HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs

Ars TechnicaThursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:02:01 PM
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HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
  • HP and Dell have disabled HEVC support in their laptops' CPUs due to rising licensing costs set to take effect in January. This change affects the functionality of video playback and encoding for users of these laptops.
  • The move signifies a shift in how major manufacturers are responding to increasing costs associated with video technology, potentially limiting users' access to advanced video features and impacting the competitive landscape in the laptop market.
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