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.
OnePlus Pad 2: Currently 13% off for $479.99 (MSRP: $549.99) The OnePlus Pad 2 is a worthwhile successor to the original, which offers plenty of performance and a vibrant 12.1" display at a more affordable price point than the competition. Premium Build Quality Bright, Vibrant 3K display All Day Battery Life Excellent Performance,...
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro - Available for $1,199 (Pro) and $1,499.99 (Pro Edition) The latest Asus ROG Phone offers serious gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and even longer battery life. Excellent OLED screen Long battery life and fast charging (with included plug) Shoulder buttons are handy for gaming Huge...
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One-Netbook OneXGPU 2: MSRP - $999 One-Netbook's second generation OneXGPU 2 eGPU features a more-powerful AMD Radeon RX 7800M for gaming, but the new device is larger and more expensive than its predecessor. The First Radeon RX 7800M eGPU Well Built And Attractive Design USB 4 and OcuLink Support Relatively...
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Maingear ML-16 Gaming Laptop: Starting $1,699 (w/ 4060), $1,977 (w/ 4070) The Maingear ML-16 is a powerful, portable gaming laptop with a super-fast 240Hz display and premium build quality. Premium Build Quality Vibrant 16-inch QHD 240Hz Display No Bloatware Excellent Customer Service Laptop Lid Can Be Customized...
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Samsung Galaxy Ring - Starting at $399 Samsung's Galaxy Ring is a comfortable, lightweight wearable with sleep and activity tracking, which command a premium. Comfortable and lighweight Simple and distraction free Rugged and water resistant Outstanding battery life Price Premium Only basic sleep and activity tracking...
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Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit is currently underway in sunny Hawaii, and the chipmaker is hitting hard right out of the gate. The company is best-known for its Snapdragon SoCs in smartphones and tablets, and the latest iteration promises to be the fastest and most efficient yet. The Snapdragon 8 Elite bursts...
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Alphabeats EEG Focus Trainer - $15.99 (Monthly), $149 (Annual), Branbit Headband $499 The Alphabeats EEG Focus Trainer uses proprietary neurofeedback technology and a specialized app to help users train their brain and achieve optimal mential focus more quickly. High Quality (Doesn't feel like a first-gen...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: MSRP $649.99, On Sale For $524.69 Now @ Amazon The Galaxy Watch Ultra goes spec for spec with the Apple Watch Ultra, but the high price tag and chunky design might make it a tough sell for some. Bright, sharp display Durable titanium case Several days of battery life Runs Google's WearOS...
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ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406SA) ($1399 as tested, $1499 for 32GB RAM) The latest elegant corporate laptop out of ASUS comes strapped with Intel's latest and greatest mobile microprocessor. Elegant Styling, Refined Looks Excellent Performance On Wall Power Unreal Battery Life Fantastic HDR OLED Screen Limited External I/O...
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AMD's cadence in laptop processors has traditionally followed a specific playbook: new consumer Ryzen parts come out, and then a few months later, the PRO versions of those parts hit the market for enterprise and commercial client devices. AMD has been marketing and selling PRO processors since at least the good ol'...
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Google Pixel Watch 3: Starting at $349.99 (41mm) and $399.99 (45mm) Google's third-gen Pixel watch line-up is sleek and powerful with a great feature set, but with premium pricing. Refined, comfortable design Available in two sizes Larger screens with double the brightness vs PW2 Advanced health and fitness tracking Wear OS 5 is attractive...
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SiFive HiFive Unmatched Rev. B - $299 This early entry into the RISC-V software development kit space has seen a revision that brings its price down to an affordable level. Affordable entry into RISC-V Works with off-the-shelf components Plenty of PCI Express and USB connectivity Easy to get up and running Much...
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Yesterday, in New York City, Samsung unveiled new tablets alongside new FE (Fan Edition) devices, including the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 FE, and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. While our very own Ryan Whitwam already dove into the specs, availability, and pricing for these products, we wanted to share...
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro (Starts at $999, as reviewed $1,099) Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro in an unfinished state, and it remains to be seen if Apple Intelligence will be worth the wait, but performance is excellent. Outstanding LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rage Versatile camera system produces great results...
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Samsung has already released plenty of hardware in 2024, but it's not done yet. The Korean technology heavyweight has revealed two new tablets, a phone and watch updates today. Samsung's tablet lineup has expanded with the new Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra, and budget phone buyers will be able to pick up a Galaxy...
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Dell XPS 13 (9350): Starting At $1,399 | $1,899 As Configured The new Dell XPS 13 (9350), powered by Intel's Core Ultra 200V platform, offers great performance and even better battery life, though we're looking forward to testing higher-end Lunar Lake chips in future releases. Excellent Single Threaded...
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HP EliteBook 1040 Gen11 (Starts at $1,699, $2,099 as tested) HP's 11th Elitebook 1040 is a workhorse of a laptop with a minimalist, thin and light design with a solid feature set for business users. Great All-Day Battery Life Slim Size And Light Weight Minimal Pre-Installed Bloatware Extremely Quiet Operation Standard...
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IFA in Berlin hasn't officially started yet, but so much news has come out of the pre-show already that it's like Geek Christmas. Let's keep the good times rolling with Lenovo, which has taken all the new Lunar Lake CPU goodness that Intel announced this week and turned it into some very sleek portable PCs. All of...
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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - Available for $149.99 The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 offer great sound and features for a reasonable price point, but they look a little like AirPods knockoffs. Loud, crisp sound Good ANC performance Comfortable fit Robust control options Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging...
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NVIDIA reached out to ask if we wanted to test one of their RTX 40 Laptops "for STEM students," and my ears perked up. Not only because I'm two years into a Neuroscience PhD and enjoy being catered to by tech companies, but because this use case doesn't get a lot of attention compared to things like gaming...
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Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL - Available for $799, $999, and $1,099. Google's new Pixel 9s are infused with AI for sure, but there's a lot more going on here and they're excellent values among flagship Android handsets. Refined, attractive design Class-leading camera performance Solid battery life Pixel 9 Pro...
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HP EliteBook Ultra G1q (Starts at $1699) HP's first foray into Copilot+ AI PCs mixes great portability with high-end battery life and solid performance. Great CPU Performance In Arm Apps Good CPU Performance In x86-only Apps Best-In-Class Battery Life Top-Tier NPU Performance For AI Apps Lightweight And Highly...
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