The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a 15-inch laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset and an OLED display, making it one of the few larger Copilot+ PCs available. While it offers decent performance and excellent battery life, the older 16:9 aspect ratio and some design compromises may not appeal to everyone.
Microsoft is bringing back its controversial Recall feature for Windows 11, focusing on enhanced security and privacy. Originally shelved due to concerns, Recall, a powerful AI-driven search experience, is set to return in October for testing on preview builds. The feature, intended to be a key component of Copilot+ PCs, uses screenshots of desktop activity to power its search functionality, offering a unique way to find information.
While Arm-based laptops are gaining traction in the Copilot+ AI PC market, AMD and Intel’s x86 processors are expected to dominate sales in 2025 and beyond, thanks to advancements in AI processing capabilities.
Microsoft has updated its terms of service, clarifying that its AI services, including Copilot, should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. The company specifically warns against relying on health bots for medical information and bans data extraction and reverse engineering of its AI models.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 is the first laptop we’ve reviewed using the Snapdragon X Plus chipset, which offers lower performance compared to its Snapdragon X Elite counterparts. While it offers a decent display and battery life, its underwhelming performance and lack of design flair make it a tough sell compared to its competitors.
Windows 11 could see Copilot integrated into the Start menu, according to code found in preview builds of the operating system. This integration could offer suggestions based on past searches or enhance the ‘Recommended’ panel with AI-driven recommendations.
Microsoft Copilot Pro, the advanced version of Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot, offers a wealth of productivity and creativity tools. This guide explores how to effectively leverage Copilot Pro’s features, from crafting effective prompts to optimizing your workflow with Microsoft 365. Learn how to maximize its potential with tips and tricks for seamless integration and enhanced AI capabilities.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chips are powering the first Copilot+ laptops, but early reviews have been mixed. A new leak suggests that Qualcomm may have more chips in the works, including three new Plus models that could improve performance. While the specs remain unknown, these new chips could offer a more competitive alternative to AMD and Intel processors.
Apple has introduced Intelligence as part of its software updates for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, providing users with a range of AI features across their devices. Unlike Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, which require new hardware, Apple’s approach allows users to access AI features on their existing devices without additional investment. Apple Intelligence offers a variety of features, including text editing, image generation, and search enhancements, which are integrated systemwide and work seamlessly across Apple’s ecosystem. While Microsoft emphasizes privacy by processing data locally, Apple goes further by emphasizing on-device processing and avoiding cloud storage of sensitive data, building upon the trust it has established with users over privacy and security matters. Overall, Apple’s approach to AI aims to enhance user experience without requiring significant hardware investment or privacy trade-offs.
Intel faces intensifying competition from Qualcomm and AMD in the laptop market, prompting the company to release its upcoming Lunar Lake chips ahead of schedule. While Intel showcased the Asus Zenbook S 14 as a glimpse into the future of Lunar Lake laptops, the industry’s attention remains focused on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips, which offer advancements in neural processing units (NPUs) and compatibility with Microsoft’s Copilot+ platform. Despite the competitive landscape, Intel remains a significant player with its strong brand recognition and the support of major laptop manufacturers.
