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ASUS Zenbook A16 Review: Snapdragon X2 Elite Ultralight Game-Changer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:50:00 -0400

Asus Zenbook A16 - $1,699 MSRP The new Asus Zenbook A16 is a premium thin and light laptop, packing Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon X2 Elite processor for excellent performance in a wide array of workloads. Thin And Light Excellent Built Quality Large, Vibrant OLED Display Great Sounding Speakers Strong Application And AI Performance Not Upgradable...

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Review: Great 1440p Gaming, With Caveats

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Powercolor Radeon RX 9070 GRE: MSRP $549 AMD is bringing its former China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE to the U.S. and we've put one of these relatively affordable GPUs through its paces versus the competition. Competitive Performance Latest AMD Architecture Relatively Cool And Quiet Somewhat Affordable MSRP Decent Overclocker Questionable...

MSI Raider 16 Max HX Review: 300W Of Power In A Beastly Laptop

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

MSI Raider 16 MAX HX B2WJ Laptop: Starting at $2,999, $3,499 as tested The new MSI Raider 16 MAX HX is often the fastest 16" gaming laptop we've tested, and it does it while remaining cool and quiet, too. Oustanding OLED Screen Excellent Overall Performance Robust External I/O Stroong Keyboard Layout Easy Upgrade Access Whisper Quiet Operation...

How To Build The Ultimate External SSD: With Biwin & Orico

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:10:00 -0400

Biwin Black Opal NV7400 2TB: $249 Orico X50: $199 ($159 w/ Coupon) External storage is pretty much a necessity for many users, so we built a high-capacity speed demon using parts from Biwin and Orico. Fast Sequential Transfers Silent And Consistent Durable Enclosure Requires TB5 For Max Speed Price Premium Not USB 3 Compatible External...

Moto Razr Fold Review: The Folding Phone That Puts Samsung On Notice

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:55:00 -0400

Moto Razr Fold - Starting At $1,899 The Razr Fold is Motorola's first ever book-style folding phone. It delivers superb cameras, outstanding battery life, fast charging, and active pen support, and makes few compromises. Stylish design, premium materials Beautiful displays Active pen support Superb cameras Impressive speakers Solid performance...

Dell XPS 16 (2026) Review: Thin, Elegant And Surprisingly Fast

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:00 -0400

Dell XPS 16 (DA16260) Laptop: Starting At $1899, $2349 As Tested Dell’s XPS 16 (DA16260) for 2026 delivers the same impressive Panther Lake performance, class-leading efficiency, and clean, premium design as the 14" model we previously reviewed. Gorgeous Tandem OLED Display Exceptional Battery Life Excellent Laptop Sound Strong Performance...

HP Omen Max 45L Desktop PC Review: Cool, Quiet, Brutally Fast

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:10:00 -0400

HP OMEN MAX 45L Gaming Desktop: $6894 As Tested HP's most powerful pre-built gaming PC impresses with gorgeous looks, silent operation, and great performance, all wrapped up in a reasonably-priced package considering the hardware on offer. Fantastic Cooling Whisper-Quiet While Gaming Brutal Performance Standardized Components Attractive Looks...

Motorola's 2026 Razr Fold Hands-On: Watch Out, Galaxy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:00 -0400

Today in Los Angeles, Motorola unveiled and gave us hands-on time with its lineup of Razr folding phones for 2026. Besides releasing three updated flip-style folding phones – the Razr 2026 ($799), Razr+ 2026 ($1,099), and the Razr Ultra 2026 ($1,499) – the company is going head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 in the...

Dell Pro Max GB10 Review: NVIDIA’s Mini AI Supercomputer Tested

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Dell Pro Max with GB10 - $3,999 MSRP, as tested $5,780 Dell's take on NVIDIA's GB10 Superchip delivers all the performance of the original with excellent cooling and easy multi-system setup. NVIDIA GB10 architecture Small footprint with efficient cooling Dual-system configuration is a breeze to set up Big pool of memory with plenty of storage...

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Review: Ultimate No-Compromise CPU

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition - MSRP $899 The new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition has higher power limits and packs a pair of 3D V-Cache equipped CCDs with a whopping 192MB of total L3 cache, making it AMD’s fastest desktop processor to date. Excellent All-Around Performance Class-Leading Gaming And Content Creation Massive...

A Tiny NAS With Big Storage: Beelink Me Pro & 22TB WD Red Review

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:16:00 -0400

Beelink Me Pro NAS: $379 - $559 ($459 As Tested) The Beelink Me Pro NAS is a modular, well-built, small for factor two-bay NAS device with good looks and an excellent feature set. Solid Performance Up To 5Gb Ethernet Fully-Featured PC (Intel Version) High Build Quality Super Quiet Low Power Two Bays Limits Functionality Tiny, Non-Captive Screws...

iPhone 17e Review: Apple Just Perfected Its Entry-Level Phone

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:53:00 -0400

Apple iPhone 17e (starts at $599, as reviewed $799) The iPhone 17e up-levels the iPhone 16e with double the storage, Apple’s latest A19 SoC and MagSafe, all for the same low price. And it wins. Clean, simple design Nice display Good cameras Excellent speakers Solid performance Decent battery life MagSafe support 60Hz display No ultrawide...

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Review: New ASUS And HP Laptops Tested

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:50:00 -0400

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Qualcomm's second generation PC processor, the Snapdragon X2 Elite is here and improves upon its predecessor in virtually every way, with more cores, increased performance, and enhanced efficiency. Higher Core Count (Up To 18) Increased Performance Per Core More Powerful GPU More Powerful NPU Higher Memory Bandwidth...

OnePlus Pad Go 2 Review: Solid Execution With Uninspiring Performance

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:05:00 -0400

OnePlus Pad Go 2: Currently $349 @ OnePlus.com Intel's mid-model Arrow Lake refresh improves upon the original Core Ultra 200S processors in a number of meaningful ways to boost performance and value significantly. Vibrant, Quality Display Decent Speakers Stylo Pen Works Well Good Battery Life Middling Specs Lackluster Performance Lackluster...

Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Ultra 5 250K Plus Review: Intel Boosts Cores, Clocks And Gaming

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ($299), Core Ultra 5 250K Plus ($199) Intel's mid-model Arrow Lake refresh improves upon the original Core Ultra 200S processors in a number of meaningful ways to boost performance and value significantly. Increased Performance Competitive Pricing Comprehensive Platform...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Powerful, Familiar Flagship

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:25:00 -0400

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - Starting At $1,299, Find It On Amazon.com Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra improves a tried and true flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a trick Privacy Display, but is no match for the latest Chinese competition. Thinner, lighter design Trick Privacy Display Excellent cameras Outstanding performance...

Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite Review: A Quality Budget Keyboard With Thocky Sound

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:55:00 -0400

Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite Mechanical Keyboard: $109 (MSRP), $91 On-Sale The Epomaker Galaxy100 Lite is a highly customizable and solidly built wireless keyboard that won't break the bank. Sturdy build quality Hot swappable switches Stock switches come pre-lubed Smooth typing action out of the box Reasonably priced for the features offered Open-source...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Performance Preview: Early Benchmarks Revealed

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0500

Samsung officially announced its latest Galaxy S26 family of devices last week, powered by an exclusive version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform. The lineup consists of the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1299), Galaxy S26+ ($1099), and base model Galaxy S26 ($899)m all of which receive some incremental updates. In...

Google Pixel 10a Review: Modest Upgrades, Still A Great Value Phone

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0500

Google Pixel 10a - MSRP Starting A $499 The Pixel 10a is Google’s latest mid-range phone. It’s a minor update over last year’s Pixel 9a, but the changes are mostly under the skin. Strong value Brighter display Excellent cameras Satellite connectivity Impressive battery life Faster charging Outstanding software Very similar...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Hands-On With Buds 4 Live At Unpacked 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Today in San Francisco, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones. For 2026, the lineup consists of the Galaxy S26 Ultra ($1299), Galaxy S26+ ($1099), and Galaxy S26 ($899) all of which receive incremental updates. The company also launched two new pairs of earbuds, the Galaxy Buds4 ($179) and Buds4 Pro ($249). I had the chance to go...

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma Review: Universal Gaming Dock With Classy RGB

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:02:00 -0500

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma: MSRP $89, Currently $57 Razer’s Handheld Dock Chroma is a USB-C dock for gaming handhelds that favors build quality and aesthetics over cutting-edge connectivity. Plug And Play Ease Intuitive Physical Design Versatile Handheld Fit 100W USB-PD Support Tasteful RGB LED Integration Sparse Port Selection...

Dell XPS 14 (2026) Review: A Great Return To Form

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:55:00 -0500

Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) Laptop: Starting At $1349, $2199 As Tested W/ OLED Display Dell’s XPS 14 (DA14260) for 2026 leaps forward with Intel Panther Lake, delivering impressive performance, class-leading efficiency, and a clean, premium design that continues to set the XPS line apart. Gorgeous Tandem OLED Display Exceptional Battery...

ORICO K20 Mini Portable SSD Review: Tiny, Tough & MagSafe Ready

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:00 -0500

ORICO K20 Mini Magnetic Portable SSD: $209 (2TB) The ORICO K20 Mini is a compact, durable and highly-portable external SSD, with competitive performance and a unique trick up its sleeve. Durable Enclosure Good Performance Highly Portable Attaches To Magsafe Devices Activity Indicator Best Performance Requires USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Not Quite As Fast...

Biwin Black Opal DW100 DDR5 Review: High-Speed RAM For AMD And Intel PCs

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Biwin Black Opal DW100 (48GB, DDR5-6000): Currently $589 Biwin's DW100 high-speed, dual-channel DDR5 memory kit for enthusiasts leverages SK hynix RAM and offers excellent out-of-box performance. Excellent Timings Out Of The Box RGB LED Accents With LED Sync Supports Both EXPO And XMP Minimal Overclocking Headroom Memory Pricing Is...

GeekBook X14 Pro Review: Geekom’s First Featherweight Alloy Laptop

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:52:00 -0500

Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro: Starting At $1049 ($1249 As Tested) The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is highly portable, has a great OLED screen, and ample memory and storage, but its previous-gen processor hampers performance and battery life. Thin, Light, And Portable Crisp 2.8K OLED display Magnesium Alloy Unibody Construction Ample Memory And Storage...