Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite finally lands in a mini PC, and it looks like Windows’ answer to the Mac mini

Qualcomm’s most powerful PC chip has finally found a home outside laptops. ASUS’ new mini PC could be the device that puts Windows on Arm in direct competition with Apple’s compact desktops.

Microsoft confirms new Surface laptops with Snapdragon X2 chips are coming later this year

Microsoft launched Intel Surface models today and confirmed Snapdragon X2 variants are coming later in 2026, with faster AI inferencing, better battery life, and a possible OLED display option.

Samsung’s new Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Book isn’t the MacBook Neo rival I was hoping for

A Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and AMOLED screen sound great, but Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book 6 Edge may not land where I thought it would.

HP’s new OmniBook Ultra 14 is 5% slimmer than your MacBook Air

HP is using CES 2026 week to put the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 in the spotlight, with a simple pitch for shoppers who want a premium laptop that’s easier to carry. In its CES 2026 announcement, HP says the 14-inch notebook is 5% thinner than a 2025 MacBook …