Intel opens pop-up stores across five cities featuring AI PCs from laptop manufacturers — we stopped by the NYC store, and one visitor in Munich found Panther Lake

Intel has launched pop-up stores in five major cities to showcase AI-powered PCs from various laptop manufacturers like Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. The stores, open until November or December, aim to provide customers with hands-on experiences with the latest devices before the holiday season. The NYC store primarily featured productivity laptops and gaming rigs for visitors to explore. In Munich, a visitor spotted what appears to be the upcoming Panther Lake processors, hinting at exciting new tech developments. Despite Intel's focus on AI branding, customer preference leans towards practical needs rather than AI capabilities, with older Raptor Lake chips outselling newer AI chips. Intel hopes that the upcoming Panther Lake chips will drive sales and demand, potentially revitalizing the company's position in the market.