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Why hybrid? Intel reveals how Alder Lake will balance efficiency and performance

For Intel's new Alder Lake processors, hybrid technology is about more than just efficiency.
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Dell XPS 17 review: A mobile workstation in disguise

Need a large, 17-inch laptop with fantastic performance? The Dell XPS 17 is in a league of its own.
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Framework Laptop review: Let the laptop disruption begin

With its fully modular internals, the Framework Laptop is a wake-up call to the rest of the industry. But is it actually a laptop worth buying?
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New Razer Blade 17 removes the Pro name, adds improved graphics performance

Razer has announced a new version of its Razer Blade 17, now no longer with the "Pro" designation in its name.
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Razer Blade 14 review: The usurper has arrived

The Razer Blade 14 is a huge success, combining an amazingly thin chassis with incredible gaming performance.
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Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review: The antidote for thin, expensive gaming laptops

Gaming laptops keep getting thinner and more expensive. The Legion 5 Pro puts an end to that trend -- in a good way.
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The Razer Blade 14 somehow has both an AMD Ryzen 9 and a Nvidia RTX 3080

Razer says its new Blade 14 is the most powerful 14-inch laptop ever made, featuring both the Nvidia RTX 3080 and an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti review: More of what gamers need

The RTX 3070 Ti only costs $100 more than the 3070, and provides another appropriately priced option for gamers.
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Which laptop should you buy on Prime Day?

Prime Day is nearly upon us, and laptops will always be hot sellers. But which should you buy? Don't make one of these obvious mistakes.
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Acer exec says mini-LED is the next display revolution, and it’s coming soon

I spoke with the president of digital displays from Acer to see what he's most excited about in the future of gaming monitors.
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Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti review: Another powerful GPU at an ungodly price

Nvidia has launched another powerful graphics card, the RTX 3080 Ti. Can it defeat AMD's best and satisfy overwhelming demand?
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AMD Radeon RX 6800M review: RTX 3080 killer?

AMD finally has a laptop graphics card that can compete with Nvidia's RTX 3080. Is it the future of gaming laptops?
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Acer Predator Triton 500 SE hands-on review: A display from the future

The Predator Triton 500 SE has the most unique display I've ever seen on a gaming laptop, with options for a mini-LED screen.
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HP launches the new Omen 25i gaming monitor, starting at just $349

HP has announced a new small, affordable gaming monitor, the Omen 25i. It features a 1080p 165Hz display, as well as some nifty software features.
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop on a desk.

The gorgeous new HP Omen 16 gaming laptop is bigger, better, and faster

HP has announced the HP Omen 16 and 17, as well as a new line of gaming laptops, known as the Victus 16.
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Chromebooks at Google I/O 2021: Everything new that’s been announced

There's a lot to be excited about for the future of Chromebooks. Here's everything new in the world of Chromebooks coming out of Google I/O 2021.
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The 5 best new features just announced for Google Docs

At Google I/O 2021, a slew of new features were announced for Google Docs, all of which make it a more collaborative application.
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Smart Canvas supercharges Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for collaboration

At its I/O developer conference, Google has announced Smart Canvas, which turns Docs, Sheets, and Slides into better collaboration tools.
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Apple iMac (24-inch) M1 review: Seeing is believing

Reinvented as the iMac for a new generation. It has to be seen in person to truly appreciate its design.
Microsoft Teams in Together mode on a laptop.

Microsoft Teams moves beyond the office with new personal group chat functions

Microsoft Teams is already a popular chat application for companies, but with its new personal accounts, Teams is moving out of the office.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro laptop with an open screen.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 (15-inch) review: OLED disappointment?

Despite boasting great battery life and the S-Pen, the Galaxy Book Pro 360 doesn't quite feel like the apex of design Samsung was aiming for.
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The new Razer Blade 15 is even thinner than before, and now has a 1080p webcam

Razer has announced an updated version of its popular Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop that features Intel's new 11th-gen H-series 8-core processors.
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The Dell XPS 17 powers up for video editing with the RTX 3060 on board

Dell has announced updates to the XPS 15 and XPS 17, with support for improved graphics and processors.
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Nvidia’s RTX 3050 Ti and 3050 bring ray tracing and DLSS to $799 gaming laptops

Nvidia has announced new graphics cards for affordable gaming laptops. The RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050 will launch in laptops starting at $799.
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Intel finally launches 11th-gen Tiger Lake H45. Do its 10nm chips deliver?

Intel has unveiled its 11th-gen Tiger Lake laptop H-Series processors for gaming and content creation devices.
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MSI’s Creator Z16 is finally the MacBook Pro competitor we’ve been waiting for

MSI has announced a slew of new laptops, including the Creator Z16, which sports some features MacBook Pro fans have been wanting for years.
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Don’t be mad, but the next MacBook Air will probably have white bezels

If you believe the latest rumor and leaks, the next MacBook Air may get the same treatment as the 24-inch iMac. And yes, that means white bezels.
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OK, maybe thin bezel laptops were a bad idea after all

I have been complaining about the size of laptop bezels for years. But in 2021, thick bezels might be the new laptop design trend to look out for.
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There are 2 things I really don’t like about the new 24-inch iMac

Apple has engineered a dramatic redesign of the iMac, and there's a lot to like about the new look. But not everything is for the better.
The back portion of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review: Steps in the right direction

Microsoft has made some big gains to performance and battery life, making the Surface Laptop 4 the best in the line so far.
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Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for April 28

Samsung has announced its third Galaxy Unpacked event of 2021 so far, this one scheduled to stream online on April 28.
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This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, now with 8-core AMD Ryzen processors

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 4 looks similar on the exterior, but the new AMD processors and improved battery life make it a worthy upgrade.
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Microsoft launches work-from-home audio gear, including Surface Headphones 2+

Microsoft has announced new work from home devices, including the Surface Headphones 2+, Modern USB Headset, Modern Wireless Headset, and Modern USB-C Speaker.
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Dell’s redesigned Inspiron laptops get a fresh coat of paint, Ryzen 5000 chips

Dell has announced a complete redesign to its Inspiron laptop lineup. They include the fast Inspiron 16 Plus and the AMD-powered Inspiron 14 2-in-1.