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Nvidia RTX Spark laptops: pictures of every model from Computex 2026

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  • 📸 We took photos of every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop coming out this year

  • 💻 There are models from Microsoft, MSI, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Asus

  • 🔜 Gigabyte and Acer will also release laptops p...

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Microsoft Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 Elite leaks ahead of rumored June 16 release date

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  • 💻 Microsoft’s next Surface Pro is right around the corner, according to leaks

  • 👀 The new Surface Pro with the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip has leaked

  • ⚙️ New images reveal a familiar device with beefier specs...

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Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20: a golden make over for a legendary gaming mouse

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🏆 Review score: 4/5

🏅 Editor’s Choice Award

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  • ✨ Stunning mix of gold, transparent plastic, and RGB that melds together

  • 🎯 65K sensor captures micromovements for competitive...

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iPhone Fold dummy unit shows off silver color as hinge details leak

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  • 🍎 Apple’s iPhone Fold just leaked in a new image

  • 📱 The photo reveals a supposed dummy unit

  • 👀 It looks like what all the leaks have suggested: a passport-shaped foldable with two rear cameras...

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Gigabyte reveals the world’s first 5K gaming monitor and the gorgeous Infinity Series GPU at Computex 2026

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  • 😍 Gigabyte unveiled the FM275K16P, the world’s first 5K Mini LED glossy gaming monitor

  • 😮 The monitor offers multi-mode support for resolutions and refresh rates, including 5K at 165Hz and QHD...

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  • Matt Swider

    I write The Shortcut, a Substack newsletter that's meant to simplify your life. I'm here to tell you what tech to buy and how to save money and time.

  • Adam Vjestica

    Adam is Senior Editor at The Shortcut and was previously the Gaming Hardware Editor at TechRadar. He's also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor where he helped launch the Switch (he has a poster to prove it).

  • Max Buondonno

    A technology journalist since 2015. Find me listening to Frank Sinatra, floating in a kayak, or embarking on a quest through the written word (a.k.a. reading a book).

  • Kevin Lee

    As Creative Director I oversee all video content on The Shortcut's YouTube and social channels and dabble in some editorial writing too. Catch me on X and Instagram @baggingpsam.

  • Reece Bithrey

    Reece Bithrey is a journalist with credits in Trusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more. He also has his own blog, UNTITLED and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in International History and Politics in 2023.

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