… The new Surface lineup is built around Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 platform, with Microsoft claiming up to 35% better graphics performance than Apple’s MacBook Air with M5 and over 90% higher performance compared to Surface Laptop 5 on select configurations. …
… Replit said it was “surprised and disappointed” at the move to block updates to its app, given that we have been on the platform for years, abiding by their rules. The start-up said it was “in discussions with Apple” and hoped to resolve the issue. Another app, Vibecode, has had updates delayed. …
… Commercial Times said: “AMD has begun its supply chain preparations for its next-generation Zen 7 platform ahead of schedule. …
… AMD says the unified memory architecture allows users to allocate up to 160 GB directly to the integrated GPU, significantly expanding support for large AI workloads and enabling the platform to run 300B+ parameter large language models locally. …
… Platform changes could be chunky too, with board makers already rolling out support for EXPO 1.2. That update adds early support for CUDIMM and Ultra-Low Latency DDR5 memory. This means Computex could bring teasers or early designs for AMD’s next AM5 platforms from board makers such as Biostar. …
… One of the expected outcomes of the partnership is an Intel SoC featuring Nvidia Geforce RTX graphics, reportedly tied to Intel’s upcoming “Serpent Lake” platform. …
… AMD also claims the platform can deliver up to 4x higher performance in certain generative AI workloads compared to Apple’s compact desktop system. …
… Xiaomi also slightly updated the main rear camera setup, with the new 200MP main sensor based on Samsung’s HP9 platform with optical image stabilization and f/1.65 aperture. …
PC Hardware May 21, 2026 by Slobodan Simic Colorful introduces new iGame B850M ULTRA Series microATX motherboards Colorful Technology has introduced the new iGame B850M ULTRA-S and iGame B850M ULTRA-OC microATX motherboards for AMD Ryzen platforms, combining PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 memory compatibil… …
… The Helios rack-scale platform, packed with Venice and AMD Instinct MI450X GPUs, is on track for multi-gigawatt deployments beginning in the second half of 2026. …