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Infinix launches a new premium notebook lineup

Say hello to the ZERO BOOK series

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Earlier today, Infinix launched a duo of smartphones that each tout a first for the smartphone business. Well, the brand can offer more than just phones. Going along with its new flagships, Infinix has also launched a new premium lineup of notebooks called the ZERO BOOK series.

Infinix ZERO BOOK

The lineup’s first device is impressive in itself. With a workable 323.3 x 211.1 x 16.95mm chassis, the ZERO BOOK comes with a 15.6 IPS display, putting out images in 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 ratio.

Underneath the keyboard, the notebook sports up to an Intel Core i7-12700H chipset and Iris Xe graphics. It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD of internal storage.

For more power, the series also comes with an OVERBOOST Switch which boosts the laptop’s performance to 54W. Despite the additional infusion of power, it also comes with ICE STORM 2.0, an advanced cooling system consisting of two 65mm fans and a shark fin design to prevent overheating.

Further, the series also has an AI BeautyCam Enhancement for its webcam. Using software, the device automatically improves image quality for video calls. It also has a Dual-mix Array and AI Noise Cancellation which can block out background noise and maximize volume for a user’s voice.

Finally, it comes with a 70Wh battery for juice throughout the day.

Infinix ZERO BOOK ULTRA

Though the ZERO BOOK ULTRA ships in the same size as the regular ZERO BOOK, it is anything but the same.

The ZERO BOOK ULTRA carries an even more packed set of hardware. For example, the device can go up to an Intel i9-12900H chipset with Iris Xe graphics. It goes up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD of internal storage.

Price and availability

Both models of the new ZERO BOOK series are available now. The ZERO BOOK will start at US$ 799. Meanwhile, the ZERO BOOK ULTRA will start at US$ 999.

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Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops

The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.

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March 17, 2026

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Despite the rise of more gaming brands, Alienware is still one of the most recognizable names for gamers who want dedicated hardware. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Alienware has launched the new Area-51 and Aurora notebooks.

Alienware Area-51

Alienware’s Area-51 lineup is the brand’s flagship line of notebooks, packing in the best of the best from the industry. This time is no different.

First of all, the new series will rock Alienware 30, a new design philosophy made especially for the 30th anniversary. On the outside, the laptops have fluid contours, emphasizing curves opposed to the industry’s more angular contemporaries. It also has a Zero Hinge, which hides the laptop’s hinge from view. Finally, it has pillowed palm rests to make usage easy for long gaming sessions.

The 16-inch model can rock up to a WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED screen, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and 620 peak HDR nits. It will also have an LCD option. Alternatively, the 18-inch model has a WQXGA screen, featuring 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.

Inside, the Alienware Area-51 boasts up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU. For memory, gamers can enjoy up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5. Finally, for storage, the series can rock up to 2TB SSD natively but can support up to 3 slots, allowing for up to 12TB of internal storage.

The series will have a sizable 96Whr battery. This is complemented by a 280W adapter and the brand’s largest fans by volume to keep things cool.

Alienware 16X Aurora

For those who portability over raw power, the new Alienware 16X Aurora fits inside any day-to-day kit. For example, it ditches the thermal shelf typical of most gaming notebooks today to increase portability. It has rounded edges to make it easier to grasp and to create a slightly pillowed palm rest, similar to its flagship counterpart.

The 16-inch WQXGA OLED panel touts 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 620 nits HDR peak brightness.

Inside, the notebook has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. These specs are paired with up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB SSD.

Finally, the Alienware 16X Aurora will have a 90Whr battery. This is supported by up to a 280W charger (for the RTX 5070 variant).

Price, availability

Both series are available starting today, March 17.

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Apple MacBook Neo Review

The Mac You’ve Been Waiting For!

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March 12, 2026

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Apple disrupts the industry with their latest MacBook — an affordable to say the very least.

If you’re a student, a first-time Mac owner, someone who’s been priced out of this ecosystem their whole life, someone who just needs a laptop for basic tasks but one that looks great, without slowing them down, this is it!

Or maybe you’re torn choosing between the MacBook Neo and the more powerful M5 MacBook Air?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.

Get the MacBook Neo here!

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Hands-on: NEW iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooks, Studio Displays

What Apple has announced other than the MacBook Neo

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March 9, 2026

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The MacBook Neo was the star of yesterday’s Apple event, and it has every right to be but it’s been a big week for Apple.

So as promised, we also went hands-on with every other device announced this week: iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and the new Studio Displays.

 

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