Home » do not delete stream » Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades

Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades

August 19, 2026 Jess Weatherbed

The 2026 version of Framework’s Laptop 12.
Framework launched a second-generation of its colorful 2-in-1 convertible laptop. | Image: Framework

Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel's latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built Linux option. The cheapest pre-built base configuration for the Framework Laptop 12 now starts at $699 - $100 less than the previous version when it launched last year. Preorders are open now, with the first wave of deliveries expected to ship in October.

That pre-built base configuration is only available in green, and includes an Intel Core 3 304 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It also comes preloaded with Linux Fedora 44 KDE Plasma, a decision brought on by Framework finding …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Previous Article
The everyday tech I use to track my corgi
The everyday tech I use to track my corgi

The Apple AirTag may be a jack-of-all-trades - people use it for keeping track of keys, suitcases, backpack...

Next Article
SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off

While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and h...

Return to Home