Framework's New GPU Add-On Gives Laptops Desktop Power

Framework Computer is releasing a kit that lets its Laptop 16 connect to an external graphics card—the same kind you'd find in a gaming desktop. This gives the laptop significantly faster data transfer than existing wireless or cable-based solutions, unlocking more power for AI tasks, 3D design, and video editing. The kit ships in 2024 and works with both Framework's own GPUs and standard off-the-shelf cards. Worth flagging: you'll need to shut the laptop down before plugging in or unplugging the card—a small inconvenience for the extra performance.