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Samsung unites 300Hz OLED laptop tech with 360Hz QD-OLED monitors at IMID 2026
technology4 days ago

Samsung unites 300Hz OLED laptop tech with 360Hz QD-OLED monitors at IMID 2026

Samsung Display unveiled a 16-inch 2.5K OLED laptop panel that can run at up to 300Hz, marking the first laptop OLED to reach such a refresh rate and targeting high-end gaming laptops. The company also revealed two 360Hz QD-OLED monitors (a 31.5-inch 4K panel and a 34-inch ultrawide) and showcased various display concepts, though no launch dates were announced; initial devices are expected from major brands later in the product cycle.

technology6 days ago

Best Buy Repair Strips 64GB Laptop RAM Down to 32GB

A Lenovo Legion 5 laptop claimed to have 64GB of RAM was sent to Best Buy for a warranty repair and returned with only 32GB. A repair ticket allegedly states the unit “only accepts 32GB RAM,” and a 32GB stick was removed, prompting questions about mislabeling, miscommunication, or potential theft. The seller disputes the RAM configuration and the buyer plans to escalate the issue in person.

Framework Laptop 12 Turbocharges Entry-Level with Core Series 3 and Linux By Default
technology7 days ago

Framework Laptop 12 Turbocharges Entry-Level with Core Series 3 and Linux By Default

Framework updates its entry-level Laptop 12 with Intel Core Series 3 CPUs (Core 3/5/7), up to 48GB RAM, and DDR5 RAM; optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader. The model ships with Fedora Linux by default (Windows 11 can be added for $100). Pre-built Linux configurations start at $699, DIY options from $549, and the laptop ships in October. Notably, the Core 5 version demonstrated about 70% longer Netflix streaming battery life versus the original Core i5 model, and Thunderbolt 4 support is available on two of the four expansion cards.

Ferrari and HP unveil a race-car-inspired, limited-edition AI laptop
technology2 months ago

Ferrari and HP unveil a race-car-inspired, limited-edition AI laptop

Ferrari and HP have unveiled the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, a luxury laptop designed to echo supercar aesthetics—with a Rosso Magma finish, a visible engine-cover-inspired rear, carbon-fiber chassis and a hidden trackpad—powered by a 3K Tandem OLED+ touchscreen display, Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, and Intel Arc B390 graphics. Limited to 4,999 units and packaged in a Poltrona Frau presentation box, the device marks the first collaboration between the brands to push the boundaries of PC design beyond conventional aesthetics.

Ferrari and HP unveil a $5,599 limited-run laptop with a transparent 'engine bay'
technology2 months ago

Ferrari and HP unveil a $5,599 limited-run laptop with a transparent 'engine bay'

Ferrari teams with HP to launch the Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, a 14-inch luxury notebook priced at $5,599 in a limited run of about 5,000 units. It features a Rosso Magma red finish, a visible 'engine bay' showing the cooling system, carbon-fiber base, and a laser-etched serial number. Specs include an Intel Core Ultra X7, Intel Arc graphics, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, a 14-inch 3K OLED touch display, RGB backlit keyboard, and multiple ports. Availability is limited to select markets and shipments begin June 12, with a Poltrona Frau leather sleeve included.

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium
technology4 months ago

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium

Hands-on coverage highlights Framework’s complete redesign in the Laptop Pro 13: it keeps the modular, repairable chassis but adds a 13.5-inch touch display (2880x1920) with a 30-120 Hz refresh range, and easier replaceable parts for RAM, storage, and more. The result is a premium-feeling laptop aimed at power users and developers, with upgradeability and repairability as its core selling points, while keeping a similar look to the original, but with a noticeably improved display and build.

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Drives April Sell-Out Amid Surging Demand
technology4 months ago

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Drives April Sell-Out Amid Surging Demand

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo ($599) is selling out through April as demand exceeds supply; online orders placed today won’t ship until May, with some colors delivering in early May and limited in-store stock until May 11. Apple is boosting production and aiming to ship about 10 million Neo units in 2026, but a constrained A18 Pro chip supply could force production or chip changes. More details are expected on Apple’s April 30 earnings call.

NVIDIA N1 Gaming SoC Shown on Laptop Board with 128GB LPDDR5X RAM
technology4 months ago

NVIDIA N1 Gaming SoC Shown on Laptop Board with 128GB LPDDR5X RAM

NVIDIA's upcoming N1 gaming SoC has appeared on a laptop motherboard paired with 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with OEM partners Dell and Lenovo confirming a 2026 launch. The N1/N1X will use Arm-based CPU cores (10 Cortex-X925 and 10 Cortex-A725) and a Blackwell GPU up to 6,144 CUDA cores, and will offer typical laptop IO (USB-C/Thunderbolt, HDMI) while targeting Windows on Arm with Windows 11 26H1 support.

Limited-time: Refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro drops to $429.97
technology5 months ago

Limited-time: Refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro drops to $429.97

A near-mint Apple MacBook Pro (2020) in Grade A refurbished condition is on sale for $429.97 (regularly $1,999), featuring a 13.3-inch Retina display, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports with up to 10 hours of battery. The deal is limited by stock and an extra 15% off via code MARCH15 runs through March 29; prices may change on StackSocial.

Xiaomi unveils ultra-light Book Pro 14 with Panther Lake and 120 Hz OLED
technology5 months ago

Xiaomi unveils ultra-light Book Pro 14 with Panther Lake and 120 Hz OLED

Xiaomi launches the 14-inch Book Pro 14, a lightweight laptop powered by Intel Panther Lake with up to 32 GB RAM, featuring a 120 Hz OLED display, a 72 Wh battery, and 100 W charging. Weighing about 1.08 kg and offering HDMI and USB-A ports, it starts at CNY 7,999 (24 GB RAM, 1 TB) with higher-end models at CNY 9,199–9,999 (32 GB RAM, 1 TB). Global availability hasn’t been announced yet.

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Delivers Strong Panther Lake Benchmarks in Pre‑Release Laptop
technology7 months ago

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Delivers Strong Panther Lake Benchmarks in Pre‑Release Laptop

HotHardware tests a pre‑production Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 powered by Intel's 16‑core Core Ultra X9 388H Panther Lake, highlighting an 18A‑process, disaggregated tile design with CPU, GPU, and NPU. In early benchmarks on the premium notebook (16” OLED, 32GB RAM, 1TB), Panther Lake shows strong CPU/GPU/AI performance, improved efficiency, and robust I/O (up to 20 PCIe lanes, Wi‑Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4), though the top 16‑core/12‑Xe3 config remains not retail‑ready. Memory scales up to 128GB with high speeds across DDR5/LPDDR5X variants, and the device delivers solid battery life for a high‑end portable system.