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Snapdragon X Arm chips are coming to the desktop PC market — Lenovo launches two new mini-PCs powered by Qualcomm

Lenovo is launching the ThinkCentre neo 50q QC and IdeaCentre Mini x mini-PCs, both of which are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips.

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I wanted the Asus Zenbook A14 to crush the MacBook Air, but it’s complicated — here’s why

I wanted the Asus Zenbook A14 to crush the MacBook Air, but it’s complicated — here’s why

The Asus Zenbook A14 had one job — beat the MacBook Air. In some areas, it absolutely does, with a gorgeous OLED display and insane battery life packed into an impossibly thin and light notebook. But Snapdragon X disappoints in day-to-day performance, which makes that high price hard to swallow.

ASUS just made the lightest Copilot+ Snapdragon PC, but it’s the $899 price and ground-breaking ‘Ceraluminum’ that sold me

ASUS just made the lightest Copilot+ Snapdragon PC, but it’s the $899 price and ground-breaking ‘Ceraluminum’ that sold me

ASUS just announced an $899 laptop that blew the press away. It's super light, has extreme battery life, and is actually affordable.

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Snapdragon X is finally coming to mini PCs — Lenovo unveils new IdeaCentre and ThinkCentre PCs to compete with Mac Mini

It's finally happening! Snapdragon X powered mini PCs are going to take over in 2025, and Lenovo is joining the fray with its new IdeaCentre Mini X and ThinkCentre Neo 50q.

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Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X shakes up the $600 Windows laptop market, brings AI to everyone — Here's why Intel should be worried

Qualcomm has entered the affordable $600 laptop market with its new 8-core Snapdragon X processor, which should shake up the budget-class Windows laptop space.

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Snapdragon X chip unveiled at CES 2025 for more affordable Copilot+ laptops and even mini PCs — what we know so far

Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon X platform, an AI PC chip that aims to bring more AI experiences to budget laptops, mini PCs and more.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X will make the $600 Copilot+ PC a reality in 2025

The entry-level Snapdragon CPU has finally arrived, the Snapdragon X is a budget-friendly 8-core AI PC chipset.

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Samsung might use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite 'for Galaxy' in the Galaxy S25 series

Samsung might use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite 'for Galaxy' in the Galaxy S25 series

Like prior Galaxy phones, the Galaxy S25 series is now expected to feature a boosted version of the latest Snapdragon chip.

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Leaked Galaxy S25 benchmarks apparently confirm an all-Snapdragon line-up for 2025

Leaked Galaxy S25 benchmarks apparently confirm an all-Snapdragon line-up for 2025

New benchmarks suggest all of the Galaxy S25 models across the globe are getting Snapdragon chipsets.

Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks

Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks

Microsoft shared benchmarks and comparisons of Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors this week. Here's how they stack up against MacBooks and other systems.

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Qualcomm transformed the AI PC market in 2024 with Snapdragon X Elite. Can it do it again?

Qualcomm transformed the AI PC market in 2024 with Snapdragon X Elite. Can it do it again?

Qualcomm was the star of the AI PC show this year with its Snapdragon X Elite chip. Is it enough to stay ahead of Intel and AMD in 2025?

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy in 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy XR, Galaxy AI and more

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy in 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy XR, Galaxy AI and more

We preview the confirmed and likely devices that Samsung will launch in the coming year, including new phones, upgraded AI features and a whole new XR headset.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: old rivals send out their best

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: old rivals send out their best

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here and sharper than ever, but how does it compare to its greatest rival, the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025

What we expect from Wear OS smartwatches in 2025

We already know what to expect from Android smartwatches in 2025, from a major hardware upgrade to an inevitable AI focus. Let's run through the list!

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Qualcomm in 2024: year in review

It was a big year for Qualcomm in the world of PCs, with Snapdragon X CPUs making quite an entrance – if not an impact with sales (yet).

I've been a Windows on Arm user for years — Snapdragon X Elite has changed everything

I've spent weeks with the Snapdragon X Elite-equipped Honor MagicBook 14 Art laptop. It convinced me that the refreshed Windows on Arm platform is the real deal.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get this huge AI upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S25 could make a big push for on-device AI, which is definitely a good thing.

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Android XR vs. Meta Horizon OS: How Meta Quest and Google tech will stack up

We break down how Google's new Android XR will compare against Meta for software, hardware, AI, partnerships, and more.

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Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025?

Qualcomm made a splash in the laptop market in 2024 with its Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. Can it do the same for desktops in 2025?

Why Arm and Qualcomm's big legal battle could be far from over

You don't need to melt your Snapdragon Copilot+ PC just yet

Tom’s Hardware

Geekom has sub-$500 Snapdragon, Strix Point, and Arrow Lake mini-PCs primed for CES 2025

Geekom is launching several new mini-PCs at CES 2025, all featuring the latest processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.

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"Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?

Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?

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Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm

During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.

I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a surprisingly affordable flagship phone that delivers best-in-class performance. But as other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Android devices arrive, the Z70 Ultra’s strengths may diminish while its flaws stand out.

Qualcomm claims it only copied "1% or less" of Arm technology for the Snapdragon X

The legal battle between Qualcomm and Arm Holdings has entered the court system this week, with opening arguments from both tech companies.

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