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HP unveiled the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world at CES 2024
Weighing just 3.5 pounds, HP claims the new Omen Transcend 14 is the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world.
Sam Rutherford01.08.2024
Sony Inzone Buds hands-on: A slick, gamer-focused twist on the WF-1000XM5
After launching its line of Inzone gaming peripherals last year, today Sony has returned to expand its offering with a new pair of gamer earbuds and an updated set of mid-range headphones.
Sam Rutherford10.11.2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE hands-on: Moving beyond fan edition
For 2023, Samsung is bringing back its FE line, except this time it doesn't stand for "fan edition" anymore. Now a designation simply meant to denote more affordable versions of flagship Galaxy devices, on Tuesday Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE/FE+ and the Galaxy Buds FE.
Sam Rutherford10.04.2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 hands-on: More ports and a much-needed spec bump
On Thursday at a press event in New York City, Microsft announced a new version of the Surface Laptop Studio featuring updated specs and a long-request microSD card slot
Sam Rutherford09.22.2023
Surface Laptop Go 3 hands-on: Microsoft makes a better case for its cheap PC
With the Surface Laptop Go 3, Microsoft has finally transformed its cheap PC into a potentially great computer.
Devindra Hardawar09.22.2023
Amazon Echo Frames (3rd-gen) hands-on: Refined look, better sound, faster Alexa
We wore the new Echo Frames to try the updated audio and faster Alexa responses.
Billy Steele09.21.2023
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd-gen) hands-on: The screen that adjusts as you move around the house
Our first look at the all-new Echo Show 8.
Billy Steele09.21.2023
HP's $5,000 Spectre Fold might be the best flexible-screen laptop yet
HP's Spectre Fold may have stolen the crown for the sleekest and move impressive flexible-screen laptop yet. But at $5,000, can it ever live up to its price?
Sam Rutherford09.14.2023
Lenovo Legion Go hands-on: A more Switch-like handheld gaming PC
Due out sometime in October, Lenovo's $699 Legion Go is challenging rival handheld gaming PCs with a huge screen, solid specs and some interesting twists on the standard template.
Sam Rutherford09.01.2023
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra hands-on: A premium tablet with water protection
The flagship Galaxy Tab S9 is only the company’s second “Ultra” tablet, and there are many similarities to last year’s Tab S8 Ultra, with its 16:10 screen, dual-camera array on the back and magnetized stylus holster. This year, Samsung has upgraded the processor, the screen and added some serious water protection.
Mat Smith07.26.2023
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: Is Samsung squandering its head start?
For 2023, Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 5 sports a sleeker design featuring a new hinge that eliminates the gap between the phone's halves when closed. It also boasts a brighter main display and a handful of new multitasking gestures.
Sam Rutherford07.26.2023
Honor's Magic V2 is the thinnest foldable phone to date
Honor's Magic V2 is the world's thinnest and lightest foldable phone with seemingly few compromises.
Richard Lai07.12.2023
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch preview: Portable power
Our early impressions of the 15-inch MacBook Air, live from Apple's WWDC 2023.
Cherlynn Low06.06.2023
Moto Razr 2023 hands-on: Two promising foldable updates to an iconic phone
Today Motorola announced some much-needed updates to its iconic foldable phone line with the new 2023 Razr and Razr+.
Sam Rutherford06.02.2023
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S hands-on: A nearly ideal travel mouse
Thanks to the addition of a new 8K sensor and quieter mouse clicks, Logitech may have finally made an almost perfect travel mouse in the MX Anywhere 3S.
Sam Rutherford05.31.2023
Tom Morello's iconic guitar rig is now a $119 plugin
Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello turns his iconic guitar rig into a digital plugin.
Terrence O'Brien05.24.2023
Fellow Tally hands-on: A slick scale for precise pour-overs
Thanks to a novel Brew Assist feature, Fellow's new Tally Pro scale could go a long way toward helping you brew the perfect cup of coffee. However, its $185 price tag is tough to swallow.
Sam Rutherford05.19.2023
What we bought: Are touch-activated faucets smart or silly?
After my kitchen faucet sprung a leak, I went on a potentially foolish quest to see if today's new-fangled touch-activated faucets are worth it or a waste of money.
Sam Rutherford05.17.2023
Google’s Project Starline booth gave me a holographic meeting experience
I had a chance to check out Google's Project Starline holographic video conferencing at I/O 2023.
Cherlynn Low05.11.2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on: A sequel with endless creative potential
With the addition of the new Fuse and Ultrahand abilities, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom provides endless ways of customizing combat and traversing the map.
Sam Rutherford04.26.2023