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Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 bring better CPUs and 1080p webcams

Microsoft has announced the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2, the latest 2-in-1s in the Surface line. They look similar, but the real changes are under the hood.
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HP Elite Dragonfly review: Traveling first-class

The new HP Elite Dragonfly, crafted from CNC-machined magnesium and weighing in at just 2.2 pounds, is one of the lightest commercial 2-in-1s ever designed.

The MacBook Pro 13 update still leaves a big gap in the Mac lineup

The new MacBook Pro includes great features such as the Magic Keyboard. But the performance improvements don't apply to the cheaper models this time around.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex review: QLED for the win

Samsung's laptops have never impressed quite like the Galaxy Book Flex does, thanks to standout features like the QLED display and its excellent battery life.
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Intel launches 10-core 10th-gen desktop chips. Can they hold up against Ryzen?

Intel has finally launched its 10th-gen desktop chips, otherwise known as Comet Lake-S. The jump to 10 cores is a good sign, but it's not completely good news.
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Razer goes big on upgrades for Blade Stealth, adds GTX 1650 Ti and 120Hz screen

Razer has announced a powerful update to its 13-inch Blade Stealth gaming laptop, now offering GTX 1650 Ti graphics and a 120Hz refresh rate display.
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It’s official: The next version of Windows 10 is the May 2020 Update

The next update for Windows 10 is moving steadily toward release. Called the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Microsoft just pushed it to the Release Preview Ring.
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HP’s powerful Envy laptops take on the MacBook Pro with reckless abandon

Everyone wants to beat the MacBook Pro, but HP's new Envy and ZBook laptops amp up the competition even higher with powerful performance and simplified design.

Webcams are sold out everywhere. Here’s when they’ll be back in stock

Once a niche product, webcams have become one of the most sought-after pieces of tech you can buy. The problem? They're currently sold out everywhere you look.
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In the age of Zoom, terrible laptop webcams are a big problem

More of our lives are moving to Zoom, and that means laptop webcams are more important than ever. The problem? They suck -- but there's good reason for it.
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Dell XPS 13 (2020) buying guide: Everything you need to know

The new version of the XPS 13 is gorgeous, but there are many ways to configure it. Which are worth splurging for? Here's everything you need to know.
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Surface Book 3: Everything we know about Microsoft’s next powerful 2-in-1

Here's everything we know about and wish for in the Microsoft Surface Book 3, including a possible release date, updated processors, graphics card, and more
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Intel’s newest 10th-gen chips bring blazing 5.3GHz speed, trail AMD in cores

Intel has announced the details on its latest 10th-gen mobile processors, known as Comet Lake-H. Do 5.3GHz boost clocks bring momentum back in favor of Intel?
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Nvidia brings RTX Super to mobile, adds Advanced Optimus for better battery life

Nvidia has launched advanced new graphics technologies for the evolution of gaming laptops. RTX Super cards add power, while Max-Q brings efficiency.
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Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: The Mac starter kit

As the budget option among Macs, the MacBook Air is important, but recent models were disappointing. Does the 2020 restore the MacBook Air to its former glory?
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Dell XPS 13 (2020) review: The laptop endgame

The Dell XPS 13, one of the most influential laptops of the past decade, has a new design that dares to go to the next level. It's the best laptop you can buy.
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: AMD drops the mic

A 14-inch gaming laptop? Really? AMD's new Ryzen 4000 processors make the Zephyrus G14 the most powerful and portable gaming laptop that you can buy right now.
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Microsoft’s Panos Panay teases Windows 10 overhaul with bold new Start Menu

Panos Panay recently posted a video celebrating the 1 billion devices milestone for Windows 10. The video previewed some interesting changes to Windows 10.
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Microsoft invented the 2-in-1, but Apple’s new iPad Pro will perfect it

Apple's new iPad Pro brings touchpad support, making it more productive. With the Surface Pro continuing to struggle as a tablet, is the iPad the best 2-in-1?
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3 new MacBook Air features I love, and 2 that bother me

Apple introduced a new MacBook Air, updated with an improved keyboard, faster processors, and a cheaper price. Is it enough to make this the ultimate MacBook?
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The best work-from-home tech: Quarantine in comfort

Coronavirus is sending a lot of workers home for the first time. If that's you, your home office setup could have some holes. Here's all the tech you need.
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AMD has a new strategy to beat Intel and win the laptop war

AMD has gained a lot of ground against Intel on desktop. With Ryzen 4000, the company has more than a powerful processor. It also a new partnership strategy.
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Eight cores in a 2-pound laptop? AMD’s Ryzen 4000 does the impossible

The new Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors aim to upend the current dichotomy in laptops, which is split between portable ultra-thins and larger machines.
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2020 was a good year for the PC. Then the coronavirus pandemic struck

2020 was projected to be a good year for PCs thanks to an anticipated bump in sales from the end of Windows 7 support. Instead, coronavirus has wreaked havoc.
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A new 14-inch MacBook Pro is coming, unfazed by coronavirus delays

A new report from Ming-Chi Kuo points toward a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro launching with a new mini-LED display. There were concerns that the new display technology could be delayed by coronavirus, but analyst says the products have been unaffected.
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The EU wants iPhones with replaceable batteries, but do you?

The days of removable batteries in devices are long gone, despite what a new EU regulation claims. But was there ever a good reason for them to be locked down?
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Apple may ditch Intel for an Arm-based MacBook within the next 18 months

A prediction from Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple has pushed forward its interest in a MacBook that runs on an Arm-based processor, rather than an Intel one.
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HTC Vive Cosmos Elite hands-on review: External tracking returns

HTC has launched a series of new "faceplates" for the Vive Cosmos. A new high-end bundle, the Cosmos Elite, adds support for external tracking.
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Windows 10X will have two File Explorers, and that’s a problem

Microsoft has is beginning to detail app solutions for the Surface Neo and other Windows 10X devices. It can handle everything from Win32 to UWP apps, but it comes with a compromise.
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How Microsoft plans to solve the Surface Neo and Surface Duo’s app problem

At an online developer day session, Microsoft sought to put concerns of the app gap problem to rest and outline the app solution for both the Surface Neo and Duo.
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Exclusive: Internal Intel docs reveal 500-watt Xe graphics, ’tile’ architecture

Intel has been tight-lipped about its new Xe graphics cards. Digital Trends has obtained internal documents that reveal important architectural details and information on TDPs for these new cards.
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The Surface Pro just turned seven years old, but its future hangs in the balance

The original Surface Pro was launched seven years ago. Though it has continued to grow in success over the years, Microsoft's many attempts at moving beyond traditional PCs jeopardizes the future of the Surface.
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Despite Apple’s record-breaking revenues, the Mac continues to struggle

Apple has announced impressive quarterly earnings for the first quarter of 2020. Everything looks promising -- except for the Mac. The laptop and desktop category has remained stagnant, despite the critical praise for new products such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the new Mac Pro.