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Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

AMD has a lot to prove this year

AMD has recently launched several products and has big plans for the upcoming years, but there are deep cracks beneath that surface.
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

The Surface Pro could finally live up to its potential this year

The Surface Pro 10 has a chance of finally being a true 2-in-1 without compromises.
A divided image shows an Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

The Vision Pro has at least three serious rivals in the works

Apple's Vision Pro sets a new standard, providing a well-defined target and luxury pricing that new premium VR headsets from top brands can challenge.
AMD's Ryzen 8700G APU socketed into a motherboard.

AMD still hasn’t made the big APU dream a reality

AMD's new Ryzen 8000G APUs have the fastest integrated graphics we've ever seen, but it's hard to justify them in 2024.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

Why OLED beats mini-LED for gaming every time

Mini-LED and OLED have been battling for the limelight among PC gamers, but for my money, OLED still wins every time.
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 4080 Super doesn’t move the needle — and it doesn’t need to

The RTX 4080 Super comes off disappointing with basically no performance jump over the base model, but this GPU is about way more than frame rate.
A person wears an Apple Vision Pro in a dim room.

I’m a VR enthusiast. Here’s why the Vision Pro doesn’t excite me

The Vision Pro is great for VR, and Apple entering the market is much-needed validation, but here's why this spatial computer doesn't excite me.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

I used ChatGPT to help me make my first game. Don’t make the same mistakes I did

Making games is hard, but maybe using ChatGPT can make it much easier? I've had a go at it and the results are mixed, to put it best.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

The first Apple Vision Pro reviews are painting a messy, but exciting picture

The first reviews of the Vision Pro are here, and they’ve got a lot to say about Apple’s headset. Here are the key points, from the great to the garish.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

MacBooks could soon fall behind the iPad Pro in this important way

A new report claims the iPad Pro is about to get a landscape Face ID camera, and that could give it a vital feature the Mac has sorely needed for years.
The RTX 4070 Super graphics card on a pink background.

GPUs are on an apology tour

After a year of backlash over lackluster GPU releases, Nvidia and AMD are finally owning up to mistakes with a new range of graphics cards.
A man wearing the Vision Pro using floating keyboard while looking at virtual screens.

The Apple Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

The Vision Pro is bringing a new kind of app to Apple’s loyal fans. We’ve heard plenty about these apps, from the highly encouraging to the downright worrying.
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD just did Nvidia a serious favor

Although AMD almost certainly didn't mean to do so, it actually did Nvidia a favor when it released the RX 7600 XT.
The Last of Us Part One on the Alienware 27 QD-OLED.

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

Samsung and LG Display finally have OLED gaming panels that are going toe-to-toe. Who will come out on top?
Apple iPad Pro 11 with Apple Magic Keyboard.

When the iPad is a better computer than my PC

Is that iPad a real computer? That's a valid question with a few different answers. And for me, the iPad is a real computer that lets me get real work done.
A classic Apple Macintosh shows a friendly hello on-screen.

40 years ago today, Apple launched something as audacious as the Vision Pro

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Mac, a product that was just as daring as the Vision Pro when it launched. Today, Apple can learn a lot from the first Mac.
The RTX 4080 logo on a pink background.

Why I regret buying the RTX 4080

I spent a long time choosing my new GPU, but still, a few months later, I have some regrets about picking the RTX 4080.
A person plays a basketball game using an Apple Vision Pro headset and a games controller.

Why the Vision Pro could be huge for gaming, but not how you think

A new report says gaming on Apple’s Vision Pro faces a bunch of hurdles. But they could just as easily be opportunities for a new way to enjoy your games.
A rendering of the two color options for the Asus Zephyrus G14.

This one surprising laptop could actually challenge the MacBook Pro

The 14-inch MacBook Pro has lacked a serious rival for a while, but it may have just found one in the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Here’s why I’m excited about it.
Alienware 27-inch QD-OLED 360Hz 2024 model.

Why Alienware remains the undisputed champ of OLED gaming monitors

We have dozens of OLED gaming monitors now, but Alienware's offerings still remain at the top of the pile after two years. Here's why.
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Here are all the upcoming GPUs set to launch this year

We know about Nvidia's RTX 40 Super cards, but what other GPUs are on the horizon in 2024? There might be more than you think.
A MacBook owner using Google Sheets.

Here’s why I finally gave up on using Safari on my Mac

I used the Safari web browser on my Mac for years, until one day I finally gave it up. Here’s why I changed my browsing habits -- and what I’m using instead.
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

Nvidia is missing a golden opportunity in PC gaming

We continue to see a wave of handheld gaming PCs hit the market, but one critical company is missing out on all of the action: Nvidia.
The MSI MEG 321URX monitor at CES 2024.

I’m a monitor reviewer, and these are the upcoming displays I’m most excited about

We know about a ton of new monitors launching in 2024 from brands like LG, Asus, and Samsung. Here are the displays we're looking forward to the most.
Apple Continuity image showing iPhone use as MacBook webcam.

The one unbeatable benefit I’ve enjoyed by going all-in on Apple

Apple's Continuity features and functionality add a ton of value. But is Continuity enough to sway a decision to select all Apple products? That depends.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

I love everything about the Apple Vision Pro — except wearing it

We went into our Apple Vision Pro demo skeptical, but a jaw-dropping tech demo turned us into cautious believers.
Lies of P on Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at CES 2024.

Glasses-free 3D gaming can be amazing — but only if it’s done right

I've seen two approaches to 3D gaming monitors, and one could take them to the next level.
A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset.

The 4 biggest concerns I still have about the Vision Pro

Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is receiving some backlash after user's first impressions
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most

Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it.
A man wearing the Vision Pro using floating keyboard while looking at virtual screens.

We just got some disappointing news about the Vision Pro

A new report claims the Vision Pro may be missing a key feature at launch, suggesting Apple’s headset won’t be able to entirely replace your Mac just yet.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The best GPUs of all time, from 1996 to now

These days, the list of the best graphics card shuffles every couple of years. But what are the landmark GPUs that got us to where we are today?
Desk tray showing lots of desk surface space.

Why I started using a keyboard tray, and why you should too

I've been using a keyboard tray lately, and while I don't feel cool using it, the benefits are undeniable.
A gaming monitor playing Hot Wheels Unleashed.

Anything is possible in this new era of gaming monitors

The need for constant innovation in gaming displays have pushed them to the peak, and that means things are going to start slowing down.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Why I finally gave up and embraced Apple’s walled garden

Switching from Windows and Android to all Apple has dramatically changed my computing. Here's a quick overview of why the investment has been worth it so far.