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Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use

Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).

Razer Blade 16 (2026)

A look at the refreshed Razer Blade 16 for 2026, complete with Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs.

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Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe — with local AI and efficiency

Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise‑ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.

Intel vPro with Core Ultra Series 3 samples on display

Intel's new vPro platform wants to save your battery and your data.

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I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere — its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports

Dell just announced its first Copilot+ mini PC running on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and I'm in love with its customizable port selection that unlocks up to five external displays with a mix of 4K and 5K resolutions.

Dell Pro 5 Micro

A look at Dell's new Pro 5 Micro mini PC powering four external displays.

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This trusted Geekom mini PC is 15% off — and it avoids a common "no-name" disaster.

Avoid the 2026 mini PC minefield with this 15% discount on the Geekom A6, a reliable office workhorse now down to $551.

Top-down view of the Geekom A6 on a table while it's next to a blue mug and a purple computer mouse.

At just 4.4 inches wide, the Geekom A6 is a prime candidate for a clutter-free desk or a VESA mount setup.

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Lenovo's ultimate All-in-One PC for work and content creation is now 41% off — and it comes with a bonus 3 months of PC Game Pass

Lenovo's hosting an exclusive 41% discount deal on its vaunted Yoga All-in-One PC, so the general public can get a hold of its solid performance, gorgeous QHD display that can rotate, and more for less.

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" sitting on a desk with the display split between displaying the Windows Central home page on the left and Adobe Photoshop on the right.

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" in action.

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AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 Windows gaming handheld anymore because it's "no longer sustainable" — AI and the RAM and SSD shortage crisis are to blame

Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.

Ayaneo Next 2 key image

An official marketing image of AYANEO's NEXT 2 handheld, sales of which have now been suspended due to AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages.

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Our favorite Windows desktop PC crushes your daily productivity, and can easily be upgraded for gaming — now under $1,000

Dell is offering a special 29% discount on the Dell Tower Plus desktop PC, a deceptively simple yet highly powerful rig suited to a wide range of productivity tasks and easily upgradeable for AAA gaming.

The front of the Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 as it sits on a table.

Whether it's homework or office jobs, this desktop PC can get the job done and more quickly.

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The best gaming CPU that "slam dunks on Intel" hits its lowest-ever price — there's no AAA PC title that the 9800X3D won't handle

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the best gaming processors you can currently upgrade your rig with to optimize your favorite game's performance, and it's enjoying its lowest discount yet for a limited time.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor held in front of a blue cloudy sky

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor in hand.

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I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs — content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices

Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and 270K Plus desktop processors on Intel box

Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors.

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The RTX 5060 Ti has been driven to overpriced obscurity — but Best Buy Tech Fest's final days come in hot with a great discount

PC building is in a bad place right now with extortionate price increases and all-around shortages, so when a deal like this pops up on an RTX 5060 Ti it is not to be missed.

AI-Generated image of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 60 Ti visuallized

The RTX 5060 Ti is hard to find without paying a premium, so this isn't a deal to miss.

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Why buy the MacBook Neo when this Lenovo laptop has mostly the same specs for half the price?

Best Buy Tech Fest has a 43% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, an AMD-empowered laptop with performance rates equal to that of the popular MacBook Neo, while costing half as much.

AI-Generated image of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 visualized

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a true budget gem with this massive discount.

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Apple's cheap MacBook runs basic Windows 11 apps with great single-core performance — but Parallels struggles where it matters

The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

Apple MacBook Neo and Dell 14 laptops on a wooden desk

The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.

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Of all the laptops on sale competing with MacBook Neo, thank goodness we found one that's over $550 off — with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD

The MacBook Neo continues to encourage more laptops to go on sale as the Nimo 15.6" FHD Business Laptop with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD receives a gigantic 46% discount on its normally steep MSRP.

Windows Central Deals header for the the Nimo 15.6" FHD Business Laptop

A new contender challenges MacBook Neo's value for money and specs.

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Your desk setup is a literal pain in the arm — I've used the Logitech MX Vertical for years and it’s finally $40 off

Stop settling for wrist strain. The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off, offering a 57-degree "handshake" grip that remains the gold standard for comfort.

Logitech MX Vertical and Logi Dock

My Logitech MX Vertical mouse has sat on my desk for years, and it has aged incredibly well.

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Even the studios highlighted in NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal were shocked by the generative AI showcase — game developers "found out at the same time as the public"

Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.

Resident Evil Requiem protagonist enhanced with NVIDIA DLSS 5 in front of Ubisoft and Capcom logos

Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public.

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“They’re completely wrong.” NVIDIA’s CEO defends DLSS 5 while gamers point to real problems. So who is right?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responds to backlash surrounding DLSS 5, dismissing criticism while defending the company’s use of AI-driven neural rendering and developer control over visuals.

Jensen Huang of NVIDIA with AI imposed in the background

Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, during his visit to The Cambridge Union to receive the Professor Stephen Hawking Fellowship 2025 on November 04, 2025 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

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The world’s first 16TB SSD costs.. HOW MUCH? — This must be the astronomical price of never deleting your files ever again

The Exascend PE4 16TB SSD, the world's largest internal solid state drive and first to reach 16TB of storage, is now available for purchase at Amazon for a military-grade price of $16,000, and stock is running out fast.

AI-Generated image of the Exascend PE4 Series 16GB SDD visualized.

Exascend 's PE4 16TB SSD is now available for purchase for a military-grade price.

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This gaming laptop that combines style with functionality, is now 23% off — It's got a gorgeous OLED display, tons of RAM, and an RTX 5060 GPU

The Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Gen 10) is a near-perfect laptop for mid-range gaming, casual use, and even productivity, and it's now on sale for a 24% discount at Best Buy.

Image of the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10) gaming laptop.

The Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Gen 10) on a desk.

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