I tested Nvidia's DLSS Transformer Model — my games look better, and it cost me nothing
Better DLSS is no joke
Buying Guides
Chromebooks are good laptops for many people — these are the 5 best Chromebooks of 2025
We've tested and reviewed the best Chromebooks of 2025 — no matter your needs.
Power, battery life, and value — these are the 5 best laptops under $1,000 right now
We round up the best laptops under $1,000
The best VR-ready laptops I’ve reviewed for gaming, work, and everything in between
The best VR-ready laptops in 2025 need power. These 6 laptops rank based on reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 tests for performance and gaming.
HP released its first laptop in 1984 — here are the 6 best HP laptops of 2025
Are you tempted by HP's excellent range of laptops, 2-in-1s, and workstations but don't know which to choose? Here's our guide to the best HP laptops in 2025.
Reviews by Brand
I never thought I'd spend $450 on a pair of headphones, but Sony proved me wrong.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 deliver everything I wanted in a pair of headphones. A rich soundstage, excellent design, long battery life, and dual Bluetooth connectivity.
The Asus ROG Strix G18 is proof that paying more for an RTX 5090 is a waste of money
With an 18-inch display and top-tier performance, the Strix G18 delivers an impressive gaming experience that's competitive with pricier RTX 5090 rivals.
The HP OmniBook 5 Laptop AI lures you in with an affordable big screen, but it may be a trap.
The HP OmniBook 5 Laptop AI is affordably priced with some minor strengths, but flaws like its dull, dim display and lackluster performance overshadow them.
I played the Nintendo Switch 2 for one week and I desperately want it, but not all of it
Playing Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 with my daughter might’ve sold me on it, but after one week, it’s still missing one thing
Deals
Walmart is having a big storewide sale this Presidents' Day weekend, here are 18 of the best tech deals to shop
Browse top deals from today's Walmart Presidents Day sale
Best Buy's early anti-Prime Day sale continues, here are the top deals this week
Best Buy plans to run its own alternative Prime Day deal savings event in July.
25+ best early Prime Day Apple deals 2025: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods
Get ready to shop and save Prime Day Apple deals in July
Laptops
Walmart is having a big storewide sale this Presidents' Day weekend, here are 18 of the best tech deals to shop
Browse top deals from today's Walmart Presidents Day sale
Best Buy's early anti-Prime Day sale continues, here are the top deals this week
Best Buy plans to run its own alternative Prime Day deal savings event in July.
Steam’s Summer Sale is live and these are the 3 gaming laptops I’d buy
From budget-friendly to high-end powerhouses, these picks will run any game on sale during Steam’s summer event.
Laptop Accessories
The best webcams in 2025: The top picks, based on our real-world testing
Here are the best webcams to replace your laptops built-in camera. We've tested dozens of webcams to find the very best no matter your use case or budget.
The 25 best tech and accessories for remote workers in 2025
Picking the best tech and accessories for remote workers all boils down to figuring out what makes your life easier. I'll walk you through options ranging from laptops to noise-cancelling headphones.
Yes, you need a laptop docking station. And these 7 are the best for ports, power, and performance.
After testing and reviewing dozens of docking stations, here are our picks for the best docking stations in 2025 based on ports, power, performance, presentation, and price.
This wearable could replace the mouse and keyboard, and I saw it first-hand at MWC 2025
The Mudra Link lets you control almost everything with a wave of your hand.
Ai
Google Gemini is about to control your messages and calls, even if you say no
Google’s AI assistant is about to get full access to your calls, texts, and WhatsApp — even if you’ve disabled activity tracking.
Altman and Ive's internet-breaking 'io' project just vanished, and its name is to blame
No, Altman and Ive didn’t pull the plug. A court did, kind of.
Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' could give AI firms more freedom than ever. What to know.
A provision in Trump’s big bill could block state AI laws for 10 years, giving companies a clearer path forward.
Apple’s next big AI move might be buying Perplexity, signaling a shift in strategy
A new report says Apple had talks about making a big AI acquisition.
Gaming
More MicroSD Express cards are on the way to address the Switch 2’s biggest headache
The Switch 2's storage needs some help.
7 best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals 2025: Games, consoles, accessories
The best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.
I accidentally spent $300 on games during Steam's Summer Sale — here are 15 games you should 'accidentally' buy too
Steam's Summer Sale is here, and these are my favorite 15 deals to splash the cash on so far.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally vs. ROG Ally: Bigger doesn't always mean better
Let's take a look at two of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs: The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally.
Apple
Microsoft fails to exorcise the ghost of Windows Vista with latest Insider update
The Windows Vista boot chime is still playing in some Windows 11 Insider builds, though Microsoft at least attempted to fix it.
Moore's law isn't dead — it's just buried under six feet of silicon spin
Silicon wafer sizing isn't what you think. Yes, 3-nanometer and 2-nanometer chips sound incredibly tiny. But semiconductor process node technology names are really just marketing at this point.
Apple doesn't want you to see its latest MacBook ad — or several others just like it
Apple abruptly removed a controversial ad over the weekend, but it doesn't top Apple's biggest advertising fumble.
Altman and Ive's internet-breaking 'io' project just vanished, and its name is to blame
No, Altman and Ive didn’t pull the plug. A court did, kind of.
Windows
Microsoft just killed Windows’ most dreaded feature — the nightmare is getting a dream makeover
After four decades of terrifying users, the most infamous Windows error screen gets a reboot.
Microsoft just threw Windows 10 users a free lifeline — but it could test your loyalty
Windows 10 users holding out for a Microsoft change of heart may have been granted an extra year of support, but to get it, you may have to do the unthinkable.
This Microsoft app thinks Google Chrome is NSFW (Not Safe For Windows)
Windows 11's Family Safety feature is blocking Chrome like it's something indecent, and it's hard to tell who is at fault — but we understand why you'd assume.
Look but don't touch: New Windows 11 Start menu swaps one frustration for another
Classic Microsoft, fixing one mess and creating another.
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