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The Dell XPS 13 laptop is now available for purchase both online and in stores. Pricing starts at $599 for students and $699 for other buyers.

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Dell has relaunched its XPS 13 ultraportable laptop as a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Neo. The new model starts at $599 for students and $699 for other buyers.

An Australian company has enabled a chip with human brain cells to play the video game Doom using a simple programming interface. Developed by Cortical Labs, the technology allows for quick training and marks progress toward practical biological computing applications. Experts highlight its potential for handling complex tasks like robotic control.

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During its Q1 2026 earnings call, HP executives revealed that RAM now represents 35 percent of the company's PC costs, up from 15 to 18 percent last quarter. The surge is attributed to AI-driven demand straining memory supplies. HP anticipates further price volatility and plans to raise PC prices in response.

Apple may release updated MacBook Pro models featuring m5 pro and m5 max processors within a month, according to a recent report. These laptops will pair with the debut of macOS 26.3, expected in February or March. The update focuses on performance boosts while keeping the current design.

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Apple has revamped its website to allow buyers to customize new Macs by selecting individual specifications, moving away from prebuilt options. The change, first noted by MacWorld, offers more flexibility in choosing components like chips and storage. It may signal preparations for upcoming hardware releases.