Origin’s monster gaming laptop packs a 12-core Ryzen 9 desktop chip

Origin PC is bringing AMD's Ryzen 3000 desktop processor to its gaming laptops. The Eon 15-X has up to 12 core

News         April 25, 2023

Samsung’s gorgeous Galaxy Chromebook goes on sale on April 6 for $999

Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook will be a powerful competitor to Apple's MacBook Air when it launches on April 6 for $999.

News         April 25, 2023

Acer’s Swift 3 laptops to get eight-core Ryzen 4000 chips for just $630

You won't find an "Intel Inside" badge on Acer's new Aspire 5 or Swift 3 ultraportables. These affordable laptops leverage AMD's Ryzen 4000 processors and integrated Radeon graphics to do the heavy lifting.

News         April 25, 2023

Intel 10th-gen Core i9 to deliver 5.3GHz clock speeds, according to leaked slide

Intel's 10th-gen H-series processors could be launching soon with maximum clock speeds of 5.3GHz. But there is a catch and not everyone will have the access.

News         April 25, 2023

Apple considered bringing the notch to the Mac, and it could still happen

Apple's patent filing revealed that the company is working on bringing Face ID to the Mac. The problem? The controversial notch could make an appearance.

News         April 25, 2023

The best Google Hangouts tips and tricks everyone should know

Videoconferencing isn't limited to corporate conference rooms anymore. Even those at home can become pros at videoconferencing using these simple tips.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Intel Rocket Lake-S to use hybrid chiplet architecture for 25% performance boost

Slated to arrive this year, Intel's Rocket Lake-S processor is said to feature improved instructions per clock, better graphics, PCIe 4.0 support, and more.

News         April 25, 2023

Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 to bring boosted frame rates without the blurry textures

Nvidia's DLSS 2.0 update leans heavily on artificial intelligence and machine learning to make games look sharper while also improving performance.

News         April 25, 2023

AMD’s RDNA 2 graphics offer ray-tracing, promise 50% better performance

AMD's next-generation RDNA 2 graphics cards, slated to launch later this year, will appeal to enthusiast gamers with ray tracing and variable rate shading.

News         April 25, 2023

Intel CFO: “10nm isn’t going to be the best node that Intel has ever had”

Intel has openly admitted that 10nm hasn't been the success it wanted it to be. Instead, the company wants to jump ahead of its 10nm processor woes and leapfrog rival AMD in the race to a 5nm CPU architecture.

Best Ofs         April 25, 2023

Nvidia gaming laptops are about to get a 50% bump in frame rates

Nvidia's RTX 2080 Super graphics card could be launching soon with a performance boost that will make mobile PC gamers very pleased.

News         April 25, 2023

Nvidia’s next-generation GPUs could destroy Xbox Series X if leaks are true

Thought 12 TFLOPs on Microsoft's Xbox One Series X was powerful? Leaked benchmarks suggest Nvidia is trying to push performance with its unannounced Ampere graphics cards, which could launch as early as next month at GTC.

News         April 25, 2023

HTC offers cheaper Vive Pro Eye bundles, expands eye-tracking in VR

HTC is deepening its push into the world of enterprise virtual reality by introducing new bundles alongside a lower price for its Vive Pro Eye headset. Now you can add more base stations or tack on an extended warranty.

News         April 25, 2023

Microsoft Surface Duo could launch this summer, months ahead of schedule

Despite an earlier promise of holiday 2020 availability, you may be able to pick up Microsoft's Surface Duo phone by as early as summer. The rumored accelerated timeline could make Microsoft's hardware appear more competitive.

News         April 25, 2023

Raspberry Pi celebrates its eighth birthday with a serious price cut

Raspberry Pi celebrates its eighth birthday by making the Raspberry Pi 4 computer even more affordable. With a $10 price cut, the 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 model now costs $35, making it an easy choice over the base 1GB configuration.

News         April 25, 2023

With new swappable faceplates, the Vive Cosmos is now a modular VR platform

HTC's new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset is designed to be flexible with a modular design. Like the original Cosmos, the Elite can accommodate new faceplates to bring additional features in the future.

News         April 25, 2023

Apple scrambles to reduce coronavirus impact on Chinese gear

Apple announced during its first quarter earnings call of 2020 that it has already begun plans to mitigate any loss of revenues due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in the greater China area. Tim Cook stated that even though retail traffic is down in the area, it is working to find backup suppliers.

News         April 25, 2023

Your chance to buy Apple’s $6,000 Mac Pro has almost come

Apple's premium desktops targeted at creatives is nearing release. Support documents provided to authorized Apple repair technicians suggest that Apple may finally be ready to sell he Mac Pro after having debuted the desktop earlier this year at WWDC in June. Pricing for the Mac Pro starts at a whopping $6,000.

News         April 25, 2023

Forget Facebook: These are the 5 weirdest cryptocurrencies you can buy today

From the Tomagotchi-like blockchain game of breeding your own CryptoKitties to the cult-like following of the the playful Shiba Ina that grace Dogecoin, we've rounded up the top five weirdest, strangest, and most eccentric cryptocurrencies that you can have in your digital wallet.

News         April 25, 2023

The ZenBook Pro Duo is a more practical take on dual-screen laptops

Asus is showing off a more practical way to approach dual-screen laptops by adding a screen next to the keyboard. In addition to updating the original ScreenPad on its VivoBook and ZenBook line, the company also showed off a massive 4K high resolution secondary panel on the new ZenBook Pro Duo.

News         April 25, 2023

How 5G networks will make low-latency game streaming a reality

Nvidia thinks the future of gaming is in the cloud, and to make that possible, faster mobile networks like 5G are needed. Though speed is just one part of the equation, mobile carriers are also focusing on lowering the latency to deliver a better user experience with mobile game streaming.

Features         April 25, 2023

An inside look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx, a revolutionary laptop processor

Surprisingly, the future of Windows isn’t steered by long-time Microsoft partners AMD or Intel. Instead, it’s Qualcomm, a veteran chip-maker with no PC experience, that’s proving a path forward in the post-PC era. Here's an inside look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: Windows on ARM done right.

Features         April 25, 2023

Google takes on iPad Pro and Surface Pro with its new Pixel Slate

Google unveiled its new Chromebook device under its Pixel branding at a New York City event on October 9. The Pixel Slate is a new Chrome OS-powered tablet that comes with an optional keyboard cover. Designed for productivity and entertainment on the go, the Pixel Slate is Google's answer to Apple's iPad.

Computing         April 25, 2023

How Razer forged the Blade 15, the slim gaming laptop nobody else could build

Razer proved that the right balance of performance, minimalism, and strong build quality is what gamers want, and this year, the company ushered in a new design with the Blade 15. We visited Razer's San Francisco headquarters to talk with Razer about the Blade 15 and what inspired its design.

Features         April 25, 2023

Samsung looks to woo gamers with Thunderbolt 3-equipped curved QLED monitor

Samsung announced a new QLED monitor at IFA 2018 that will please productivity users and gamers alike. The ultrawide and curved CJ79 is the first to arrive with Thunderbolt 3 support, providing more power and faster data throughput over a single cable than traditional USB-C displays.

News         April 25, 2023

Lenovo’s keyboard-less Yoga Book now comes with dual screens

At IFA, Lenovo introduced a refreshed Yoga Book. Like its predecessor, the new Yoga Book C930 is aimed at note-takers and artists with digital stylus support. This year, Lenovo went all-in with the dual-screen laptop, replacing the keyboard for a secondary E-ink display.

News         April 25, 2023

Nvidia is renting out its AI Superpod platform for $90K a month

Researchers will soon be able to access Nvidia's DGX supercomputer through an A.I.-as-a-service subscription for a more affordable $90,000-per-month fee.

News         April 10, 2023

How to change the Wi-Fi channel on a router

Changing the Wi-Fi channel can help you get faster speeds and more reliable coverage without requiring new hardware.

Guides         April 6, 2023

Netgear’s $1,500 Orbi mesh Wi-Fi 6E router promises double the speed

Netgear's quad-band Wi-Fi 6E Orbi mesh router promises speeds in excess of 10Gbps provided your Internet connection is fast enough to handle it.

News         December 5, 2022

Obsbot Tiny review: An A.I. webcam mounted to a gimbal

Obsbot adds a gimbal to the Obsbot Tiny webcam, allowing you to create powerful sales pitch on videoconference calls.

Reviews         November 16, 2022

Eero Pro 6E review: Pro-level Wi-Fi for your whole home

Eero launched a new flagship Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi network alongside an advanced and affordable Eero Pro 6+.

Reviews         August 4, 2022

A zero-day Google Chrome security flaw requires you to update now

Browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi that rely on Chromium will need to be updated immediately to stop hackers.

News         May 6, 2022

New Chrome OS features make your Chromebook a better Windows replacement

Google is paving the way for more apps to make their way over to Chromebooks, after having brought support for Android apps previously. With the release of Chrome OS 67, Progressive Web Apps can now run on Chromebook hardware. The update will roll out to Chromebooks over the next several days.

News         May 5, 2022

Wi-Fi 7 will bring 33 Gbps speeds to your home in 2023

Qualcomm expects that its partners will have routers and mesh systems in stores by 2024 with new Wi-Fi 7 chips and radios.

News         May 4, 2022

Congress demands answers over Gmail fiasco, data collection on phones

Congress is now demanding answers from Apple and Google regarding data collection on iOS and Android devices. Both Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet CEO Larry Page received letters from the Energy and Commerce Committee seeking explanations about how these devices use recorded audio and more.

News         May 4, 2022

Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way

Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.

Mobile         May 3, 2022

How do you reset a Netgear router?

If your Netgear router isn't performing at its optimal level, you can try simple steps like restarting your network or restoring your router.

Trash         May 3, 2022