HP OmniStudio X: Powerful all-in-one with Copilot+ integration

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HP has unveiled the OmniStudio X at CES 2025. The device is its first Copilot+ all-in-one PC, boasting a refined design built upon last year's flagship model. This powerful machine features a stunning 27-inch or 32-inch 4K display, Poly Studio sound, and the latest Intel Core Ultra 200V processors.

The integration of Copilot+ unlocks exclusive features like Windows Recall and advanced Studio Effects, powered by the Intel Core Ultra's NPU delivering 47 TOPS of performance. Users can choose from three Intel Core Ultra 200V processors, paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage, all complemented by Intel Arc Graphics. A 5-megapixel pop-up webcam with Windows Hello and AI-powered features like noise reduction and presence detection enhances user experience.

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Useful Apple Intelligence features are coming

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Apple is gearing up to launch updates for its operating systems—iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2—that would bring more useful artificial intelligence-powered features. The update introduces ChatGPT integration and the iPhone 16-exclusive visual intelligence that shows information about photos.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 10/27 - 11/2

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Apple Mac mini: Small in stature, big on power

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Apple's taking the mini in the Mac mini's name quite seriously. As part of its week of Mac launches, the Apple Mac mini gets a refresh, featuring an even smaller form factor that packs in some serious guts.

The Mac mini now runs on the latest Apple M4 silicon, with options for either the regular M4 chip or the M4 Pro. This desktop PC is now smaller, measuring five inches long and wide. Apple says the M4's efficiency and the machine's "innovative thermal architecture" allow it to run smoothly and coolly.

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