This was a big week for Windows and PC news, with plenty of new hardware revealed at CES and some important Windows changes. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

NVIDIA revealed its RTX 5000-series graphics cards, and AMD followed suit with its own new Ryzen GPUs and Radeon GPUs. Acer, Dell, Lenovo, and other companies showed off their new desktops and laptops, some of which are powered by those new CPUs and GPUs. Here’s all of our PC and Windows coverage from the past week.

The Big News

Samsung Has Two More Galaxy Book5 Laptops on the Way

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Book5 Pro and Galaxy Book5 360 at CES 2025. The new laptops have Intel’s latest processors, with the usual assortment of generative AI-powered features. Continue reading…

These Are NVIDIA’s New RTX 5000-Series GPUs

The RTX 4000-series was unveiled more than two years ago, and while the lineup is still holding up pretty well, we’re already due to successors. NVIDIA has now unveiled its RTX 5000-series, and it’s one of the company’s biggest generational improvements ever. Continue reading…

AMD Just Revealed the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs

It’s been a couple of years since the last time we got a new generation of GPUs. Intel got the ball rolling with its second-gen Arc cards, which means it’s time for NVIDIA and AMD to make a move themselves. AMD is unveiling its range of RDNA 4 GPUs, starting with the Radeon RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT. Continue reading…

Lenovo Legion Go S Arrives With Valve’s SteamOS

Lenovo announced the Lenovo Legion Go S, a handheld gaming device with an 8-inch screen. One model will use the same SteamOS software as Valve’s Steam Deck, becoming the first handheld to be sold with that option. Continue reading…

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Brings ARM Magic to Cheaper Windows PCs

Qualcomm has revealed the Snapdragon X, bringing its speedy ARM-based hardware to mid-range Windows laptops and desktops. Even though it’s the least-powerful chip in the Snapdragon X family, it still seems like a great option for productivity tasks. Continue reading…

AMD’s New Ryzen AI Max CPUs Are Built for MacBook Pro Competitors

Apple’s M Pro and M Max chips used in modern MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro computers have proved difficult to beat, especially in the laptop space. Now, AMD wants to change that with the new Ryzen AI Max chips. Continue reading…

MSI’s New Tiny Desktop Is a Copilot+ PC

MSI has announced the Cubi NUC AI Series, which includes the Cubi NUC AI+ 2M and the Cubi NUC AI 1UM. These are small but powerful mini PCs that come with built-in AI features. Continue reading…

Your Windows 10 PC Is About to Get the New Outlook

Microsoft will start automatically installing its new Outlook email app on Windows 10 devices. It’s already pre-installed on most Windows 11 PCs and rolled out to some existing Windows 11 systems. Continue reading…

Intel Isn’t Giving up on Discrete Arc GPUs, Apparently

Having a third-party break into NVIDIA and AMD’s GPU duopoly was the reason many people were excited about Intel’s entry into the GPU market. Even as the company launched a second generation of Arc cards recently, the future still looks a bit unclear, and Intel decided to give us just a little bit of reassurance. Continue reading…

MSI’s New Gaming PC Has a Screen On The Case

Many gaming PC owners (or potential owners) would prefer to build their own systems, but MSI is hoping you’ll reconsider with a unique feature: a giant touchscreen on the front of its new prebuilt gaming PC. Continue reading…

Satechi Releases Its First Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard

At CES 2025, accessory maker Satechi released a new mechanical Bluetooth keyboard with low-profile brown switches, more than a dozen backlight patterns, and other perks. Continue reading…

ASUS’s New ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptops Have RTX 5000 GPUs

Few gaming laptops are as popular as the ASUS ROG Zephyrus range. They’re relatively inexpensive compared to other gaming laptops, they’re as no-frills as a gaming laptop can get, and they’re really, really good. Now, we’re in 2025, which means we’re due for yet another refresh, and that’s exactly what ASUS is giving us. Continue reading…

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Has 4K Dual Touch Screens

Lenovo has announced new additions to its Yoga line of laptops at CES 2025. These are the Yoga Book 9i and the Yoga Slim 9i, but the Book 9i comes with a touch dual screen. Continue reading…

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X9 Is a More Repairable Work Laptop

Lenovo announced new ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Edition laptops at CES 2025. They have a new ‘Engine Hub’ design that is supposed to improve repairability and performance. Continue reading…

The New ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is A Killer Convertible Gaming Laptop

There are tons of ways you can play PC games these days, including gaming desktops, gaming laptops, and even handhelds now. The ASUS ROG Flow range is one of the best convertable gaming laptops, and the 2025 model looks better than ever. Continue reading…

The ASUS Zenbook A14 Has Qualcomm’s Best Snapdragon Chips

While Apple has seen a lot of success with Apple silicon-powered ARM Macs, ARM on the Windows side is still rough with software compatibility. This new computer by ASUS might be as good as an ARM Windows laptop can get in 2025. Continue reading…

The New Alienware 16 and 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptops Have Dolby Vision and Atmos

Dell has unveiled the Alienware 16 Area-51 and 18 Area-51 gaming laptops, featuring advanced cooling systems and premium designs. Both models boast improved sound and visuals with Dolby Vision and Atmos support, as well as customizable lighting and power settings through the Alienware Command Center software. Continue reading…

The HP Omen 34C G2 Is a Curved Monitor With a 21:9 Panel

HP revealed the OMEN 34c G2 curved gaming monitor at CES. It’s a VA panel, with a WQHD resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, and a wide color range, all in a curved 21:9 design. Continue reading…

HP’s New OMEN 16 and Victus 15 Gaming Laptops Have Something for Everyone

HP’s new OMEN series of gaming laptops offers powerful processor options from AMD and Intel and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce graphics. No matter what you need out of a gaming laptop or graphics-heavy workstation, HP probably has something for you here. Continue reading…

Razer’s Latest Blade 16 Laptop is Here, And It Looks Great

Razer sells a lot of PC gaming computers and accessories, and the Razer Blade series has been one of the best gaming laptops for years, especially for anyone wanting a sleek computer. Now, Razer has announced the latest iteration of the Razer Blade 16, and it looks great. Continue reading…

HP’s New Small Form Factor Gaming PC Boasts Big Specs

HP announced the OMEN 16L, its smallest OMEN gaming desktop to date. It appears to be a very competent pre-assembled PC, with configurations for RTX 40-series GPUs and Intel Core Ultra CPUs. Continue reading…

The Omen 32X Smart Gaming Monitor Has Google TV

HP announced its new OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor. The monitor runs on Google TV, but it’s made to focus more on gaming than other media. Continue reading…

Acer Revo Box AI Is a Great Tiny PC for Work

Acer has announced the Revo Box AI. This compact desktop computer is a very powerful PC for being so small, but mostly for work. Continue reading…

HP’s EliteBook X Ultra G1i Wants to Be a MacBook Air Killer

Few thin and light computers are as powerful as the MacBook Air, which also means that everyone wants to replicate its success and compete with it. The new HP EliteBook X Ultra G1a is certainly no MacBook Air, but it looks a heck of a lot like one. Continue reading…

The Dell Pro 14 and Pro 16 Are a Fresh Start

Dell has announced a new series of laptops designed for productivity use: the Dell Pro 14 and Dell Pro 16. This is a whole new line for Dell, and you can choose between a sleek platinum silver or a textured dark gray finish. Continue reading…

Acer’s New Swift Go Laptops Come In Intel and AMD Versions

Acer has announced new models in its Swift Go laptop line. This includes the standard and AI-powered versions, which will be released in 2025. Continue reading…

HP’s New Thunderbolt Docks Have So Many Ports

HP has revealed three Thunderbolt 4 docks at CES 2025, intended to turn laptops into full multi-monitor desktop setups with just one cable. Two of the docks have 13 ports each. Continue reading…

Dell’s XPS Laptops Get a Reboot: Meet the Dell Pro 13 & 14 Premium

Dell has announced the new Dell Pro 13 Premium and Pro 14 Premium laptops. This is an entirely new product line, similar to last year’s Dell XPS laptops and Apple’s MacBook Pro series. Continue reading…

Dell’s New UltraSharp Monitors Double Down on Contrast and USB Ports

Dell unveiled two new UltraSharp 4K monitors, both with IPS Black displays and integrated Thunderbolt 4 hubs. Continue reading…