tecra A60-M Series 2. Powered by the new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, and equipped with Wi-Fi 7, and Windows 11 Pro, these premium Copilot-ready devices represent Dynabook's most advanced and AI-enhanced generation of productivity-focused PCs to date.

"These new -M Series 2 laptops give business and education professionals the modern tools they need to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven workplace," said James Robbins, General Manager, Dynabook Americas, Inc. "With smarter architecture, faster connectivity, and Windows 11 Pro paired with Microsoft Copilot, we're delivering powerful, secure devices that unlock productivity in entirely new ways."

Around late April, MediaTek confirmed that their CEO—Dr. Rick Tsai—will be delivering a big keynote speech—on May 20—at this month's Computex 2025 trade show. The company's preamble focuses on their "driving of AI innovation—from edge to cloud," but industry moles propose a surprise new product introduction during proceedings. MediaTek and NVIDIA have collaborated on a number of projects; the most visible being automative solutions. Late last year, intriguing Arm-based rumors emerged online—with Team Green allegedly working on a first time attempt at breaking into the high-end CPU consumer market segment; perhaps with the leveraging of "Blackwell" GPU architecture. MediaTek was reportedly placed in the equation, due to expertise accumulated from their devising of modern Dimensity "big core" mobile processor designs. At the start of 2025, data miners presented evidence of Lenovo seeking new engineering talent. Their job description mentioned a mysterious NVIDIA "N1x" SoC.

Further conjecture painted a fanciful picture of forthcoming "high-end N1x and mid-tier N1 (non-X)" models—with potential flagship devices launching later on this year. According to ComputerBase.de, an unannounced "GB10" PC chip could be the result of NVIDIA and MediaTek's rumored "AI PC" joint venture. Yesterday's news article divulged: "currently (this) product (can be) found in NVIDIA DGX Spark (platforms), and similarly equipped partner solutions. The systems, available starting at $3000, are aimed at AI developers who can test LLMs locally before moving them to the data center. The chip combines a 'Blackwell' GPU with a 'Grace' Arm CPU (in order) to create an SoC with 128 GB LPDDR5X, and a 1 TB or 4 TB SSD. The 'GB10' offers a GPU with one petaflop of FP4 performance (with sparsity)." ComputerBase reckons that the integrated graphics solution makes use of familiar properties—namely "5th-generation Tensor Cores and 4th-generation RT Cores"—from GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. When discussing the design's "Grace CPU" setup, the publication's report outlined a total provision of: "20 Arm cores, including 10 Cortex-X925 and 10 Cortex-A725. The whole thing sits on a board measuring around 150 × 150 mm—for comparison: the classic NUC board format is 104 × 101 mm."

Copilot+ PCs continue to define the next wave of personal computing—fast, long lasting, secure PCs that are purpose-built to unlock AI experiences that empower us to get more done. Today, Microsoft and Surface expand the Copilot+ PC family with the new Surface Laptop, 13-inch and Surface Pro, 12-inch, designed with performance and portability in mind. These new PCs reflect the next chapter of Surface innovation bringing ultra-thin, lightweight and powerful Copilot+ PCs to more people at even lower price points.

Last May, we introduced a new category of devices—Copilot+ PCs, the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever, with our flagship Surface Laptop and Surface Pro representing the ultimate Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft. Copilot+ PCs are lightning fast, responsive devices with long battery life, built to be secure by design and by default, and unlock exclusive AI experiences, running locally thanks to the Neural Processing Unit in their advanced processors. Windows continues to invest in Copilot+ PCs, with a new agent in settings and new Copilot+ PC experiences announced today—rolling out first to Windows Insiders. Today, we are proud to introduce two new Surface Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors, that deliver great experiences for great value. You now have more options to choose the right Surface Copilot+ PC to fit your needs.