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- 1Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ branding from new laptops▼Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding from its new laptops
Microsoft and PC makers have stopped using the Copilot+ branding on new Windows 11 laptops, phasing out the label that was meant to mark AI-capable machines. Reports describe the AI PC branding as tarnished and quietly pulled back rather than formally retired, raising questions about how Microsoft will market AI features in future hardware.
- 2Apple MacBook Pro Redesign Reportedly Brings OLED Display and Touch▼Apple’s MacBook Pro Redesign Reportedly Adds OLED and Touch
Reports claim Apple is planning a redesigned MacBook Pro that would add an OLED display and touch functionality, changes the laptop line has so far avoided. Details on timing, pricing and which models would get the new features remain unclear, as Apple has not commented on the rumored redesign.
- 3Qualcomm Challenges Apple With New Chip This Week▼Qualcomm Takes on Apple's New Chip, Fitness Tracker, Updated Macs and More: This Week in Appleverse
Qualcomm is taking on Apple's latest chip in what is shaping up as a renewed battle over mobile and computing silicon. The week also brought news on Apple's front, including a fitness tracker, updated Macs and other product developments. The rivalry matters because Qualcomm's chips increasingly power Windows laptops that compete directly with Apple's Mac lineup, setting up a contest over performance and battery life claims.
- 4Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ branding from new laptops●Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding from its new laptops https://www.tomshardware.com/tablets/microsoft-surface/microsoft-
Microsoft has removed the Copilot+ branding from its newest Surface laptops, even though a company vice president confirmed the devices still meet the Copilot+ hardware requirements. The move is seen as a retreat from a label that drew criticism over AI feature confusion, with new machines described simply as Surface devices rather than Copilot+ PCs.
- 5Students loot laptops and food at Lovely Professional University during protests▼LPU students loot laptops, gadgets, pick food from university mall amid protests; videos surface
Students at Lovely Professional University in Punjab allegedly looted laptops, gadgets and food from the university mall during ongoing protests, according to news reports. Videos circulating online appear to show the incidents, drawing widespread attention and debate about how the student demonstrations escalated into looting on campus.
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Lenovo has launched the Legion 5i, a gaming laptop featuring an OLED display, aiming to bring higher-quality visuals to the mainstream gaming market. The announcement highlights Lenovo's push to compete in the gaming segment, where OLED panels are increasingly seen as a premium differentiator. Further details on pricing, availability and specifications have not yet been widely reported.
- 7Lenovo Chromebook launches $150 below expected price▼Lenovo’s Googlebook is $150 cheaper than we thought.
Lenovo's new Chromebook, informally dubbed the 'Googlebook', has turned out to cost $150 less than anticipated. The cheaper-than-expected pricing is the main talking point, as it makes the laptop notably more competitive in the budget Chromebook market. Full specifications and availability details remain limited, so buyers are waiting to see what the lower price means for performance.
- 8Ubuntu update breaks Wi-Fi driver on old MacBook Air●et donc j'ai trouvé la solution, après une semaine à galérer avec le téléphone comme modem USB pour l'ordi portable. Ça
A user reports that after a week of struggling to share their phone's connection as a USB modem for a laptop, they found a fix. The problem, they say, is that the latest Ubuntu update is no longer compatible with the Wi-Fi card driver of an old 2013 MacBook Air. The anecdote is resonating with Linux users familiar with hardware support issues after updates.
- 9Privacy critics renew warnings over Meta's apps●One more reason to never use or install meta products on your phone or laptop! If your response to this is that, of cour
Privacy-minded users are warning others to avoid installing Meta products such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on phones and laptops, arguing the company engages in data practices that should not be considered normal. Commenters add that responding with 'of course Meta would do this' normalizes behaviour that should face scrutiny instead of being accepted as expected.
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A roundup highlights seven budget-friendly laptops suited for both work tasks and entertainment. The piece suggests that affordable machines can now handle productivity and streaming without breaking the bank, appealing to shoppers looking for value as hybrid work and home entertainment continue to drive laptop purchases.
- 11Hunter Biden Discusses Bitcoin And Operation Chokepoint 2.0●Hunter Biden On Bitcoin, Operation Chokepoint 2.0, And $LAPTOP
Hunter Biden has spoken publicly about Bitcoin, referencing claims of 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0' — an alleged coordinated effort to debank crypto firms — and a token going by the ticker $LAPTOP. His remarks drew attention within the crypto community, where comments from political figures and the Biden family name tend to move markets and reignite debate over the US government's treatment of the digital asset industry.
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