Laptops
Coverage of Laptops in the Nexus archive.
- University of Chicago bans use of phones laptops for law students to curb AI use
The University of Chicago has banned the use of phones and laptops for law students to limit AI usage. The school is implementing changes aimed at curbing AI adoption among students.
- Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones
A shortage of memory chips driven by the global AI race is increasing consumer electronics prices and potentially causing product shortages. Retailers of laptops and smartphones face pressure from rising chip costs.
- Time for a reboot: These Prime Day laptop deals are up to 40% off
Prime Day offers laptop deals with discounts up to 40%, featuring models with larger screens and lighter designs.
- ‘Eyes up, screens down’: Victoria restricts tech in high school classrooms to two hours a day in national first
Victoria will require state secondary schools to limit classroom device use to two hours daily starting in 2027, promoting activities like whiteboard work, paper-based tasks, and group debates. An academic noted laptops have replaced traditional note-taking, urging other states to follow Victoria's approach.
- Ministers urged to clamp down on scheme giving benefits claimants laptops, bikes and tattooing equipment when they get jobs
Ministers are being urged to stop a scheme that provides benefits claimants with laptops, bikes, and tattooing equipment upon securing jobs. The initiative, which aims to support job seekers, is under scrutiny for potentially misuse of public funds.
- NVIDIA starts offering a 12GB version of the 5070 for laptops
NVIDIA has begun offering a 12GB variant of its RTX 5070 graphics card designed for laptops. This new version expands the availability of high-performance GPU options for portable computing.
- Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in April 2026
Newegg is offering a 10% discount on orders in April 2026 through a promo code, applicable to gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
- Intel eases reliance on TSMC with 'Merica-made Core Series 3 processors
Intel is reducing its reliance on TSMC by manufacturing budget-focused Core Series 3 processors in the U.S. The new chips target laptops and low-power edge devices, marking a shift toward domestic production.
- 60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons April 2026
The article announces a 60% discount with an additional 20% off using HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and other tech products, valid until April 2026.
- Screen time opponents target 1-on-1 devices in schools after success with cellphone bans
Parents and advocates are pushing to limit technology in schools, targeting 1-on-1 devices like Chromebooks, iPads, and laptops after successful cellphone bans. Despite significant investments in these devices during the pandemic, concerns about distractions are leading to new restrictions.
- FreeBSD Laptop Compatibility: Top Laptops to Use with FreeBSD
The article provides a list of laptops compatible with FreeBSD, an open-source operating system. It highlights recommendations for hardware that works well with FreeBSD, focusing on laptop compatibility.
- 10% Dell Coupon Codes | April 2026
The article promotes a 10% discount on Dell products using a verified promo code, along with additional coupons offering up to $600 off on laptops, Alienware monitors, and other tech items. These deals are available in April 2026.