HP’s Omen Mindframe headset keeps your ears chill, but might leave you lukewarm
The Omen Mindframe headset uses HP's new FrostCap technology to keep ears cool during long gaming sections. While it has incredible sound and does an incredible job keeping ears cool, it forgets some of the bare essentials of a quality gaming headset.
Laptop displays are notorious for draining batteries. Intel may have a solution
Intel has leverage smartphone display technology, specifically Low-Temperature PolySilicon (LTPS) LCD panels, to create laptop displays that use just one watts of power compared to the typical two watts. That promises longer-lasting laptops without giving up on quality.
New fire and burn reports spur expansion of HP’s laptop battery recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the expansion of an existing recall involving certain HP laptop batteries. It's the result of more recent reports of fire and burn hazards related to these batteries. The expanded recall now includes about 78,500 affected units.
The new HP OfficeJet Pro’s smart app cuts your time spent scanning in half
The new HP OfficeJet Pro series offers faster print speeds, but the company says a new app with shortcut options allows users to cut the time spent working on scanning files in half. The all-in-one printer series includes several models from a basic $169 to a $399 premium option.
HP’s high-resolution VR headset provides comfort and Windows Mixed Reality
HP reportedly has a new VR headset on the horizon with a design that prioritizes comfort and enhances clarity with ergonomic upgrades and an exceptionally high resolution. Here’s a look at a few of its features. The new headset is also supposed to run on the Windows Mixed Reality platform.
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
LG has entered the competitive 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 market with its Gram 14, a conservatively designed laptop that's light and sports a ton of battery capacity. That pits it against our favorite HP Spectre x360, a 2-in-1 that works just as well as a clamshell laptop. Which wins this battle?
HP’s new Chromebook 14 comes with AMD inside, instead of Intel
Chromebooks are typically powered by Intel Celeron or Pentium processors under the hood, but at CES 2019, HP is changing that. In a first for the company, HP is launching a new Chromebook 14, with AMD processors inside, bringing more flavor to the expanding portfolio of Chromebooks.
HP takes PC gaming to the living room with 65-inch Omen X Emperium 65 monitor
HP just built a massive 65-inch gaming monitor that's right at home in your living room called the Omen X Emperium. With G-Sync support, fast 144Hz refresh rates, HDR mode, and 4ms gray-to-gray response times, the Omen X Emperium is designed for an immersive gaming experience.
HP’s affordable yet stunning monitors shave bezels to free up your desk
At CES 2019, HP is on a mission to bring new displays to the market. It is launching a fleet of new monitors and a new all-in-one PC. Be it with privacy screens, or slim bezels, the new offerings come packed with unique features which promise to immerse consumers in whatever they are creating or watching.
Save $350 on the 13-inch HP Spectre x360 with these Red Tag Sales
With Christmas less than a week out, you might think you've missed your chance to save on some of the most popular computers and laptops from 2018. But you'd be wrong. HP is currently running a Red Tag Sale, cutting $350 off the price of the 13-inch touchscreen variant of its Spectre X360 Windows 10 convertible.
HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 kicked off the Windows 2-in-1 phase, and it creates a new kind of PC that's flexible and powerful. HP just introduced its Spectre Folio, an equally flexible 2-in-1 with a luxurious leather construction, that company's attempt to "reinvent the PC." Which of them is better?
HP Spectre Folio vs. HP Spectre x360
HP just released on of the most interesting notebooks in ages, a leather-clad 2-in-1 with a supple and luxurious feel and a uniquely flexible design. It performs well enough and lasts a very long time on a charge. It's facing the Spectre x360, though, a very good 2-in-1 in its own rights. Which one wins?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Apple MacBook Air
Apple's MacBook Air received an update recently, gaining an 8th-generation Intel CPU to go with a thinner, lighter, and smaller chassis. Is that enough to keep up with the HP Spectre Folio, which is literally constructed of leather and lasts a very long time on a single charge of its battery?
HPE blasts a supercomputer into orbit and it’s (mostly) still in one piece
Back in August 2017, HPE teamed up with Space X and NASA to send a supercomputer to the International Space Station. Part of a year-long mission to test if the systems onboard the computer could survive the harsh environments of space, it is now still alive and partly in working order.
HP Envy x2 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
HP's Envy x2 is a bit of an odd beast, coming in two versions with either an AMD or an Intel CPU. We reviewed the latter and found it to provide modest performance and good battery life at a low price -- with a mediocre keyboard cover. Does it stand a chance against the best tablet, the Surface Pro 6?
Lenovo Yoga C930 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
Lenovo has just introduced the Yoga C930, its latest premium 2-in-1 that drops the iconic watchband hinge in favor of a new Dolby Atmos sound bar hinge that pumps out some serious audio. HP's Spectre x360 13 has been our favorite 2-in-1 for some time now. Does Lenovo's latest unseat the king of 2-in-1s?
HP packs 20 hours of battery life and 4G LTE in redesigned Spectre x360 models
For the fall season, HP is introducing refreshed versions of the Spectre 13, Spectre 15, and also a new Elitebook X360 1040 G5. Some of the new devices come packed with options for 4G LTE Gigabit-class internet and others feature new and unique design elements and improved battery life.
Don’t install the Windows 10 cumulative update if you have an HP computer
The most recent cumulative update for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update is causing the blue screen of death on some HP devices, Only a small subset of consumers appear to be impacted, and the issue appears to be linked to a conflict related to HP drivers.
HP x360 premium Chromebook bends over backward to impress
The HP x360 Chromebook is aimed at bringing a dash of premium to the world of Chrome OS computers. Featuring 8th-gen Intel Core CPUs, a full HD touchscreen, 64GB of SSD storage, and aluminum construction, this isn't your average Chromebook. It might run all day with up to 14 hours of battery, though.
HP tries out a new premium laptop look with the leather-clad Spectre Folio
A leather laptop? You didn't misread that. HP's Spectre Folio is a laptop that's wrapped and bonded with premium, real leather that might not please animal rights' activists, but could be the first entry in a new breed of premium, fashion statement laptops that provide a warmer, softer touch to modern computing.
HP Chromebook x2 vs. Google Pixelbook
There's a slew of premium and innovative Chrome OS devices on their way over the next several months. The HP Chromebook x2 is just the first, and it's a 2-in-1 that offers a great build, good looks, and awesome performance for a low price. Is that enough to take on Google's ultra-premium Pixelbook?
The HP Tango smart printer clearly wants you to confuse it for a book
HP has unveiled what it is calling the first smart home printer, the HP Tango. Designed to fade into the with an adorned linen cover the small printer boasts a plethora of intelligent functions from automatic ink refills to voice integration with your favorite digital assistant.
Earn up to $10,000 by squashing printer-based bugs in HP’s bounty program
HP is calling an “industry first” in launching a print security bug bounty program providing rewards up to $10,000. It’s backed by Bugcrowd, a crowdsourced security platform that manages bug bounties, vulnerability disclosures, and more. The program will focus on bugs related to printers.
USB-C was supposed to be a port paradise, but it’s become a nightmare
Your new notebook might have a USB-C port or two, but what does that really mean? The fact is, manufacturers implement USB-C differently and they're not always perfectly clear as to what's supported. Care is needed to make sure that a PC's USB-C ports support the features you need.
The slick HP Chromebook x2 just landed at Best Buy
The HP Chromebook x2 targets Apple's iPad Pro — and it’s on sale at Best Buy for just $599. The device is detachable, converting from laptop to tablet.
HP updates Omen 15 laptop with a slimmer design, next-gen CPU
HP updated its Omen 15 laptop with up to an eighth-generation six-core processor and a slimmer design. Other features include up to a 4K resolution at 60Hz, up to a GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q, dual storage options, and up to 32GB of system memory at 2,666MHz. HP revealed new peripherals as well.
Lenovo Yoga 730 13 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
The 13-inch Windows convertible 2-in-1 market is full of excellent options, and it's growing every day. You need to come up with something better to compete, and Lenovo tried to do just that with its refreshed midrange, the Yoga 730. Does it offer enough to compete with HP's excellent Spectre x360?
HP Spectre x360 15 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
2-in-1s are strange beasts, but HP and Dell have a couple of excellent examples of them and they sport exciting hardware that combines an Intel CPU with an AMD graphics chip. The question is, which is best? In this head to head, we pit the HP Spectre x360 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1, to see which comes out on top.
HP’s Envy curved AIOs sport a six-core CPU, Nvidia graphics, and maybe Alexa
HP's huge assortment of devices introduced on Monday, May 14 include new Envy all-in-one curved PCs with six-core eighth-generation Intel Core processors and discrete GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. They're also supposedly the first all-in-one PCs to support the new Amazon Alexa app for Windows 10 out of the box.
HP just unveiled your next laptop – all 11 of them to be exact
Premium laptops have traditionally abandoned discrete graphics to keep battery life long and weight low, but HP’s newest systems take a different approach. Most include either AMD or Nvidia graphics. The new Envy x360 13-inch tries to outrun the competition with AMD’s Ryzen and Radeon Vega.
HP reopens pre-orders for its first ‘always connected’ Windows 10 PC
After briefly appearing during February in a limited quantity, HP's very first Windows on ARM PC, the Envy x2, is finally back to pre-order for $999. It's the result of a new relationship between Qualcomm and Microsoft to provide Windows 10 devices relying on Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon 835 CPU.
Despite PC industry’s flat year-to-year growth, HP dominated first-quarter sales
The latest IDC report shows that PC sales fell flat in a year-to-year comparison in the first quarter of 2018, with no overall growth or decline. Meanwhile, HP experienced a 4.3-percent growth, claiming 22.6-percent of the PC market in the first quarter followed by Lenovo and Dell.
HP targets gamers on a budget with new Pavilion notebooks, desktops, and more
HP introduced a new family of notebooks, desktops, and even a 32-inch display under its Pavilion Gaming brand.
HP’s mainstream Pavilion PCs refreshed with latest AMD Ryzen, Intel Core CPUs
HP refreshed its entire family of Pavilion-branded devices spanning its 2-in-1s, laptops, and tower desktops. The devices now support new eighth-generation Intel Core and second-generation AMD Ryzen processors, depending on the model. You'll also find plenty of discrete graphics options, too.