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Steam Deck 2 would once again be on the horizon 2028but the most interesting fact about the new leak is not so much the date as the change in focus on the processor. According to information attributed to KeplerL2, Valve would leave behind the idea of ​​a semi-custom APU and opt for a standard AMD chip, a decision that could give it more flexibility when launching the console and avoid some of the problems that the component market drags.

The technical reading is quite clear. Instead of waiting for AMD to tweak a specific design for Valve, the company would use a Existing commercial APU and would adapt SteamOS to it. That would allow you to choose a solution that is closer to the best hardware available at the time of launch and reduce the risk of being locked into silicon that ages early or arrives late to the market due to the supply chain.

The idea fits with what we already said when it was leaked that Steam Deck 2 would not arrive until 2028 and would point to Zen 6 and RDNA 5. The key would not only be to provide more raw performance, but to make sure that this jump really feels like a new generation and not like another revision in a market full of portable devices that are renewed almost every year.

Valve wants to prevent its next laptop from being born conditioned by the silicon calendar

In the original Steam Deck, using a custom APU made sense because it helped build a very measured balance between CPU, GPU, consumption and cost. But in a market that since 2022 has been filled with equipment from ASUS, Lenovo, MSI and other manufacturers, waiting too long can backfire. If the proprietary chip is delayed while the rest of the industry continues to move forward, the laptop runs the risk of arriving with less competitive specifications or with a price that is too high.

With a standard APU, Valve could rely on an already mature AMD platform and work on what best fits in autonomy, heat and performance. Everything indicates that the company would continue to have room to adjust the TDP and system behaviorbut without carrying the rigidity of a semi-custom development. In a portable console, where every watt and every degree counts, that flexibility can be as important as the power itself.

Additionally, this decision is also better understood if you look at the component context. The current memory crisis continues to affect all consumer hardware and we have already seen how even other future machines could be disrupted by that pressure. In fact, just a few hours ago there was talk that the portable PlayStation 6 could arrive before Steam Deck 2, partly within the same framework of rumors and supply tensions.

For now everything is still in the field of filtration, but the change in strategy makes sense. Valve doesn’t need to win the annual release racebut to arrive with a balanced, well-tuned machine with a clear leap compared to the current Deck. If a standard AMD chip is better suited to achieve this than a custom-designed APU, the decision seems quite logical.

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Today we learned about the plans of Goal to definitively close your metaverse in the middle of next June. An important change after several years trying to promote it apparently without any success. Another big company seems to have restructuring plans for its gaming network, although this time it doesn’t seem like it will be the end of the services. The known PlayStation Network (PSN) It seems that you will receive a name change at the end of 2026including the acronym itself PSN.

Sony prepares a rebrand for PlayStation Network

The news is known through a email sent by Sony to the developers, giving them advance notice for future changes and that these are reflected in the advertising of their games. A change that sony has defined as necessary to reflect the breadth of its evolving digital servicesalthough it also responds to a brand strategy to improve public attraction to this network of PlayStation.

Goodbye to PSN: a name with years of history

At the moment it is not known what name could replace PlayStation Networkwhich has been with us for so long. Maybe sony has chosen a catchier and simpler name, although after so many years as a player it will be difficult to forget “PSN”. It seems that in September 2026 We will learn more about these changes that the company wants to make, although it is possible that, as on other occasions, details will be leaked before its official announcement.

Here we leave you the full email translated into Spanish:

“We would like to inform you that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has strategically decided to progressively eliminate the terms “PlayStation Network” and “PSN” across its platform, aiming to better reflect the breadth of its evolving digital services. The changes and schedule are detailed below.

The next changes are visuals only and will not introduce any technical modification to our services. To simplify and unify the brand, the terms “PlayStation Network” and “PSN” will be phased out across all SIE assets before September 2026. All features currently associated with PSN, including core features such as friends list, multiplayer and trophies, will continue to operate normally and will be available to players. You will be notified in advance of these changes, which will coincide with the update of the Technical Requirements Checklist (TRC) in autumn 2026.

Note: You need to have access to PS5 DevNet to consult the TRC documentation. At that time, it will need to adapt to new TRC and brand guidelines to ensure the removal of references to PSN in all future releases, resources and external service interfaces.”

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Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love to tear apart everything that passes through my hands, especially the latest hardware that we receive here for reviews. In my free time I tinker with 3D printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything, here you have me.

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Lenovo has been seen ahead of time with some laptop models that should not exist yet, at least for the public. In several listings and localized internal references, a new letter appears in the brand’s naming scheme, a clue that points to a big change in the heart of these teams: NVIDIA chips for laptops with Arm CPUs and integrated graphics from NVIDIA itself, known as N1X.

The important thing is not just that there is new silicon on the way. The slip suggests a wave of laptops designed for Windows on Arm in 2026just when the market is beginning to take the alternative to x86 seriously: more autonomy, less heat and performance that no longer sounds like a distant promise. The movement also places Lenovo as one of the first brands willing to bet on a platform that, if it works, can put pressure on Intel, AMD and also Qualcomm.

What has come to light and why it matters

Apparently, Lenovo would be preparing new equipment where the processor identifier includes an Na letter that would fit with NVIDIA in the company’s internal system. Lenovo’s own naming logic usually differentiates families by supplier, and the appearance of that N coincides with previous rumors about an NVIDIA SoC for laptops.

The N1X name is not new; There was already talk in 2025 that a Lenovo job ad mentioned an NV N1x SoC and associated development work, in a context of Windows on Arm gaining traction.

What is NVIDIA N1X and what is rumored about the chip

N1X would be an APU in the modern sense: CPU and GPU in the same package, with an Arm design and graphics based on NVIDIA technology. There are no official specifications in stone, but leaks and loose tests point to a powerful laptop configuration.

There is talk of equipment with N1X for the first quarter of 2026, followed by later variants, and places the debate in the field of Windows on Arm for consumption. Along the same lines, there are rumors that also point to that time window and the idea of ​​a platform aimed at competing in performance and efficiency.

At the performance level, Geekbench results associated with an N1X in a test system have been compiled, with figures that, without being a definitive sentence, do suggest that We are not looking at a chip only for light tasks. And there’s a leak hinting at an integrated GPU with a core count comparable to a mid-range GeForce, with the obvious caveat that equal numbers don’t mean equal performance.

The detail of the nomenclature is not a forum meme. It is a clue that rarely appears if there is no product chain in place.

Windows on Arm He has improved a lot, but he still lives with two uncomfortable questions. The first is compatibility: There are increasingly native apps and there is emulation, but the real world is full of old software, plugins and peripherals with capricious drivers. The second is stability: suspension, cameras, WiFi, battery consumption and sustained performance, those details that are noticeable as soon as you take it out of the box.

That’s where Lenovo and NVIDIA play it. An attractive chip helps, but the platform jump is only convincing if everything else comes along, from drivers to updates.

What can change in 2026 if N1X hits stores

If the dates that are being published are met, 2026 may be the year in which Windows on Arm stops being a curious alternative and begins to be a reasonable option. The fact that there is talk of a first wave and more variants later suggests a family strategy, not an experiment.

For NVIDIA, the bet makes sense: Its brand is heavy on graphics, and an efficient laptop with a strong integrated GPU can attract those who want something more than office automation without jumping to a dedicated graphics card. For Lenovo, it is a lever to differentiate itself in a market where many laptops look too similar.

For now, the mistake works as a trailer. The real confirmation will come when Lenovo shows models, prices and when we can see if N1X delivers in terms of autonomy, compatibility and performance in real loads.

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ASUS has its own brand for gamers ROGbut it also has a series dedicated to gamers within the main brand, we talk about the series TUF Gaming. In this same way, the manufacturer has launched the first motherboard with format Mini-ITXthe B850I WiFi Neo. A motherboard that has socket AM5 for the latest processors amd in a single form factor 17x17cmideal for tiny PC builds.

A Mini-ITX motherboard with AM5 socket for the latest AMD Ryzen

The new ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neo It is a small plate that does not give up great features. Despite its smaller form factor, it features socket AM5 for the last AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series. Comes with two memory slots DDR5 up to 9,600 MT/s depending on the installed CPU and a maximum of 128GB. To facilitate memory overclocking, profiles are supported AMD EXPOwhich will allow you to increase the speed of the RAM with a couple of mouse clicks.

It has a main slot PCIe 5.0 x16although only for Ryzen 9000 and 7000being PCIe 4.0 x16 If we opt for a Ryzen 8000 Series. It also has two slots M.2 for SSDbeing the main PCIe 5.0 as long as we connect it together with a Ryzen 7000 or 9000 Series and PCIe 4.0 for the second. The motherboard is built with a 10 layer PCB and a system 8+2+1 VRM with stages up to 80A.

Advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Hi-Speed ​​USB and 2.5GbE Ethernet

In terms of connectivity, the board has (as its name indicates) Wi-Fi 6E and connector 2.5Gbps RJ45. It also comes with a 20Gbps USB-C, 2 USB-A 10Gbps and 1 of 5Gbpsas well as 2 USB 2.0. For video output it has DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1and also has audio connectors for input and output, through a chip Realtek compatible with 7.1 sound.

At the moment there is no recommended price for this ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neowe leave you the complete specifications.

Processor (CPU)

• Socket: AMD AM5
• Compatibility:

  • AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
  • AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
  • AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

RAM memory

• Guy: DDR5
• Slots: 2 x DIMMs
• Maximum capacity: 128GB
• Supported speeds:

  • Up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series
  • Up to 9600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series
  • Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series

• Architecture: Dual channel
• Compatibility:

  • Unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC
  • AMD EXPO
  • ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
  • On-Die ECC on non-ECC DDR5 modules

Graphics

• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K at 30Hz)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K at 60Hz)
• Available only with processors with integrated graphics.

Expansion Slots

• With Ryzen 9000 and 7000:
• With Ryzen 8000:

Storage

• 2 x M.2 slots
• 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports
• Compatibility:

  • M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000 and 7000)
  • M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Ryzen 8000 and chipset)

• RAID support: 0, 1, 5 and 10 using AMD RAIDXpert2

Ethernet Network

• 1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• Technology TUF LANGuard

Wireless Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2

  • 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
  • 160 MHz bandwidth

• Bluetooth® with support for LE Audio

USB ports

Rear Panel (6 ports)

• 1 x USB 20 Gbps (USB Type-C®)
• 2 x USB 10 Gbps (Type-A)
• 1 x USB 5 Gbps (Type-A)
• 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)

Internal Connectors (up to 5 additional ports)

• 1 x USB 10 Gbps with support for USB Type-C®
• 1 x USB 5 Gbps for 2 additional ports
• 1 x USB 2.0 for 2 additional ports

Audio

• Realtek® High Definition Codec with 7.1 Surround Sound
• Support for 24-bit/192 kHz playback
• Characteristics:

  • Audio shielding
  • Premium Capacitors
  • Dedicated PCB layers

Rear Panel Ports

• 1 x USB Type-C® 20Gbps
• 2 x USB Type-A 10Gbps
• 1 x USB Type-A 5Gbps
• 2 x USB 2.0
• 1 x Display Port
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet Port
• 3 x Audio Jacks
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button

Internal Connectors

• Refrigeration:

  • 1 x CPU Fan
  • 1 x AIO Pump
  • 2 x Chassis Fan

• Feeding:

  • 1 x 24-pin ATX connector
  • 1 x 8-pin CPU connector

• Lighting and others:

  • 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2
  • 1 x Front Audio
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion
  • 1 x Front Panel
  • 1 x RTC Connector

Special Features

ASUS TUF Protection

• DIGI+ VRM with DrMOS
• SafeSlot
• Surge Protection
• ESD Guards
• TUF LANGuard
• Stainless steel back panel

ASUS Q-Design

• Q-Antenna
• Q-DIMM
• Q-Slot
• Q-LED
• Q-Dashboard

ASUS Thermal Solutions

• VRM Heatsink
• Heatsink for M.2 drives

ASUS EZ DIY

• BIOS FlashBack
• Clear CMOS
• ProCool
• SafeDIMM
• Pre-installed I/O shield

Lightning

• AuraSync
• Addressable RGB Gen 2 Headers

Software Included

• Armory Crate
• Aura Sync and Aura Creator
• Xpert 4 Fan with AI Cooling II
• ASUS DriverHub
• ASUS AI Advisor
• ASUS GlideX
• TurboV Core
• TUF GAMING CPU-Z
• DTS Audio Processing
• Norton 360 for Gamers (60-day trial)
• WinRAR (40-day trial)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (trial)

BIOS

• UEFI AMI BIOS
• 32MB Flash Memory
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash
• ASUS UEFI BIOS
• AI Cache Boost

Management

Accessories Included

• 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s Cables
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna Antenna
• TUF GAMING Sticker
• Rubber kit for M.2
• Screws for M.2
• Quick start guide

Compatible Operating System

Form Factor

• Mini-ITX
• Dimensions: 17cm x 17cm

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