Counterpoint has released its latest market research report indicating significant growth in the global PC market in 2024, with annual shipments expected to reach 253 million units, a 2.6% increase from 2023. This growth is mainly driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 and the launch of the next generation of AI laptops. The report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2024, global PC shipments are expected to grow by 3.7% year-on-year, thanks to the consumer spending surge during the holiday season and the Chinese market.

French AI startup Mistral has recently announced the launch of a new series of generative AI models, specifically designed for edge devices such as laptops and mobile phones. Mistral has named this series 'Les Ministraux' to meet the growing demand for local processing and privacy-first solutions. The newly released Les Ministraux series includes two models: Ministral3B and Ministral8B.

NVIDIA has launched the new generation of RTX 500 and RTX 1000 series laptop GPUs, featuring the Ada Lovelace architecture and equipped with NPU for AI computing. The RTX 500/1000 will be rolled out gradually, targeting consumers and entry-level workstations. The RTX 500 offers 14 times generative AI performance, while the RTX 1000 increases photo editing speeds by 3 times.

["LG showcased the new Gram series laptops at CES 2024, with the Gram Pro equipped with Intel Core Ultra chips and GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, emphasizing artificial intelligence features.","LG's artificial intelligence technology is not only reflected in hardware specifications but also integrated into the unique Link application, enabling automatic sharing of files and photos across devices.","The Gram Pro is the first Gram laptop to feature a dual-fan cooling system, effectively reducing heat generated by the workload of artificial intelligence."]