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news HP OmniBook 5 with Snapdragon X and 16GB RAM drops to $809.99

HP OmniBook 5 with Snapdragon X and 16GB RAM drops to $809.99

HP’s 16 inch OmniBook 5 is currently available for $809.99, reducing its usual $1,099.99 price by $290. The laptop is designed for everyday productivity rather than gaming. It combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with 16GB of memory, a 512GB solid state drive, and a 2K OLED display. Its specifications make it suitable for office work, study, video meetings, web research, spreadsheets, document editing,
news Snapdragon Control Panel update improves gaming tools on Snapdragon X PCs

Snapdragon Control Panel update improves gaming tools on Snapdragon X PCs

Qualcomm has released a new Snapdragon Control Panel update that improves game management, driver access, and one click optimization on Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon X processors. Version 2026.2.0 does not increase graphics performance directly, but it makes several parts of the gaming experience easier to manage. The update redesigns the game library, improves software update controls, and gives you direct access to newer
news Snapdragon X2 versions of Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for Business are now available

Snapdragon X2 versions of Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for Business are now available

Microsoft has started selling the Snapdragon X2 versions of its latest Surface devices for business customers, expanding its Arm based PC lineup beyond consumer hardware. The Surface Laptop 8 for Business is available with either a Snapdragon X2 Plus or Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. Microsoft has also launched a Snapdragon X2 version of the 13 inch Surface Pro 12 for Business. Both devices previously
news Alienware 15 review finds capable RTX 5050 gaming held back by noise and limited storage

Alienware 15 review finds capable RTX 5050 gaming held back by noise and limited storage

The Alienware 15 offers solid gaming performance through NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, but its loud cooling system, warm keyboard, heavy design, and small 512GB SSD make it difficult to recommend without careful consideration. The tested configuration combines an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an RTX 5050, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 15.3 inch display running at 1920 by 1200 with
news Newegg cuts prices on AMD Ryzen CPU, motherboard, and RAM bundles

Newegg cuts prices on AMD Ryzen CPU, motherboard, and RAM bundles

Newegg has launched a limited summer sale featuring several AMD Ryzen processor bundles with compatible motherboards and optional DDR5 memory. The promotion includes the Ryzen 5 9600X, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and Ryzen 9 9900X. Prices start at $289.99 for a processor and motherboard package, while larger combinations with 16GB of DDR5 memory reach $718.99. The offers are scheduled to remain available until July 31,
news Warframe director says Destiny 2’s end is a serious warning for game developers

Warframe director says Destiny 2’s end is a serious warning for game developers

The end of Destiny 2 has raised concern across the games industry, with Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford warning that business decisions can take control away from the people who spend years building and supporting a game. Destiny 2 received its final major content update in June 2026 after its planned conclusion was announced one month earlier. The game remains playable, but active development
news Call of Duty Black Ops ports on PS4 and PS5 face serious hacking problems

Call of Duty Black Ops ports on PS4 and PS5 face serious hacking problems

The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 are already dealing with major multiplayer problems caused by hackers. The games arrived on PlayStation with strong interest from players who wanted to revisit two of the most popular entries in the series. However, the online experience quickly became unstable, with reports of modified lobbies, unfair unlocks,
news Xbox needs new audiences and stronger social features to find its next stage of growth

Xbox needs new audiences and stronger social features to find its next stage of growth

Xbox is facing a deeper challenge than layoffs, rising hardware prices, or changes to its studio structure. Microsoft still needs to explain where meaningful long term growth will come from as traditional gaming platforms compete for the attention of a largely established audience. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC stores continue to serve millions of players, but much of their business depends on selling more
news Beast of Reincarnation trailer explains its real time combat and tactical command system

Beast of Reincarnation trailer explains its real time combat and tactical command system

Beast of Reincarnation has received a new gameplay trailer focused on its combat system, showing how Game Freak is combining fast sword fighting with command based abilities. The action role playing game follows Emma, a cursed warrior travelling through a ruined version of Japan with her dog companion, Koo. Together, they must fight mutated creatures and hostile machines while searching for a way to
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