You might know the story by now: Framework makes repairable, modular laptops where you can sub in new components for old or broken ones. It’s been two years since the company debuted an AMD mainboard ...

From lithe ultraportables to power machines, CES 2026 was packed with laptops worth checking out. We tried out dozens at the ...

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Framework builds modular, repairable laptops that anyone can take apart and put back together again. It’s a big deal in an era where laptops are regularly sold as a single unit that, should one part ...

Intel has released a paper detailing potential plans to manufacture modular laptops and mini PCs. This approach would decrease e-waste and minimize carbon footprint, as well as make devices repairable ...

As Framework has demonstrated, it’s possible to do that. But Framework is a company that’s built its entire business model ...

Intel’s reference laptop design aims to cut e-waste and make computers you can easily repair. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal has introduced the Adapt X, a modular laptop concept that takes inspiration from Framework’s user-upgradable design. The Adapt X recently won an iF Design ...

While components in most desktop computers can be easily — well, relatively easily — replaced, laptops tend to be far more difficult to upgrade or replace. Intel is pushing a modular concept that ...

Framework, one of the more underrated laptop makers around, has been making actual modular laptops for more than four and a half years. The company recently revised its modular Framework 16 laptop, ...

These experimental accessories add 'sidekick' panels to the powerful ThinkBook 16p laptop. We got our hands and eyes on this prototype future tech. Plus: How about some glasses-free 3D? I have been a ...

Summary: Intel is working on a system to make laptop motherboards more modular. Rather than being focused on customers, the company is focused on OEMs. This will help cut costs for laptop makers in ...