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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops

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AMD has launched Ryzen AI 400 desktop and PRO chips, its first Copilot+ PC-ready desktop processors, promising up to 50 TOPS of local AI.
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AMD expands Ryzen AI chips, mini-PC & gaming CPU push

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AMD widens its PC line-up with new Ryzen AI chips, a Halo mini-PC and a £USD $499 Ryzen 7 gaming CPU to drive on-device AI adoption.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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In August 2025, AI-capable notebooks with integrated NPUs made up 31% of UK retail sales, up from 18.7% a year earlier, signalling growing consumer demand.
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European PC market surges as Windows 10 deadline boosts AI sales

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Europe's PC market surged in Q3 2025 as Windows 10 support ends, driving strong sales of AI-capable notebooks and desktops across businesses and consumers.
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European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.
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Microsoft revealed the latest updates of Recall for enhanced PC security & privacy

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest updates to Recall, enhancing security and privacy features for Copilot+ PCs with advanced AI capabilities and user control.
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Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
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Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.
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AMD debuts raft of new AI-powered products at Computex

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors and Ryzen 9000 Series, aiming to redefine AI computing with unprecedented performance and efficiency.
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ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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ASUS has launched AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, showcasing ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook models designed for creators, gamers, and mainstream users.
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Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro & Surface Laptop

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Plus, debut as the fastest, AI-enhanced, and most sustainable Windows PCs ever.
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Intel's new Lunar Lake processors to power 80+ laptop designs

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors will be featured in over 80 new laptop designs, delivering over three times the capability of previous generations.