Dell is walking back recent branding changes with the 'Plus' and 'Premium' monikers, returning the XPS name to its flagship position.

Dell's modern Alienware gaming laptops are powerful and cool-looking machines, but they have a reputation of being hefty and expensive. That may soon change. At CES 2026 Monday, the American tech company unveiled a first, brief look its forthcoming ultra-slim and entry-level gaming laptops set for release later this year.

Dell is refocusing its PC portfolio by restoring XPS as a premium anchor, sharpening Alienware’s role, and reinforcing UltraSharp’s professional credibility to make premium easier to understand and justify.

The Head of Product for Dell’s Gaming Business Unit explained why the days of massive, heavy gaming laptops are numbered, why Alienware hasn't jumped onto the handheld bandwagon just yet, and how AI is about to change the way we yell at NPCs.

Dell’s laptop lineup offers something for every budget and every user—with some particularly sweet gaming options thanks to Alienware. By Heather Kuldell-Ware Published Nov 4, 2023 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the products available on this ...

Aug. 15, 2006 — -- It's a new scare for millions of computer users. Photos of a Dell laptop computer on fire at a conference in Japan have caught many people's attention. Now, no one is certain how big a threat this really is. "This is a very serious ...