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Techie. Search nerd. All around geek. Lead PC analyst and AI columnist at @PCMag. (Formerly at @tomsguide and @laptopmag.)

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Joined September 2010
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Apple’s new iMac is powered by an M6 chip, with up to 32GB of unified memory and a Dual 16‑core Neural Engine to make AI workflows a breeze. It boasts a 4.5K Retina display as well, with 500 nits of brightness and a six-speaker sound system. In the box, you get a Magic Mouse and Keyboard along with a 143W power adapter. If you opt for one with a nano-textured glass screen, you also get a polishing cloth. The M6 iMac is available starting November 6th, 2026. #pcs #apple #technews #unboxing #imac
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Announced back in June, the Surface Laptop Ultra, which packs an RTX Spark chip loaded with 20 Grace cores and 6,144 Blackwell RTX cores, has finally arrived. We got our hands on one, and before testing, we had to give it the good ol' unboxing treatment! #nvidia #microsoft #rtxspark #unboxing #surfacelaptopultra
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Since last week's Microsoft event I've been testing and experimenting with the RTX Spark-powered Asus ProArt P16. There's still a lot to learn, but one thing is clear—Apple's not the only game in town for real AI and agents on your laptop. pcmag.com/news/nvidia-rtx-sp… #PCMag
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Nvidia and Microsoft are aggressively redefining mobile computing and setting the stage for the next decade of personal technology. I spent a couple of days in San Francisco with Microsoft and Nvidia to get the lowdown on Spark and Windows.
Nvidia and Microsoft, at dual events last week, unveiled lots of detail around Nvidia’s new laptop platform, the N1X chip, and the AI ecosystem around it all. Here’s a “quick” primer as these machines hit our bench (and go on sale Oct. 16). pcmag.com/news/nvidia-rtx-sp…
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A rare joint keynote with Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang? That's the starting gun for the PC's next great era: powerful new silicon and Windows 11 sandboxing designed to let AI run locally—and securely—24/7. pcmag.com/opinions/rtx-spark…
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Today Microsoft revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra. PCMag’s Brian Westover explains the Surface Laptop Ultra runs on RTX Spark and processes local AI models and agents directly on your machine without relying on the cloud to keep your sensitive data private. Preorders open today with shipping in about a week. Head to PCMag for full pricing and specs soon. #SurfaceLaptopUltra #RTXSpark #Windows11 #TechNews #AllAccess
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Meet the most powerful Surface Laptop yet: The Surface Laptop Ultra. Designed for developers and creators needing serious output in a portable chassis and powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, it handles heavy AI workloads while running high-performance AAA games on Arm architecture. 🎮 Head to PCMag's Microsoft Surface and Windows Event Live Blog for more 👉️ bit.ly/4rWm2p1 #Surface #SurfaceLaptopUltra #TechReview #Developers #PCGaming
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Microsoft just revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra targeting heavy AI workloads and high-performance gaming. 💻 Powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, Microsoft claims it will run hundreds of AAA games on Arm architecture, which bodes well for Qualcomm Snapdragon and future Arm Windows PCs. 🎮 🚨 It starts at $2,599 and preorders are open now. Head to PCMag for more 👉️ bit.ly/4rWm2p1 #Microsoft #SurfaceLaptopUltra #RTXSpark #Windows11 #GamingLaptop
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The just announced Surface Laptop Ultra is built to give developers and creators heavy-duty power without sacrificing portability. 💻 During a heavy workload test, it ran an intensive GitHub Copilot session alongside DaVinci Resolve film mastering and Gears of War without breaking a sweat. 🎮 The Surface Laptop Ultra is available for preorder now, starting at $2,599. Head to PCMag's Microsoft Surface and Windows Event Live Blog for more 👉️ bit.ly/4rWm2p1 #Surface #SurfaceLaptopUltra #TechReview #Developers #PCGaming
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Payload deploy complete. All 26 @Starlink V3 satellites are in orbit
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Starship has begun deploying its payload of 26 @Starlink V3 satellites. This deployment sequence will take ~30 minutes
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