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Third-generation Amazon Echo frames in blue seen on a stunning woman.

Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) review: Sounds better than ever

Amazon Echo Frames received a nice upgrade in 2023, but are they good enough to compete with earbuds? We check sound quality, battery life, and more.
Mobile Computing
The HP Smart Tank 5101 isn't fast, but prints are inexpensive.

HP Smart Tank 5101 review: when paper jams hurt

We tested HP's Smart Tank 5101, an affordable all-in-one inkjet tank printer, to determine its long-term value and ease of use.
Computing Reviews
Alan Truly using a Quest 3 with a MacBook Air for work.

Can the Quest 3 replace my laptop for work? I found out the hard way

Meta's Quest 3 is faster, has sharper displays, and runs the latest software, so it should do more than just gaming. But is it usable for work?
Computing Features
Tech of the Week HTC Vive Tracker

HTC just fixed a major shortcoming of standalone VR headsets

HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement.
Computing News
Fionna Ahomuoh using the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

The best VR headsets for 2023

We've rounded up a list of the best VR headsets from Meta, Sony, HTC, Pimax, and more to help you find your perfect path to virtual reality.
Computing Products
A person is enthusiastically enjoying a game while wearing the Meta Quest 3.

These are the apps that made me fall in love with my Quest 3

I tried the latest Quest 3 games and apps and here are updates best titles to show off how amazing Meta's new mixed reality headset really is.
Computing Features
A photo of e-waste bundled and ready for recycling.

How to dispose of a printer in the most environmentally safe way possible

A printer is an essential part of office computing, but if it dies or you no longer need it, you can't just throw it away or put it in the recycling.
Computing Guides
Xreal, TCL, and Rokid smart glasses displayed together.

I tried the next generation of smart glasses, and my nose loves them

I tested the next-gen smart glasses from Xreal, Rokid, and TCL to find out if they offer enough comfort, quality, and compatibility to spur an upgrade.
Computing Features
The Brother DCPL2550DW is a fast and reliable monochrome laser.

This basic Brother printer is a fast fix for home office needs

We tested the quality and value of Brother's DCPL2550DW all-in-one printer, an affordable all-in-one that comes with a four-month toner subscription.
Computing Reviews
Canon Pixma G4270 is a MegaTank all-in-one inkjet printer.

What does printer spooling mean, and how to fix it on Windows and Mac

Printer spooling usually runs automatically and reliably, but when there's a printing problem, here's how to fix this issue and get back to work.
Computing Guides
A Monoprice MP10 3D Printer is creating an octahedron in blue plastic.

What is a 3D printer, and how much do they cost?

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.
Computing Guides
Two Qualcomm Snapdragon chips.

Qualcomm says its new chips are 4.5 times faster at AI than rivals

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processors bring fast generative AI to laptops and phones while keeping your data private and saving power.
Computing News
Virtual screens graphically shown in front of a woman on a couch.

These new smart glasses put a 500-nit, 330-inch screen on your eyes

Xreal is back with its second-generation smart glasses, the Air 2 and Air 2 Pro, which are even lighter with higher-quality displays.
Computing News
Canon's Pixma TS6420a handles double-sided document printing reliably.

This all-in-one Canon printer is small, simple, and surprisingly cheap

The Canon Pixma TS6420a is a low-cost all-in-one printer that's small, light, and convenient for home use. We put its quality and value to the test.
Computing Reviews
If you chose Ray-Bans with dark lenses, it gets a little dim in the evening.

I expected the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses to be lame. I was wrong

The second-gen Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have plenty to offer, with improved camera and mics, messaging, and AI. But are they worth $300?
Computing Reviews
I can play in tight quarters with the Quest 3's mixed reality view.

Meta Quest 3 is here, but is the Quest 2 still worth buying?

Meta's Quest 3 has arrived with improved performance and mixed reality, but the Quest 2 costs less and has the same games, so which is right for you?
Computing Products
Alan Truly works out with the Quest 3 in Les Mills Body Combat.

Meta Quest 3 review: the VR headset you’ve been waiting for

Meta's Quest 3 costs $200 more than the Quest 2. How much have performance, graphics, mixed-reality, and comfort improved and is it worth the price?
Gaming Computing
The Expression Premium XP-7100 prints in excellent photo quality on any media.

You’d never believe photos this good come from a $150 printer

Epson's Expression Premium XP-7100 is a high-quality photo printer at a surprisingly low price, but does it offer ease of use and long-term value?
Computing Reviews
researchers use ambient light sensor data to steal browser exhausted man computer problems desk hacking hackers malware frust

How to clear your printer queue on Windows and Mac

Learn how to clear your printer queue, an important and sometimes necessary step, even after you've resolved more serious printer problems.
Computing Guides
Meta AI's Dungeon Master looks like Snoop Dogg.

Meta just created a Snoop Dogg AI for your text RPGs

Meta AI is leaving the laboratory and coming to social media, with fun and realistic avatars that look like celebrities.
Computing News
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Headline style are worn by a model.

Meta’s AI smart glasses collection can live stream video — but they’re missing a big feature

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature 12MP cameras that can live stream directly to Instagram and Facebook, and respond to voice commands.
Computing News
Alan Truly holds a display model of Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip.

Meet the Qualcomm chips powering Meta’s Quest 3 headset

Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 bring game-changing performance, efficiency, and connectivity to VR headsets and AR glasses.
Computing News
Epson's EcoTank ET-8500 is a high-quality photo printer with big ink tanks.

Epson EcoTank ET-8500: a picture-perfect all-in-one printer

Epson says its EcoTank ET-8500 offers lab-quality photo prints and includes $2,000 worth of ink, so we put those bold claims to the test.
Computing Reviews
Microsoft Copilot comes to Bing and Edge.

Microsoft Bing and Edge are getting a big DALL-E 3 upgrade

Microsoft's AI focus will make your shopping easier with Copilot guiding you, while Bing becomes much more artistic with DALL-E 3 image creation.
Computing News
Surface Laptop Go 3 at Microsoft debut event.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3 is a more capable budget laptop

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Go 3 is much faster, more expensive, and packed with more AI goodness than last year's model.
Computing News
A screenshot of Microsoft Paint shows the new layers feature.

Microsoft Paint is about to get so much better

Microsoft just released a big update to its bundled Paint app, adding layers and more nuanced features for compositing.
Computing News
Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank printer is a small, affordable home office printer.

Tight on space? You still have room for a printer — if it’s the Brother MFC-J1205W

Brother's MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank is a surprisingly compact all-in-one printer that fits on a shelf, but it isn't like other tank printers.
Computing Reviews
Zebra is a well-known thermal label printer manufacturer.

What is a thermal printer, how they work, and do you need one?

Learn what a thermal printer is, how the technology works, and when it's the right choice compared to inkjet and laser printers.
Computing Guides
A person sitting in front of a PC using Adobe Premiere Pro.

You can finally use Adobe’s game-changing AI features in Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects

Adobe's AI additions to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects are finally out of beta, and there are even more features for the general release.
Computing News
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple Vision Pro: release date, price, specs, and more

Apple's exciting, yet staggeringly expensive Vision Pro XR headset is no longer a rumor. Here's everything we know about Apple's revolutionary new device.
Computing Guides
Petoi's Bittle X is a programmable robot kit that looks like a futuristic cyber-dog.

I built my own robot dog, and you can too

I tried Petoi's Bittle X robot dog kit, an inexpensive way to learn new skills and have fun with advanced technology.
Computing Features
A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

GPT-4: how to use the AI chatbot that puts ChatGPT to shame

ChatGPT-4 has officially arrived and now includes the ability to interact with images and longer text.
Computing Guides
A closeup of a person reclining on a sofa, playing a game on Lenovo Legion Go while looking up at a virtual screen in Legion glasses.

Lenovo’s Legion Glasses promise big-screen gaming wherever you are

With Lenovo's Legion Glasses, portable gaming doesn't have to mean leaving the big screen behind. They also pair nicely with the Legion Go handheld.
Computing News
Google presenting new Docs features.

This is how Google Docs is challenging Grammarly’s AI

Google Docs is challenging Grammarly with an AI-enhanced proofreading feature that's part of Duet for Workspace.
Computing News
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