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2026
HP names Bruce Broussard as board chairman
HP announced that interim CEO Bruce Broussard will take over as chairman of its board on January 4, 2027, replacing Chip Bergh.
2026
HP appoints Emma Walmsley as CEO
HP Inc. announced that its board appointed Emma Walmsley as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 4, 2027. She will succeed Bruce Broussard, who has served as Interim CEO.
2026
HP announces Bruce Broussard as incoming board chair
HP Inc. announced that Bruce Broussard will become Chair of the Board effective January 4, 2027, succeeding Chip Bergh.
2026
HP launches OmniBook 5 and ProBook 4 G2iS in India
HP India launched the HP OmniBook 5 and HP ProBook 4 G2iS laptops for students, businesses and mobile professionals in India.
2026
First Nvidia RTX Spark laptops priced from $2,599 to $6,999.99, launching as early as October 16
The first laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip — the flagship Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and models from Asus, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, and HP — are set to launch as early as October 16, 2026. US pricing starts at $2,599 for an 18-core CPU configuration with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage; a kitted-out Asus ProArt P16 with 128GB of unified memory and 2TB of storage costs up to $6,999.99; and a 48GB Surface Laptop Ultra model is listed at $3,999.99 at Best Buy.
2026
HP and NVIDIA collaborate on AI safety
HP is collaborating with NVIDIA by integrating NVIDIA’s Open Agent Safety Platform into HP’s AI infrastructure.
2026
HP to add Perplexity Computer to consumer PCs with one-month Perplexity Pro trial
HP is adding Perplexity Computer to its consumer PCs, with eligible systems receiving a one-month Perplexity Pro trial beginning in November. HP says the software is intended to help users research information, complete tasks, and create content using the local compute in its new RTX Spark systems; Microsoft's onboarding experience for RTX Spark machines also includes Perplexity as an agent that can be set up.
2026
HP launches OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14 RTX Spark laptops
HP revealed full details of its OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14 laptops built on NVIDIA's RTX Spark N1X platform, configurable with 32GB to 128GB of LPDDR5X-9400 memory and 1TB or 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSDs. The laptops go on sale October 16, 2026, with the OmniBook Ultra 16 starting at $3,199.99 and the OmniBook X 14 at $2,999.99; pre-orders are open at HP's site.
2026
HP unveils ZGX Fury workstation powered by NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra
Alongside Microsoft's Windows & Surface event on October 7, 2026, HP revealed full details of its ZGX Fury workstation, described as the ZGX Fury G1n AI Station — a liquid-cooled, 5U-rackable tower built around NVIDIA's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra platform with 748GB of coherent memory, positioned as an on-premises AI development and inference platform serving multiple concurrent users. HP's announcement confirms Windows is now being demonstrated on the platform, and the Windows configuration is offered exclusively through HP's sales organization.
2026
First Android-based Googlebook laptops go on sale
Five Android-based Googlebook laptops went on sale, with models from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo running x86 Intel chips and models from Dell and HP running Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon processors.
2026
Google launching Googlebooks, a new line of Android-based laptops, on October 4
Google is launching Googlebooks, its new line of Android-based laptops running a blended Chromebook-Android OS with built-in Gemini AI. The initial five models from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus all launch October 4th, with preorders available now and starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299.
2026
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip with integrated micro-power Wi-Fi 6E
Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, its first audio chip to integrate micro-power Wi-Fi 6E directly into the chip, enabling wireless earbuds and audio glasses to connect directly to home Wi-Fi networks and the cloud for lossless audio streaming. Qualcomm says the Elite is 30 percent smaller, consumes up to 40 percent less power, and has twice the AI processing capabilities of the previous generation chip, and that it is working with HP on an unnamed product, working closely with Bose, and pioneering a new category of intelligent hearables with Cleer.
2026
Google announces the first five Googlebook laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo
Google and partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo announced the first five laptops under the Googlebook banner. The models are available for preorder starting September 21, 2026, arrive in stores on October 4, 2026, and have starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299, with Google promising up to 10 years of updates.
2026
HyperX adds AMD configurations to Omen 35L desktop and new colors to Cloud headsets
HP's HyperX brand is adding AMD Ryzen processor options to its Omen 35L gaming desktop, including a Ryzen 9 9950X3D model, plus a white case option. New pastel color options are also coming to the Cloud 3, Cloud 3 S and Cloud Flight 2 headsets. The new configurations will be released throughout fall 2026.
2026
HyperX launches Cloud Air Alpha open-back headset, Pulsefire Haste 3 mice and SoloCast 2 Pro mic
HP's HyperX gaming brand announced its first open-back gaming headset, the Cloud Air Alpha, along with three new Pulsefire Haste 3 mice (wired, wireless and Pro carbon fiber) and the SoloCast 2 Pro desktop microphone. The products are priced from $40 to $150 and are scheduled for release in September 2026.
2026
Spectal Pack hosts inaugural Spectal Edge packaging innovation summit
Spectal Pack, an Indian printing and packaging solutions company, hosted the inaugural edition of Spectal Edge – The Packaging Innovation Summit in Bengaluru in association with HP and Redington, bringing together delegates from 125 brands to discuss digital and sustainable printing and packaging trends.
2022
HP agrees to acquire Poly
HP announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poly in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.3 billion, including Poly’s net debts. The deal was subject to Poly shareholder and regulatory approval.
2022
HP India unveils laser tank printer portfolio for SMBs
HP India unveiled a laser jet tank printer portfolio for small and medium-sized businesses, with printers starting at ₹15,963 and capable of printing up to 5,000 pages, according to the company.
2022
Jumia launches Tech Week 2022 campaign
Jumia kicked off its two-week Tech Week campaign on March 21, 2022, offering deals on tech products, including further discounts on designated sale days. The campaign was scheduled to run through April 3, 2022.
2022
HP launches its eighth-generation gaming product family in China
HP unveiled five eighth-generation gaming products: OMEN and VICTUS laptops and desktops. The article says some models were on sale from February 17, another desktop was already on sale, and the OMEN gaming desktop was scheduled to go on sale after March 10.