Ahead of Computex opening its doors, Nvidia is making a number of announcements today. For starters, the RTX 5060 is available starting today, in both desktop graphics card and laptop GPU form.

The RTX 5060 is available now starting today. Laptops equipped with the RTX 5060 will be available starting at $1099, meanwhile the desktop graphics card will have prices starting at $299. As a reminder, here are the RTX 5060 GPU specs:

GPU	RTX 3060	RTX 4060	RTX 5060	RTX 5060 Ti
Shader Cores	Ampere SM13 TFLOPS	Ada SM15 TFLOPS	Blackwell SM19 TFLOPS	Blackwell SM24 TFLOPS
Tensor Cores	3rd Gen FP16102 AI TOPS	4th Gen FP8/FP16242 AI TOPS	5th Gen FP4/FP8/FP16614 AI TOPS	5th Gen FP4/FP8/FP16759 AI TOPS
RT Cores	2nd Gen25 TFLOPS	3rd Gen35 TFLOPS	4th Gen58 TFLOPS	4th Gen72 TFLOPS
Memory Subsystem	12GBGDDR6	8GBGDDR6	8GBGDDR7	8GB / 16GBGDDR7
Launch Pricing	$329	$299	$299	$379 (8GB) / $429 (16GB)

According to Nvidia, the RTX 5060 will be capable of running many AAA games at max settings, with over 100 frames per second frame rates. You can see the results for each game in the slides above, but make note of the small print, which shows that testing is done at 1080p, with DLSS Quality and the maximum Frame Generation level supported.

Another slide also shows some of the first RTX 5060 laptops we'll be seeing, from OEMs like Acer, Alienware / Dell, Asus, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo, MSI and Razer.

As part of Nvidia's list of gaming announcements for Computex 2025, we get a preview of DOOM: The Dark Age's upcoming Path Tracing update. The game already has ray-tracing effects, but Path Tracing will ensure rays interact with the entire scene, as you can see in the comparison images above.

The Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages will be available in June.

With DOOM: The Dark Ages being out now with DLSS 4 support, it is time to look towards the coming months. Today, Nvidia has confirmed 10 more titles launching with or updating to DLSS 4 this year, including:

• Crimson Desert
• F1 25
• FBC: Firebreak
• InZoi
• Light of Motiram
• Mindseye
• Portal with RTX
• Roadcraft
• Splitgate 2
• Wuchang Fallen Feathers

Nvidia is also using this opportunity to remind us all that RTX Remix is now widely available. So far, over 150 RTX Remix mods have been released, and there are over 350 RTX Remix projects in development. One RTX Remix project getting updated soon is Portal RTX, which is being upgraded to include DLSS 4. The RTX Remix Mod Contest is also set to begin, offering modders an opportunity to win up to $50,000 worth of prizes.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of the RTX 5060 so far? Are you considering picking one up? 

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Apple may have started late, and hit some speedbumps along the way, but Apple's Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, John Giannandrea, wants to beat Apple Intelligence into shape before handing over the reins to a successor.


Giannandrea is still in charge of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) research, AI analysts, and integrating those technologies into the larger OS infrastructures. A report from Bloomberg suggests that some Apple executives would like to see his role reduced further, ahead of a near-future departure.

Apple leadership reportedly wants to put Giannandrea on a path to retirement and the eventual naming of a successor. That said, the executive still attracts top engineers and researchers to Apple, so for now he's staying put.


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Apple's executives are pushing for Siri to become a proper AI chatbot that scours the web, potentially as a direct competitor to ChatGPT. It's just not clear when that's going to happen.


As part of the Apple Intelligence shift, Apple said it would overhaul Siri to be more context-aware, but that change has yet to arrive. However, if the urges of Apple's chiefs to change course work, Siri could become even more powerful down the road.

According to Apple employees speaking to Bloomberg on Sunday, Apple executives are keen to make Siri into a competitor to current top chat bot, ChatGPT. While former Siri chief John Giannandrea was apparently reluctant to go down that route, the company's leadership are leaning to go that way with Siri.


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Apple is reportedly preparing to allow iPhone users in the EU to select third-party voice assistants to be the default, instead of Siri.


Apple has tried hard to deal with the regulatory changes in the European Union, such as the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act. It now seems that Siri could be the next major victim in the Apple ecosystem from those rule changes.

According to Bloomberg on Sunday, Apple is working to meet EU regulations that affect Siri. Specifically, Apple is working to enable other digital assistants to operate in Siri's place.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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A new report from a reliable leaker suggests that the AirPods line will see IR cameras added next year, with an update to the AirPods Max waiting until 2027.


Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reiterated a June prediction that Apple's AirPods line would gain cameras, potentially as an alternative to the development of smart glasses. In his latest report, the frequently-reliable Kuo says the cameras in AirPods would be infrared (IR) cameras.

These would enter production sometime in 2026 and could be used to help direct users to a destination. The computer vision information gathered from the IR-equipped AirPods could also be passed on to other devices.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Memorial Day deals at Amazon have started early, with savings of up to 43% off Apple products, including hundreds of dollars in savings across the MacBook range.


Amazon's Memorial Day Sale offers savings of up to $350 off dozens of Apple products, with prices starting at $14.99. You can also find hundreds of additional discounts on third-party products on Amazon's Memorial Day Sale page.


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MSI is showcasing a new line of AI-powered QD-OLED gaming monitors at Computex 2025. There are two new models: the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50.

Leveraging Samsung Display's 3rd-generation QD-OLED technology, both monitors are 27-inch displays featuring WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a 500Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03 ms GTG response time. These monitors meet the VESA ClearMR 21000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications, ensuring industry-leading motion clarity, high contrast, true blacks, and rich colour (around 99% DCI-P3). The MPG 271QR is highlighted as the “world's first” 27-inch 2K QD-OLED at 500Hz, while the MAG 272QP is billed as MSI's first 27-inch 2K QD-OLED esports gaming monitor.

Although both monitors look the same spec-wise, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 has some unique AI features that the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 doesn't. These AI features include the AI Navigator, which provides a simplified menu for easily adjusting and optimising the monitors' AI settings in one location. Moreover, MSI's AI Care Sensor uses real-time human identification and dynamically modifies settings to protect the monitor and increase efficiency. This system, powered by an NPU-based IC and CMOS sensor, detects user presence; when no user is identified, it automatically dims the monitor or engages OLED Care features, extending the monitor's life while saving energy.

Both monitors are covered by the MSI OLED Care program, but while the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 is under version 2.0, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 is covered by version 3.0, likely due to the OLED-protective AI features that it has. Pricing and availability aren't yet known for the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 (should be cheaper than the MAG 272QP), but these could be unveiled during Computex 2025. As for the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, this monitor is already available in China and costs about CNY 6000 (£626).

KitGuru says: Which of the two new MSI QD-OLED monitors do you prefer?

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AMD Zen 5-based CPUs and APUs are still coming out, but details about their next generation of chips are already starting to surface. According to a recent report, potential configurations for AMD's Zen 6-based APUs, codenamed “Medusa Point”, have appeared.

The “Medusa Point 1”, as HXL refers to it, reportedly has a quite different core configuration. The Ryzen 5 and 7 chips will supposedly pack up to 10 CPU cores in a hybrid structure: four classic high-performance cores, four ‘dense' cores, and two low-power cores. Moreover, the leak suggests eight RDNA 3.5+ CUs for integrated graphics, a new RDNA graphics architecture built upon the RDNA 3.5 that we've already seen in action.

The leaks also include rumours about how AMD might scale up for higher-end Ryzen 9 APUs based on this architecture. Speculation suggests AMD could add more cores via an extra CCD, adding 12 classic cores to the base configuration for a total of up to 22 CPU cores, while the integrated graphics are expected to remain at 8 CUs.

This modular approach is not new to AMD, as seen in previous designs like the Strix Halo platform. Interestingly, the rumoured 8 CUs in Medusa Point are a considerable decrease compared to the 16 CUs of Strix Point, suggesting that Medusa Point might not be a direct successor to Strix Point but an entirely new series. On the other hand, we don't know the enhancements that RDNA 3.5+ brings, which might compensate for the reduced CU count.

KitGuru says: Based on the report's information, is Medusa Point a sure win or a possible flop?

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Stellar Blade is heading to PC next month but the game has unfortunately found itself roped into a long-running controversy with Sony. With Stellar Blade now being listed on Steam, fans have quickly learned that the game is regionally blocked from being sold in over 170 countries. 

If you were following the Helldivers 2 launch in 2024, this will all sound very familiar. When Sony began enforcing PSN integration with its PC published games, Sony had to go back and remove the game from sale in over 170 countries, as PSN is not available in those territories. Since then, games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and other PlayStation PC titles have also been blocked in those same countries. With PlayStation publishing Stellar Blade on PC, this game has also fallen subject to Sony's sales policy.

Fans were quick to denounce the game for this and developer, Shift Up, has confirmed it is in discussions with Sony about this. However, Arrowhead Studios did the same thing when this controversy hit Helldivers 2, and no changes came out of it.

Stellar Blade launches on PC on the 11th of June.

KitGuru Says: Unfortunately, Sony is unlikely to change its mind here, as it hasn't done so for any other game in the past year. 

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While Nintendo will be charging for Switch 2 upgrades for certain titles, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, some titles will be getting free updates for the Switch 2. This week, Nintendo detailed the first dozen titles to get free Switch 2 upgrades for those that own the original game on Switch 1. 

Every game on the list has been ‘optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs' and a few select titles are adding HDR support too. Some games have also received frame rate upgrades.

Here is the full list:

• ARMS – Visual & frame rate upgrade, HDR support
• Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain – expanded multiplayer, GameChat functionality
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Visual upgrade & HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – GameChat functionality, expanded multiplayer
• Game Builder Garage – Visual update & Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Visual update
• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Visual and Frame Rate upgrade
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – Visual & Frame Rate upgrade, HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Super Mario Odyssey – Visual update, HDR support and expanded multiplayer + GameChat functionality
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Visual update and HDR support
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening – Visual update and HDR support

All 12 games will receive their Switch 2 updates on the 5th of June, the same day the Switch 2 becomes available to the public.

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Last month, Nintendo removed mentions of the Switch 2's support for Variable Refresh Rate from its website. This was confusing, as previously Nintendo had confirmed that the console supports VRR. Now several weeks later, we finally have an explanation. 

In a statement given to Nintendo Life (via Eurogamer), Nintendo confirmed that VRR is supported on the Switch 2's mobile display. However, the console does not support VRR in docked mode.

“Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error”.

It is unclear if VRR will be enabled for docked mode later on but it is not something Switch 2 buyers should expect as part of the package.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5th for £399.

KitGuru Says: Not having VRR in docked mode immediately puts the Switch 2 at a disadvantage for 120Hz games. At those higher refresh rates, frame rates tend to waver more frequently, which can in turn cause a lot of screen tearing. 

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While COD Mobile has been a huge success for Activision, Warzone Mobile did not take off after its launch last year. As a result, Warzone Mobile will soon shut down. 

Warzone Mobile was separate from COD Mobile, which already contains its own Battle Royale and Zombies modes. Considering that, it isn't entirely surprising to see that Warzone Mobile as a standalone game didn't really take off.

Warzone Mobile released on iOS and Android in March 2024, while COD Mobile has been out since 2019 and has only improved over time.

Activision confirmed on Friday that Warzone Mobile has “not met expectations with mobile-first players”. Starting today, the 18th of May, the game will no longer be available to download.

KitGuru Says: COD Mobile is just a better and more complete game. Warzone Mobile as a standalone game was already competing with a more established version of itself. 

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This week, Bungie found itself in hot water again after another instance of the studio stealing art. Bungie was quick to admit that stolen art did appear in the Marathon alpha build but the studio may have bigger problems on its hands. 

Paul Tassi, a well-known Destiny reporter, has heard that morale amongst Bungie employees is at an all-time low after this week's events. Development on Marathon has hit a roadblock, as Bungie and Sony legal teams now need to review all assets in the game to ensure any stolen art is removed and replaced.

Right now, it is unclear how long this review of assets will take, but there is some internal discussion of a delay. Marathon was planned to release in September but now with so much negativity surrounding the game, launching that early could be a mistake. However, there is also concern internally about what will happen to the studio if Marathon is not a success. There is a sense that this is a make or break moment for Bungie.

While Marathon did just recently have a publicly playable alpha, Bungie was unable to show any new gameplay during its dev stream this week, due to the stolen art fiasco. With that in mind, plans to even showcase more of the game are likely to be impacted.

If Marathon does flop, it is likely that Sony will begin to take full control of Bungie. Considering what has happened at the studio under current leadership, a change at the top might be for the best.

KitGuru Says: Did you play the Marathon alpha at all? Are you looking forward to the game and would a delay impact that? 

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It has been several weeks since a US court ruled that Apple could no longer block developers from using third-party payment providers for in-app purchases. This move opened the door up for Fortnite to return to the iOS App Store. However, Apple is now finding seemingly new excuses to keep the game off the store 

Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite for the App Store on the 9th of May and by May 14th, Apple had still not approved the game. Now, Epic says that Apple has “blocked” Fortnite's return to the App Store:

Epic says that Fortnite on iOS “will be offline worldwide” until Apple unblocks the game. Apple has not publicly commented on the matter.

Fortnite had existed on the iOS App Store for years before Apple pulled the game due to an update that included a third-party payment method, circumventing Apple's rules that all apps use Apple Pay. Since then, courts around the world have ruled this practice as illegal, forcing Apple to allow developers to use third-party systems for in-app purchases. In some parts of the world, Apple has also been forced into allowing third-party stores and app sideloading.

KitGuru Says: I expect we'll get more news on this in the next week. Epic wants Fortnite back on iOS, so it is going to be pushing as much as it can. 

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MSI is showcasing a vast array of cutting-edge PC hardware at Computex 2025 in Taipei, emphasising the integration of artificial intelligence across its product portfolio. The showcase covers AI-powered laptops, desktops, gaming handhelds, storage solutions, networking gear, and wireless peripherals.

Among the numerous products on display are several award-winning and uniquely designed laptops. The Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition won a Best Choice Award for combining traditional Japanese lacquer art (featuring Hokusai's ‘Great Wave') and modern AI tech. The laptop features Katsushika Hokusai's iconic Ukiyo-e woodblock print, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”, bridging tradition and innovation.

The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition also received a Best Choice Golden Award for Gaming/Entertainment, showcasing a striking Norse mythology-inspired design with advanced metal etching and supporting up to an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The system has distinctive things such as a 3D Dragon keychain, a mouse, and a mouse pad. MSI continues collaborations with Mercedes-AMG, introducing new Stealth A16 AI+ (AMD CPU/RTX 50 GPU) and Prestige 16 AI+ (Intel CPU/4K OLED) models featuring distinctive co-branded designs and accessories.

Their Claw 8 AI+ portable gaming handheld also earned a Best Choice Award for Portable Gaming, with an updated Polar Tempest Edition featuring an Intel Lunar Lake CPU and 2 TB SSD on display. Another full system, which received A Best Choice Award, is the MEG Vision X AI desktop, featuring an AI HMI touchscreen interface, Silent Storm Cooling AI, and packing up to an RTX 5090 GPU, PCIe 5.0 SSDs, and a Core Ultra 9 CPU.

Moving on to more compact systems, we have the Cubi NUC AI and AI+ PCs (0.51L PC), which feature Intel Core Ultra CPUs with AI Boost NPUs and Copilot+ support. The AI+ adds features like fingerprint ID and Thunderbolt 4, plus a unique Power Meter. The Pro DP80 is another compact system from MSI. It's an 8L compact PC that targets SMBs with AI capabilities and enterprise security features, and offers a flexible I/O.

In the motherboard segment, MSI is showcasing the MEG X870E Godlike as part of its high-end DIY PC segment. They also launched new AMD ITX motherboards, the MPG X870I Edge TI WIFI and MPG B850I Edge TI WIFI, featuring silver-white designs, premium cooling, PCIe Gen 5, Wi-Fi 7 (320 MHz), and 5G LAN, with the X870I specifically highlighting expandability via an Xpander Card. For Intel Core Ultra 200 chips, there's the MPG B860I Edge TI WIFI, which has the same silver-white look, an 8-phase power architecture, a Lightning Gen 5 PCIe slot, two M.2 interfaces, and Wi-Fi 7 (320 MHz) support.

For storage, the Vortiq portfolio (U.2, E3.S, E1.S, and SATA 2.5″ formats) targets AI/data centres with capacities up to 61 TB and up to 14.8 GB/s read speeds. At Computex, MSI will also showcase the new Spatium M571, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD built with a Phison E28 controller, and the Datamag portable SSD (up to 40 Gbps) with new Apple software aimed at boosting workflow productivity.

In the network department, we have the Roamii BE Pro Mesh System, which brings high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 11 Gbps) with MLO, 320 MHz channels, and 4 K-QAM modulation. Setup is relatively easy thanks to the MSI Route 2.0 App, and with smart features like Find Wi-Fi Spot for optimal placement, connecting to it will be equally simple. Lastly, upcoming wireless lightweight gaming peripherals include the Versa 500 and 300 Wireless 8K mice, with the Versa 500 featuring a magnetic scroll wheel with Hall-effect tech. The Pro line promises flagship wireless gear like the Versa Pro mouse (multiple programmable buttons) and the Strike Pro keyboard (quiet build, custom keys), which are planned for release this month.

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The iPhone 17 Air's battery life could be very low compared to a normal iPhone, with a leaker claiming it will have a capacity of just 2,800mAh.


Rumors about the iPhone 17 Air have not only discussed how thin it will be, but also how it could have a limited battery capacity. In a Friday post from a serial leaker, it could be considerably smaller than usual.

Posting to Naver, leaker "yeux1122" makes some claims about the iPhone 17 Air. The information is said to be from a "mass production-confirmed sample."


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple products are stolen out of a moving truck on a highway, a woman is sentenced in an iPhone theft ring, and an iCloud search brings down a check fraud ring in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

With specs that include 32GB of RAM and a 30-core GPU, this closeout Mac Studio is over $500 off exclusively for AppleInsider readers.


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Apple's potential plan to partner with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to its products in China is raising eyebrows in Washington.


Officials from both Congress and the White House have expressed concerns about plans Apple has to partner with Chinese commerce giant Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to China. The company sees such a deal as crucial to remaining competitive there.

A report from The New York Times notes that China accounts for about 20 percent of Apple's total sales. The company will require a partnership with an AI provider in China in order to compete against China's own smartphone companies.

Officials in the US are worried that such a deal would help China become even more competitive against US AI companies. Any agreement would likely obligate Apple to further follow Chinese laws that promote censorship and user data-sharing with the government there.


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Back at CES earlier this year, we got a glimpse of the new Titan laptops from MSI. I've now had some hands on time with the Titan 18 HX AI, the laptop with a spec sheet that reads like a wishlist from the most ambitious of PCPartPicker users! It's packing an RTX 5090 Mobile and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, accompanied by 64GB of DDR5 memory, 6TB of SSD storage and a UHD+ 120Hz mini LED display. This laptop isn’t cheap though, coming with a price tag reading £6099.98 – could it possibly be worth that much?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:54 Pricing
01:41 Intel 285HX
02:19 Nvidia RTX5090 Mobile
03:09 Memory
03:26 SSD Storage
04:35 Display
05:27 Battery / Charger
06:20 Weight / Design / Build Quality
07:32 Ports / Connectors / Wireless
07:54 Mechanical Keyboard / Sound Test
08:34 Trackpad
09:25 Speakers / Webcam
10:07 Gaming Testing Methodology
10:35 Cyberpunk 2077
11:09 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
11:38 F1 2024
12:07 Hogwarts Legacy
12:27 Call Of Duty Black Ops 6
12:58 A Plague Tail Requiem
13:23 Forza Horizon 5
13:56 Assassins Creed Shadows
14:39 Mat’s thoughts on gaming
15:29 CPU Power Usage and Temperatures
17:44 Thermal Camera
18:08 Noise Sound test (100% fans)
18:23 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• CPU – Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
• GPU – Nvidia RTX 5090 Mobile
• RAM – 64GB DDR 6400MT/s
• Display – 18” 3840×2400 Mini-LED 120Hz
• Storage – 6TB (3x2TB) NVMe M.2 SSD (Configured in Raid 0)
• Wireless Connectivity – WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• I/O
  • 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1)
  • 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
  • 1x SD Express Card Reader
  • 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
  • 1x RJ45 (2.5Gbps)

The core specs are confirmed in the following CPU-Z and GPU-Z screenshots:

Game testing on the Titan HX AI was carried out using only the native resolution of 3840×2400 as, with a machine of this price, it's fair to assume that reducing the resolution wouldn't be something that most users would be particularly open to. To counter this, I tested all titles configured without any form of scaling or ray tracing and then with the addition of DLSS, frame generation and ray tracing where available. All titles were running at their maximum settings (excluding RT) throughout the testing.

Native, rasterised performance varied from title to title, was decent on the whole, especially when we take the resolution in to account. Adding in RT, frame generation and DLSS saw significant FPS improvements in some titles, such as Cyberpunk but then marginal gains in others.

For full details of all titles we tested, check out our full video review on YouTube.

Cyberpunk 2077 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced , 4X MFG, Ultra RT)

Cyberpunk 2077 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , MFG or RT)

Forza Horizon 5 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced, FG On, High RT)

Forza Horizon 5 (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , FG or RT)

A Plague Tale: Requiem (3840×2400 – Max Settings – DLSS Balanced, FG On, RT On)

A Plague Tale: Requiem (3840×2400 – Max Settings – No Scaling , FG or RT)

Closing Thoughts

The Titan 18 HX AI is a stunning laptop with an eye watering price tag.

The core specs are impressive – the combination of an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile, 64GB of DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s and a whopping 6TB of Raid 0 configured SSD storage combine to deliver truly top tier mobile performance. The design is eye-catching and the machine definitely has the ‘wow factor' – The seamless, haptic trackpad and fully mechanical keyboard are exceptional and the best I've seen in any gaming laptop.

There are some downsides though – the obvious one being the price – but if portability is high on your priority list then the 18″, 3.6KG behemoth of a laptop that is the Titan 18 HX AI may not be for you. What's more, the laptop does suffer from slight thermal throttling when running in its highest performance mode, but not to the level we've seen in previous high end, Intel based gaming laptops.

Also, while the screen is good, there are other options available with higher refresh rates which may suit anyone playing competitive titles a little better, though 120Hz at UHD+ is still very appealing.

All in all, this is a seriously impressive piece of tech, with a price tag to match, given you can buy the Titan 18 HX AI for £6099.98 from Scan HERE.

Pros:

• Stunning design.
• Exceptional fully mechanical RGB keyboard.
• Seamless, haptic trackpad with full RGB backlighting.
• Good native gaming performance with DLSS and Frame Generation.
• Very fast 6TB Raid 0 NVMe SSD array.

Cons:

• Very expensive.
• Mediocre battery life.
• Poor quality webcam and speakers.

KitGuru says: The MSI Titan 18 HX Ai is truly a stunning laptop, but with a price this high, it had to be. 

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We were off last week, and somehow we STILL haven't reached Computex. So, another pre-show show, full of speculation (and speculative exploits).   With no time to spare, we talk about Epyc,…

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An Apple Pay and Apple Cash problem left users unable to complete transactions for just over an hour on Friday, as Apple was quick to resolve the issues.


According to the System Status page on Apple's website, several Apple Services were affected by an outage. At around 11:14 AM Eastern Time on Friday, users began experiencing difficulties with Apple Card, Apple Cash, Apple Pay, and Apple Wallet. Other Apple-branded services, such as the iOS App Store and iCloud appear to have been unaffected.

The company's website now states that all of the issues with Apple's various payment-related services have been resolved, as of 1:01 PM Eastern Time. During the outage, many iPhone users took to social media to complain, saying they couldn't complete Apple Pay transactions or use Apple Cash.


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"Fortnite" developer Epic Games had claimed that Apple was both keeping the game out of the US App Store, and removing it from stores in the European Union, but now Apple denies this.


After its first submission of "Fortnite" to the App Store was allegedly ignored by Apple, Epic Games announced that the game had been blocked in the US. According to the company's CEO, Tim Sweeney, Apple had also removed it from the European one, despite previously having been forced to allow it.



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Countries including ones who supply Apple, have been told they will no longer get to negotiate tariffs with Trump, because he hasn't got the time.


When Trump announced his "reciprocal" tariffs, he could not have tried to be any clearer — these were the tariffs, there would be no exceptions. Then there were exceptions, then those were temporary, and then there came negotiations with various countries, which came along with a pause in the tariffs.

Now Trump says there simply isn't time to negotiate with all of the countries, so he's not going to. Instead, according to Bloomberg, Trump says that "over the next two to three weeks," countries will just be told what their new tariff is.


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Apple's iPhone 17 Air may last longer on a charge that it would with existing tech, thanks to silicon batteries that pack 15% more energy into the same space.


The iPhone 17 Air, expected this fall, could be the first Apple smartphone to feature advanced silicon-anode battery technology. Japanese supplier TDK has confirmed that it's accelerating production, with shipments set to begin by the end of June.

That timeline may give Apple just enough lead time to include the new batteries in its rumored 5.5mm-thin device, according to DigiTimes. The thin model is widely expected to be announced in September.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.


It may now be consulting with the public, but Japan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) expects to begin enforcing its Big Tech regulations from December 18, 2025. The consultation comes after the plans were passed by Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors in 2024.

The country's FTC has issued what its announcement calls draft subordinate legislations. They are all part of Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, and a summary document shows that the new law says Apple and Google must:


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Thunderbolt 5 docks are new to a forward-thinking market. For Mac power users, this dock has a lot to offer — but at a price that'll make you wince.


While modern Macs come with more ports than they used to, power users can still run out. Some ports just aren't offered at all, and in both cases, a dock is the likely answer.

I've been using a Thunderbolt 4 dock with my 16-inch MacBook Pro for well over a year, and I couldn't work as well without it. It's like magic, because plugging a single cable in connects power, my monitor, peripherals, and more.


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WWDC is so close now and it's certain to bring major updates to the Mac with macOS 16. While we wait to see what Apple actually brings us, though, here's what intensive and extensive Mac users really hope will be included.


Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will be held from June 9 to June 13, and will be the venue for major operating system updates. No question, this will as ever include the next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 16, alongside iOS, iPadOS, and more.

What's also certain is that the WWDC keynote will reveal feature changes that Apple will do its best to convince us are fantastic. Next, during the rest of the WWDC week, we'll learn more from the developer sessions.


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Obsidian has been hard at work on Avowed updates since launching the game in February. Patch 1.4 just dropped and now, Obsidian has revealed its roadmap for future updates, which will be spread out over the year. 

The Spring update for Avowed is now live, bringing an Arachnophobia Safe mode setting to the game that removes spiders. Other highlights of this new update include mouse and keyboard support for Xbox, Fog of War improvements, an increase in gold and crafting materials available to the player and some tweaks to unique gear.

This summer, Avowed will get cooking and crafting improvements, new NPC abilities, new active and passive abilities, new unique gear and at long last, the ability to create your own custom map markers.

After that, Obsidian will begin cooking up the Fall update for Avowed, which will include New Game Plus, an in-game photo mode, new character creation presets and the ability to change your appearance mid-game.

KitGuru Says: I've finally begun playing Avowed in the past few weeks and I'm already thinking about additional playthroughs, but it sounds like New Game+ won't be available until much later in the year. At that point, I'll be in Outer Worlds 2 mode. 

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Prepare your PCs, as Shift Up has finally released the official system requirements and key features for Stellar Blade's upcoming launch on the platform. The developers have confirmed that the game will utilise Denuvo's anti-tamper technology and is set to arrive on PC on June 11th.

Built on Unreal Engine 4, Stellar Blade's PC version will support modern upscaling and frame generation technologies. At launch, it will feature Nvidia DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, alongside AMD FSR 3.0 support (though there's currently no information on Intel XeSS). The game will offer uncapped framerates, support ultra-wide displays, and include Japanese and Chinese voice packs in addition to the English one.

Looking at the system requirements, Shift Up has provided targets for 60 FPS gameplay. For the minimum experience, targeting 1080p resolution at low settings, players will need at least an Intel Core i5-7600k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU paired with 16 GB of RAM. According to the developer, the bare minimum GPU is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, and the game will require 75GB of storage space.

Moving up to the recommended specifications, targeting 1440p resolution at medium settings and 60 FPS, the CPU recommendation increases to an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, keeping the 16 GB RAM requirement. The recommended graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. Stellar Blade is coming to PC on June 11th.

KitGuru says: Are you planning on getting Stellar Blade for PC? Is your system ready for it?

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Bungie has come under fire for copying artwork in the past, but the latest allegation is alarmingly bigger. An artist has discovered that the design language they developed, and elements from a number of their own posters, are plastered all over Bungie's next major game, Marathon. 

The artist, Fern Hook, was made aware of their work being copied after Marathon became publicly playable for the first time. In a series of tweets, he shows screenshots of areas where Marathon uses art lifted from his series of posters. There are examples spread out all over the maps present in the Marathon alpha.

the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.@Bungie @josephacross pic.twitter.com/0Csbo48Jgb

— N² (@4nt1r34l) May 15, 2025

Bungie has already confirmed that pieces of Hook's artwork were indeed present in the Marathon alpha. Bungie has reached out to Hook, likely to offer compensation.

We immediately investigated a concern regarding unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game.

— Marathon Team (@marathonteam.bungie.net) 16 May 2025 at 04:21

In its statement, Bungie also explained that the artist responsible for putting pieces of Hook's posters in the game is no longer employed at Bungie. However, that doesn't really account for the fact that so much of the game's design was seemingly informed by this artist's previous work.

In a separate case, Bungie is being sued for allegedly copying story elements for the original Destiny 2 Red War campaign. Bungie is unable to submit evidence to argue against the claim due to the Red War campaign being removed from Destiny 2.

KitGuru Says: This isn't the first time that Bungie has had to pay an artist after using their work. At a certain point, it starts to look like a pattern, and they keep getting caught, something that will be hugely concerning to Bungie's new owners at Sony. 

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Following the cancellation of the original PC version of Blue Protocol, the game appears to be getting a second chance in North America, Europe, and Latin America. The mobile version, previously known as Star Resonance, has reportedly been adapted into a full-scale PC MMO and will release under the name Blue Protocol Star Resonance.

Blue Protocol Star Resonance is being created by Bokura, a Tencent-owned studio, in collaboration with Bandai Namco. A Plus Japan will handle the Western release, which is primarily geared towards English-speaking audiences in North America, Europe, and Latin America.

The game aims to build upon the franchise's signature anime aesthetic, offering players a vibrant, action-packed MMORPG experience. It's expected to feature the dynamic combat system, open environment, character customisation, and multiplayer social experiences like guilds that players have anticipated from the franchise. Specific details are limited for now, with no release date announced beyond 2025.

The system requirements have already been shared, and it seems the game will be relatively easy to run. Across both minimum and recommended tiers, players will need Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB of RAM, and 35 GB of storage space. For the minimum experience, the developers list an Intel i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or an AMD Radeon RX 580. Stepping up to the recommended specifications, CPU recommendations rise to an Intel i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and the recommended graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or an AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT.

KitGuru says: Were you interested in the previous iteration of Blue Protocol? Will you try the new one, even knowing it's not from the same developer?

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Today Fractal Design is expanding its portfolio with numerous new products, including the Meshify 3 case, new Momentum series fans and the new Adjust Pro Hub. 

The Meshify 3 case focuses on performance and airflow with its signature rockface-inspired mesh front. The Meshify 3 comes with three Momentum 140mm fans included and supports extensive cooling, including up to a 280mm top radiator and a 360mm front radiator, with room for graphics cards up to 349mm. For builders needing even more space, the Meshify 3 XL boasts a larger interior, accommodating up to a 420mm top radiator and 360mm front and side radiators, plus room for graphics cards up to 512mm long and broad compatibility with high-end components.

Alongside the cases comes the new Momentum fan, designed for high performance, noise reduction, and efficiency. These fans use sweeping Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) blades, vibration-reducing rubber bushings, and fluid dynamic bearings for quieter operation. ARGB versions of Momentum 14 fans (140mm) are available and featured in the Meshify 3 Ambience Pro RGB and standard RGB variants. The standard Meshify 3 has non-RGB Momentum fans, which can be acquired separately.

Connecting and controlling compatible components within the case is the Adjust Pro hub. This hub is configured via the Adjust Pro software, a web-based configurator tool with no software download or installation needed. It allows users to personalise the lighting of their ARGB Gen 2 components, such as Momentum RGB fans and case lighting, and define speed curves for Momentum and other PWM fans. The Adjust Pro Hub acts as the central connection point and stores lighting and fan speed parameters locally, enabling detailed customisation without processor-intensive background software.

All these products are now available with the Meshify 3 cases starting at £129.98 for the non-RGB versions, £149.98 for the RGB version, and £204.98 for the Ambience Pro RGB version. The Meshify 3 XL cases are slightly more expensive, as the standard model costs £159.98, the RGB model costs £174.98, and the Ambience Pro RGB costs £234.98. As for the Momentum fans, the single Momentum 12 costs £20.99, the RGB model costs £25.99, and the 3-fan pack (RGB) costs £67.99. A single Momentum 14 non-RGB goes for £23.99, the RGB model for £28.99, and the 3-fan pack for £76.99. Lastly, the Adjust Pro hub costs £41.99.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the new Meshify 3? Would you consider getting one? If so, which variant would you choose?

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DOOM is back—and it's never looked meaner. DOOM The Dark Ages is the latest installment in Id Software's iconic franchise, which just launched, bringing with it a brutal blend of medieval mayhem and modern firepower. Powered by the latest iteration of the id Tech engine, Id Tech 8, this entry trades Mars for dark fantasy, but keeps the brutal

The Valkyrie V240 LITE punches well above its weight, bringing solid performance, useful features, and a design that stands out without trying too hard. It trades blows with some 360 mm AIOs and doesn’t even flinch. Factor in the aggressive pricing and rock-solid warranty, and you’ve got a cooler that’s more than worth your attention.

CarPlay Ultra is finally here, really tremendous accessibility features have been announced, and there are rumors of the iPhone 18, iPhone 19, and iPhone 20, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.


Just as we hit that peak time of rumors about the next iPhone — and, this week, also the next, and the next — Apple goes and surprises us with CarPlay Ultra. Previously known as CarPlay 2, the issue here is that "previously" now means a very long time ago.

Or maybe the issue is not that Apple is at least 18 months late with this, but instead it's that CarPlay 2 will never been seen by the enormous majority of Apple users. That's because of the sheer cost of it — CarPlay is free, but the Aston Martin car you have to buy to run it, is not.


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Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.


The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, and was very well received in 2022. Now, Sony has continued the line with the WH-1000XM6, this time boasting highly improved active noise cancellation.


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Apple Notes is now a full-featured productivity tool that syncs across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, helping you capture ideas, stay organized, and collaborate with others in real time. Here's how to get the most out of it


What started as a bare-bones notepad has evolved into a flexible workspace. You can scan documents, create checklists, add tags, and even draw by hand with an Apple Pencil. Notes supports everything from quick thoughts to complex project outlines.

Whether you're managing a personal archive or working with a team, Notes adapts to your workflow without adding clutter or complexity.


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"Fortnite" developer Epic Games claims that Apple has not only failed to approve the app for the US, but it has now even removed it from the European Union App Store.


After its first submission of "Fortnite" to the App Store was allegedly ignored by Apple, Epic Games has announced that the game has now been blocked. It will seemingly not be returning to the US App Store, and Apple has reportedly removed it from the European one, despite previously being forced to allow it.



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KitGuru visited Acer HQ in Lugano earlier this year to get hands-on with the next generation of laptops for the Nitro, Predator, Aspire and Swift ranges. Today, we are able to share everything we learned and saw, with the new laptops being officially announced ahead of Computex. 

Unlike ultraportables, where weight and battery life dominate, Acer Predator systems prioritise power, thermal headroom and user control – key elements for running demanding games, heavy production workloads or AI-enhanced applications. Traditionally they will be designed around peak specifications, but the models we got hands-on with were fitted with RTX 5070 graphics – with a parting message that “The best is yet to come” – which naturally leads to speculation that more models will be introduced before the end of Q3 2025.

Both new models in Acer’s 2025 Predator AI refresh – the Helios Neo 14 AI and Triton 14 AI – bring with them significant upgrades, including Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs. Shared core specifications include:

• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory
• Up to 2TB NVMe SSD storage, though only the Triton uses PCIe Gen 5
• Up to RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
• Support for Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, AI-enhanced video and audio processing, and PredatorSense system tuning software

Both systems also include Acer’s PurifiedView 2.0 and PurifiedVoice 2.0, which use AI to optimise webcam and microphone performance. They each offer high-resolution WQXGA+ (2880×1800) displays with DCI-P3 100% coverage, and both feature high-speed wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E on the Neo, and Wi-Fi 7 on the Triton. We’re not quite sure why the entire range would not have been fitted with WiFi-7, but in real world use-case scenarios – you’re unlikely to feel the difference.

So what is the difference between the Helios Neo 14 AI and the Triton 14 AI? Well, the Helios Neo 14 features a 14.5-inch 120Hz WQXGA+ display, combined with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor. It uses LPDDR5X 6400MHz memory and offers up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The thermal solution includes 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, Vortex Flow, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal grease, making this configuration ideal for high frame-rate gaming and sustained GPU workloads in a compact chassis.

The Predator Triton 14 AI is positioned more toward creators and premium users, the Triton 14 AI includes a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen with Calman verification and a Core Ultra 9 288V processor with RTX graphics. Notably, it features much faster 8533MHz LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen 5 SSD support—a clear step up in bandwidth. It also introduces a 6-speaker array, per-key RGB lighting, haptic touchpad with pen input, graphene thermal interface, and a vapor chamber, indicating a stronger emphasis on content creation and premium thermals.

The Acer Aspire was originally introduced in the late 1990s. The latest refresh is built around Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative and looks to respond to a growing demand for accessible systems capable of supporting AI-assisted workflows and enhanced multitasking.

So what do these new models have in common? The new Aspire AI models – Aspire 14 AI, Aspire 16 AI (Snapdragon) and Aspire 16 AI (Intel) share a consistent foundation in both industrial design and technical specification. All three feature a slim aluminium chassis with a 180-degree hinge and offer battery life rated up to 22 hours. The displays support 16:10 aspect ratios, with optional touchscreen functionality.

On the specification side, each model supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. AI functionality is a central feature across the range, with Copilot+ PC support, integrated Copilot and Cocreator tools and Acer’s own enhancements for voice and video, including PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView (both version 2.0). Other commonalities include IR cameras with privacy shutters, integrated security features, HDMI output (up to 8K), and microSD card readers. Connectivity standards are also high across the board, with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 or newer.

It's not exactly the case that all of Ace's new laptop are available in black or white – with a choice of three CPUs – but it's close.

The Aspire 14 AI is the most compact model in the line-up, featuring a 14-inch OLED display (16:10 aspect ratio). It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI processor and includes Wi-Fi 6E. The size and weight make it more suitable for users prioritising mobility.

Aspire 16 AI is built around Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform with an 8-core CPU and a 45 TOPS NPU, this variant features a 16-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and is positioned as the model most aligned with extended battery life and native ARM optimisation for AI tasks.

Finally, the Intel based Aspire 16 AI uses a 16-inch form factor, incorporating an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with Arc graphics. It includes a 2K OLED display, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.4, suggesting a stronger emphasis on high-speed peripheral compatibility and enhanced display fidelity.

Since its inception, Acer’s Swift line has focused on delivering thin, lightweight laptops designed to balance usability, style, and efficiency. Positioned between entry-level consumer devices and high-spec productivity systems, Swift has historically targeted users who need strong day-to-day performance in a chassis that won’t weigh down a bag or briefcase.

When you’re in a shop, the difference between 1.1kg and 1.6kg can seem minute, but if you’re carrying it on your shoulder all day long – you start to notice the extra half a kilo.

For 2025, the Swift range evolves again with the introduction of the AI-enhanced Swift Go 16, Swift X 14, and Swift Edge 14. All three are part of the Copilot+ PC initiative with NPU acceleration for AI-assisted workflows and enhanced battery management. Despite their compact builds and modest positioning in the market, these systems incorporate a number of flagship-level features—particularly around display quality, AI capabilities, and connectivity.

What do the specifications have in common?  Well, all three models feature:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 processors with 48 TOPS AI compute capability
• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs (1TB max on Swift Edge)
• Copilot+ PC features, including Microsoft Copilot and Acer's PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, and User Sensing (all in version 2.0)
• OLED panels with at least 2K resolution and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage
• VESA DisplayHDR 500, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, and facial recognition via IR webcams
• Wi-Fi 6E or 7, Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4, and Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Slim chassis designs with 180° hinges, and all are EPEAT Gold certified

That leaves the key differences. Swift Go 16 AI is a larger-format device with a 16-inch OLED display (2K, 120Hz), this model aims to balance workspace, battery life, and overall flexibility. It includes an enhanced multi-control touchpad, HDMI 2.1, and a weight of around 1.5 kg – which is still competitive for its class.

Swift X 14 is the most performance-oriented of the three, the Swift X incorporates a 3K OLED panel, up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (Studio validation), and stylus-supported haptic touchpad. It’s still relatively light at under 1.6 kg, and clearly targets creators or power users seeking a lightweight system with discrete graphics support.

Finally, the Swift Edge 14 AI (seen here in white) weighs in at less than 1kg – prioritising mobility while retaining most of the AI and display features seen across the range. It uses Corning Gorilla Matte Pro Glass for added durability and offers a 14-inch 2K OLED panel, making it one of the lightest OLED Copilot+ laptops in its class. If you’re considering ‘working on the go’, then it would be worth you checking this unit out in a local store – just to experience what a 1kg laptop feels like.

Microsoft’s insistence on a 40 TOPS minimum for Copilot+ PCs feels more like a marketing line than a meaningful performance threshold, especially when even ‘entry-level’ discrete GPUs like the RTX 5070 can deliver over 2,000 TOPS without breaking a sweat. The idea is that NPUs offer ultra-low power AI processing for tasks like live transcription or background blur – without waking the fans or hitting battery life too hard.

To make a judgement, we will need to see final ‘street pricing’ and to test them thoroughly but, on paper, Acer certainly seems to have a competitive line-up for 2025. Will be interesting to see just how much of a difference ‘local AI’ makes to ever day users. We will probably have a handle on that by this time next year.

KitGuru Says: We'll be seeing many more laptops over the next week, as Computex 2025 gets underway. Stay tuned for our daily updates and reporting straight from the event. 

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