Laptops
Intel announces new CPUs for laptops, can hit 5Ghz
Will be available this holiday season!
Intel unveiled the 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series processors in May, and their reception has been quite positive. Now, the company is doubling down on laptop hardware, consisting of a pair of new U-series chips that can clock 5Ghz.
These new chips are branded under the U-series, which require lower voltage. The flagship model is the Core i7-1195G7, which has a base clock speed is 2.9GHz but can reach up to 5GHz on a single core using Intel’s Turbo Boost Max 3.0 tech.
It has a slightly lower base clock speed and a slightly higher Turbo speed. Intel said there’s an overall 25% performance advantage over its competition, meaning the Ryzen 7 5800U.
The other chip, called the Core i5-1155G7 has a base clock speed of 2.5GHzm and a maximum of 4.5GHz. Both chips have four cores and eight threads. Just like other U-series chips, the new chips operate in the 12W to 28W range.
The company also announced Intel 5G Solution 5000, an M.2 5G modem for PCs. The 5G M.2 module, called the “5G Solution 5000,” supports 5G NR mid-band, sub-6GHz frequencies, and eSIM tech. The module is expected to be in laptops produced by Acer, ASUS, HP, and other manufacturers by the end of this year.
Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.
From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.
But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?
Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!
Laptops
The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook
Notebooks are coming later this year.
Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.
The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.
Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.
As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.
Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.
Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.
SEE ALSO: Google, on Android adopting Liquid Glass: “Not happening!”
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?
After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.
This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.
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