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Razer Blade (2019) review: Still the cutting edge

The Razer Blade is our favorite gaming laptop, and in its newest iteration, it takes its display technology to another level. The 2019 Razer Blade comes with an option for either an OLED panel or an insane 240Hz refresh rate. Which is the better option?
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Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition review: A new dawn for AMD

Featuring AMD's monster 16-core Ryzen processor, the new Alienware Aurora is one of the most powerful desktop PCs you can buy. The new look is pretty stunning, too. But does all that power make sense for a gaming machine?
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2019) review

The 15-inch MacBook Pro was given an update in 2019, though you can’t tell from looking at it. What’s changed? A more powerful 9th-gen Core i9 processor option and a slightly tweaked keyboard. Do these changes rectify the MacBook Pro’s biggest problems?
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Surface Pro X hands-on review: The Surface I’ve always wanted

Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro X, the most advanced Surface device ever made. Armed with a custom ARM processor and a slim design, the Surface Pro X feels like the modern Surface I've always wanted. Look out iPad Pro, you have some serious competition.
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Dell XPS 13 (7390) review: A tiny, insanely powerful laptop

Dell’s latest XPS 13 may look the same as the prior generation model that it succeeds, but this latest update makes this stellar laptop even more powerful. With new Comet Lake processors at the helm, the XPS 13 now supports the option for up to a six-core processors.
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro may bring back the physical Esc key

According to a new photo discovered in the latest version of MacOS Catalina, Apple has a new layout for the Touch Bar on future MacBook Pros. The rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro may pull the Touch ID apart from the Touch Bar, as well as turning the Esc into a physical key to address common complaints.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review: Left behind

At Microsoft's annual Surface event, it launched a brand new, Surface Pro 7, with a couple of small updates to the highly popular 2-in-1.
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Razer Raptor 27 monitor review: Making monitors fun again

Razer's first attempt at a gaming monitor is ambitious. With a unique cable management system, high-end aluminum materials, and excellent image quality, the Razer Raptor 27 definitely lives up to the company's reputation. But at $699, it's not cheap, either.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 review: A new era for XPS

Ice Lake has been years in the coming, and the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is the first to use Intel's 10nm processors. The device has been completely revamped, now showing off a brand-new design, including a new keyboard and taller screen. This is a new direction for Dell's XPS line-up.
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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’s Nest Wifi mashes up a mesh router with a smart speaker

Google's new mesh router, the Nest Wifi, now includes comprehensive Google Assistant features. The new design matches the look of the Nest Mini, which is a serious departure from the Google Wifi mesh router it replaces. Google unveiled the device at its annual event on October 15.
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The new Google Pixelbook Go is a $649 Chromebook with some finesse

At Google's Pixel 4 hardware event, the company announced the Pixelbook Go, a 13-inch Chromebook. The device marks a turn in strategy from the canceled Pixel Slate that launched last year. The laptop features a rounded chassis, some slimmed side bezels, and an option for a 4K screen.
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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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Windows 10 X is the future of dual-screen devices, and doesn’t ditch keyboards

At Microsoft's annual Surface hardware event, the company announced Windows 10 X, a software platform designed specifically for dual-screen PCs. It's not a new version of Windows, or a brand new operating system in itself. Instead, it takes the core of Windows 10 and reimagines the interfaces to take advantage of dual-screen devices.
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Asus ZenBook Pro Duo review: The best dual-screen laptop yet

The ZenBook Pro Duo, with its second screen built right into the keyboard, is one of the most innovative laptops ever made. But is it actually a good laptop? Despite some flaws, the ZenBook Pro Duo manages to be far more than just a gimmick.
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HP 27f 4K monitor review: Crisp images without the niceties

These days, 4K monitors keep getting more affordable, but some make that possible via significant compromises. The 2019 refresh of the HP 27f 4K offers some decent image quality to back up its resolution, but it's missing a few key features that hold it back from greatness.
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This Windows Core OS concept feels like the future I’ve always wanted

Microsoft is rumored to debut its own Windows Core OS-powered device at its upcoming Oct. 2 hardware event. But this concept mock-up takes the potential of a modular operating system to the next level, showing how it would function in active workplaces that might not have access to a desktop interface.
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Facebook’s Horizon VR world looks like Second Life all over again

At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook announced a new social VR platform called Facebook Horizon. It won't launch in beta until 2020, but will let users build their own avatar, explore worlds, play games, and even create their own environments using the built-in creator tools. Sound familiar? It's Second Life all over again.
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Facebook reconfirms it’s working on AR glasses, just weeks after leak said it was

At its annual Oculus Connect 6 keynote, Facebook took to the stage and confirmed that it is indeed working on a set of AR glasses. The confirmation comes just weeks after a leaked report was published that indicated the company was working Ray-Ban on a project that's set to launch in a few years.
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Finger-tracking on Oculus Quest is coming in 2020, no gloves required

At the Oculus Connect 6 event on September 25, Facebook announced a new virtual reality technology coming to its Oculus Quest headsets. We don't know all the details about the new tech, but Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it is is coming to the Oculus Quest in early 2020.
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AMD’s Threadripper 3000 will launch in November. Here’s the first official image

AMD has officially announced that its third-generation Threadripper processor will launch in November. The release of Threadripper 3000 has always been scheduled for 2019, though recent 7nm supply issues had cast some doubt on AMD's ability to deliver its promise for a 3rd-gen Threadripper this year.
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HP Omen X 2S gaming laptop review: The Nintendo DS of laptops

Gaming laptops have gotten so good, that manufacturers have resorted to some surprising experimentation to stand out from the crowd. The HP Omen X 2S does that with a second screen, built right into the keyboard deck of the laptop. Is it useful? Is it just a gimmick?
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review: The new king

AMD's latest Ryzen processor is a 12-core monster of a CPU. The Ryzen 9 3900X goes head-to-head with the Intel Core i9-9900K, formerly declared as the best gaming processor you can buy. Has AMD finally closed the gap on Intel in terms of raw performance and efficiency?
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Intel awards five more laptops with Project Athena badges

Ahead of IFA 2019, Intel has announced the expansion of its Project Athena program,which now includes more laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. These new laptops will be sold with the Engineered for Mobile Performance badge, allowing Intel to play a more direct role in selling to potential buyers.
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The best laptop deals for Labor Day 2019: XPS, Spectre, ThinkPad, and more

Labor Day is one of the best weeks of the year to pick up a new laptop, and we have the roundup of the best discounts on offer. Whether you're looking for a sleek Dell XPS 13 for school or a robust ThinkPad X1 Carbon for work, these are some of the best laptop deals you'll find all year.
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Windows 10 tablet mode isn’t disappearing, but it’s now harder to find

Microsoft has announced the latest Windows 10 Insider build, which includes some changes to how a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop will deal with "tablet posture." When a keyboard is removed from the screen, such as on a Surface Pro, Windows will no longer prompt you to enter tablet mode as it currently does.

MacBook airline ban: Everything you need to know

Following Apple's battery recall on a wide range of MacBooks, U.S. regulators have moved to ban these certain models from flying. But that doesn't necessarily mean you have to leave your MacBook Pro at home on your next flight. Here's everything you need to know.
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Thanks, Intel. Buying a new laptop just got more confusing

Intel has announced its two rounds of 10th-gen mobile processors: Ice Lake and Comet Lake. While interesting in their own right, these new processors have a convoluted new naming scheme that might make your next laptop buying decision a lot more difficult. Thanks Intel!
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Intel powers up its 10th-gen Comet Lake processors with six cores

Intel has rolled out its second round of 10th-gen mobile processors, with this family code-named Comet Lake. Including both U-series and Y-series parts, these Comet Lake chips are a traditional continuation of its 8th-gen predecessor, still using the 14nm process.
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The Galaxy Book S is the most exciting Samsung laptop I’ve ever seen

The Galaxy Book S is the newest laptop from Samsung, but unlike a lot of other laptops the company has launched, this one has my interest. Its ultra-portable design is the most eye-catching feature it has, but it's the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx CPU that has me curious.
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Samsung’s upcoming $999 Galaxy Book S is the first Snapdragon 8cx laptop

Samsung took the stage at its Unpacked event to announce the Galaxy Book S, a new Qualcomm-powered clamshell laptop. The new device starts at $999 as a direct competitor to the MacBook Air, and includes a 1080p touchscreen, LTE connectivity, and a sleek, lightweight design.
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Intel unveils 10th-gen CPUs with significantly improved integrated graphics

Intel's highly-anticipated 10th-gen chips have finally arrived. The first batch is mobile-only, including both U-series and Y-series processors. For the first time, we have a good idea of just how powerful these chips will be, including the addition of new Iris Plus integrated graphics.
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The $699 Nvidia RTX 2080 Super takes another lap in a race AMD isn’t running

The conclusion of Nvidia's RTX Super trilogy of graphics card has arrived. The RTX 2080 Super replaces the RTX 2080, bumping up performance and cutting the price by $100. But does this high-end graphics card earn its $699 price tag?