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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.
Store-page code reveals Valve is preparing four purchase options for its upcoming Steam Machine, building on earlier leaks of two storage variants and retailer pricing.
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Skymizer has introduced a new AI chip design that relies on outdated components yet supports up to 700 billion parameters with low power consumption.
Several high-end RAM configurations for Apple's M4 Mac Mini and Mac Studio are listed as currently unavailable on the company's online store, with the base M4 Mac Mini now out of stock. Available options face shipping delays of up to 18 weeks. Experts point to a global RAM shortage driven by AI demand as a likely cause.
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Google has introduced two new Tensor Processing Units, the TPU 8t for training and TPU 8i for inference, targeting what the company calls the agentic era of AI. These eighth-generation chips follow the Ironwood TPU from 2025 and promise faster, more efficient AI development. The hardware aims to cut training times for large models from months to weeks.
Dell has reintroduced its Precision Pro business laptops alongside a new series of slim Dell Pro models, a compact Pro 5 Micro PC, and a conferencing monitor. The company emphasizes portability with its thinnest and lightest laptops to date, featuring a new configurable motherboard for customization. Most products will ship in May, with the Pro 5 Micro available from March 31.
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LG Display has begun mass-producing LCD screens for laptops that adjust refresh rates from 1 Hz to 120 Hz based on on-screen content. Dubbed Oxide 1Hz, the technology aims to extend battery life significantly. Dell's 2026 XPS laptops will be the first to feature these displays as a base option.
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