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Dell's XPS 14 and 16 get a permanent $200 price cut
When we reviewed the Dell XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops earlier this year, one of our biggest complaints with both models was the relatively exorbitant prices.
Steve Dent06.06.2024
Watch a recycling machine shake apart old hard drives to recover components
A company called Garner Products has invented a machine that can shake traditional hard drives apart to help recover useful components. The DiskMantler can seemingly dismantle an HDD in as little as eight seconds.
Kris Holt04.15.2024
The latest Razer Blade 18 is now available to order
The latest Razer Blade 18 is now available. You can choose to kit it out with a 4K 200 Hz display, but that'll set you back an extra $1,700.
Kris Holt04.04.2024
NVIDIA's RTX 500 and 1000 Ada GPUs bring more AI smarts to thin and light workstations
NVIDIA has revealed its latest mobile GPUs, which it says bring the latest AI advancements to thin-and-light laptops. The RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation GPUs will be available in laptops from major manufacturers this spring.
Kris Holt02.26.2024
Framework's new sub-$500 modular laptop has no RAM, storage or OS
Framework is selling its cheapest modular laptop to date. However, you'll need to add RAM, storage, a power supply, an operating system and (probably) a Wi-Fi card.
Kris Holt02.22.2024
LG's new MyView 4K monitors have webOS smart features baked in
LG is trying to one-up its rival Samsung with the launch of the MyView 32-inch 4K monitors with built-in smart TV features.
Steve Dent12.29.2023
HP's first 16-inch Pavilion Plus laptop offers NVIDIA RTX graphics
HP has released its first 16-inch model Pavilion Plus model, offering a 16.5-inch 120Hz 2.5K display, along with the latest Intel Core i7 processors.
Steve Dent08.31.2023
Keychron's first gaming keyboard is the customizable Lemokey L3
Keychron has unveiled its first gaming keyboard, and it's a crowdfunded model built to handle esports.
Jon Fingas08.02.2023
Google rolls out Android app streaming to Chromebooks following beta
You can now stream Android phone apps to your Chromebook without trying a beta.
Jon Fingas07.21.2023
Google's Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially available
Google says its Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially available. A PC version of the app, which makes it a cinch to share files between devices like Android phones and Chromebooks, has been in beta for a few months, but it's now ready for prime time.
Kris Holt07.19.2023
Corsair expands its mechanical keyboards by acquiring Drop
Corsair is buying Drop (aka Massdrop) to dive further into custom keyboards.
Jon Fingas07.17.2023
Apple’s first M3 Macs could arrive in October
Apple's first batch of M3 Macs could arrive as early as this fall and include new iMac and MacBook Air models.
Igor Bonifacic07.16.2023
Intel will stop making its own NUC mini PCs
Intel is bowing out of consumer PCs as it ends its investment in NUC machines.
Jon Fingas07.11.2023
Samsung's 2023 Smart Monitors arrive in June, starting at $280
Samsung is launching its 2023 Smart Monitors next month with a starting price of $280.
Jon Fingas05.24.2023
Here’s a first look at ‘System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition’
With its long-awaited System Shock remake slated to arrive later this month, Nightdive Studios has shared a first look at the System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition.
Igor Bonifacic05.21.2023
HP OfficeJet printers are bricking following a recent software update
Since about the second week of May, the HP support forums have been rife with complaints of OfficeJet printers bricking after they automatically installed the company’s most recent firmware update.
Igor Bonifacic05.20.2023
Western Digital promises to release firmware update for failing SanDisk Extreme SSDs
Western Digital says it will release a firmware update to address a reliability issue with its SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro SSDs.
Igor Bonifacic05.20.2023
NVIDIA's $299 GeForce RTX 4060 is the cheapest 40-series card yet
NVIDIA's RTX 40 series GPUs are finally more affordable thanks to the $299 4060 and $399 4060 Ti.
Jon Fingas05.18.2023
ASUS' ROG Ally handheld gaming PC starts at $600
ASUS' ROG Ally gaming handheld is available for pre-orders, although the 'starter' $600 model isn't yet ready.
Jon Fingas05.11.2023
AMD's Ryzen 7040U chips promise speedier graphics for thin-and-light laptops
AMD has unveiled Ryzen 7040U series CPUs that it claims can outrun mobile chips from Apple and Intel.
Jon Fingas05.03.2023