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Intel used COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei to sharpen its AI roadmap, with CEO Lip-Bu Tan outlining new infrastructure, processor updates, and partnerships built around the next phase of AI deployment. The ...

Alienware is kicking off its 30th anniversary with the world’s first 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor, the AW3926QW. It uses RGB Tandem OLED tech with four RGB layers to hit a wild 1,300 nits of peak ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) costs way more than before, but at least the OLED screen is so much better. Reading time 8 minutes The Alienware 16 Area-51 (2025) didn’t need much to become an ...

Will the Bubble ever Pop?: Alienware has introduced a new value-oriented laptop for customers looking for a more affordable yet capable portable gaming machine. According to the company, the Alienware ...

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Alienware has announced the availability of its latest Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops as part of its 30th anniversary lineup, introducing updated hardware, revised thermal designs, and a new visual ...

Alienware expanded its gaming lineup with two new laptops and a powerful desktop at CES 2026. The Alienware 16 Area-51 and 16X Aurora laptops build on the success of Alienware's QD-OLED monitors, now ...

After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

The Alienware 16X Aurora has a high-end CPU, a fast GPU, and a beautiful display. You’d have a hard time finding comparable hardware at this price. The Alienware 16X Aurora is a 16-inch gaming laptop ...