Hands-on with the Framework Desktop and Laptop 12
Framework’s modular, upgradeable laptops have made it a darling of PC fans, making some of the best elements of desktops portable. So, why would Framework design a desktop PC? To…
Framework’s first desktop PC is optimized for gaming and local AI inference
Framework, the company that is better known for its modular, repairable laptops, just released its first desktop computer. It’s a small desktop PC that punches above its weight. The most…
Framework 12 aims at ‘janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]’
Today, repairable laptop maker Framework previewed the new Framework Laptop 12 — a smaller budget option — alongside a new version of its flagship Framework Laptop 13 with AMD’s recent…
Apple’s app tracking privacy framework could fall foul of German antitrust rules
Germany’s antitrust watchdog has been investigating Apple’s app privacy framework since 2022. On Thursday, releasing preliminary findings from this probe, the Bundeskartellamt (FCO) said it suspects the iPhone maker may…
A modder built her own ‘Steam Deck’ with Framework parts, and so can you
Valve’s Steam Deck has been a phenomenon for PC gamers, but there’s just one problem: You can’t pick the parts and assemble it yourself. That’s half the fun of PC…
LatticeFlow’s LLM framework takes a first stab at benchmarking Big AI’s compliance with EU AI Act
While most countries’ lawmakers are still discussing how to put guardrails around artificial intelligence the European Union is ahead of the pack, having passed a risk-based framework for regulating AI…
Sequoia backs Pydantic to expand beyond its open source data-validation framework
A U.K.-based, open-source startup is launching its first commercial product with the backing of one of Silicon Valley’s most renowned venture capital firms. Pydantic on Monday launched an observability platform…
Framework Laptop 13 review: Build your own laptop
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Customizable, repairable, and upgradable Choose your own ports Detailed repair documentation Reasonable Core Ultra performance with solid build quality A physical mic shutoff switch…