The PC industry is seemingly undergoing a major shift. Suddenly, it seems that even the budget tier is better than ever, with aluminum bodies, high-res displays, and snappy performance. So, what kicked off this revolution? As Tuv explains, "everyone [in the PC industry] is getting more aggressive and trying to redefine what 'good' looks like." Feng adds that "engineers love to be challenged," and it was up to them to discover new ways to operate within the set budget. Everything from codec and cabling to memory and storage was considered. And the best part? The XPS 13 isn't a one-off thing. It
"Reimagining the experiences we can deliver": Why Dell's new XPS 13 is a turning point in the PC industry… Yes, according to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation has generated nearly double the revenue from PC ports than Xbox has from bringing its games to PS5 . However, it's worth noting that Sony 's PC strategy began in 2020, while Microsoft's push onto PlayStation only really started in 2024. …
… Considering that XPS is but a small portion of Dell’s PC portfolio, I can’t help but think this strategy could pay off better for Dell than for Apple. …
… The only major drawback of this monitor is its shortage of ports, as it's only built with an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB-C video port, and two USB-C data ports, with no DisplayPorts, USB-A ports, or audio passthrough to speak of. …
… We've seen a few of these come close you could always use XREAL's for gaming , but the R1 feels different because it’s unapologetically focused on one thing: turning your handheld or PC into a massive, ultra‑fast, portable gaming theater. …
… That's why Sony 's recent strategy update caught my attention. In its latest report, Sony removed references to bringing first-party games to PC as part of its broader strategy discussion and instead placed significant emphasis on AI , positioning it as a key part of PlayStation's future. …
… Build Retrospective 04:12 Nvidia RTX Spark: The ARM Workstation Disruption 30:09 Surface Laptop Ultra: Hands-on Specs & The Mystery USB-C Port 42:05 Dell's Sub-$700 Flagship Strategy & Intel Wildcat Lake 56:26 Acer Swift Air 14 & The Internet's Linux vs. …
… He's not long in the job, but we can already infer what he might do based on his industry-leading reporting into the state of gaming. The traditionalist "console" universe is not a growth engine right now. PC, MENA, LATAM, China, and other emerging markets are. …
… Since the series already came to PC, I also think it's likely we'll see the sequel release on PC day one, if not everywhere. …
… We discuss why these enterprise units are crossing into the $1,950+ territory, the reality of component pricing, and how Microsoft's strategy compares to Apple and other PC OEMs. …
… The native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions — and GTA 5 Enhanced on PC — sport "vast technical improvements, easy migration of your Story Mode and Online progress, and new features including Hao’s Special Works high-performance vehicles and upgrades, Career Progress rewards, and much more." Essenti… …