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#windows-10

Premium-priced AI PCs? Businesses aren't buying - yet

AI PC adoption is hindered by premium pricing and a lack of compelling applications, leading to delayed upgrades in businesses.

Windows 10's farewell tour set to drive laptop sales in 2025

The laptop market growth is primarily fueled by commercial upgrades and Windows 10 end of life, not strong demand for AI-capable PCs.

Premium-priced AI PCs? Businesses aren't buying - yet

AI PC adoption is hindered by premium pricing and a lack of compelling applications, leading to delayed upgrades in businesses.

Windows 10's farewell tour set to drive laptop sales in 2025

The laptop market growth is primarily fueled by commercial upgrades and Windows 10 end of life, not strong demand for AI-capable PCs.
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#intel

This Lenovo laptop solved my biggest issue with photo organization (and it's on sale)

Lenovo's Aura Edition laptops introduce innovative features, like tap-to-share, enhancing user connectivity and interaction.

Incoming wave of AI PCs makes buying riskier for businesses

Businesses face risks with new AI PCs due to lack of standardization and confusion over components.
Intel's definition of AI PCs varies between Core Ultra mobile chips having NPU and 14th Gen Core desktop chips lacking NPU.

This Lenovo laptop solved my biggest issue with photo organization (and it's on sale)

Lenovo's Aura Edition laptops introduce innovative features, like tap-to-share, enhancing user connectivity and interaction.

Incoming wave of AI PCs makes buying riskier for businesses

Businesses face risks with new AI PCs due to lack of standardization and confusion over components.
Intel's definition of AI PCs varies between Core Ultra mobile chips having NPU and 14th Gen Core desktop chips lacking NPU.
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#market-forecast

Just what the heck does an 'AI PC' do?

AI PCs feature embedded processors for improved local AI processing, reducing reliance on cloud services.
The transition to AI PCs is crucial as Windows 10 support ends, prompting upgrades.

How soon will AI PCs replace traditional PCs in the enterprise?

AI PCs are expected to dominate the computing market, with significant growth projected in the coming years.

Analysts: AI PCs set to dominate shipments by 2026

AI PCs are projected to make up a significant portion of the market by 2026, driving the necessity for future-proofing by businesses.

Just what the heck does an 'AI PC' do?

AI PCs feature embedded processors for improved local AI processing, reducing reliance on cloud services.
The transition to AI PCs is crucial as Windows 10 support ends, prompting upgrades.

How soon will AI PCs replace traditional PCs in the enterprise?

AI PCs are expected to dominate the computing market, with significant growth projected in the coming years.

Analysts: AI PCs set to dominate shipments by 2026

AI PCs are projected to make up a significant portion of the market by 2026, driving the necessity for future-proofing by businesses.
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#user-experience

AI PCs not yet understood well enough to deliver full benefits, study suggests

AI PCs are currently underutilized due to inadequate user education and negative perceptions, leading to increased time spent on tasks.
User familiarity and training on AI usage are crucial for the effective implementation of AI PCs.

AI PCs might solve a real problem: Infosec 'friction'

Desktop security software tailored for AI PCs may enhance security without user consent friction.

AI PCs not yet understood well enough to deliver full benefits, study suggests

AI PCs are currently underutilized due to inadequate user education and negative perceptions, leading to increased time spent on tasks.
User familiarity and training on AI usage are crucial for the effective implementation of AI PCs.

AI PCs might solve a real problem: Infosec 'friction'

Desktop security software tailored for AI PCs may enhance security without user consent friction.
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PC market finds its edge driven by AI push

The rise of AI PCs is reshaping the PC market and driving premium sales, despite a recent slight decline in overall shipments.

Intel Core Ultra 200S: enigmatic chips bring NPU to desktop

Intel's Arrow Lake architecture emphasizes foundational performance in AI PCs despite using an older NPU.
The Core Ultra 200S presents modest improvements over previous generations, highlighting challenges in the desktop AI PC segment.

PC shipments stuck in neutral despite AI buzz

The PC market remains stagnant despite AI PC hype, but analysts predict a potential recovery by late 2024 and improved growth for 2025.
#market-trends

Why the world is about to be swamped with AI PCs

AI PCs are set to dominate PC sales, comprising 60% of the market by 2027.

AI PCs? Here's what to know

AI PCs promise faster data processing and training AI models directly on devices without relying on cloud centers, transforming the industry.

Why the world is about to be swamped with AI PCs

AI PCs are set to dominate PC sales, comprising 60% of the market by 2027.

AI PCs? Here's what to know

AI PCs promise faster data processing and training AI models directly on devices without relying on cloud centers, transforming the industry.
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#npu

The definition of an AI PC is now even muddier

AI PCs are a growing trend at Computex, but defining their qualities remains unclear.

AMD explains its AI PC strategy

AI PCs represent a shift in technology that could enhance user experience, driven by specialized hardware and software.

The definition of an AI PC is now even muddier

AI PCs are a growing trend at Computex, but defining their qualities remains unclear.

AMD explains its AI PC strategy

AI PCs represent a shift in technology that could enhance user experience, driven by specialized hardware and software.
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AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here's what users need to know

Trend Micro is a cybersecurity leader protecting organizations and individuals globally.
Kevin Simzer discusses the security benefits and concerns of AI PCs in an exclusive interview.
#microsoft

Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI

Microsoft's new Arm-powered Surface Pro is fast, efficient, and competitive with Apple's M-series chips in terms of performance and power consumption.

Windows to drive PC refresh? Everyone's talking about AI

AI PCs are forecasted to drive the next wave of commercial fleet refreshes, with 65% of total sales by 2028.

Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in

Microsoft announced Copilot+ PCs, a new class of Windows PCs designed to handle generative AI processes locally with NPUs.

Microsoft is planning some more pre-Build AI announcements

Microsoft has multiple upcoming events, including a private briefing on AI vision by CEO Satya Nadella before Build conference.
Microsoft is gearing up to release AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra or Snapdragon X Elite chips for improved performance and introducing new AI features to Windows.

Engadget Podcast: Microsoft's Surface and Windows head on Copilot+ AI PCs

Microsoft announced new Copilot+ initiative with powerful AI PCs, resembling Apple's M-series Macs shift.

What to expect at Microsoft's March 21 event

Microsoft holding digital event showcasing new Surface devices potentially branded as AI PCs.
Conflicting reports about event focus on the business/commercial models or consumer versions with more substantial upgrades.

Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI

Microsoft's new Arm-powered Surface Pro is fast, efficient, and competitive with Apple's M-series chips in terms of performance and power consumption.

Windows to drive PC refresh? Everyone's talking about AI

AI PCs are forecasted to drive the next wave of commercial fleet refreshes, with 65% of total sales by 2028.

Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in

Microsoft announced Copilot+ PCs, a new class of Windows PCs designed to handle generative AI processes locally with NPUs.

Microsoft is planning some more pre-Build AI announcements

Microsoft has multiple upcoming events, including a private briefing on AI vision by CEO Satya Nadella before Build conference.
Microsoft is gearing up to release AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra or Snapdragon X Elite chips for improved performance and introducing new AI features to Windows.

Engadget Podcast: Microsoft's Surface and Windows head on Copilot+ AI PCs

Microsoft announced new Copilot+ initiative with powerful AI PCs, resembling Apple's M-series Macs shift.

What to expect at Microsoft's March 21 event

Microsoft holding digital event showcasing new Surface devices potentially branded as AI PCs.
Conflicting reports about event focus on the business/commercial models or consumer versions with more substantial upgrades.
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Get ready for the AI PC

AI PCs are gaining traction with major tech companies investing in developing dedicated AI processors.

CIOs and biz buyers views AI PCs with some caution

AI PCs may not significantly boost PC sales; demand depends on tangible benefits.

Your PC can is probably already an AI PC

AI PCs must excel at inferencing quickly and efficiently, requiring GPUs with at least 8GB of VRAM and 32GB of RAM.
Many existing PCs with mid-range GPUs and sufficient RAM can effectively run AI applications.
#neural-processing-unit

We asked Intel to define 'AI PC'. Anything with Core Ultra

AI PCs are defined by having a GPU, a processor with a neural processing unit, and the ability to handle VNNI and Dp4a instructions.
Intel's current-generation desktop processors, like the 14th-gen Core 'Meteor Lake,' qualify as AI PCs due to their features supporting neural networking tasks and video processing.

Your current PC probably doesn't have an AI processor, but your next one might

PCs made in 2024 and beyond will generally include AI and machine-learning processing capabilities.
The neural processing unit (NPU) will play a key role in accelerating AI and machine-learning workloads on PCs.

We asked Intel to define 'AI PC'. Anything with Core Ultra

AI PCs are defined by having a GPU, a processor with a neural processing unit, and the ability to handle VNNI and Dp4a instructions.
Intel's current-generation desktop processors, like the 14th-gen Core 'Meteor Lake,' qualify as AI PCs due to their features supporting neural networking tasks and video processing.

Your current PC probably doesn't have an AI processor, but your next one might

PCs made in 2024 and beyond will generally include AI and machine-learning processing capabilities.
The neural processing unit (NPU) will play a key role in accelerating AI and machine-learning workloads on PCs.
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2024 MacBook Air review: Dawn of the AI laptop

New MacBook Airs are incremental updates with Apple's M3 chip, Wi-Fi 6E support, and two external display capability.
PC makers like HP, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are focusing on AI PCs, with Apple emphasizing AI in its new MacBook Air models.

AI PC hype seems to be making PCs better, hardware-wise

AI PCs require significant processing power to run AI models locally.
Localized AI will require PCs to become more powerful or AI models to become more frugal.
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