Intel ‘Lunar Lake’ handhelds, laptops are getting a free gaming boost
Who doesn’t like a free performance upgrade? And if you own a laptop or a handheld PC with an Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) chip inside, you’re getting one.…
Major blow for cheap handhelds as Anbernic no longer ships to the US
TL;DR Handheld maker Anbernic has announced that it has suspended shipments to the US from China. Anbernic cited tariff changes as the reason for the decision. The company says customers…
These Android gaming handhelds are great Switch 2 alternatives
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be another smash hit for the Japanese company, at least until pricing is considered. The $450 price…
Retro gaming handhelds receive death blow with even higher tariffs
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR As trade tensions escalate, duties on products coming directly from China will be triple the initial rate. Goods will be taxed at 90% of…
PSA: You have one month left to buy cheap gaming handhelds
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR A new executive order removes the de minimis exemption from imports under $800. This will increase the cost of gaming handhelds by at least…
SteamOS update prepares for third-party handhelds beyond Steam Deck
SteamOS is coming to PC handhelds other than Valve’s own Steam Deck. We heard a short but official confirmation last year, and then Lenovo confirmed a SteamOS-flavored version of its…
AMD’s Z2 arrives, heralding a new generation of PC gaming handhelds
CES 2025 hasn’t even kicked off yet, but thanks to AMD, we’re already getting a glimpse of what’s to come: the next generation of PC gaming handhelds. AMD announced that…
SteamOS expands to other gaming handhelds with the Lenovo Legion Go S
SteamOS is slowly becoming an alternative to Windows for handheld gaming devices. After launching the Steam Deck with SteamOS, its own operating system, Valve is now partnering with third-party manufacturers…
Microsoft plans to supercharge Windows handhelds with the Xbox experience –
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft plans to merge Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for handheld devices. The company’s VP of Next Generation has said that better controller support…
AMD unveils new chips for laptops, desktops, and gaming handhelds at CES 2025
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, AMD unveiled a slew of new chips destined for devices ranging from desktops to gaming handhelds. AMD is riding high coming into this year’s…