Articles by Sarah Chaney, Contributing Writer

Sarah Chaney is a freelance tech writer with five years of experience across multiple outlets, including Mashable, How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, Tom’s Guide, and of course, Laptop Mag. She loves reviewing the latest gadgets, from inventive robot vacuums to new laptops, wearables, and anything PC-related. When she's not writing, she's probably playing a video game, exploring the outdoors, or listening to her current favorite song or album on repeat.

Articles by: Sarah Chaney

One of Laptop Mag's favorite gaming laptops is $800 off at Best Buy, don't sleep on this all-time low price

By Sarah Chaney published 8 October 24

Razer's popular Blade 16 gaming laptop earned an Editor's Choice badge from us, and this powerful configuration just dipped by $800 at Best Buy.

Acer Aspire 5 drops to a new all-time low of $449 for Prime Big Deal Days

By Sarah Chaney published 8 October 24

Acer's Aspire 5 is an awesome laptop pick for simple tasks, and Amazon's slashing it by $80 for Prime Big Deal Days, the company's latest sale event.

Copilot Voice: Here's how you can chat with Microsoft's new AI companion

By Sarah Chaney published 5 October 24

Copilot just got even better, thanks to a new refresh from Microsoft. Here's how to use its new voice-based AI companion feature on iOS, Android, Windows, or the web.

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I found 11 Amazon deals under $50 before October Prime Day

By Sarah Chaney published 5 October 24

Save big on a new tablet, smart speaker, or pair of earbuds before Amazon's October Prime Day even kicks off.

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

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

By 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.

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.

Microsoft Copilot key on a Microsoft Surface Laptop keyboard.

Copilot's new voice feature gives Microsoft's AI a huge upgrade

By Sarah Chaney published 1 October 24

Microsoft just announced its newly refreshed Copilot AI companion, decked out with multiple features that might even make it a more attractive pick than ChatGPT.

5 upcoming VR games that may convince you to buy a Meta Quest 3S

By Sarah Chaney published 28 September 24

Meta's Quest 3S was just announced, and these worthwhile games headed to the budget-friendly headset might just convince you to treat yourself.

Meta Quest 3S vs. Quest 2: Should you buy Meta's upgraded inexpensive VR headset?

By Sarah Chaney published 27 September 24

Meta Connect 2024 just revealed its new Quest 3S headset, but how does it stack up to the lower-end Meta Quest 2?

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Sony's limited edition PS5 has an official price and your wallet is not going to be happy

By Sarah Chaney published 26 September 24

You can now pre-order the 30th Anniversary Limited Edition PS5 lineup, but it's not cheap. Even buying the cost-saving bundle is still a steep price.

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This is the best Google Pixel 8 deal I've ever seen

By Sarah Chaney published 26 September 24

Amazon is on fire with early Prime Big Deal Days deals, offering $200 off a new Pixel 8. What a steal!

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's keynote from Intel Vision could spell the end of Apple's MacBooks: Here's why

Why Qualcomm's bid to buy Intel could be doomed from the start

By Sarah Chaney published 23 September 24

In major tech news, unnamed sources told The Wall Street Journal that Qualcomm may be gearing up to acquire Intel — and consumers and analysts have a lot to say about it.

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7 new macOS Sequoia features that will convince you to update today, and one reason to wait

By Sarah Chaney published 21 September 24

Apple has finally launched macOS Sequoia to the public. If you haven't already updated, these 7 cool features might just convince you.

The iPhone 16's battery life is already blowing people away

By Sarah Chaney published 19 September 24

The newly released iPhone 16 series boasts a lot of impressive features, but none are quite as impressive as the improved battery life.

Snag 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited with this limited time deal

By Sarah Chaney published 18 September 24

Amazon's ad-free music service, Music Unlimited, is offering new customers a whopping 4 months of free service ahead of Prime Big Day Deals.

Here's every Messages feature that iOS 18 adds to your green bubble Android texts

By Sarah Chaney published 17 September 24

Apple publicly launched the iOS 18 update on Monday, and iMessages saw massive improvements, particularly in chats with Android users.

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How to customize your iPhone home screen in iOS 18

By Sarah Chaney published 17 September 24

iOS 18 has officially arrived, and with it: new home screen customization features. Here's everything you can do with your iPhone's new OS.

This major Meta Quest 3S leak gives us a big hint at the VR headset's battery life

By Sarah Chaney published 16 September 24

Meta will likely announce its new Quest 3S headset in a little over a week at Meta Connect, but that hasn't stopped leakers from giving us early info.

OnePlus 12 hands-on: Flagship on a budget has leveled up again

OnePlus 13 rumors: Price, release date, specs, and more

By Sarah Chaney published 15 September 24

The upcoming OnePlus 13 is likely still months away from launching, but the rumors keep swirling. Here's what we can expect right now from this budget-friendly Android phone.

AirPods 4 vs. AirPods Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds are right for you?

By Sarah Chaney published 13 September 24

Apple just launched the AirPods 4, but the AirPods Pro 2 are still a solid pick, especially with a new hearing aid feature. Is one set of AirPods objectively better? Let's dive into it.

The best Game Boy Advance SP clone is about to debut three new transparent colors

By Sarah Chaney published 12 September 24

Anbernic hasn't officially announced these new transparent colors for its GBA SP lookalike, but they should be on the way soon.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition is perfect for your Zoom meeting and it's just $229

By Sarah Chaney published 12 September 24

A tablet can bring your kid both fun and education and right now, Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition is $40 cheaper.

Analogue's new retro gaming handheld is a limited edition love letter to Nintendo's Game Boy Color

By Sarah Chaney published 11 September 24

These Game Boy Color-inspired versions of Analogue's Pocket handheld look gorgeous, and they're fully functional with all your old Game Boy games.

The 11-inch Lenovo Tab M11 tablet dropped to just $149 at Walmart

By Sarah Chaney published 10 September 24

Save $70 on Lenovo's newest Tab M11, an Android tablet that comes with an included smart pen for easy use.

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