Leaked Xbox Series X photo shows ports, suggests less focus on home theater
A leaked photo of an Xbox Series X prototype unit gives us a clear glimpse at the unit's ports. Unlike earlier leaks, which turned out to be unofficial renders, this Xbox Series X leak is up close and brightly lit. The details are obvious and give us our best look at an Xbox Series X prototype yet.
Sony’s PS5 logo is exactly like all the other PlayStations
Sony surprised the gaming world by making a PlayStation 5 announcement at CES 2020, sharing the first look at the PlayStation 5 logo. It's exactly what you would expect. The logo looks similar to the PS4 logo. Sony has kept its PlayStation branding extremely consistent across generations
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 hands-on review: A gaming laptop with its own light show
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a laptop you need to pay attention to, and not just because it has 1,215 LEDs embedded in its lid. This laptop packs the latest hardware from AMD and Nvidia into a 14-inch chassis that's only 3.5 pounds. Our Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 hands-on review dives into the details.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus hands-on review: E-ink note-taking right on the lid
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus is a 13.3-inch laptop with a 10.8-inch e-ink display on its lid. The display can show you notifications or be used to take notes while the laptop is closed. It's a good idea, but the execution needs work. Learn more in our Lenovo ThinkBook Plus hands-on review.
Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review: A crazy 2-in-1 that’s total overkill
Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro combines the versatility of a 2-in-1 with the serious productivity features and absurdly quick hardware that creators crave. This rare combo delivers a truly unique laptop that's complete overkill in all the right ways. Read our Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review for more.
The Xbox Series X is the wrong console for a climate crisis
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X console will require a lot of power. But there may be a troubling consequence: An increase in gaming’s contribution to climate change. A significant increase in power draw from next-gen console hardware could increase gaming’s carbon footprint when exactly the opposite is needed.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA review: All you need
Long on battery life and short on price, the Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA is another affordable entry that tries to unset better known rivals, such as Dell’s XPS 13 and Apple’s MacBook Air. Though not without quirks, our ZenBook 13 review finds it to be an excellent value, and possibly the only laptop you’d ever need.
Call of Duty: Mobile is the best shooter I’ve played on a smartphone
Call of Duty: Mobile attempts to put the franchise's tight gameplay in the palm of your hand. It's largely successful, thanks to precise controls and attractive graphics. Call of Duty: Mobile will please fans, but probably won't win new converts. It arrives on iOS and Android later this year.
