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Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses

After using Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, I'm willing to bet AI is the key to their future

James Pero published 5 October 24

With an AI upgrade, smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Bans could actually achieve the level of usefulness we expect from everyday devices.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge (15-inch) laptop

Samsung's quiet Snapdragon X Plus release is actually a huge deal for budget-friendly laptops

Madeline Ricchiuto published 4 October 24

One of the first Snapdragon X Plus 8-core laptops was spotted in the wild

A hand hitting the Quick Insert key on a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus

How to use Google's Quick Insert key to get the most out of your Chromebook

Madeline Ricchiuto published 4 October 24

If you've ever wished for a new key on your laptop that can offer assistance and suggest attachments, Google's Quick Insert key is the answer to your prayers.

Woman pressing the action button on a pair of black Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Are my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses spying on me? No, but college students are

Rael Hornby published 4 October 24

A recent tech demo has highlighted the risks of facial recognition when it comes to our personal information. Here's what you should know, and how to protect yourself.

oura ring 4

Oura's new smart ring has an extra-long battery life and might just steal the Samsung Galaxy Ring's thunder

Sarah Chaney published 3 October 24

Oura just announced its newest smart ring: the Oura Ring 4. And Samsung? Well, Samsung might just be shaking in its boots.

razer freyja haptic gaming cushion

Razer's new haptic cushion lets you feel PC games in your butt

Sarah Chaney published 3 October 24

Razer has come out with yet another over-the-top gaming accessory: the Razer Freyja, a haptic cushion for your chair.

An illustration of a person doing a Google search on a phone using Google Lens — Google is shaking up search with another huge AI update Hopefully this update goes smoother than Google's "glue pizza" mishap

Woman pressing the action button on a pair of black Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. — Are my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses spying on me? No, but college students are I-XRAY plays I-Spy with Meta's smart glasses

oura ring 4 — Oura's new smart ring has an extra-long battery life and might just steal the Samsung Galaxy Ring's thunder The new Oura Ring 4 is the one to beat

razer freyja haptic gaming cushion — Razer's new haptic cushion lets you feel PC games in your butt It may be more immersive, but is it worth the $299 price?

Batman wearing Meta Quest 3 vr headset — Become vengeance with this Meta Quest 3 bundle deal — $150 off, free Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game, and 3 free months of Meta Quest Plus Pick up the Meta Quest 3 for cheap and save Gotham City.

The BenQ GW2790QT Ergonomic Eye-Care monitor on a black desk with a keyboard, mouse, lamp, and pencil cup — BenQ Ergonomic Eye-Care Monitor review: Can it really save you from eye strain? If you want one monitor for everything and are willing to sacrifice some premium gaming features, this one is up to the task.

Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset on a stand — I tried the Meta Quest 3S: Is it game over for the Apple Vision Pro? Apple is going to have to drastically drop the cost of the Vision Pro to compete with mixed reality this polished

Presidents Day laptop deals graphic with Dell XPS 15, MacBook Air M2, MacBook Pro M3, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, HP Chromebook Plus — Best laptop deals today in October 2024 Browse the best laptop deals today in October 2024 and save on your next personal computer.

MacBook Air 13 M3 open facing camera on a slatted wooden table — Best laptops for college in 2024: Student laptops for every budget Finding the best college laptop can feel like researching for a term paper, but we test dozens of laptops yearly to ensure we've got the best laptops for students of all courses of study.

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 Quad Display Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ) review photos — Best laptop docking stations in 2024 After testing and reviewing dozens of docking stations, here are our best picks based on ports, power, performance, presentation, and price.

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Buying Guides

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x running Forza Horizon 5 on a white desk next to a white game controller

Best AI PCs in 2024: 6 laptops optimized for the latest AI features

By Madeline Ricchiuto last updated 3 October 24

When it comes to AI PCs, you have more and more options every day, so to make buying your new AI laptop easier, here's a guide to the best of the best.

Best 2-in-1 laptops

Best 2-in-1 laptops 2024

By Claire Tabari last updated 3 October 24

The best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy now include tablet/laptop hybrids from Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and HP.

best cheap gaming laptops

The best cheap gaming laptops in 2024

By Rami Tabari last updated 18 September 24

Here are our top picks for best cheap gaming laptops under $1,200.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 review

Best laptops for Photoshop in 2024

By Madeline Ricchiuto last updated 16 September 24

These are the best laptops for Adobe Photoshop, whether you use the software for work or for fun

Business Laptops

MacBook Air 15-inch M3 next to MacBook Air 13-inch M3 on a side table

Best MacBook for college students in October 2024

By Sean Riley last updated 16 September 24

Here are the best MacBook laptops for college students

Best 14-inch laptops 2024

Best 14-inch laptops 2024: Small size, big potential

By Claire Tabari last updated 13 September 24

Our most well-reviewed 14-inch laptops for consumers and business users — including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks, and Chromebooks.

Reviews by Brand

Best MacBook in 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

By Sean Riley last updated 25 June 24

Picking the best MacBook is a tough call, but we've tested and reviewed every model to make sure that you know which Apple laptop you should buy.

Best Lenovo laptops in 2024

By Claire Tabari last updated 15 May 24

These are the best Lenovo laptops, from ThinkPad laptops with industry-leading keyboards to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

Latest Reviews

The Epomaker Tide 75 mechanical keyboard in lavender purple on a white table

Epomaker Tide 75 mechanical keyboard review: A polished minimalistic design with one key flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 October 24

Add a refined touch to your desk with this anodized aluminum mechanical keyboard

Keyboards & Mice

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (2024) review: A gaming laptop that shouldn’t be overlooked

By Joanna Nelius published 6 October 24

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Latest News

Apple Watch models showing various error screens.

Apple forced to pull second update amid major Apple Watch problems

By Rael Hornby published 3 October 24

Apple has pulled a second update from circulation, following reports of Apple Watches gone awry post-release.

amazon fire hd 8 tablets

Amazon's new Fire tablets get an AI infusion and a major speed upgrade at no extra cost

By Sarah Chaney published 2 October 24

Amazon Fire tablets have been the go-to budget-friendly recommendation for many, and the Fire HD 8 just got even better. Generative AI, extra RAM, and more.

Latest Features

I’m a teacher — here’s the gaming laptop I would use in my classroom

By Joanna Nelius published 6 October 24

A gaming laptop has been the only thing that lets me teach how I want to without disrupting the other teacher’s space and keeps me on IT’s good side.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Despite Microsoft's best attempts, I'm still not sold on Copilot+ AI

By Madeline Ricchiuto published 6 October 24

Why wait for Copilot+ when you can get the same functionality with existing AI tools?

White cat hanging on a clothesline on a yellow background.

MIT's FutureYou is the AI version of a motivational cat poster

By Rael Hornby published 5 October 24

Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I could go back in time and tell my younger self one thing it’d be…”? Well, maybe your future self can do that for you.

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