Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype
Summary
Ars Technica covers Framework Laptop 16 upgrades, emphasizing a lower-end Ryzen AI 340 option to reduce price and a set of usability refinements. The update shifts to one-piece keyboard and haptic touchpad modules for a cleaner look, introduces translucent bezel options, and adds an OCuLink Dev Kit that enables direct PCIe connections for external GPUs or desktop cards, significantly expanding upgrade paths while maintaining Framework’s modular ethos.