Hardware

Framework Laptop 13 Pro showcased on stage with 20-hour battery highlight, alongside Laptop 16 updates, OCuLink GPU kit, and wireless keyboard.

Framework launches Laptop 13 Pro with Panther Lake chips and 20-hour battery

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Framework announced the Laptop 13 Pro, a redesigned 13-inch model featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors and a battery delivering over 20 hours of life. The company also unveiled updates to its Laptop 16, an OCuLink external GPU kit, and a wireless keyboard during its Next Gen event on Tuesday. Preorders for the Laptop 13 Pro start at $1,199 for the DIY edition, with shipments beginning in June.

Nintendo raises Switch 2 prices starting this month

Nintendo has announced price increases for the Switch 2 console across several regions. The changes follow investor concerns over profitability and will take effect at different times depending on the market.

Valve releases design files for sold-out Steam Controller

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Valve has released free CAD files for the exterior shell of its Steam Controller, which sold out rapidly after launch. The files, available under a Creative Commons license, allow users to 3D print custom accessories. The company is working on restocking the $99 gamepad amid delays in related hardware launches.

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OpenAI rumored to build AI agent smartphone with partners

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Google unveils TPU 8t and TPU 8i chips for agentic AI

Linux kernel begins removing Baikal CPU support

Support for Russian Baikal CPUs is being pulled from the Linux kernel during the 7.1 development cycle. The first changes removed specific driver code merged by Linus Torvalds on April 15. Further patches are queued to eliminate remaining device tree bindings and drivers.

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to RAM shortage

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Microsoft has increased prices across its Surface PC lineup, with some models rising by up to $500, citing higher memory and component costs. The changes, now live on the Microsoft Store, affect current-generation hardware originally launched in 2024. Officials blame the hikes on a persistent RAM chip shortage driven by demand from AI data centers.

System76 launches Thelio Mira with $5,299 RTX 5090 upgrade

System76 has introduced its latest Linux computer, the Thelio Mira, powered by Ryzen 9000 processors. A standout feature is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU upgrade, priced at $5,299. The high cost of this video card upgrade exceeds even the price of RAM in the system.

Valve releases SteamOS 3.8 preview with initial Steam Machine support

20. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for its upcoming Steam Machine hardware alongside improvements for other devices. The update addresses video memory issues on discrete GPUs, benefiting the Steam Machine's Radeon RX 7600-caliber GPU. Valve still aims for a first-half launch despite component shortages.

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