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"Devices that you wear on your body, that's a fascinating place we'll go" Microsoft hints at the future of Surface with wearable AI technology
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft may be interested in exploring wearable AI technology under the Surface moniker in the future, if a recent interview with Microsoft's Yusef Mehdi is anything to go by.
My favorite early Black Friday deals on gaming laptops start now
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals You don't have to wait for Black Friday to find hot deals on the best gaming laptops of the year.
See our favorite Copilot+ PCs in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel Copilot+ PCs are here, and we've put together a list of the top options for most people based on our hands-on time testing and reviewing the Windows on ARM devices.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair a suitable processor with NVIDIA's affordable 30-Series graphics card.
The best 5G Windows laptops in 2024 with LTE support
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Stay connected everywhere with 5G and 4G-compatible laptops.
Our favorite AI PC just dipped below $1,000 with this massive (and temporary) discount
By Cale Hunt last updated
AI PC deal The XPS 14 is one of our favorite laptops to come out of 2024, but its price is usually a deterrent. That changes with this limited $500 discount.
Former Intel CEO almost acquired NVIDIA for $20 billion but it would have been the firm's "most expensive acquisition"
By Kevin Okemwa published
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES Intel reportedly almost bought NVIDIA for $20 billion in 2005 but its board of directors thwarted the plans because it would have been the firm's most expensive acquisition.
Some of my favorite mini PCs are on sale before Black Friday
By Ben Wilson published
Deals Some of the mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are enjoying massive discounts before Black Friday, including a powerful gaming machine.
Lenovo Slim 7x deal slashes $200 off "one of the best-value laptops"
By Sean Endicott published
Simply the best Lenovo's gorgeous Yoga Slim 7x is now $200 off, bringing the Copilot+ PC under $1,000.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: Can this performance-per-watt breakthrough CPU truly be considered affordable?
By Ben Wilson published
Review Intel brings dedicated AI computing to the masses with the affordable Core Ultra 5 245K and its KF variant without integrated graphics, but are they worth adopting an all-new setup?
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