Global PC shipments rose 4 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, defying expectations of weakening demand, as suppliers and distributors built inventory ahead of higher memory costs, Gartner said. While PC DRAM prices are still climbing, the pace of increases is easing, IBK Investment & Securities said. Intel and AMD are expanding AI PC lineups, while premium monitor displays are gaining traction, adding to focus on second-half demand.

Samsung Electronics launched the Galaxy Book6 in South Korea on Tuesday, completing its Galaxy Book6 series lineup after unveiling the Ultra and Pro models in January. The laptop starts at 1.6 million won and comes in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes in gray or silver. It uses Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 3 with an NPU rated up to 49 TOPS and supports Galaxy AI features. Samsung also introduced a new Galaxy Book6 Ultra model and an AI subscription service.