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ASUS shows a better AI PC path
Laptops ASUS’ Zenbook A16 demonstrates how clear hardware execution can outshine Microsoft’s increasingly confusing Copilot+ PC branding.
Microsoft MVP explains how easy it is to add meaningful AI to apps
AI It turns out that the NPU in your AI PC could be getting a lot more use, if only developers decided to take the (relatively simple) AI plunge.
These apps make your PC's NPU worthwhile, and they have nothing to do with Copilot+
AI Your AI PC's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a useful piece of hardware, but are you making the most out of it? I dug up 7 apps that make good use of the NPU; which ones are you using?
Windows 11’s latest Insider update adds NPU tracking — a small change with big future vibes
Windows 11 Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.
A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance
Handhelds Xbox has confirmed that Automatic Super Resolution will arrive on Xbox Ally X in a preview this April. The AI powered feature uses the device’s NPU to upscale games and improve performance.
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
AMD's new AI image generator runs on your laptop's NPU, and it's free
AI AMD just announced a new local AI image generator that runs on your AMD laptop's NPU. It's a big step up compared to the previous SDXL Turbo model released last year.
Lenovo's Yoga 7i 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop drops the ball on its headline feature
Review The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.
