Framework CEO Talks 5 Year Journey & Laptop 16 Updates

PCWorld October 18, 2025
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In this video Adam interviews Nirav Patel, CEO and Founder of @FrameworkComputer, about what has led the company to the launch of the Framework Laptop 16. Check out more PC coverage on @thefullnerdnetwork ============= Read PCWorld! Website: http://www.pcworld.com Newsletters: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/signup ============= This video is NOT sponsored. Some links may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something PCWorld may receive a small commission. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - 5 year journey 02:29 - Framework Laptop 13 05:58 - Expansion cards 07:53 - Framework Laptop 16 22:52 - Laptop building race #laptop #interview #framework

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