Transparent back covers on electronic gadgets are becoming a thing in recent years, with smartphone brands like Nothing and Nubia RedMagic launching Android devices with see-through back panels. Handheld game consoles like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck also have third-party transparent backplates that let you see their guts in all their glory. Now, the same company that makes the transparent … [Read more...]

Intel's 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh is here and to nobody's surprise, it was basically the same thing as 13th-generation CPUs. All we really got were higher price tags and slightly higher clock speeds, and although the Core i7-14700K does offer a new core configuration of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores, it's surprisingly power hungry and only offers a decent improvement to … [Read more...]

Although Teams is the online communication and collaboration tool of choice for many enterprise and personal users, another software that Microsoft still offers in the same space is Skype. The Redmond tech firm has been regularly updating Skype with new features - some of which are arguably unrelated to the core functionality -, and today, it has rolled out a new Skype Insider version, with the … [Read more...]

If you're looking for a Steam Deck alternative or a gaming handheld that runs Windows, this is one of the best options available that you can buy from a retailer in the United States. The Asus ROG Ally sports a powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, 16GB RAM, 120Hz display, and normally comes in priced at $700. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Looking for the best place to buy the Ayaneo 2? Mobile gaming hardware has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, and these handheld gaming PCs are no longer a rare novelty. Valve's Steam Deck launched to much hype in 2022, but there are a number of Steam Deck alternatives out there like the Asus ROG Ally. Some, like the Ayaneo family, even pre-date Valve's creation. The Ayaneo 2 … [Read more...]

Caught your Windows machine living in a different time zone? That simply won’t do, because it’s so critical to have the right time zone on our computers. Setting the right time zone on your laptop is especially important if you travel with it a lot, as you might end up missing meetings and appointments if you have the wrong time. And if you're new to Windows 11 (you really should … [Read more...]

This is one of the best smartwatches you can buy if you're an Android smartphone user. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic offers a sleek design, rotating bezel for easy navigation, plenty of apps thanks to Wear OS, and is now available at its lowest price ever. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Forty years ago this month, following a long period of waiting and development, the first commercial cell phone call was made using a Motorola handset and a Mercedes convertible. Though the Motorola DynaTAC weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches tall, even more technology had to be stored in the trunk of the car to place the first call. This groundbreaking moment on Oct. 13, 1983 sparked … [Read more...]

Qualcomm just held its annual Snapdragon Technology Summit, and once again, it has a new premium laptop processor that it says will blow our socks off. The one key difference is that with the Snapdragon X Elite and its custom Oryon cores, it just might live up to those claims. While the firm announced an array of hardware partners, one new software partner is Blackmagic Design, which is bringing … [Read more...]

It’s time to rethink how you’ve been cleaning your floors, and Eureka’s latest 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop is here to help. Today, Scott Sun, CTO of Eureka Vacuum, unveiled a riveting video introducing the company's innovative concept: the Eureka J20. Dual-functioning robot vacuums aren’t anything new, but the J20’s ability to continuously clean its own mop while … [Read more...]

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is a beautiful laptop packed with power, that's also compact and light. It's also our top pick when it comes to convertible laptops, offering a great all around experience. While this laptop normally comes in priced at $1500, right now, you can score a tremendous deal that knocks $600 off. Things get even better if you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member … [Read more...]

The first PCIe 5.0 SSDs for consumers came out early this year, capping out at 10,000MB/s, but now we're already getting several PCIe 5.0 drives capable of 12,000MB/s. These second-generation PCIe 5.0 SSDs are further pushing what's possible with the best PCIe 5.0 SSDs, and Gigabyte is entering the fray with its Aorus Gen5 12000, named after its claimed speed of 12,000MB/s. Source: … [Read more...]

We may be approaching the year's end, but Apple still has a few tricks (and treats) up its sleeve. Just when we had thought that no new Macs or iPads would launch until 2024, the company announced what will likely be its last media event for 2023. 'Scary fast' will be taking place as soon as next Monday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m. ET. So what exactly are we expecting (and not … [Read more...]

Mankind’s battles with printers have raged for ages — in fact, so long have printers tormented us, it has even become a running joke in media. But today, excluding the occasional skirmish with that annoying printer near the water cooler, most printing troubles are a thing of the past. Newer versions of Windows such as Windows 11 are much more stable and modern PCs and laptops are able … [Read more...]

There are so many mice on the market right now that it can be difficult to find one that best fits your needs. Even worse, most low-quality mice are not ergonomic and feel bad in your hand. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options to choose from that are compact enough to travel with and comfortable to use. These offerings come in various sizes and designs that will suit your style and … [Read more...]

The Nvidia RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a strong starting point for gamers, creators, and developers who need that extra graphics power without the big spending associated with RTX 4070 cards and beyond. Many of the best laptops around are configurable with this mid-range discrete graphics card, but the wide range of devices can make it hard to find the perfect device to suit your needs. We've … [Read more...]

Microsoft will start rolling out the Moment 4 update to all Windows 11 users via the Patch Tuesday update next month, which means we're still nearly a few weeks away. But for those who can't wait, Microsoft has launched a Cumulative Update Preview of Windows 11 Version 22H2 (KB5031455), giving early access to Moment 4 features to non-Insiders. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

It's that time of year again when the weather gets a little cooler, but the deals get hotter. Although we still have a month to go before Black Friday, it's never really too early to get your holiday shopping started. With that said, Best Buy's Black Friday Early Access event is now underway for My Best Buy members, bringing plenty of discounts on all your favorite TVs, laptops, … [Read more...]

The Apple Pencil 2 is one of the best iPad styluses available thanks to its sleek size, excellent weight, pressure sensitivity, and how it magnetically connects to compatible iPads for charging and storage. Of course, this option doesn't come cheap, with the retail price coming in at $129. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Although Steam has become pretty much synonymous with PC gaming over the past few years, another platform Valve also offers is SteamVR. The virtual reality (VR) ecosystem is now almost a decade old and fairly mature in terms of features and support, even though the base technology is arguably yet to hit mainstream. Now, Valve has released SteamVR 2.0 with several important updates. Source: … [Read more...]