Skip to main content

Latest by Luke Larsen

Stock photo of Intel 9th gen core processor.

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?
watch nvidia ces 2019 image how to

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.
MacBook Air 2020

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?
dell xps 13 2020 review 01

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.
asus rog zephyrus g14 review 07

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.
panos panay

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.
iPad Pro 2020

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?
macbook air 2020

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?
norton vs mcafee antivirus for small business hispanic businessman working at desk

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.
lenovo-laptop-yoga-slim-7-14-amd-subseries

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.
ryzen 4000 mobile how amd put eight cores in laptops lenovo yoga  1

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.
microsoft surface duo 2 three changes succeed

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.
MacBook Pro

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.
eu wants iphones replaceable batteries at what cost ifixit iphone battery 1

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?
Macbook Air (2018) Review

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.
vive cosmos elite

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.
windows 10x will have two file explorers surface neo

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.
Microsoft Surface Duo

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.
Intel DG1 Card

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.
A person using the Surface Pro X.

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.
Desk Envy

Desk Envy (YouTube)

Showcasing unique desk setups and the products that bring them together.
how to watch apple september 12 event 2017 tim cook

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.
apple macbook pro 16 inch review ry 11

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch review: The best Mac in years

Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro doesn't reinvent the wheel. There's little in the way of the innovation we typically expect from Apple. Instead, the company has returned with a true crowd-pleaser, a powerful laptop that addresses every complaint that made you consider switching to a Windows machine.
Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display review lifestyle back

2020 could be a monumental year for the Mac. Here’s everything I’m dying to see

2019 ended up being a big year for the Mac, thanks to the release of the 16-inch MacBook Pro and insanely powerful Mac Pro. But what's ahead in 2020 could be even more monumental. Some likely and some not, here's my list of everything I hope to see Apple launch in the Mac world this year.
intel ice lake wont rid spectre insecure chip

Intel says it’s ‘maniacal’ about fixing PC processor supply shortages

On its fourth-quarter 2019 investor earnings call, Intel celebrated yet another record-breaking year in revenue. Supply shortages were a major theme in the remarks, though, with Intel hoping to be out of hole entirely by the end of 2020 as it ramps up production on 10nm processors.
Microsoft Edge logo.

Microsoft’s new Chromium Edge launched today. Here’s how to download it

Microsoft officially launched its new web browser, Edge. The browser is now based on Google's open-source Chromium platform and can be downloaded and installed for free. It is available for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and for Mac. Here are the simple instructions on how to download it.
can amd radeon 5600 xt replace gtx 1060 ces 2020 rx 03

The AMD Radeon 5600 XT seems poised to be the GTX 1060 of this generation

The GTX 1060 is still one of the most popular graphics cards in use, but it's beginning to show its age. This week at CES 2020, AMD launched the new RX 5600 XT to take its place. Can AMD's new midrange card take on the GTX 1660 Ti and become the go-to option for most PC gamers?
lenovo thinkpad x1 fold made me believer in folding pcs ces 2020 2 01

The ThinkPad X1 Fold made me a believer in the foldable PC

I've seen plenty of experimental products that claim to evolve laptops to their next form. Most are interesting, but not well-thought-out enough to replace an actual laptop. But at CES 2020, I tried out the ThinkPad X1 Fold, a foldable PC that just may have made me a believer in what it claims to be.
Intel DG1

This is Intel’s first desktop graphics card, and I just played Warframe on it

Intel's been keeping its new DG1 discrete graphics card under wraps. But for the first time, we've been given a look at the desktop GPU and even played a game on it. It's not, however, the final consumer version. This developer edition is to help software vendors optimize for Intel's Xe platform ahead of its official launch.
dell xps 13 9300 2020 features price photos release date 01

The best laptops of CES 2020: Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and more

CES was an exciting year for laptops. Conventional laptops were significantly refined, while more experimental designs dared to make an appearance, too. It's the best of both worlds, and it's left us with a list of awesome laptops that we can't wait to see again later this year.
biggest laptop trends ces 2020 zephyrus g14

The best gaming laptops of CES 2020: Asus, Razer, and MSI

Gaming laptops often make a big splash at CES. This year, there were less than normal, but the few that were announced were important ones. From new machines that use AMD's new Ryzen 4000 processors to ultrafast 300Hz displays, these were the best gaming laptops we saw at CES 2020.
biggest laptop trends ces 2020 dell duet 01

The biggest laptop trends of CES 2020: Dual screens, 5G, and more

At CES 2020, laptops weren't bashful. They were ambitious, genre-redefining, and highly refined. Whether it's the proliferation of dual-screen PCs or the arrival of the new Ryzen 4000 processors, these are the biggest laptop trends we spotted at CES this year.
Alienware UFO

Alienware’s UFO is a real gaming PC the size of a Nintendo Switch

At CES 2020, Alienware has launched a brand new concept for a gaming PC that's unlike any we've ever seen. The UFO takes the portability benefits of the Nintendo Switch, but does it all on the Windows platform. That means you can take your PC game library everywhere you go.
razer tomahawk n1 gaming desktop ces 2020 hands on price photos video release date 02

The Razer Tomahawk N1 gaming desktop hands-on review: No tools necessary

At CES 2020, Razer announced a new concept for a small gaming desktop called the Tomahawk N1 Gaming Desktop. It's based around the new Intel NUC compute element, which makes the Tomahawk a fully modular system in a completely tool-free chassis. It's scheduled for launch sometime in the first half of 2020.