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Nvidia leak hints at unrestricted RAM for upcoming N1 laptop chips

NVIDIA’s long-rumored N1 chip just made another unofficial appearance, and if this latest leak is even remotely accurate, things could get very interesting for the future of laptops. A listing spotted on a Chinese resale platform appears to show an engineering sample motherboard featuring Nvidia’s upcoming System-on-Chip. It’s not exactly a formal announcement, and yes, skepticism is absolutely warranted. But the details are hard to ignore.

An early look at NVIDIA’s next big move

The listing, reportedly shared by an X user, showcases what appears to be a prototype motherboard built around the N1 chip. Judging by its layout, it leans toward a laptop design, though there’s a slim chance it could also fit into a tablet-like form factor. Either way, it aligns with earlier reports suggesting Nvidia is targeting thinner, more efficient gaming machines with this new silicon. And if that’s the plan, the company isn’t thinking small.

The most striking detail here is the memory configuration. The board appears to feature eight RAM modules surrounding the N1 processor, totaling 128GB. This kind of setup hints at a far more flexible approach to memory than what we’re used to seeing in typical laptop chips. Whether that translates to real-world devices or remains a quirk of early prototypes is still up in the air, but it certainly suggests Nvidia isn’t playing it safe.

Beyond the headline-grabbing RAM, the board includes two M.2 slots for storage, built-in Wi-Fi, and a selection of ports including HDMI, USB-C, and a headphone jack. There’s also a large cut-out that strongly suggests a blower-style cooling system. Which means, this chip might need serious airflow to keep things running smoothly, especially if Nvidia is targeting high-performance use cases.

Take it with a grain of silicon

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has already confirmed that new chips developed in collaboration with MediaTek are on the way. That partnership could mark a significant shift, pushing Nvidia deeper into the PC space and setting up direct competition with heavyweights like Intel’s Core Ultra Series, AMD’s Ryzen AI lineup, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips. If the N1 delivers on performance while enabling slimmer designs, it could shake up what we expect from gaming laptops entirely.

Of course, there’s one important caveat: this is still a leak. There’s no official confirmation that the listing is genuine, and engineering samples often differ significantly from final products. So while the details are exciting, they’re far from final.

Still, leaks like this tend to surface for a reason. And if this one holds up, Nvidia’s entry into the CPU space might arrive sooner than expected. One thing’s certain: the chip wars are already heating up. If Nvidia joins the fight in full force, things are about to get a lot more competitive, and a lot more interesting.

10.04.2026

What is happening to your Kindle if it’s on the list

If your Kindle is on this list, here’s what will happen. After the May 20th deadline, these devices will lose access to Amazon’s services. That means you won’t be able to buy, borrow, or download new books.

You also won’t be able to register the device to an Amazon account. So, if you have an old Kindle you were planning to give to your grandma, you should register it to the new account right away.

The more concerning thing for me is the last point on Amazon’s support page. “If you deregister, or factory reset an impacted device, you’ll not be able to reregister it or use the device in any way,” the page reads.

I understand about the registering part, but it’s the “use the device in any way” that has me concerned. Kindle has always allowed us to sideload DRM-free books, but it seems the company will brick the device if someone tries to remove the Amazon account and pass it on to someone else after the deadline, which is concerning. 

What happens to my already downloaded books?

Here’s the silver lining, if you can call it that. If you stay logged in and don’t reset or deregister your device, you can read anything that’s downloaded on it. Your Amazon account and your entire Kindle library also remain accessible on other devices and apps.

The first thing you should do is download any books from your cloud library before the May 20 deadline. This will ensure that you can at least access your current library on your Kindle. 

As far as adding new books to your Kindle library is concerned, there are a couple of solutions you can try.

I don’t like the fix Amazon is offering

First, let’s go through the solution Amazon is offering. The company says you’ll still be able to download new books through the Kindle app. The free Kindle app works on Android, iOS, Mac, and PC, and gives you access to your entire existing library and any new books you download.

But is this really a solution? People buy a Kindle for two reasons. First, it makes buying books super easy and offers the most comprehensive collection of books compared to other platforms. Second, the Kindle devices are actually good e-readers at reasonable prices.

Removing the hardware from the equation makes Kindle like any other platform. If I have to read books on my phone or laptop, why would I stick to buying them on Kindle and not move to other platforms? 

What about sideloading books?

One thing that won’t go away is the ability to transfer personal documents and DRM-free books via USB. You can still plug the old Kindle into your computer and move files over manually. So if you have a collection of your own files, that option stays open.

If you’re looking to build a library of free e-books, there are some great places to start. Project Gutenberg offers over 70,000 free books, mostly classics. Standard Ebooks takes those same public domain texts and gives them a proper, well-formatted treatment.

For DRM-free paid books, Humble Bundle regularly sells e-book bundles at a steep discount. I also recommend checking your favorite authors’ websites. Some of them offer a way to buy ebooks directly from them, which you can then sideload on your Kindle. 

I know these solutions are not perfect, but it’s better to use the device than throw it away as e-waste. 

Should you just get a new Kindle?

Finally, we come to one reason Amazon might be implementing this policy. Don’t get me wrong, providing nearly 14 to 18 years of support is impressive, but Kindles are relatively simple devices.

They don’t need to support all the latest technologies. Amazon could have kept them working with the current set of features. But that would mean fewer people upgrading to a new Kindle.

If your old Kindle works, there’s no immediate rush. You can keep reading what’s on it or sideload books if you can find what you want to read. However, if you buy books regularly or want to access your full library on a proper e-ink display, a newer Kindle Paperwhite is worth considering. 

This might be a good time to look at Kindle alternatives. Keep your old library on the Kindle and look for a more open platform for future books.