The neural processing unit (NPU): Many laptops will mention an NPU, which is a specialized component reserved solely for AI-powered tasks like image generation and interacting with large language ...

MSI's award-winning QD-OLED gaming monitor solves text fringing with new panel tech, earning top honors at CES 2026.

Dell's modern Alienware gaming laptops are powerful and cool-looking machines, but they have a reputation of being hefty and expensive. That may soon change. At CES 2026 Monday, the American tech ...

Alienware has returned to CES with a clear message for 2026. The brand is expanding beyond its traditional high-end stronghold, while doubling down on performance, display quality, and ...

But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. is a ...

Dell's Alienware brand is here at CES 2026, and the biggest highlight is in Alienware's upcoming laptops. Alienware's revived classic Area-51 brand is still going strong, including an updated Area-51 ...

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 ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...

Alienware is known for its gaming computers and accessories. To underscore its status — but with a twist — VML New York created the “Parallel Realities’ campaign. The new work doesn’t focus on tech, ...

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 ...