Beyond the CPU: Why Your Next Computer Needs an NPU

NPUs are quietly becoming the most important chip in your next laptop. Here's what they do, why they matter, and how they're reshaping the way we use computers.

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AMD's Desktop AI Chip Comes With a Catch: You Can't Buy It Yourself

AMD's Ryzen AI 400 desktop APUs are here with up to 8 cores and Radeon 860M graphics, but only in OEM systems. Here's what that means for buyers.

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Lenovo Bets Big on AI at MWC 2026 With Four New Devices

Lenovo unveils four AI-powered devices at MWC 2026, from the $419 Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 to the $2,099 Yoga Pro 7a with 128GB RAM.

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SAPPHIRE shrinks Ryzen AI power into a palm-sized EDGE AI mini PC

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2025/10/sapphire-edge-ai-mini-pc-ryzen-ai-50-tops/

Ever tried to find a file but couldn’t remember what you named it?

Yeah, we’ve all been there. And it’s maddening.

Good news: Windows 11 is getting a smarter search—one that understands plain English like “show me my July meeting notes.”

The catch? It only works on Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PCs.

Thinking of upgrading? We can help you decide if it’s the right move for your team.

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Windows 11 Search Is Getting Smarter—But There’s a Catch

Ever spent way too long digging through your files, trying to find that document? You remember working on it. You remember when.

Microsoft’s Copilot Plus features might arrive on desktop PCs later this year | by Tom Warren.

https://www.theverge.com/news/700294/intel-arrow-lake-refresh-npu-microsoft-copilot-plus-pc-features

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Microsoft’s Copilot Plus features might arrive on desktop PCs later this year

Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh chips might deliver enough NPU performance for Copilot Plus features. The chips are rumored to launch later this year.

The Verge