Matthew S. Smith

Xbox teams up with the PC to score a much-needed win over PlayStation at E3 2017

The battle between Microsoft and Sony is the most epic clash of E3. This year's bout is over, and a definitive winner has emerged.

Gaming News

June 12, 2017

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The Xbox One X still can’t make games look real, and that’s a good thing

Microsoft's Xbox One X is the world's most powerful console. Yet its power is being used to pursuit art just as much as realism.

Gaming News

June 11, 2017

Microsoft Surface Studio review

Computing Reviews

June 6, 2017

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Apple still doesn’t know what to do with Macs, and WWDC 2017 was proof

Computing

June 5, 2017

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Close to the Metal Ep. 45: Computex 2017 reignites the fight between AMD and Intel

Computex 2017 is a big deal for PC hardware, and this year sees the renewal of an old conflict - AMD vs. Intel.

Computing Podcasts

May 30, 2017

Intel talks 8th-gen Core at Computex, claims 30 percent performance gain

Intel spoke briefly about the 8th-generation Intel Core processor at Computex 2017, and estimated how much performance will improve.

Computing News

May 30, 2017

Intel strikes back at AMD with overclockable X-Series, led by 18-core monster

Intel is striking back at AMD's many-core Ryzen processors with its own flagship line, the X-Series. All the processors can be overclocked.

Computing News

May 30, 2017

You aren’t ready for this crazy 8K monitor. No really, you probably can’t use it

Computing Reviews

May 25, 2017

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Keep dreaming. Microsoft’s ‘mixed reality’ visions remain out of reach

Computing News

May 12, 2017

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Microsoft’s mixed reality headsets are finally here, and you can pre-order Acer’s

Microsoft had major announcements about Mixed Reality at Build 2017, including new motion controllers that don't require external sensors.

Computing News

May 11, 2017

Microsoft is laying the foundation for a sci-fi future at Build 2017

Computing News

May 10, 2017

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We’ve made a map so you can find the HTC Vive demo nearest you

VR is difficult to understand until you've tried it. Knowing this, HTC has set up demo stations across the globe. Here's where to find them.

Gaming Guides

May 8, 2017

7th-gen Intel Core boosts clock speeds, includes overclock-ready Core i3

Intel has launched its full lineup of 7th-generation hardware, including mobile quad-core and desktop hardware.

Computing News

May 2, 2017

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Microsoft’s Surface Laptops are bad for its partners, but good for you

Computing News

May 2, 2017

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Replacing your console with a gaming PC is a brilliant, idiotic idea

Gaming Features

April 26, 2017

Intel Optane 32GB review

Computing Reviews

April 24, 2017

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Armor 11G OC review

Computing Reviews

April 14, 2017

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How Windows Ink could make 2-in-1s the new go-to tool for students

Computing Features

April 11, 2017

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2017) review

Computing Reviews

April 7, 2017

Windows 10 Creators Update review

Computing Reviews

March 29, 2017

AMD presses its advantage with affordable Ryzen 5 processors, available April 11

AMD's Ryzen processors will come to a more affordable price point on April 11, when the company launches its Ryzen 5 line.

Computing News

March 15, 2017

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X review

Computing Reviews

March 2, 2017

AMD’s Ryzen 7 too expensive for you? Its affordable siblings will be here soon

AMD's Ryzen 7 has been released, but it's just the tip of the spear. AMD also plans more affordable versions, the Ryzen 3 and 5 series.

Computing News

March 2, 2017

Nvidia introduces GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB of video memory at $699, pre-orders available March 2

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang to announce the GTX 1080 Ti, which will be available next week for $699. He also slashed the price of the GTX 1080 to $100.

Computing News

March 1, 2017

The wait for Ryzen is over, pre-orders now available starting at $329

AMD has fully and unofficially unveiled the Ryzen chips it will launch on March 2, and you can pre-order one now.

Computing News

February 22, 2017

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Looking for a Ryzen desktop? Here's over a dozen good places to start

AMD talked about its work with partners, including enthusiast system builders that design high-end rigs. Take a look at these hot new Ryzen-powered desktops.

Computing Gaming

February 22, 2017

The MacBook Pro’s battery life is better, but it’s still not the best

Our review of the MacBook Pro 13 revealed thoroughly average battery life. Since then, Apple has made several tweaks. Did it help?

Computing Features

February 17, 2017

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Close to the Metal Ep. 29: Windows puts its head in the cloud

Podcasts Computing

February 7, 2017

Farewell to Microsoft’s Fedora Guy, Hello to Android apps for Chromebooks

In this week's Close To The Metal we discuss Microsoft's layoffs, Android apps coming to all Chromebooks, and an intriguing product patent from Razer.

Podcasts Computing

January 24, 2017

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CES proves 2017 is the year the PC platform will solve its oldest problems

This year's show felt like a big one for PC enthusiasts, but not because of new tech. Most the trends focus on ways to solve old problems.

Computing News

January 9, 2017

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: Our first take

Dell's XPS 13 was our favorite laptop of 2015. Now, the 2-in-1 version has swept us off our feet. It's thinner, but maintains a great keyboard.

Computing Reviews

January 7, 2017

Bring on the neon! Gaming laptops are gaudy for a reason

Gaming laptops can be gaudy, but to demand they become a pillar of design and elegance is missing the point. Gaming is about performance,

Computing News

January 6, 2017

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Samsung’s new Chromebooks should make Microsoft and Intel nervous

Samsung's new Chromebooks may signal a new battle. On one side is ARM and Chrome OS -- on the other, Intel and Windows.

Computing News

January 5, 2017

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AMD reveals details of new Vega GPU architecture, goes all-in on HBM2

AMD has finally dished out details on Vega. As expected, it has HBM 2 memory, and it focuses reducing memory consumption of modern triple-A games.

Computing News

January 5, 2017

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