Notebooks, Tablets, Smartphones, Wearables And Gadgets
In-depth product reviews and news of notebooks, tablets, smartphones, wearable technologies and gadgets. We're now living in a contextually-aware computing world and mobile devices can not only help us enjoy the ride but create and capture new experiences as well.
We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished memories are some of the many benefits of backing up you phone, to make sure you can recover your mobile data in a time of need. Creating a backup requires
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Google Pixel 9a - MSRP Starting A $499 Google’s Pixel 9a is its latest mid-range phone that updates last year’s Pixel 8a with a larger screen, a better Tensor processor, a bigger battery and faster charging. Fantastic value Lovely display Excellent cameras Impressive battery life Outstanding software Sharp, bright display...
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Sonos Arc Ultra: $999 MSRP The Sonos Arc Ultra is a big upgrade over built-in TV speakers, that offers premium sound quality and a number of enhancements over its predecessor. Excellent sound quality More balanced and better bass Improved speech clarity Dolby Atmos works well Sonos Ace headphones integration No...
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: Laptops Starting At $2,899 NVIDIA is blitzing the laptop gaming market with an array of Blackwell RTX 50 GPUs, starting with its flagship GeForce RTX 5090. It's the fastest mobile GPU we've ever tested. Fastest Mobile GPU Ever Latest Architecture And Feature Set Upgraded...
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If you're of a certain age, you might remember those Maxell cassette tape ads that featured a man in sunglasses in a recliner being literally blown away by the sound coming out of his hi-fi speakers. That's a bit like how we feel as we continue to test and benchmark this forthcoming laptop sporting AMD's new Ryzen 9...
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SiFive HiFive Premier P550 SiFive's latest development kit makes it easy to develop optimized software for the RISC-V platform, on real RISC-V hardware, while sporting lots of IO. Fastest RISC-V cores available for the edge Plenty of external and internal IO Standard form factor Multiple OS options Mesa driver...
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When Apple released a slew of MacBook Pros and some of the neglected Mac desktop line on the M4 generation of silicon last fall, one odd exclusion was the MacBook Air. It's Cupertino's most popular notebook, by the company's own metrics, and its continued existence with M2 and M3 versions was a head-scratcher. Well...
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Apple recently put its budget-minded iPhone SE lineup out to pasture while simultaneously increasing the cost floor of its historically $429 entry level smartphone lineup to a loftier $599 price point. The new baseline is the iPhone 16e, and it also marks the first time an iPhone has hit the market with the company's...
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Starting at Starting at $2000, On Sale For $2042 At Amazon As Tested Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon is elegant, sleek and lighter than ever, with Intel Lunar Lake processors on board, though it is pricey, even for the enterprise. Incredibly thin and light Generous port...
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: MSRP $249 Beats has made the Powerbeats Pro 2 much more competitive with current high-end wireless earbuds, but there are some serious caveats.. Clean and balanced sound Solid ANC and Transparency modes Better fit and comfort over originals Hands-free access with both Siri and Google...
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AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ Powered ROG Flow Z13: Starting At $2,299.99 Our first AMD Strix Halo-based machine isn't flawless, but it impresses in many ways, including performance, AI horsepower, style and efficiency. Solid All-Around Performance Eye-Catching Stylish Looks Surprisingly Good Keyboard Long Productivity Battery Life Gorgeous 180Hz Display...
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OnePlus Watch 3: Starting at $329.99 The OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the very best smartwatches on the market, and the new WearOS battery life champion. Superb design and build Beautiful LTPO display Smooth performance Outstanding battery life Comprehensive health and fitness features Great user experience Weak speaker...
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Rightly or wrongly, most folks historically assumed that Macs were the way to go, for digital music production. However, Windows has been home to just about every digital audio workstation (DAW) outside of Apple's own Logic and GarageBand. Even though Windows on Arm has been around for several years now, DAWs have...
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Intel Arrow Lake-H Powered MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo: Starting At $1,299.00 An MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 16-inch laptop with Intel's Arrow Lake-H Core Ultra 9 285H platform was our test vehicle for this performance review, and we came away impressed by its strong CPU performance, excellent GPU performance and respectable...
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Galaxy S25 Series - Starting at $799.99 Samsung's latest flagship devices don't break new ground, but they're among the fastest, prettiest, and most well-made Android phones you can buy. Gorgeous OLED displays Speedy performance Durable titanium frame on S25 Ultra Tons of AI Great cameras No Bluetooth in...
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It’s late January, CES is behind us, and like clockwork, new Samsung flagship smartphones are here. In San Jose, California today, the company unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299), S25+ ($999). and S25 ($799). The good news is that the prices of these new handsets remain unchanged versus last year’s...
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Available for $229 The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are compact, comfortable, offer excellent active noise cancellation and sound great, but they don't come cheap. Clear, crisp sound Excellent ANC performance Comfortable fit Solid battery life No high-res audio support Some minor features...
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OnePlus 13R - Priced At $599 The OnePlus 13R offers incredible performance, great battery life and a plethora of features, for a much lower price than competing phones. Bright, beautiful display Excellent performance Fast wired charging, charger in the box Refined software with good update commitment Long...
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For tech media like Hot Hardware, the new year means a plethora of new tech, as CES in Las Vegas kicks off just after the holiday. It's always exciting to see the new products and fresh announcements, but the multitude of reveals and unveilings can be tough to track, especially if you're at the show. If -- like us -- you're all about the latest
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OnePlus 13 - Starting At $899, Find It On Amazon The OnePlus 13 is an extremely well rounded flagship that delivers best-in-class performance and a great camera system, while still undercutting the competition. Beautiful display Superb cameras Outstanding performance Fast wired and wireless charging, charger in the...
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 Aura Edition Lenovo's ultraportable AI PC collaboration with Intel has good performance, a beautiful display and outstanding battery life Outstanding battery life Excellent, sharp, and accurate display Good everyday workload performance Very good thermals and noise levels Solid graphics for...
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - Starting at $1799 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold delivers all the Google software goodness wrapped in some of the finest folding hardware, making it one of the best book-style folding phone available in the US. Standard 20:9 form factor Premium, thin and light design Beautiful displays Excellent...
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