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Apple Unveils New MacBook Air with M5 Chip, Doubled Storage, and Wi-Fi 7
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip, offering significantly improved performance, doubled storage capacity, and up to four times faster AI performance. The device features Wi-Fi 7, a faster SSD, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a 13.6- or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display. Prices increase by €100 for the 13-inch and €50 for the 15-inch model, with no power adapter included. The familiar compact and sleek design remains unchanged.
Apple Unveils MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips and Fusion Architecture
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Pro featuring the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, designed for professional users. The two dual-die CPUs are built on 3 nm technology without E-cores and leverage Apple's new Fusion Architecture to integrate CPU, GPU, and other components into a single SoC. This delivers enhanced performance, AI capabilities, high bandwidth, and low latency, with up to 64 GB RAM for the M5 Pro and 128 GB for the M5 Max. However, Linux support remains limited as development is still ongoing.
AMD Faces Unexpected CPU Boom Driven by Agentic AI, Supply Tightens
AMD CEO Lisa Su warns of tightening supply for server CPUs as demand surges beyond expectations due to agentic AI applications. The upcoming Epyc Venice generation is set to launch in the second half of 2026, but current production capacities are under strain. AMD is adjusting its manufacturing and delivery processes and has sufficient capacity for future products like Instinct MI450, HBM4, and CoWoS.
Slay the Spire 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular roguelike deckbuilder, launched in Early Access on Steam on March 5, 2026, and has already surpassed 500,000 concurrent players. Developed in the Godot engine, the game features new cards, a new class called Necrobinder, and a four-player online co-op mode. Despite its minimalist graphics and lack of microtransactions, the indie title has earned 97% positive reviews, praised by fans for its strategic depth and cooperative gameplay.
IBM and Sony: Pivotal Moments in Technology History from 1955 to 2000
In the history of digital technology, IBM and Sony marked pivotal milestones across decades. In 1955, IBM acquired a patent for a pulse-transfer controlling device essential for ferrite core memory, while in 2000, Sony launched the PlayStation 2 in Japan and Intel surpassed the gigahertz barrier with the 1-GHz Pentium-III. In 1983, IBM introduced the PC XT, a key step in personal computing. These developments significantly shaped modern computing and gaming technologies.
Intel Board Leadership Change: Frank Yeary Steps Down, Craig Barratt Takes Over with Tech Background
Frank D. Yeary steps down as chairman of Intel's board, succeeded by Craig H. Barratt, who has a strong technical background and previously served as CEO of Atheros Communications and Barefoot Networks. The transition reflects Intel’s strategic shift toward technology leadership. Since 2024, the company has appointed four new independent directors to align the board with priorities in technology leadership, operational excellence, and capital discipline.
Lenovo Launches Two New Laptops: IdeaPad Slim 3 for Office and Gaming Model with RTX 4050
Lenovo has unveiled two new laptops: the 16-inch IdeaPad Slim 3 with Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD for €579, and a gaming model with a 15.6-inch FHD display, Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050, and 16 GB RAM for €749. Both devices combine powerful components at competitive prices, targeting different user segments from office professionals to entry-level gamers. The gaming model features a 144 Hz refresh rate and sRGB color accuracy for enhanced visuals.
Intel Unveils Arrow Lake Refresh with Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in March
Intel will unveil the Arrow Lake Refresh series in March with the new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processors. The models, designed for enhanced performance and efficiency, are set to be introduced on March 11 and released in the first half of the year. The top-tier Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has been discontinued, while the new models feature additional Efficiency cores. Early benchmarks indicate significant improvements in both single- and multi-threaded performance over previous generations.
Windows 12: Microsoft's AI Revolution with CorePC Architecture and Subscriptions
Microsoft is preparing for the release of Windows 12, codenamed 'Hudson Valley Next', which marks a radical shift toward AI technologies and subscription models. The new operating system is built on a modular CorePC architecture and requires at least 40 TOPS on a dedicated NPU, potentially forcing users to upgrade their hardware. Designed as a foundational platform for the future PC market, Windows 12 integrates AI agents and hybrid cloud processing to set new industry standards.
Intel unveiled the new Xeon 6+ processor at MWC 2026, featuring up to 288 E-cores built on the 18A process node with the 'Clearwater Forest' architecture. Developed in collaboration with Ericsson, the processor delivers up to 30% higher performance and up to 60% greater efficiency compared to previous generations. Designed for high-performance computing and data center workloads, the chip aims to reduce energy consumption and enable infrastructure consolidation. Availability for telecom vendors is expected starting in 2027.
TCL has unveiled its first smartphone featuring an anti-glare AMOLED display powered by NxtPaper technology, designed to reduce eye strain. The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is now available in Germany and Austria for €299, equipped with a 6.9-inch display, a stylus, and a Max Ink Mode for extended battery life. The technology integrates seven core features, including circular polarization and blue light reduction, with a next-generation version expected to launch before the end of 2026.
Linux 7.1 and 7.0-rc3: Expanded Hardware Support for ASUS, Dell, and Intel GPU Development
With the new Linux kernel versions 7.1 and 7.0-rc3, ASUS, Dell, HP, and OneXPlayer devices gain expanded hardware support. Notably, Linux 7.1 introduces enhanced sensor monitoring for ASUS motherboards, including VRM, temperature, and water cooling, while Intel's Arc Pro B70 Pro-Viz GPU has been tested using the BMG-G31 die. These advancements improve compatibility and performance across a wide range of systems.
AMD Launches Ryzen 5 5500X3D in China, Revitalizing AM4 Platform for Gamers
AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 5500X3D in China, expanding its availability beyond Latin America. The processor, based on Zen-3 architecture, features six cores, 12 threads, and a 3D V-Cache with 99 MB of total cache, making it a cost-effective option for gamers. This release keeps the AM4 platform alive and reinforces AMD’s continued support for the legacy platform, though it remains unavailable in Europe for now.
AMD Zen 7 with 32 Cores and 512 MiB Cache for AM5: New Ryzen AI 400 Processors Show Limitations
AMD is reportedly planning a future Ryzen processor based on the Zen-7 architecture with up to 32 cores and a massive 512 MiB cache leveraging dual CCDs with stacked 3D V-Cache. The chip is expected to launch no earlier than 2028 and will continue using the AM5 socket. Meanwhile, the current Ryzen AI 400 processors (Gorgon Point) for AM5 offer fewer PCIe 4.0 lanes, limiting graphics card bandwidth to PCIe 4.0 x8.
Amazon and OpenAI have announced a strategic partnership worth over $150 billion, involving investments, the use of Trainium chips, and custom AI model development. OpenAI has also signed an agreement with the U.S. Pentagon to deploy its AI models in classified networks, while implementing safeguards against mass surveillance. Meanwhile, Anthropic is advancing AI capabilities with its free Memory feature for Claude and the discovery of 22 security vulnerabilities in Firefox using its Claude Opus 4.6 model. In parallel, OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT's adult mode, and performance issues with the GeForce RTX 4090 in Resident Evil Requiem have been resolved.
Lenovo Launches Legion 7a: First Gaming Laptop Without Dedicated GPU Powered by AMD Strix Halo
Lenovo has introduced the Legion 7a, the first gaming laptop in its lineup without a dedicated graphics card. Powered by AMD’s Strix Halo platform with integrated Radeon graphics and Ryzen AI Max+ processors, it features a 15.3-inch OLED display and weighs just 1.65 kg. With 180 W USB-C charging and support for up to 128 GB of Unified Memory, the device delivers high performance with efficient power usage.
Resident Evil Requiem runs nearly flawlessly on AMD Radeon RX graphics cards and the Steam Deck under Linux, while Nvidia and Intel GPUs struggle with ray tracing issues and visual glitches. In response, Nvidia released the Geforce Hotfix Display Driver 595.76 to address problems such as visual artifacts in Requiem and crashes in Star Citizen. Based on the Game Ready Driver 595.71, the update aims to improve performance, particularly in pathtracing. The situation highlights AMD's growing compatibility with modern Linux-based gaming platforms.
Resident Evil Requiem on Steam Deck and Linux: AMD Performs Well, Nvidia Releases New Driver
Resident Evil Requiem runs smoothly on the Steam Deck without official compatibility and performs well on Linux desktops with AMD Radeon RX, but suffers from significant performance issues on Nvidia and Intel graphics cards. Ray tracing is not supported on any platform. Nvidia has released the Game Ready driver 595.71 WHQL, featuring DLSS 4 optimizations and support for Resident Evil Requiem, following the withdrawal of version 595.59 due to a fan control bug.
Crimson Desert: 4K with Ray Tracing and PSSR-2 – Performance on AMD and PS5 Pro Tested
Crimson Desert runs at true 4K with ray tracing at approximately 60 frames per second on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, enhanced by AMD's Ray Regeneration technology. On the PlayStation 5 Pro, the game is expected to deliver 4K graphics at high frame rates with PSSR-2 support. Developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed that console gameplay footage will be released soon. Both platforms aim to provide enhanced visual fidelity and smooth performance for the upcoming action-adventure.