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Intel is rolling out an updated GPU driver that it claims will deliver double-digit percentage gains in several games on handheld devices running Core Ultra 200V series processors with built-in Arc 140V and 130V graphics. Otherwise known as Lunar Lake, Intel says gaming handhelds like MSI's Claw lineup benefit...
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ Windows Gaming Handheld: $899 at Amazon, 7" Model for $799 MSI's second-gen Claw 8 uses an efficient Lunar Lake CPU to deliver better gaming performance and battery life on a gorgeous 8-inch display. Excellent Gaming Performance Hall-Effect Sticks And Durable Chassis Versatile Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity Large And Vibrant...
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You may recall that we stopped by Lenovo's booth at IFA Berlin earlier this year and sneaked a peek at some of its upcoming ThinkPad and Yoga laptops. One of those models—the ThinkPad Carbon X1 Aura Edition—has launched in China, and one thing what makes it stand out among a sea of laptops and 2-in-1 devices is that...
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Let's talk about super-portable gaming PCs. Yeah, alright—it's another handheld post; we just got tired of writing "handheld." But seriously, these things are cool, and if you haven't had the chance to put your hands on one, you should really try it out. It's hard to fathom, if you're of a certain age: a full-on...
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Not only are there are handful of laptops available based on Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 2 lineup, otherwise known as Lunar Lake, but they're mostly all relatively affordable models. There are several options hovering around the the $1,000 mark, the least expensive of which is the ASUS Vivobook S 14 with a...
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Qualcomm just revealed its shiny new mobile processor at the Snapdragon Summit, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is the first smartphone chip to feature the company's Oryon CPU architecture, which debuted earlier this year in the Snapdragon X Elite laptop processors. Qualcomm says it rearchitected Oryon...
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ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406SA) ($1399 as tested, $1499 for 32GB RAM) The latest elegant corporate laptop out of ASUS comes strapped with Intel's latest and greatest mobile microprocessor. Elegant Styling, Refined Looks Excellent Performance On Wall Power Unreal Battery Life Fantastic HDR OLED Screen Limited External I/O...
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In our reviews of Lunar Lake systems, we've noted that a particular bright spot for the new Intel SoC, besides its excellent efficiency, is its graphics performance. However, the previous-generation Meteor Lake machines could also offer great graphics performance—when using unlimited power budgets, at least. How does...
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Dell XPS 13 (9350): Starting At $1,399 | $1,899 As Configured The new Dell XPS 13 (9350), powered by Intel's Core Ultra 200V platform, offers great performance and even better battery life, though we're looking forward to testing higher-end Lunar Lake chips in future releases. Excellent Single Threaded...
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Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, a Copilot+ PC, and the first in the all-new Galaxy Book5 series. Noted upgrades from last gen are a new Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2) codenamed Lunar Lake, an Intel Arc GPU, and a 3K super resolution AMOLED display capable of a 120Hz adaptive refresh...
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Today at the IFA Berlin tech trade show, HotHardware honcho Dave Altavilla caught up with Intel's Robert Hallock to do a quick interview concerning the company's new Core Ultra Series 2 mobile processors. This family currently comprises the Core Ultra 200V parts, code-named Lunar Lake, a set of extremely efficient...
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Intel is official with its Core Ultra 200V processor lineup, otherwise known as Core Ultra Series 2 (or Lunar Lake, if going by the architecture's codename), and right on cue, its hardware partners have started announcing refreshed products build around the chip maker's latest silicon. That includes Dell, which is...
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We've been telling you all that it's too early to count Intel out. The company has more than four decades of making chips under its belt, and there's a whole lot of talent on the blue team. Today's launch, of the "Core Ultra Mobile Processors (Series 2)"—better known to enthusiasts by its "Lunar Lake" code name—could...
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HotHardware fearless leader Dave Altavilla went hands on with a few upcoming Intel Core Ultra 200 series Lunar Lake powered laptops ahead of IFA 2024, from companies such as Samsung, LG, Dell, and ASUS.
IFA is one of the largest consumer electronics and home appliances shows in the world. So, it is not a surprise...
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MSI has recently announced its newest handheld gaming device, the Claw 8 AI PLUS. The upgrades may seem a bit familiar and lackluster but for those who have yet to pick up one of these devices, it may be enough to tip the scales in its favor.
We know the Claw 8 AI PLUS is getting a new CPU, we just don't know...
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Intel has traditionally dominated the consumer laptop segment with its fast and compatible CPUs, but right now it's facing a three-pronged assault from Apple, Qualcomm, and even AMD, thanks to new and extremely efficient processors from all three competitors. The company needs new technology to stave off these...
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It's been a couple of months since Intel introduced its upcoming Lunar Lake chip architecture at Computex in Taiwan, and at the time the chip maker said the first round of chips based on Lunar Lake would arrive sometime in the third quarter. As we approach the midway point of Q3, Intel is putting the word out that...
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Intel's Arc launch was weak, to be sure, but we've retested the parts several times since launch, and the software is competent at this point. All Intel needs now is some new graphics hardware. That's on the way, and we'll get a sneak peek of its capabilities with the launch of Intel's Lunar Lake mobile CPUs. Intel...
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DigiTimes Asia is a site that frequently shares semiconductor scuttlebutt and anonymously-sourced industry leaks. The site posted up one such story back on Thursday, alleging that Intel's hotly-anticipated Lunar Lake processors have been delayed. Intel, for its part, has responded today in the form of a confirmation to Digital Trends that
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If you missed our latest livestream, here's a chance to catch the VOD, as we recap the many unveilings of Computex 2024, from new Intel's AI infused Lunar Lake platform, to Qualcomm Snapdragon X deep dive details, AMD's many Zen 5 announcements in mobile, desktop and the data center, very cool NVIDIA AI demos, and...
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MSI is teasing several upcoming products at Computex, one of which is a second generation Claw handheld game console based on chips featuring Intel's newly announced Lunar Lake architecture. More than just a processor swap, the next version of the Claw, which is currently dubbed Claw 8 AI+, brings a bigger 8-inch...
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It was the case for a very long time that if you were buying a laptop, you were almost assuredly getting an Intel processor. Sure, AMD was around, and there have always been Macbooks, but both were niche products at opposite ends of the market for ages. For the overwhelming majority of users, only Intel offered the compelling combination of...
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