Articles by Stevie Bonifield, Freelance Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in keyboards, peripherals, gaming gear, and mobile tech. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, photography, and building way too many custom keyboards

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

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iPadOS: 5 reasons people hate it

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 May 24

With the new iPad Pro M4, the iPad is more capable than ever of replacing your laptop — or is it? These five big issues with iPadOS could be holding it back.

Did Apple forget about the iPad Mini?

By Stevie Bonifield published 8 May 24

It's been three years since Apple updated the iPad Mini, so it's time for an upgrade — with OLED. Here's a look at what makes the Mini special and why it deserves a premium display.

Screenshots from Apple "Let Loose" event May 7 2024

Is the Apple Pencil Pro worth buying? A singular new feature could propel it to the mainstream

By Stevie Bonifield published 7 May 24

The new Apple Pencil Pro includes an incredible new feature that makes app controls and navigation fast and intuitive. Here's why it's a game changer for the Apple Pencil.

Is the iPad Pro M3 good enough to replace your laptop?

Is the new iPad Pro M4 good enough to replace your laptop?

By Stevie Bonifield published 7 May 24

Is it time to trade in your MacBook Pro M3 for the M4 iPad Pro? You might be surprised how they stack up. Here's a look at the specs, advantages, and disadvantages of both.

ASUS Computex line-up leaks: ROG Ally, gaming laptops, and peripherals on the way?

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 May 24

The ASUS Computex 2024 line-up leaked, revealing some exciting product announcements including a new ROG Ally, gaming laptops, peripherals, and more.

Apple homepage that teases new Apple Pencil on May 6, 2024.

Apple just left a disappearing hint about the new Apple Pencil

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 May 24

Apple's homepage includes an exciting hint about the redesigned Apple Pencil ahead of Tuesday's "Let Loose" event. Here's what it means for the next-gen Pencil and iPad line-up.

Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad with 10th generation iPad over watercolor-style image of a computer motherboard

After Tuesday, iPads will give laptops more competition than ever before

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 May 24

Apple's "Let Loose" event will be a turning point for the iPad — and the laptop. Some major upgrades could make the iPad a true laptop rival, but not the way you might think.

How Tim Cook's "exciting product" coming this week could turn around slumping iPad sales

By Stevie Bonifield published 5 May 24

iPad sales are slumping for the second quarter in a row. Can Apple's mysterious "exciting product announcement" turn things around? Here's what we know so far.

Lenovo Yoga 7i vs Slim 7i: Which Gen 9 Lenovo laptop should you buy

Lenovo Yoga 7i vs Lenovo Slim 7i: Which Gen 9 Lenovo laptop should you buy?

By Stevie Bonifield published 4 May 24

Is a 2-in-1 always double the value? Maybe not this time.

Apple earnings report reveals M3 Macs are a hit: Here's what it means for laptop users

By Stevie Bonifield published 3 May 24

The latest Apple earnings report revealed a bump in Mac sales that could hint at the future of Apple silicon and the M4 chips. Here's what you should know.

5 takeaways from Apple's Q2 2024 earnings: New products, AI, and WWDC 2024

By Stevie Bonifield published 3 May 24

Apple's Q2 2024 earnings report gave us an inside look at the state of Apple and some exciting things ahead including a new product, AI, and WWDC.

Mysterious box on a black background with light emanating from within it

Tim Cook teases 'exciting product announcement' to Apple investors

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 May 24

Tim Cook dropped a hint about an imminent product reveal in an investor press release on Thrusday. Here are the products he could be referring to and when they might be unveiled.

The 2024 Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 9 2-in-1 laptop

Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 9 review: Here for a good time — and a long time

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 May 24

The Yoga 7i Gen 9’s strengths — speakers that come alive and a strong battery — labor to outshine its flaws. The less said about the webcam, the better.

World Password Day, created by Intel, sees Google make the biggest waves in 2024

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 May 24

Google announced key security updates for World Password Day. Here's how you can use them to keep your accounts and data safe.

A red iPhone with donuts in the background.

Mid-cycle iPhone? Social media post could be a clue about a new iPhone 15 color

By Stevie Bonifield published 1 May 24

A recent post on X hints that it might not be too late for a new iPhone 15 color. Here's what we know so far — and when a mid-cycle iPhone could get announced.

Apple Vision Pro with Nintendo Wii U and the Google Nexus Q

A tale of two flops: What Apple Vision Pro can learn from Google and Nintendo failures

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 April 24

The Apple Vision Pro isn’t living up to Apple’s sales estimates, but is it really a flop? Two infamous failed tech products hold the answer – and reveal the real purpose of the Vision Pro.

Razer Viper V3 Pro vs. Alienware Pro Wireless: Which gaming mouse is better?

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 April 24

The Razer Viper V3 Pro and Alienware Pro Wireless are two of the top esports gaming mice you can buy, but which one is worth your money? I tested both to find out – here are the results.

The Razer Viper V3 Pro esports gaming mouse

Razer Viper V3 Pro review: The new king of esports gaming mice

By Stevie Bonifield published 25 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the first mouse with a true 8K wireless polling rate

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Dubbed the Woodstock festival of AI by Bank of America analysts, GTC this year is set to draw 300,000 in-person and virtual attendees for the debut of Nvidia Corp.'s B100. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

What Nvidia's $700 million acquisition of Run:ai means for the future of AI

By Stevie Bonifield published 24 April 24

The Nvidia Run:ai acquisition hints at Nvidia's high hopes for its DGX Cloud AI platform. Here's what it means for users, businesses, and the tech market at large.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is now available on PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU review – An epic metroidvania with a hopeful message about loss

By Stevie Bonifield published 23 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

Ori and the Blind Forest meets Black Panther in this inspiring fantasy platformer

Meta Horizon OS is opening the door for a new era in mixed reality

Meta just took a bold step to try to beat Apple Vision Pro with Horizon OS

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Meta is opening Horizon OS to power a new generation of headsets from ASUS, Lenovo, Xbox, and more. Here's how it could transform the entire mixed reality market.

Could an Apple Vision Pro sales decline kill Apple's headset?

Apple Vision Pro faces harsh reality — could declining sales and mixed reviews kill Apple's headset?

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Why are Apple Vision Pro sales declining already? Apple's pricey headset has a few big issues holding it back, but it might not be too late for Apple to turn things around.

Endgame Gear OP1 8k gaming mouse review: This weightless mouse is too good to pass up

By Stevie Bonifield published 22 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Endgame Gear OP1 8k gaming mouse is a weightless speed demon

Forget the iPhone SE 4! The Samsung Galaxy A35 is out now and only $399

By Stevie Bonifield published 18 April 24

The Samsung Galaxy A35 could be the new king of the budget phone market. Can Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 still compete? Maybe not.

Get these top 7 must-have FPS titles up to 85% off during Steam FPS Fest

By Stevie Bonifield published 17 April 24

Fans of action-packed shooter games won't want to miss out on Steam FPS Fest. Max out your savings by snagging these top seven deals on FPS hits.

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