Published May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Abhinav pivoted from a career in banking to pursue his first love in writing. Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7 years. A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming and productivity powerhouse PCs since 2018, his passion for technology keeps him closely following the semiconductor industry, from NVIDIA and AMD to ARM. His MSc dissertation explored how artificial intelligence will reshape the future of work, reflecting his curiosity about the wider social impact of emerging technologies. The handheld PC market has seen some healthy competition over the last few years. Shortly after the release of the Steam Deck , Windows-based challengers from ASUS and Lenovo arrived with compelling hardware credentials, bringing sharper displays, better gaming performance, and more powerful chips. Naturally, one would expect these variables to turn the tide in favor of the Windows handhelds.…