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AMD just won the core wars, and it still has a trump card up its sleeve

AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are finally here, and they're just as good, if not better than expected. With powerful multi-threading and single-threaded performance, there's little question of which company makes the best CPUs in the world. The red team are the victors, and they're not done yet.
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What I saw at the LA Auto Show gives me hope for humanity

LA is the biggest car sales city, in the biggest car sales state, in the second largest car sales country. And Los Angeles has particular tastes as to what it wants from a new car. So when the 2019 LA Auto show opened it's doors, we angelenos got exactly what we wanted.
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With the Cybertruck, Musk brings a phaser to a gunfight. Will anybody buy it?

Tesla built a better pickup truck based on its specs. It's big, it's powerful, and it looks like nothing else on the market, But can Elon Musk's Cybertruck win buyers in a market where image is king, trucks are a huge part of individual identity, and cyberpunk is a head-scratcher?
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro still lacks this must-have pro feature

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is missing a key feature which professional users the world over would surely love to have: upgradeable components. The new MacBook Pro, just like its brethren, goes out of its way to stop you upgrading anything yourself, leading to costly repairs and a shorter use life.
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Fine, I’ll call the Mach-E a Mustang. But that giant screen has to go

Just about all cars have some sort of screen for infotainment at this point, but it’s the mondo monitors that go too far. These aren’t displays, they’re dashtop computers, swallowing every car function, right down to A/C.
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The Mandalorian is pure uncut nostalgia, and that’s what makes it great

The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars show on Disney+, embraces both Star Wars' past and classic western and samurai movies, forging something new in the process. But it’s not just a fun mash-up of Star Wars canon and classic cinema. It’s the key to the future of the entire Star Wars franchise.
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Google wants an iMessage Android alternative. RCS won’t help it do that

Google is having another go at building an iMessage alternative for Android with RCS. But its plans have way too many moving parts and already begun to show cracks. Instead, it likely has a better chance of succeeding by merging a simple instant messaging service inside its existing SMS app.
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Here’s why the 16-inch MacBook Pro is the true heir to the 2015 MacBook Pro

Apple has just launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and its keyboard is stealing the limelight. For the first time in four years, we could have a MacBook Pro that continues the excellence of the 2015 MacBook Pro, instead of the disappointment of the butterfly keyboard models. Here’s why I’m excited.
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4 things I like about the Motorola Razr and 4 I don’t

The jury is still out on folding phones, and there's plenty room for innovation. Enter Motorola with a revamped Razr sporting a folding OLED screen. The nostalgia aspect makes me warm and fuzzy and that folding action looks sweet and seamless, but there are some less likable issues here.
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Opinion: Hey piston heads, just give up because electric cars are better

As electric cars become increasingly popular, a fierce debate rages on the internet with trolls talking trash about electric vehicles and their sudden surge in popularity. But today, right here and now, I am going to give you scientific and empirical evidence why EVs should and will take over. 
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Opinion: Charge all you want, I’m sticking with gasoline

All anyone talks about any more is our electric car future. But I don't intend to live in that future. I intend to keep burning this noisy and smelly fuel for as long as I can operate the pedals. Here's why you should too.
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Here’s why Microsoft desperately needs an Intel version of the Surface Pro X

The new Surface Pro X is the latest and greatest Windows 2-in-1 from Microsoft. Its super slim bezels, USB-C connectivity, and new Surface Slim pen make it a visually impressive device. That's great, and all, but there's one fatal flaw to the device -- and it's in the area that matters most.
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Star Wars is better off without the Game of Thrones creators

The parting of ways between Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and the Star Wars franchise is good for everyone, even if it means we won't see their trilogy of films set in the sci-fi saga's universe. Here's why the sci-fi saga is better off without the Game of Thrones duo.
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Why would Google want to buy Fitbit?

Why would Google want to buy Fitbit? Though Fitbit is a big player in the wearables market, it is struggling to transition from fitness trackers to smartwatches. Google's Wear OS has not given it much of a foothold, and it has smartwatch ambitions. Could this be a marriage made in heaven or a disaster?
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The Surface Laptop 3 was a rough start, but AMD’s Zen 2 chips still have promise

AMD's inclusion in Microsoft's new Surface line up was a welcome surprise, but now that we've tested the Surface Laptop 3 with an AMD Ryzen CPU, it's hard to recommend. AMD is in desperate need of Zen 2 cores to bring some of its desktop CPU success to the mobile space, where Intel remains dominant.
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5 things Final Fantasy XIV needs to remain the best MMORPG of our time

Square Enix’s massively popular MMORPG continues to attract new players. Yet it sometimes feels older than the games it succeeds. After years of roaming around Eorzea and its neighboring realms, these are the parts of Final Fantasy XIV we believe don’t hold a candle to older, classic titles in the genre.
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On Pixel 4 battery, Google’s various teams don’t see pixel-to-pixel

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are excellent smartphones with slick screens that support a 90Hz refresh rate, smart software powered by machine learning, and killer cameras that use computational photography. But after three years, they still falter at battery life. Why? Is it a compromise to make a thinner phone?
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The Pixelbook Go is another spinoff, but I’m still waiting for a true sequel

Google has launched the new Pixelbook Go, a cheaper alternative to the Pixelbook. It looks like a solid addition to the lineup, but it's not the true sequel to the Pixelbook I've been waiting for. There are a number of features I would have liked to see come to the Pixelbook 2, but for now, I'll still have to wait.
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Google is smart for skipping yearly smart speaker updates. Here’s why

Amazon drops new smart speakers like they're going out of style, but Google takes a slower approach. Google's release schedule is slower, with a heavier focus on back-end improvements. There are several reasons why Google is smart to minimize refreshes for its line of smart speakers.
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Opinion: Why my next phone might be an iPhone and not another Google Pixel

The new iPhone 11 phones offer a better camera experience than the Google Pixel 3 as well as stronger battery life.The upcoming Pixel 4 might not be able to compete based on my experience using Pixel phones and based on the leaked rumors about the phone. Here's why I'm likely making the switch to an iPhone.
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Disney+ might kill Blu-rays forever with streaming bonus features

Disney's upcoming Disney+ streaming service might include the bonus features usually reserved for DVD and Blu-ray releases, and that could be a big deal in the competition for streaming subscribers and what's left of the market for disc-based movie releases.
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Apple’s multimillion-dollar Christmas Carol deal is bad for the future of streaming

Apple's deal to bring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds' Christmas Carol musical to Apple TV+ is a big one, and it could have even bigger effects on the future of the streaming wars and what that means for streaming service subscribers. It's a game-changer, and subscribers could end up paying for it.
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Why Blizzard suspending a Hearthstone player over Hong Kong support is bad

Blizzard has suspended a competitive Hearthstone player from esports competition and voided his winnings because of a statement he made supporting Hong Kong protestors. Here is why that matters, and the precedent it could set for Blizzard and other companies to appease foreign governments in the future.
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The petitions are right. The Surface Duo should run Windows 10X

Microsoft has finally returned to the smartphone game with the Surface Duo. But to our surprise, this new device runs Android rather than Windows. It seems like the more practical choice given the company's previous blunders, but is it really the right way to go when you have an operating system already designed for dual-screen devices?
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Ban Juul, not vaping

Ask most vaping advocates, and they'll be honest with you: Teen e-cigarette use is an issue. But banning flavors isn't going to stop kids from vaping: You need to address the source, Ed Oswald argues. It is the pod systems that are the real problem, not vaping itself.
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From AirPods to Surface Earbuds, why are big tech’s earbuds so ugly?

Distinctive, sure. Pretty? Absolutely not. From Apple's AirPods and Google's Pixel Buds to the brand new Microsoft Surface Earbuds, why does it seem like big tech brands are incapable of creating a pair of true wireless earbuds that are both functional and easy on the eyes?
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Is Microsoft’s 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 a gaming laptop in disguise?

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 15-inch has an AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Vega graphics. Does that mean it's a gaming laptop in disguise? We answer that question by taking a look at the hardware specifications to determine how the Surface Laptop 3 will perform in modern games.
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Why Sony and Marvel sharing Spider-Man could be a win for everybody

Marvel and Sony's new deal, which will see Spider-Man rejoin Marvel for at least one movie, could make the wall-crawler the first character to be part of two different cinematic universes: The MCU and Sony's burgeoning Spider-Verse. Here's why that's a good thing for everybody -- including the fans.
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‘Joker’ is a problem, and it’s on all of us

Warner Brothers' Joker is headed to theaters surrounded by controversy, but we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the concerns of the film's critics and the warnings they've offered -- and that goes for the film's director and star, too. There's nothing funny about the danger posed by the Joker.
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How a robot vacuum changed my life for the better

What would we do without our robotic vacuum cleaners? Global sales are booming for the self-guided, automated floor-cleaning machines. In addition to the time-saving convenience of automated floor cleaning, you may also find that a robot vacuum adds drama, and possibly even a little suspense, to your life.
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Every other U.S. state should follow California’s lead on gig economy laws

With California's gig economy legislation now the law in that state, it's time the rest of the country follows and protects gig economy workers. No regulation sets a bad precedent that other industries might follow, Digital Trends' Ed Oswald argues.
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Here’s why a Surface Laptop 3 launch with Ryzen is exactly the win AMD needs

AMD CPUs may be an option in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3. If that turns out to be true, it would be a major win for AMD which desperately needs to improve its mindshare and marketshare in the mobile space. Before a Zen 2 APU launch in 2020, AMD can lay the groundwork with its competitive Ryzen 3000 mobile chips.
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World of Warcraft Classic is an unfulfilling slog without friends

World of Warcraft is a piece of video game history at this point. Fans reverse-engineered the game to undo the last decade of Blizzard's patches until the developer created an official "Classic" server. But a change in tastes and time make it hard for this pseudo-veteran to enjoy WoW Classic alone.
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By Innovation Only? The Apple event barely showed us anything new

We gathered hoping to see something exciting and new. Apple hyped the event as "By Innovation Only" and then delivered slight, incremental improvements for the iPad, Apple Watch, and iPhones. The iPhone 11 Pro does little to live up to its name; the biggest surprise here was the price of the iPhone 11.