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This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds up two RTX Spark laptops at Computex 2026

Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the graphics department. There's clearly still untapped potential, and Nvidia seems to be promising to deliver it.

This could be Windows' moment to blow us away with a new generation of supremely capable chips, much like Apple's back in 2020, with the introduction of the M1. But why does this launch feel simultaneous …

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These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops

1 June 2026 at 12:29
Six up the upcoming Nvidia Spark laptops from Microsoft, Dell, MSI, and more, expected to launch in fall 2026.
A lot of details are still under wraps, but at least we know what the new Nvidia Spark laptops look like. | Image: Nvidia

Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and some of those partner companies have shared details about what we can expect.

The common feature shared by all of the upcoming launches is that Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark superchip, though several variations are in the pipeline. The flagship version unveiled by Nvidia at Computex includes 20 CPU cores, 6,144 GPU cores, and 128GB of LPDDR5X memory - making it near identical to the GB10 ch …

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Nvidia to Debut New Chip for Laptops, Desktop Computers

1 June 2026 at 09:47
Nvidia is entering the PC market with a new RTX Spark Superchip which will debut in laptop and desktop computers from leading PC brands including Dell and Lenovo this fall. CEO Jensen Huang made the announcement at the Computex trade show in Taipei. Bloomberg's Peter Elstrom reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dell Rivals Apple’s MacBook Neo With $699 Touch-Screen XPS 13 Laptop

1 June 2026 at 00:00
Dell Technologies Inc. introduced a redesigned XPS 13 laptop, positioning the device as a direct answer to Apple Inc.’s popular MacBook Neo, which stunned the budget PC market upon its debut in March with its features and price.

The new Dell machine, hitting the market in time for back-to-school shopping, offers a premium design that includes a high-resolution touch display and a backlit keyboard.

Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599

A student sitting on a park bench while wearing headphones around their neck, working on a Dell XPS 13 laptop.
Dell is aiming for students like Apple did with the MacBook Neo. | Image: Dell

Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 - though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping; it'll start at $699 for everyone else. The $599 promo exactly matches up with the MacBook Neo's starting price, but students can actually get Apple's budget laptop for $100 less. That means Dell has its work cut out proving that the XPS 13 is worth the extra money.

This will be Dell's thinnest and lightest XPS to date, measuring 0.5 inches / 12.7mm thick and weighing just 2. …

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Legacy Tech Stocks Surge on AI Pivot

30 May 2026 at 14:23
Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Mandeep Singh joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss so-called "legacy" tech companies like Dell, Intel and Nokia seeing their stocks surge as they turn to AI. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dell Inc Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Tech Stars From the 90s Reborn: Nokia, Dell, Cisco Surge on AI

30 May 2026 at 14:00
They were all stars of the dot-com era before fading into the background as the bubble burst and a new generation of tech darlings rose to the forefront. But Dell Technologies Inc., Nokia Oyj and Lenovo Group Ltd. are back with a vengeance thanks to the unrelenting artificial intelligence spending boom.

A server displayed during the Dell Technologies World Annual Convention event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dell Soars Most Since 2018 on Outlook Fueled by AI Servers

28 May 2026 at 21:07
Dell Technologies Inc. shares surged the most since the company returned to the public markets in December 2018, lifted by an outlook for annual sales that far surpassed expectations on demand for servers that power artificial intelligence work.

Dell Technologies signage on the exhibition floor at the Nvidia GTC conference in San Jose, California.
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