Today, it was revealed that two fresh Ryzen 9 processors featuring second-generation V-Cache have hit the market. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is garnering most of the buzz due to its impressive 16 cores and a generous 144MB cache, but the less flashy Ryzen 9 9900X3D isn’t lagging behind, boasting 12 cores and an equally substantial 140MB cache.
Instead of being powered by Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon X chips, the newly introduced Acer Copilot+ hardware lineup features either Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) or AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors. Acer has unveiled eight new Copilot+ PC models, but the one that caught my attention is the latest Revo Box AI mini PC.
The second-hand laptop market is bustling, yet many devices are unfortunately sent to landfills or recycling centers. These products travel globally, often being dismantled and recycled as much as possible. However, a significant amount of discarded electronic waste continues to release harmful heavy metals into the ground. Adding to this issue is the vast amount of plastic packaging encompassing the device components.
Since Acer hinted at a Nitro Blaze 7 last summer (apparently not showcased at CES), I’ve been pondering if Acer might unveil an affordable alternative for consumers, but it seems that’s not the direction they’re heading with these new devices. Instead, they appear to be focusing on premium models, pricier than their predecessors. Without dismissing a potential budget option in the future, let me share the specifications of these latest Nitro Blaze handheld devices.
Before CES 2025, HP provided me with a preliminary version of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i), one of the three professional laptops unveiled at the most recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. These devices, including the EliteBook Ultra 14, are equipped with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, making them robust work computers with impressive artificial intelligence capabilities. My initial experience with the EliteBook Ultra has been very promising, and I must admit that my enthusiasm for it is greater than it has been for OmniBook in recent times.
This wired gaming controller, modeled after the original but boasting upgraded controls and a revamped design influenced by the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, aspires to surpass its predecessor in functionality.