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Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Back to school laptop sales — 19 deals for every kind of student from $249
The first back-to-school sales of 2025 are right around the corner. Deals traditionally start in late June when Apple announces its annual back-to-school discount. However, this year is different. Tariff wars could impact the price of everything from sneakers to laptops. That's why I'm recommending back to school shoppers get their purchases finalized now. Prices are very low at the moment with discounts on some of the best laptops we've tested. Additionally, every machine I'm recommending below is guaranteed to last you for several years thanks to their impressive spec sheets. Whether you're looking for an AI-based Copilot+ PC or an M4-powered MacBook, these back-to-school laptop sales are all-time price lows. Below are 19 deals I'd get ahead of back to school season. (For more deals, check out our guide to the best cheap laptop deals). The OmniBook 5 is a powerful AI-based laptop that doesn't cost a fortune. It features a gorgeous 16-inch 2K display, AMD Radeon AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and Radeon 860M graphics. Whether you're using it at work or at school, it's a budget friendly mainstream machine that won't disappoint. In this impressively thin, light and premium-feeling notebook, you'll find a drop dead gorgeous OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 2 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. For all your workloads on the go, this is an impressive system. Plus, you get a free wireless headset. If you're looking for fast performance, long-lasting battery life and excellent visuals for a fair price — the Swift 16 AI is a smart pick. This configuration packs a 16-inch 3K touchscreen display, Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. This is one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 15.6-inch laptop features a Snapdragon X Plus CPU for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's all topped off with its gorgeous 1080p display. This HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop features a 16-inch 2K display, Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. Since it's a 2-in-1 device, you can use this device as a laptop or tablet. Right now it's $300 off, which is a great deal. In this impressively thin, light and premium-feeling notebook, you'll find a drop dead gorgeous OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. In our Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is a great machine that puts Microsoft on a new path to truly take on the mighty MacBook. Want a premium notebook that won't cost you $1,000+. The Vivobook S 14 is just that. It houses a Core Ultra 7 CPU, 32GB of super fast DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. We also love its 14-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED display. MSI has done an incredible job packing the power of Intel Lunar Lake and an incredible 32GB of RAM into a super lightweight, compact design. This 13-inch laptop is a portable powerhouse that many professionals should flock to. It features a 13.3-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display, Core Ultra 7-155H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and Intel Arc graphics. Save big on this Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its X1E-80-100 CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage and a 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 120Hz display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life. This svelte PC packs enough style to make Mac fans jealous. Under the hood you'll find an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. We especially like the 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. For just under $1,000, you can pick up this solid all-around gaming laptop from Gigabyte. Not only does Nvidia's entry level 40-series graphics card ensure this system supports ray tracing, the presence of an Intel Core i7- 13620H CPU with 16GB of DDR5 RAM should ensure the G6 will run many titles at a smooth 60 frames per second or above at the laptop's native screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. If you're into indie games or older games, there's no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Victus 16 configuration is $300 off and it's equipped with a 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz refresh, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics. Save $400 on this RTX 4050-powered HP Omen 17 configuration, an ideal pick for relaxing, cozy games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It's equipped with an Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 16.1-inch 1080p 165Hz display. The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a new 2025 machine powered by Nvidia's new RTX 5070 Ti GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but this is one of the first discounts we've seen on Alienware's just-released laptops. The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price. The M4-based MacBook Pro M4 is pretty close to being the perfect laptop. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and obscenely long battery life (18:31). In our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, we said it's the best laptop for power users, now with more AI features. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB check: $1,449 @ Best Buy | $1,399 @ B&H This 2-in-1 Chromebook from Lenovo comes in at just $249. It comes with a detachable keyboard and a stylus to sort a variety of work styles. We're also fans of its sharp 2K display. On the inside, it sports a MediaTek Kompanio processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, so you'll want to use it for basic, Web-based tasks only. As long as you have a good connection, this Chromebook is well suited for Cloud gaming. It has a 16-inch display, an Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB RAM and an 128GB eMMC. These specs mean it's a solid choice for everyday work, too. Think Chromebook are underpowered? Think again. The Asus Chromebook CX3402 features a 14-inch 1080p display, Core i5-1335U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. That's enough muscle power for completing tasks like browsing, multitasking and streaming Netflix.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business Standard
HP OmniBook 5 review: Productivity-focused laptop with balanced performance
The Copilot Plus PC range in India is expanding beyond Qualcomm-powered PCs. Among the new entrants is the HP OmniBook 5, a 16-inch productivity-focused laptop powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI platform. Designed to take advantage of Microsoft's Copilot Plus features, it also comes with HP's own AI enhancements – all packed into a solid all-rounder that aims to balance performance, usability, and everyday value. But in a market increasingly crowded with AI-powered machines, does the OmniBook 5 manage to stand out? Let's find out: Design and ports The first thing you notice about the HP OmniBook 5 is its commanding presence, largely due to its expansive 16-inch display. While the laptop occupies a considerable footprint on a desk, it doesn't feel overly bulky. At 1.79 kg, it's certainly on the heavier side, but still manageable for daily commutes in a backpack. In terms of aesthetics, the OmniBook 5 sticks to HP's signature design language, featuring a minimalist aluminium chassis with a polished, rounded HP logo on the lid. The build mostly delivers a premium in-hand feel, though a few design choices – such as the contrasting grey plastic keyboard and matte plastic bezels around the display – slightly detract from the otherwise sleek finish. Up front, there's a fullHD IR webcam housed in the slightly thicker top bezel, which also includes a physical privacy shutter. Port selection is solid. On the left, the laptop features a USB Type-A port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the right, you'll find two USB-C ports (both supporting Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1), an HDMI 2.1 output, and a second USB Type-A port. While it's convenient that the laptop supports USB-C charging, having both USB-C ports placed on the same (right) side can feel a bit awkward, particularly for cable management during charging or docking. Display and audio The display is one of the standout features of the HP OmniBook 5. It sports a 16-inch IPS touchscreen with a 2K resolution (1920 x 1200), delivering sharp visuals and accurate colour reproduction. The panel also comes with an anti-glare coating, which does a good job of minimising reflections—especially useful in brightly lit office environments. What really sets the display apart is its generous size, offering ample screen real estate for multitasking. Managing multiple windows in split-screen mode feels seamless, making it ideal for productivity-focused workflows. However, the 60Hz refresh rate may feel limiting for users accustomed to smoother, high-refresh displays—particularly for tasks involving motion or media playback. On the audio front, the OmniBook 5 features dual bottom-firing speakers that provide standard laptop sound—adequate for casual listening but lacking depth or punch. While there's no support for Dolby Atmos, the inclusion of DTS:X Ultra adds a layer of spatial audio, enabling more immersive sound positioning in compatible content. Camera and microphones The HP OmniBook 5 is equipped with a 5MP IR webcam that supports 1080p video. The camera performs impressively well, capturing sharp facial details – even in low-light conditions. It also supports a comprehensive suite of AI-powered Windows Studio Effects, including automatic framing, eye contact correction, and background blur, enhancing the overall video call experience. For security and convenience, the webcam includes infrared hardware that enables Windows Hello facial recognition, allowing users to log in quickly and securely without needing a password. Audio input is handled by a pair of dual-array microphones, positioned on either side of the camera. While the mic quality isn't class-leading, it performs well in quiet environments, capturing voice clearly with decent noise suppression – making it suitable for video calls and online meetings. Keyboard and touchpad Coming to your working area, the HP OmniBook 5 features a full-sized backlit keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad. The keys are well spaced, and the palm rest area provides ample room for your wrists, resulting in a comfortable typing experience. While the key travel isn't particularly deep, the tactile feedback is responsive and satisfying enough for extended use. The keyboard also offers a two-level backlight with a dedicated key to adjust the backlight timer. Notable additions include a dedicated function key to quickly access the emoji keyboard, and a customisable key that can be configured to launch apps like myHP or the Omen Gaming Hub, depending on the user's preferences. The touchpad is moderately sized and supports the full range of Windows 11 gesture controls. It features the same surface texture as the rest of the chassis, which may make it slightly hard to distinguish by touch—at least until you get accustomed to its placement. Despite that, it performs reliably for daily navigation and multitouch gestures. Performance The HP OmniBook 5 is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 350 series processors. The unit I tested features the Ryzen AI 7, although a variant with Ryzen AI 5 is also available. It comes equipped with AMD Radeon 860M integrated graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and a 512GB SSD. In day-to-day use, the laptop performs flawlessly. Whether it's handling multiple Chrome tabs, managing split-screen multitasking, or navigating across apps, the system remains smooth and responsive. Over more than two weeks of daily use as my primary work machine, I encountered no noticeable stutter or lag. Sleep and wake times are also near-instant—closing the lid puts the device into sleep seamlessly, and it resumes instantly when reopened. While the OmniBook 5 lacks a dedicated GPU and isn't built for heavy gaming, it handles casual titles reasonably well. I tested F1 23 on the laptop, and it consistently delivered over 45 FPS on medium graphics settings. However, I did encounter some quirks with display scaling – the system defaults to 125 per cent scale on its large 16-inch display, which caused minor issues with full-screen rendering in certain games. Switching to 100 per cent scale manually resolved the issue and allowed for full-screen gameplay. Overall, the OmniBook 5 offers strong performance for productivity, light creative workloads, and casual gaming – making it a capable all-rounder for everyday use. Software and AI Thanks to its Ryzen AI processor with a dedicated NPU, the HP OmniBook 5 supports a range of Microsoft Copilot Plus AI features. Some of the standout capabilities include Studio Effects for video calls, CoCreate and Restyle tools in Paint and Photos for AI-assisted design tasks, and live captions that translate spoken content from audio or video into real-time English subtitles. That said, it's important to note that some newly introduced Copilot Plus features—such as Super Resolution in the Photos app and the AI-enhanced Windows Search—are currently not available on this device. These features remain exclusive, for now, to Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered Copilot Plus PCs, though support for Intel and AMD-based systems is expected to roll out in future updates. To complement Microsoft's AI features, HP includes its own AI Companion app, which offers additional functionality. This tool allows users to create a personal knowledge library by uploading documents, then query the AI chatbot for insights based on that content. In testing, I uploaded a PDF version of a book and asked the assistant for an overview, followed by related questions. The chatbot performed efficiently, providing coherent summaries and relevant responses. Battery The HP OmniBook 5 is equipped with a 59Wh battery, which was able to comfortably power the laptop through a full workday of around 9 hours during my testing. However, by the end of the day, the battery was nearly depleted—so while it can last a typical work session, heavy users may want to keep the charger handy for longer stints. For charging, the laptop ships with a 65W USB-C adapter. HP claims that the device can charge up to 50 per cent in 30 minutes, and in real-world use, this held mostly true. I was able to charge the battery from 13 per cent to 80 per cent in roughly 45 minutes. Verdict The HP OmniBook 5, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7, is currently listed on the company's website for Rs 88,999, while the Ryzen AI 5 variant is available at Rs 77,999. At this price point, the laptop delivers a spacious 16-inch 2K touchscreen, making it well-suited for multitasking and productivity-heavy workflows. It also offers the performance to back it up, handling day-to-day tasks with ease. Although the design isn't the most premium in its class, the OmniBook 5 makes up for it with practical utility—including a solid port selection, a comfortable keyboard, and a reliable webcam that's more than adequate for video calls and conferencing. There are a few trade-offs: the battery life, while serviceable, isn't class-leading, and the 60Hz refresh rate may feel limiting for users accustomed to smoother displays. However, for those prioritising a large screen, responsive performance, and AI-ready capabilities, the OmniBook 5 stands out as a strong contender in the mid-range work laptop category.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Unveiled at Computex, HP's new OmniBook 5 could be the next battery life champ
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. HP's OmniBook 5 14- and 16-inch models were announced earlier this year at HP Amplify as budget-friendly AI PCs, with Intel and AMD chipsets powering the OmniBook 5 lineup. But that wasn't all: HP is adding more chipsets to the OmniBook 5 family. During the Computex technology conference on Monday in Taipei, HP unveiled the OmniBook 5's Snapdragon X and Snapdragon X Plus 8-core versions. Latop Mag was able to go hands-on with an early production version of the 14-inch Snapdragon X Plus 8-core clamshell model. This incredibly lightweight, portable, and affordable laptop boasts a quality display, a sleek design, and can get up to 34 hours of video playback battery life. While we're definitely interested to see how long the OmniBook lasts on our battery test once we have a true production model ready for testing, based on our early look at the OmniBook 5, it is definitely a contender as one of the best AI PCs. But don't just take my word for it. Let's break down what we know about the OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon X Plus) so far. Price: $$799 starting CPU: Up to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core (XIP-42-100) GPU: Qualcomm Adreno Graphics Memory: Up to 32GB Storage: Up to 1TB Display: 14-inch, 1920 x 1200, OLED Battery: 59 Whr (watt-hour) Size: 12.29 x 8.56 x 0.5 inches Weight: Starting at 2.84 pounds HP's OmniBook 5 has a chassis similar to that of the other OmniBook models, like the OmniBook X, and a minimalist, rounded aesthetic and streamlined keyboard deck. This time, however, the shiny embossed HP logo on the top panel has a retro feel. The chrome inlay surrounds the 'HP' lettering, letting the aluminum chassis fill in the letters themselves. This adds dimension to the OmniBook 5 and helps set it apart from the other OmniBooks. The OmniBook 5's bezels are near edge-to-edge on the sides, with a thicker bezel at the top to house the webcam. HP's OmniBook 5 14 doesn't quite hit the same degree of light and thin design as the Asus Zenbook A14, but it is still incredibly portable. The OmniBook 5 14 measures 12.29 x 8.56 x 0.5 inches, and weighs just 2.84 pounds. This is well in line with other 14-inch AI laptops like: HP OmniBook X: 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.56~0.57 inches, 2.91 pounds Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x: 12.8 x 8.8 x 0.51 inches, 2.8 pounds Acer Swift 14 AI: 12.7 x 9.0 x 0.66~0.72 inches, 3.2 pounds Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 The HP OmniBook 5 14 is a laptop designed for portability, so it has a smaller set of ports designed to connect you to your essentials, without adding extra thickness to the laptop. The OmniBook 5's port offerings include: 2x USB Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) 1x USB Type-A (10Gbps) 1x Audio While this should work for the average commuter or student, if you need SD card slots or an HDMI connection to hook your laptop up to a monitor in your office, you may want to snag one of the best laptop docking stations or USB-C hubs to get the most out of the OmniBook 5. With a Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chipset, the OmniBook 5 boasts all-day battery life. HP reports that the OmniBook 5 has up to 34 hours of battery life for video playback. Now, video playback is not something most people will do for over a day, but that is an impressively long amount of battery life. Since our OmniBook 5 14 is an early production model, I wasn't able to run it through our usual Laptop Mag battery life testing process, but I did use the OmniBook 5 for a full day of work and still had about 50% battery life after a day of web surfing, email and spreadsheet management, and light photo editing. You're pretty much guaranteed to have enough battery to get you through even a day of grueling overtime. The OmniBook 5 14 has a 14-inch, 1920 x 1200, glossy OLED display, so you know it will have some decent vibrancy and contrast. I queued up the trailer for Disney+'s IronHeart. Though the trailer is a bit on the dark side, I could still catch all the details of the deserted pizza shop and elevator trap Riri Williams enters as part of a hero 'interview.' OLED displays tend to boast near-infinite contrast ratios, making it easier to catch details that would otherwise be too dark to spot on an LCD panel. And the OmniBook 5's OLED is no exception. The OmniBook's max brightness was enough to cut through the glare from the Laptop Mag office's pendant lighting, but it is only rated to 300 nits. While that should be enough for video streaming at home, you might run into some glare if you use the OmniBook in direct sunlight. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series is known for high performance and great battery life, but those high-performance numbers are often based on the high-end Snapdragon X Elite processors, while the OmniBook 5 opts for the mid-range, Snapdragon X Plus 8-core. While this chip is incredibly power efficient, its performance isn't going to be blowing Intel or AMD out of the water any time soon. In fact, the most recent chips from Intel and AMD will both outperform the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chipset, though they don't have the same level of battery life. HP's marketing materials for the OmniBook 5 heavily leverage Qualcomm's 'no performance drop when unplugged' statistic, but based on my own testing, that's not quite true. The Snapdragon X series processors do take a bit of a dip on battery power, particularly with very CPU-heavy multicore workloads, while single-core performance stays about the same. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series also does still have some app support issues where programs you might love and rely on have to run through emulation on the Arm-based Snapdragon X CPU. While not always bad, some applications running emulated on Snapdragon are sluggish to respond. Other apps, particularly games, just don't run at all on Snapdragon X PCs. In fact, the core hamstring of the Snapdragon X processor line so far has been gaming. At the same time, we did see some impressive gaming performance on the Snapdragon X Elite before its launch, which was based on a custom, in-house laptop design that was never sold. All commercial laptops with the Snapdragon X series and integrated Adreno graphics tile have performed poorly in gaming compared to the latest Intel and AMD chips. Since it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor, the OmniBook 5 meets the Copilot+ 40 TOPS NPU requirement, giving you access to the enhanced Copilot+ exclusive features like Live Captions, CoCreate, and Recall. HP has also included some additional AI features on the OmniBook like HP AI Companion and AI-powered temporal noise reduction. Snapdragon X series laptops have incredible battery life. A Snapdragon X Plus laptop is currently our reigning champion for laptop with the best battery life. If you just need to use some web-based applications, handle your emails, and stream video, the OmniBook 5 will be a fantastic choice. It's got enough power to handle all of those tasks for a full day and more. And it won't be so expensive it breaks your budget. While Chromebooks used to be our best choice for budget, web-surfing machines with good battery life, the Snapdragon X series is far more efficient than any Chromebook we've seen in a while. But if you want to do some casual gaming or use applications that aren't native on Snapdragon X series processors, it's difficult to recommend a Snapdragon laptop over an x86 Intel or AMD system. HP isn't marketing the OmniBook 5 for power users, but if you were tempted by that $699 price tag, it may be worth reconsidering your options if you know you're going to be doing any gaming or using any AutoDesk software. Computex showdown: Nvidia & MediaTek tipped to steal Windows-on-Arm spotlight Only one person at Microsoft is talking about Windows 12 — let's keep it that way Tariffs and TSMC delays could turn Apple into an Intel Foundry customer
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tech Wrap May 20: Google I/O 2025, Nothing Phone 3 launch, NotebookLM app
Google I/O starts tonight. Nothing to launch Phone 3 in July. Google launches NotebookLM app. Microsoft Build 2025 conference. MSI unveils Claw A8. HP expands OmniBook 5 series BS Tech New Delhi Google I/O starts today: Will it be all AI, or will hardware share stage? Google is kicking off its annual developer conference, Google I/O, on May 20 with a keynote address. Although 'The Android Show: I/O Edition' has already detailed changes in Android 16, the main event is likely to emphasize enhancements to Gemini and its integration throughout Google's product range. Still, the possibility of an unexpected hardware announcement remains. Nothing's 'true flagship' Phone 3 is set to launch in July UK-based tech brand Nothing has officially announced that its upcoming smartphone, the Nothing Phone 3, will make its global debut in July 2025. Described by the company as its first genuine flagship device, the Phone 3 is expected to feature high-end materials, improved performance, and a software experience that 'genuinely levels things up.' Google has brought its NotebookLM app to Android and iOS, broadening access to its AI-enhanced note-taking and research tool. Previously exclusive to desktop since its 2023 release, the mobile version now enables users to generate summaries, analyze documents, and ask questions directly on their smartphones. At its Build 2025 developer conference held on May 19, Microsoft introduced a wave of AI-based enhancements across its ecosystem. Though many of the new features target developers, several reveal how AI will soon influence daily user interactions with Microsoft services and web browsing. At Computex 2025, MSI introduced a new version of its Claw A8 handheld gaming device, now powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. This model supports up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM, slightly less than the 32GB included in the Intel-powered version. HP expands OmniBook 5 series with Snapdragon chip-powered AI PCs HP has added new models to its OmniBook 5 series, this time featuring AI-enabled PCs powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-series processors. This follows a previous release in the same line-up that used AMD chips, and the latest additions include Snapdragon X and X Plus-based Copilot Plus PCs. Google is introducing an update to its Translate app, allowing iPhone users to designate it as their default translation service—replacing Apple's built-in Translate. This update comes following iOS 18.4, which added support for setting default apps for tasks like navigation, music playback, and translation. Huawei has unveiled its latest device, the MateBook Fold, in China—a foldable laptop featuring an all-screen design. The laptop is just 7.3mm thick when open and 14.9mm when closed. It includes an 18-inch flexible OLED display in the footprint of a 13-inch laptop, runs on HarmonyOS 5, and offers 32GB RAM with 2TB SSD storage. The base model is priced at CNY 23,999. Google is said to be introducing a new feature in its Gemini app, allowing users to search through previous chats by keyword or topic. As per a report from 9to5Google, the 'Search for chats' feature will make it easier for users to revisit earlier questions and interactions. Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot to keep pace with advancements in artificial intelligence. As cited by 9To5Mac via Bloomberg, internal testing has shown major progress in the chatbot's capabilities over the past six months. Some Apple insiders now consider the tool to be 'on par with recent versions of ChatGPT.' MediaTek plans to begin manufacturing its smallest chip yet—based on 2-nanometer technology—starting this September, a company executive said. At present, the smallest chips in production use a 3-nanometer process. 'We are now moving into 2 nanometers. We will be taking out our first 2 nanometers device in September this year. Of course, this is a high-volume chip,' said MediaTek Vice Chairman and CEO Rick Tsai at Computex. Qualcomm, the American chipmaker, has officially announced that it will unveil its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite processor along with other new products by the end of September 2025. This marks an earlier reveal compared to last year, when the company's annual event took place in October. The updated timeline was shared during Qualcomm's presentation at Computex 2025.
Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
You won't believe how much battery HP squeezes into this $799 laptop
While the best laptops are insanely powerful these days, battery life is becoming one of the limiting factors. Even with perfected silicon chipsets, there's still only so long a laptop can last. But HP's new OmniBook 5 series offers the longest battery life I've ever seen in a laptop. HP reckons its new OmniBook 5 series laptops can keep chugging for 34 hours on a single charge. That's an incredible amount of time. But that's not even the best part. You get all of this for a starting price of $799. The OmniBook 5 series is clearly HP's shot at snapping up every traveller, student, and creative who's ever rolled their eyes at a battery warning. With two models – the 14-inch OmniBook 5 14 and the 16-inch OmniBook 5 16 – you're looking at laptops with OLED screens, Snapdragon X chips, and a build that's thinner than most excuses for not doing work. While these laptops aren't out in the wild yet, if HP's 34-hour battery claim is even remotely true, that puts it in a completely different league. For context, the reigning battery life champion is the Dell XPS 13 with the Snapdragon X Elite. But in tests, that laptop doesn't last longer than 20 hours. So whatever HP has done with the OmniBook 5 series, it'll be interesting to see. It's not just about stamina though. You're getting up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, which is plenty for your any productivity task. And, of course, these laptops are also AI machines. Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X chips are ready to handle all the 'on-device AI' buzzwords you could possibly imagine. There's even AI-powered noise cancelling, which could actually come in handy. Design-wise, HP's clearly targeting the MacBook Air with a slim and lightweight offering. At just 1.27kg and 12.7mm thick, the OmniBook 5 14 is giving serious ultraportable energy. Plus, that 2K OLED screen is probably the best-looking panel you'll find in a laptop at this price, unless you enjoy staring into backlit sadness. The HP OmniBook 5 14 starts at $799 and will land sometime in June at Amazon, with HP and Costco getting stock in July. The larger OmniBook 5 16 arrives in July too, starting at $849.
