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Dell's XPS 13 arrives with a claimed 26 hours of battery life — here's why I can believe it

By Sean Riley published

The most recent Dell XPS 13 already holds the record for our laptop with the longest battery life, but if Dell's claims are accurate, it may be set to break its own record.

Windows Laptops
Intel VP of Client Computing Josh Newman at the Intel Core Ultra global launch event

Intel's Lunar Lake is here to change how we think about AI PCs because "an NPU isn't enough for the AI Market"

By Madeline Ricchiuto published

Intel has launched the Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" series of processors today, September 3, 2024, in Berlin, Germany just ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show.

Windows Laptops
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Laptop Mag's IFA Berlin 2024 Issue — A letter from the editor

By Rael Hornby published

Spare a moment as we introduce Laptop Mag's IFA Berlin 2024 Issue, a week of exciting reveals and awards brought to you straight from the showroom floor of the Messe Berlin.

Laptops
Amazon Fire HD 8 2020 with Alexa

Amazon Alexa is getting a subscription-based upgrade, can Siri be far behind?

By Sarah Chaney published

Google was the first to go subscription-based for its Gemini AI services. Next up, it's Amazon Alexa. Tomorrow? It could be Apple's very own Siri.

Software
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IFA Berlin preview: 15 things we're hyped for including Lunar Lake, gaming tech, and AI

By Sarah Chaney last updated

IFA Berlin kicks off in just a couple of weeks, and we can't wait to see what innovative products are in store. Here's a look at the top 15 we're most excited for.

Laptops
What is a VPN kill switch — and why you should use one

You need a VPN for school, here are 3 services we recommend

By Rael Hornby published

Internet safety might not top the list of back-to-school essentials, but it should. Here's why, and the services we recommend for the year ahead.

Antivirus & Cyber-security
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I’ve spent a year using AI and it’s solving all of the wrong problems

By Rael Hornby published

I've been playing around with AI for over a year, and I'm not entirely sure if most of it was worth it.

Software
BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 22: The logo of the webbrowser Google Chrome is shown on the display of a smartphone on April 22, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)

How to clear cache in Google Chrome: This might improve the performance of your browser

By Rami Tabari published

Whether you're using your PC, Android, or iPhone/iPad, here's how to clear cache in Google Chrome.

Browsers & Search Engines
Android smartphone using Google Gemini Advanced's Gemini Live hyper-realistic text-to-speech feature

Is Gemini Live worth $20? Not while Google's best digital assistant is free

By Rael Hornby published

Google's new Gemini Live hyper-realistic text-to-speech model is parked behind a $20 paywall. Is it worth it?

Software
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300,000 Chrome and Edge users affected by new Trojan malware campaign. Are you one of them? Here's how to find out.

By Sarah Chaney published

This is widespread malware that might have affected even the most diligent users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Browsers & Search Engines
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