Two recent laptops from Chinese PC maker Chuwi that were supposed to ship with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processors actually had Ryzen 5 5500U chips inside. That means instead of getting a processor with a Zen 3 CPU, customers were getting notebooks with chips featuring AMD’s older Zen 2 architecture.
But the only way to prove this was to actually open up the computer and remove the CPU cooler to look at the chip, because Chuwi had set things up so that software like CPU-Z would misidentify the processor.
Chuwi CoreBook X
Chuwi has said the mixup was all due to a “production error,” but that doesn’t explain the software deception. Anyway, CPU-Z has issued an update that allows the software to accurately show which processors are inside the Chuwi CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus laptops.
Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.
After getting tricked by Chuwi into reporting that a Ryzen 5 5500U chip was a Ryzen 5 7350U, CPU-Z has released an update that accurately detects the processor in the Chuwi Corebook X and Plus. www.minimachines.net/actu/cpu-z-i…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) March 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The picoZ80 is a drop-in replacement for the classic Zilog Z80 processor, which was discontinued in 2024. This version is based on Raspberry Pi RP2350B and ESP32 chips and brings some modern features, while fitting in the socket of any PC designed for the Z80. www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/26/p…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) March 26, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Renders based on leaked CAD files give a rough idea of what Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide smartphone could look like. It’s expected to share specs with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but feature a wider inner display. www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-gala…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) March 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The new Razer Blade 16 is a 2.14 kg (4.7 pound) gaming laptop with a 16 inch QHD+ 240 Hz OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Panther Lake processor, and up to GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. www.razer.com/newsroom/pro…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) March 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Leaked images suggest the 2nd-gen Onn 4K Pro media streamer will be an oval-shaped device (kind of like the Google TV Streamer) with Ethernet, HDMI, and USB ports and built-in mics. www.aftvnews.com/new-images-o…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) March 26, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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