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Don’t roll your eyes — AI isn’t just another doomed tech fad

Don’t roll your eyes — AI isn’t just another doomed tech fad

Everyone's talking about AI changing the world, but it's not just another tech fad we see every year. AI really will change everything, for better and worse.
Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

I’m sick of waiting for Apple to fix this glaring problem with Mac gaming

I’m sick of waiting for Apple to fix this glaring problem with Mac gaming

Apple says it’s trying to fix gaming on the Mac, but will its efforts work? Here’s what the company must do if Mac gaming is ever going to improve.
Microsoft's redesigned Bing and Edge search engines.

5 features I’m itching to try in Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Edge Browser

5 features I’m itching to try in Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Edge Browser

ChatGPT is about to become an integral part of Microsoft's Bing and Edge. Here are some features we're looking forward to trying out for ourselves.
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Why you probably shouldn’t buy the $599 M2 Mac mini

Why you probably shouldn’t buy the $599 M2 Mac mini

Somehow, Apple priced the new M2 Mac mini cheaper than the previous generation. Is it too good to be true?
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I asked AI to recreate the best Super Bowl commercials — to hilarious and horrifying effect

I asked AI to recreate the best Super Bowl commercials — to hilarious and horrifying effect

If you want some nightmare fuel, we have it. We asked an AI to recreate some of the most iconic Super Bowl ads of all time (to hilarious and horrifying effect).
A MacBook Pro M2 sits on a wooden table with a nice bokeh background.

What MacBooks needs to learn from competitors about transparency

What MacBooks needs to learn from competitors about transparency

Apple's entry-level M2 MacBook Pros have slower SSDs in their entry-level configurations. And that's something that Apple should be making perfectly clear.
A PC sitting next to a PS5 on a coffee table.

I built a couch gaming PC that puts the PS5 to shame — and you can too

I built a couch gaming PC that puts the PS5 to shame — and you can too

You haven't been able to beat the PS5 with a custom PC for a couple of years, but now is the time for PCs to make a comeback. Here's the build you need.
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If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention

If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention

Microsoft and Intel are down bad right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to declare that PCs are dead once again.
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15 years later, the MacBook Air could soon have its best year ever

15 years later, the MacBook Air could soon have its best year ever

The MacBook Air is 15 years old, and it could be about to enter the most exciting phase of its existence. Here’s why the next year could be its best yet.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

The 6 biggest problems with ChatGPT right now

The 6 biggest problems with ChatGPT right now

Despite its popularity, here are some of the issues that have arisen with the ChatGPT AI chatbot.
Frey using magic in Forspoken.

I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC

I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC

Forspoken's PC port includes additional features over the PS5 version, but you should stick with the console release if you want a smooth experience.
Apple MacBook Pro seen from the side.

2 ways the new MacBook Pro may be worse than the 2021 model

2 ways the new MacBook Pro may be worse than the 2021 model

Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros look great, but not everything is perfect with how these machines are stacking up.
Alan Truly turns toward the camera, wearing the Varjo Aero VR headset.

The best VR headset might be one you’ve never heard of

The best VR headset might be one you’ve never heard of

Consumer VR headsets aim for low cost, while simulators target maximum realism. I got to try a premium VR headset that dominates at this crossroad.
Metaphor works like DALL-E and Stable Diffusion but uses AI to fill in prompts with links instead of text or images.

These 7 AI creation tools show how much AI can really do

These 7 AI creation tools show how much AI can really do

Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion have taken the world by storm, but here are seven that you probably haven't heard of.
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Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead

Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead

Next-gen gaming laptops are arriving in a few weeks, but you shouldn't wait on them. Here's why and the laptops you should buy instead.
An Apple Macintosh IIvx computer on a wooden desk.

The worst Macs of all time

The worst Macs of all time

Over the years, there have been some downright terrible Macs. But which were the worst of all? The seven Macs here could be the worst Apple computers ever made.
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Nvidia did AMD a huge favor by releasing the RTX 4070 Ti

Nvidia did AMD a huge favor by releasing the RTX 4070 Ti

AMD's RX 7900 XT is not the best graphics card we've ever seen, but Nvidia helps it shine by comparison.
ChatGPT AI bot running a phone.

ChatGPT agrees: it shouldn’t write the articles you read

ChatGPT agrees: it shouldn’t write the articles you read

A story about AI-generated articles has taken the internet by storm, but AI bot ChatGPT itself says that AI shouldn't be used to generate content.
A gun shooting at robots in Atomic Heart.

The most demanding PC games we’re looking forward to in 2023

The most demanding PC games we’re looking forward to in 2023

2023 brings Unreal Engine 5, new ray tracing options, and a slew of AAA releases. Here are the most demanding PC games we're looking at this year.
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Apple’s massive spring event could be dead on arrival

Apple’s massive spring event could be dead on arrival

Far from being a jam-packed extravaganza, Apple’s spring event could end up being disappointing as more and more devices drop off its rumored product roster.
Cuphead running on a phone via GeForce Now.

GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country

GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country

Nvidia gave us early access to the upcoming GeForce Now Ultimate tier, and we pushed the service to its absolute limits to see how good it is.
An Apple representative standing in front of a MacBook Pro presentation.

The M2 Max MacBook Pro looks awesome, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

The M2 Max MacBook Pro looks awesome, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

Apple launched a surprise new MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and M2 Max. But should you really buy it?
Frey uses fire magic in Forspoken.

RAM requirements are out of control in PC games — is it time to upgrade?

RAM requirements are out of control in PC games — is it time to upgrade?

Yet another upcoming PC game is asking for an enormous amount of RAM. Is this really the new normal?
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The most anticipated laptops of 2023

The most anticipated laptops of 2023

CES 2023 was packed with exciting laptops, which hints that 2023 should be a banner year for portable machines. Here are the most anticipated laptops for 2023.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia

I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia

I switched to AMD's new flagship GPU for a month, and after using it every day, I don't miss Nvidia as much as I thought I would.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 laptop propped up at an angle on a desk.

Here’s what we know about the massive Mac launches Apple has planned for 2023

Here’s what we know about the massive Mac launches Apple has planned for 2023

It looks like Apple will launch a huge range of Macs in 2023. But which models will become available? Here’s everything we know about Apple’s 2023 Mac plans.
A gaming monitor playing Forza Horizon 5.

Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped

Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped

Gaming monitors have been marketed with misleading specs and branding for years. Here's where I want to see gaming displays do better in 2023.
A side view of Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 2023.

8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023

8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023

The start of 2023 brings the first hint of 8K gaming monitors, but we're still a few years away from 8K gaming displays being viable.
A woman using Sony PlayStation VR 2 while friends watch on the TV.

The best VR and metaverse tech of CES 2023

The best VR and metaverse tech of CES 2023

This year's CES show was packed with VR and metaverse technology. Here are our picks of the most interesting new products coming soon and in the future.
The MSI Cyborg gaming laptop on a white table.

Here’s what kind of gaming laptop $1,000 will buy you this year

Here’s what kind of gaming laptop $1,000 will buy you this year

MSI has previewed a new gaming laptop that hits the $1,000 entry-level price for Nvidia RTX 40-series GPUs.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 on a white table.

3 reasons why you should buy a gaming laptop in 2023

3 reasons why you should buy a gaming laptop in 2023

These three trends are making 2023 a great year to buy a new gaming laptop.
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I streamlined my PC VR setup, and now I use it more than ever

I streamlined my PC VR setup, and now I use it more than ever

One of the biggest hurdles of PC-based VR is the setup time. Here's how I streamlined my own setup to encourage me to use it more.
Apple MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Why the MacBook Pro is the perfect gaming laptop for me

Why the MacBook Pro is the perfect gaming laptop for me

My 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro processor can game so well, it’s become the best gaming laptop I’ve ever owned.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (2023) playing a racing simulator.

Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw

Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw

Samsung's 2023 Odyssey Neo G9 is a beautiful monitor, and I loved seeing it at CES. It's just a shame that it might be dead on arrival when it releases.