Framework has announced the Framework Laptop 13 Pro during its Next Gen event, introducing the biggest redesign yet for its 13-inch modular notebook. The new model starts at $1,199 for the DIY Edition and $1,499 for pre-built versions in the US, while EU pricing starts at €1,349 for DIY and €2,3
Framework has announced a new round of updates for the Laptop 16, led by an official preview of its OCuLink Dev Kit. The new accessory uses OCuLink 8i and gives the system up to 128 Gbps of bidirectional throughput for external PCIe devices. Framework says this makes Laptop 16 the first notebook with an exposed 8-lane OCuLink interface.
It is unusual to see a subscription service get cheaper instead of more expensive, but that is exactly what Microsoft announced today. Xbox has cut the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month , while PC Game Pass now drops from $16.49 to $13.99. The change takes effect immediately, although Microsoft says pricing can still vary
Apple is preparing to end major macOS support for Intel-based Macs with macOS 27. The change is being reported again ahead of WWDC 2026, but the cutoff itself is not new.
That means macOS 27 will only run on Apple silicon systems. According to MacRumors, users will need a Mac with an M-series chip, while Apple’s developer documentation continues to state that Tahoe is the last release for Intel-based Mac
The AIO is now on sale in Japan.
Probably not the screen you want to use for watching movies. Lenovo’s ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition features a 27.6-inch IPS display using an unusual 16:18 aspect ratio and 2560 x 2880 resolution. Lenovo says the near-square panel is designed for users who work with two A4 pages, spreadsheets, code, or long documents side
NVIDIA has released the DLSS 4.5 SDK for developers, adding support for DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X. The SDK is now available and gives developers access to its newest Super Resolution and Frame Generation updates.
According to NVIDIA, the SDK is built on Streamline and is meant to give studios one integration path across DLSS features. NVIDIA also says the package includes updated APIs, documentation, and
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a new top-end AM5 desktop processor built around a dual 3D V-Cache design. It features 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.6 GHz boost, a 200W TDP, and 208MB of total cache, split between 192MB of L3 and 16MB of L2.
Unlike
Intel may eventually bring unlocked multipliers to lower-priced desktop CPUs. In an interview cited by PC Games Hardware, Robert Hallock said Intel wants to deliver “more and more unlocked SKUs over time,” and added that overclocking should not stay limited to buyers spending the most on a processor.
That would mark a shift from Intel’s current desktop lineup, where traditional multiplier overclocking has largely remained tied to K-series parts. PCGH also notes that Intel did
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A new comment from KeplerL2 suggests Microsoft may not keep Project Helix limited to its own hardware. In a NeoGAF thread, the leaker said the chip would not be sold directly to consumers, but buyers may eventually see ASUS, MSI, and other brands shipping Helix-based machines instead.
That claim does not mean a standard next-generation Xbox console is gone. It
Valve may be getting closer to a Steam Controller update. A new SteamDB entry called “ steam_controller_unboxing_202 6″ appeared on April 20, listed as a free video app.
The video itself is not publicly viewable yet. Reports pointing to the Steam store link say it currently returns the message “This video has not been processed for streaming,” which suggests Valve uploaded the asset but has not published it for general access. Brad Lynch
