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Top Refurbished Business Laptops on Sale: ThinkPad and HP with High Performance and Modern Features
Several high-quality refurbished business laptops from Lenovo and HP are currently available at attractive prices. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G5 with Core i5, 16 GB RAM, LTE, and Active Stylus is priced at €350.10, while the ThinkPad T15p with 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and Nvidia GPU is offered for €550. HP’s lineup includes the EliteBook x360 1030 G8 with a 13-inch display, LTE, and 99% sRGB for under €400, and the EliteBook 845 G8 with 32 GB RAM, Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U, and Full-HD IPS display for €395. These devices feature durable builds, powerful components, and are ideal for office and productivity use.
NVIDIA Releases GeForce 595.59 Drivers for Resident Evil Requiem – But with Fan Issues
NVIDIA released the GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready drivers to support Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon, while fixing multiple game bugs and enhancing performance on GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. The update also improved DLSS and Reflex support. However, the driver was soon removed from download due to a bug causing severe fan issues on RTX 3000 and RTX 5000 series cards, with reports of only one fan being recognized. AMD has also issued a dedicated driver for Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon.
Resident Evil: Requiem Sets Steam Record and Earns International Acclaim
Resident Evil: Requiem set a new Steam record with 267,509 concurrent players at launch, surpassing the previous series peak and reaching over 320,000 on its first day. The game received overwhelmingly positive international reviews for its clear separation of survival horror and action elements, along with strong technical performance, detailed environments, and stable gameplay. While praised for its atmospheric tension and balance, it also faced criticism for missing customization options and technical issues such as crashes and performance fluctuations. Released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Requiem marks one of the most successful launches in the franchise's history.
Disney+ Removes HDR Completely – Streaming Quality Deteriorates Despite Unchanged Prices
Disney+ has temporarily removed all HDR support—including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision—from its platform, resulting in a noticeable decline in image quality for selected content. The Premium plan still costs 15.99 euros per month but no longer offers HDR, raising concerns about shrinkflation. Disney has not issued an official statement, though the move may be linked to a ruling by the Munich Regional Court. The change affects both movies and series, sparking questions about the long-term quality and value of the service.
AI company Anthropic is facing intense pressure after the Pentagon classified it as a supply chain risk and demanded the removal of security filters for military use. The company has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing the designation is legally invalid and threatens its business. Meanwhile, competitors like OpenAI have secured military contracts, while studies reveal that most firms have not seen measurable productivity gains from AI despite heavy investments. The conflict highlights growing tensions between AI safety, national security, and economic implications.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, featuring the Exynos 2600 chip, enhanced camera systems, larger batteries, and a new color palette. The S26 Ultra stands out with a 200 MP main camera sensor, S Pen, and the world’s first built-in Privacy Display using selectively dimmable pixels. The devices offer a more intuitive Galaxy AI experience, improved thermal management, 16 GB RAM, and Gorilla Armor 2 glass. Available starting March 10, 2026, prices range from €999 to €1,499, with limited-time pre-order promotions such as free storage upgrades.
Intel Enhances Graphics Drivers for Linux and Arc GPUs with Performance Gains
Intel has implemented a minor optimization in its ANV Vulkan driver for Linux, improving DirectX 12 game performance through Steam Play and VKD3D-Proton by enhancing push constant data usage, delivering around a 1% performance boost in some cases. Additionally, Intel released Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8531, optimized for Arc GPUs in the A and B series as well as integrated graphics, promising up to 40% higher performance in Resident Evil Requiem. Performance gains vary by hardware, with the A series showing significantly better results than the B series. These updates highlight Intel's ongoing efforts to enhance its open-source graphics drivers for gaming on Linux and modern GPUs.
BYD Surpasses Tesla in Europe – Volkswagen Hits Four Million Electric Vehicles
In January 2026, BYD surpassed Tesla in European sales with a growth of 165 percent, while Tesla recorded a 17 percent decline. Meanwhile, Volkswagen reached the global milestone of four million electric vehicle (BEV) sales, led by the ID.4 and ID.5 models. Germany now has more than two million pure electric cars on its roads, a 23.2 percent increase from the previous year. Additionally, Toyota and Stellantis are withdrawing from Tesla’s European CO2 emissions pool, eliminating a key revenue stream for Tesla starting in 2026.
AMD and Nutanix Partner for Open AI Infrastructure While Speculation Grows Around RDNA-5 GPU 'AT0'
AMD and Nutanix have formed a strategic partnership to develop an open, scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises, leveraging AMD EPYC CPUs, AMD Instinct GPUs, and Nutanix cloud and Kubernetes platforms. The collaboration includes a $150 million investment by AMD in Nutanix, aiming to deliver production-ready AI solutions for agentic applications across data centers, hybrid, and edge environments. Meanwhile, speculation continues about a potential AMD RDNA-5 chip named 'AT0,' which could be released as a limited gaming GPU similar to the Radeon VII, though AMD has not confirmed any details and a market launch is likely not before 2027.
AMD Ryzen AI 400 'Gorgon Point' Expected to Launch Early 2026 on AM5 Platform
AMD is set to launch the Ryzen AI 400 series, codenamed 'Gorgon Point', in early 2026, potentially as early as Q1, on the AM5 platform. The desktop APUs will feature up to 12 Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, a 16 CU RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and a 60 TOPS NPU, sharing silicon with the mobile Strix Point APUs but with enhanced clock speeds and power management. The processors are designed to deliver high performance for AI workloads and integrated graphics, marking a significant upgrade for the AM5 ecosystem.
New Tablets Compared: From €199 to €799 – 5G, OLED, and AI Updates at a Glance
A range of new Android tablets targeting different user segments showcases innovations from brands like Lenovo, Xiaomi, Honor, TCL, Huawei, and Google, featuring 5G, OLED displays, high refresh rates, and AI capabilities. Models range from budget-friendly options like the Lenovo Tab K11 Gen 2 at €199 to premium devices such as the Honor MagicPad4 and Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 2025 with 144 Hz, 2,000 nits, and 5G. Meanwhile, Google has rolled out a major update for Pixel smartphones, introducing a new desktop mode and enhanced AI features.
Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5, the first mainstream laptops featuring Intel Core Ultra X7 processors with upgradable RAM thanks to the LPCAMM2 standard. The devices stand out for their high repairability, modular components, and improved design with narrower bezels. Meanwhile, the ThinkPad L16 G2 AMD continues to excel as a desktop-focused laptop with excellent cooling and upgradability, with mobility being a secondary consideration.
Apple to Unveil 2026 MacBook Pro with Dynamic Island, OLED Touchscreen, and Adaptive Interface
Apple is set to unveil an updated MacBook Pro in 2026 featuring a touchscreen OLED display, Dynamic Island, and a new M6 chip. The new models, codenamed K114 and K116, mark a shift in Apple's design philosophy by introducing touch-enabled laptops for the first time. The Dynamic Island will replace the current notch, and the macOS interface will automatically adapt to input methods—mouse, trackpad, or finger. Meanwhile, Apple plans a smaller Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, with no move to a punch-hole display, continuing its use in the fifth iPhone generation.
Intel has scrapped its planned acquisition of AI chip company SambaNova and instead agreed to a strategic partnership based on Xeon CPUs. The company also released technical details on its Granite Rapids-WS Xeon 600 processors, including reduced boost speeds due to AVX-512 and AMX instructions, and issued an updated microcode for the Granite Rapids D series to fix hardware-specific issues. These developments reflect Intel's evolving strategy in the competitive AI hardware market while addressing ongoing technical challenges.
AMD Launches EPYC 8005 'Sorano' for 1P Servers in Telecom and Edge Applications
AMD has launched the EPYC 8005 'Sorano' series, a new line of server processors based on the Zen 5 architecture, designed for single-socket platforms in telecom and edge environments. The processors are optimized for Telco/RAN workloads, emphasizing performance per watt and performance per dollar. Positioned as successors to the EPYC 8004 series, they are expected to launch in the coming months.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – PC Version with PS5 Upscaling and Manageable System Requirements
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach releases on March 19 for PC and requires a GeForce GTX 1660 even at low settings, which is relatively low for a blockbuster title. The game supports advanced upscaling technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4, Intel XeSS 2, and Guerrilla’s PICO technology, along with 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. It also introduces ultrawide support and handheld optimizations, offering a wide range of graphics settings for diverse PC configurations.
AMD and Meta Announce Billions-Deep AI Deal with 6 GW GPU Infrastructure and Shareholding
AMD and Meta have entered a long-term strategic partnership to build a powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure using up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs, custom EPYC processors based on the Zen-6 architecture (codenamed Venice and Verano), and Helios racks. The deal, valued at up to 60 billion USD, includes a performance-based warrant for up to 160 million AMD shares and an option to acquire up to 10 percent of AMD's shares. This collaboration strengthens AMD's position in the AI data center market and reflects the shared vision of both companies to build a trillion-dollar AI infrastructure, with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2026.
OptiScaler Enables FSR 4 on Vulkan – Community Surpasses AMD's Official Support
With the test build 0.9.0-pre10, the open-source tool OptiScaler has enabled FSR 4 in Vulkan games for the first time by using a DirectX 12 bridge. This achievement comes despite AMD officially limiting FSR 4 to RDNA-4 graphics cards and DirectX 12 titles, with no native Vulkan support yet available. The community and modders have thus provided a workaround, allowing many modern Vulkan games to benefit from the upscaling technology, although some issues persist due to missing Mesa extensions.
Kioxia Unveils UFS 5.0 Prototype Chips with 10.8 GB/s Speed for Next-Gen Smartphones and AI Devices
Kioxia has unveiled evaluation samples of UFS 5.0 embedded flash memory devices capable of up to 10.8 GB/s transfer speeds, using its 8th-generation BiCS FLASH technology in 512 GB and 1 TB capacities. The new standard, defined by JEDEC and enhanced by MIPI Alliance’s UniPro v3.0 and M-PHY v6.0, delivers higher bandwidth, improved power efficiency, and better data protection. Designed for next-generation smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, and AI applications, UFS 5.0 represents a major leap in mobile and edge storage performance.
AMD and Intel in Transition: Current CPU Platforms, PC Optimization, and Historical Milestones
A comprehensive overview of current and future CPU platforms from AMD and Intel, including technical details and target market segments through spring 2026. The article also explores strategies for boosting older PCs through targeted optimizations, while reflecting on historical milestones such as the development of ELIZA and the discovery of ball lightning. Together, these topics provide a holistic view of the past, present, and future of PC technology.