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I was really expecting Samsung to go bigger with its OLED gaming monitors this year. Not so, at least not yet. Instead, the company is focusing on blazing-fast speed. Like MSI and Asus previously announced, Samsung has new offerings that can hit as much as 500Hz of refresh. There’s also a new 27-inch 4K panel, if you’re more interested in high-res gameplay. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Solar-powered design eliminates frequent battery swaps Smart detection features included without a subscription Easy installation and user-friendly app Cons Limited to 1080p resolution, which may not satisfy some users Performance heavily depends on Consistent sunlight for charging Cloud subscription required for some features Our Verdict The Tapo ...

Modern laptops are great except for the dwindling number of ports that most now come with. Without those ports, you’ll find yourself struggling to connect accessories like drives, chargers, monitors, etc. That’s why you need a laptop docking station, and right now this 9-in-1 Baseus dock is on sale for $40 on Amazon, down from its usual $64 price tag. ...

Accessories company Incase has unveiled a new compact ergonomic keyboard called — wait for it — the Compact Ergonomic Keyboard. At first glance, it doesn’t look too different from most ergonomic keyboards. ...

These days, if you don’t need the full power of a gaming desktop or the portability of a laptop, you have a better option that’s the best of both worlds: an affordable mini PC that still packs a lot of performance. One example is the Acemagic AM08Pro, which has a Ryzen 9 processor for tons of processing power and responsiveness. ...

Your sound can really affect how immersive your gaming experience can be, which, understandably, makes it critical to choose the best surround sound setup — 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Each has their pros and cons. But for pure sound immersion in games, there’s really no comparison: A 7.1 setup, either via speakers or a surround sound headset is your best option and here’s why… 5. ...

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Having a good monitor can alleviate eye strain caused by hours upon hours spent in front of your computer, so when we find great discounts on superb monitors, we can’t help but share them with you. It just so happens that this 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity ultrawide monitor is down to $330 right now, a sizable 39 percent discount from its original $540 price. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros A gaming laptop for $800 Lots of ports Good build quality for the price range Cons Entry-level GPU Slow CPU performance Very low battery life Our Verdict The Lenovo LOQ15 has better build quality than the average gaming laptop in this price range, but its performance is still on the low side. ...

CES doesn’t just introduce the world to a new generation of consumer electronics, but new PC hardware as well. CES 2025 should be the opportunity for both Intel and AMD to launch new mobile processors for 2025 laptops, with possibly Qualcomm discussing new PC CPUs, too. ...

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When it comes to PC gaming monitors, there’s no such thing as too fast. While conventional screens hit the 500Hz refresh mark a couple of years ago, fancy-pants OLED monitors haven’t quite reached such speeds yet. MSI intends to do so sometime in 2025, along with a couple of other OLED firsts announced before CES 2025. ...

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When you’re working on the go, your laptop’s single screen can feel annoyingly cramped, especially when you’re used to a multi-monitor setup in your home office. That’s why a portable monitor is key. And now’s an awesome time to snag one because this Arzopa portable laptop monitor is down to $64 on Amazon, matching its all-time best price. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fabric cover converts into stand that supports landscape and portrait orientation USB-C ports deliver up to 65 watts of USB Power Delivery Touchscreen feels responsive in general use Passive stylus is included Cons Touchscreen latency is noticeable when using the stylus Color performance doesn’t stand out Sticks to 60Hz refresh rate, doesn’t have ...

Electronics manufacturers love to tout “world’s first” in their marketing. Take LG’s newest OLED monitor, for example. It isn’t the first display with 5K resolution, nor the first that can bend from flat to curved. (That one goes to the Corsair Xeneon Flex.) But it is the first monitor that’s both 5K2K (what?) and bendable, so bully for LG, I suppose. ...

A new year, a new gaming laptop. If your machine is lagging behind and unable to play the latest games at anything higher than potato settings, now is the time to upgrade! Why? Because this HP Victus 16 is on sale for $850 at Best Buy right now, an absolutely amazing $550 off its original $1,400 MSRP. And this isn’t your typical laptop, either. It’s packed with powerful specs. ...

How about kicking off the new year by smartening up your home a bit? Right now, you can grab an Amazon Echo Show 5 bundle for just $46.98, which amounts to the Echo Show 5 at 50 percent off along with a near-free 60W A19 smart bulb that’s controllable via the Echo Show. (On its own, the Echo Show 5 is available for $45. ...

While laptops haven’t exactly been advancing by leaps and bounds over the last few years, the industry has finally gotten interesting again. As we close out 2024 and head into 2025, I’ve got news for you if you’re in the market for a new laptop: a lot has changed, and lots more changes are yet to come. ...

The graphics card hype train left the station weeks before CES 2025 kicks off in early January, with the launch of Intel’s $249 Arc B580 – the GPU we’ve begged for since the pandemic. But make no mistake: Intel decided to launch its second-gen Arc in December because CES is shaping up to be an absolute banger for graphics card releases. ...

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I’ve been reviewing monitors for almost 20 years, so believe me when I say this: 2025 will be the best year to buy a new monitor, ever. Today’s most attractive and feature-rich monitors command high prices compared to what was typical a decade ago, which has moved some monitor shoppers up-market. ...

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New year, new goals, right? Well, if your New Year resolution is to spend more time doing the things you love, including gaming with friends, then you’re going to love this deal on the amazing Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed gaming headset. Usually available for $249, the headset is down to $190 at Amazon, less than half a buck away from its very best price. ...

LG has rolled out its Gram laptop lineup in advance of CES 2025, confirming Intel’s debut of the Arrow Lake platform in laptops and offering a mix of AI software that can run either locally or in the cloud. LG disclosed two versions of the LG Gram Pro (the 17Z90TR and 16Z90TS), as well as the LG gram Pro 2-in-1. ...

Is your computer’s CPU too hot? If your PC starts spontaneously shutting down, locking up, or acting sluggish during intense tasks, overheating could be the issue, especially when the intense summer heat is scorching. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely long battery life Snappy desktop productivity performance Cons Lowest-end Snapdragon chip Slow GPU Dim display Our Verdict This budget business laptop delivers mind-blowing battery life and snappy desktop application performance. But the display isn’t great, and this is the lowest-performance Snapdragon X Plus SKU available. ...

Believe it or not, AI is already subtly reshaping the PC. No, we’re not talking about the microprocessor or integrated NPUs. There, progress has been slow and stuttering, as chip vendors and Microsoft work toward establishing an ecosystem of Copilot+ PCs. Instead, PC vendors are looking for ways to reinvent the familiar with AI capabilities. ...

The pace of smart home innovation hasn’t slowed a whit in 2024, with new products such as the Amazon Echo Show 21 being unveiled just this week. The better news is that the smart home is no longer a niche market appealing only to enthusiasts willing to tolerate steep learning curves. ...

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Portable monitors are gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They are a boon to both desktop and laptop users. While portable monitors might not reach the large screen sizes of conventional displays, they offer other advantages: They are relatively inexpensive, easy to connect, and, best of all, easy to transport — whether that’s to a different city for work, or to a different ...