Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
Panther Lake is now Intel Core Ultra Series 3 — here's how the new model names work
Processors At CES 2026, Intel officially unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3, the official name of Panther Lake that's appearing in many of the latest laptops.
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 laptops aren't lighter, but they are ridiculously repairable
Laptops At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1, debuting Lenovo's new "Space Frame" design for maximum repairability.
The new Zenbook A16 gives ASUS fans a larger, more capable model with Qualcomm's fastest chip ever
Laptops At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet.
From hologram AI companions to haptic chairs, Razer was different at CES
Hardware I met with Razer at CES 2026 to get a sneak peek at all their hardware announcements, and there were a lot of surprises — from holograms to vibrating chairs.
Hands-on with HP's next-gen, ultra-light EliteBook X 14 business laptop
Laptops HP announced its next-gen EliteBook X 14 (G2) at CES 2026, and I've already spent some time with an early Intel version. This laptop could be something special.
ASUS and XREAL have announced the world's first 240Hz AR glasses for gaming
Wearables ASUS and XREAL have announced the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, which aims to be the best wearable display for gaming across all your devices with 240Hz screens.
HP and HyperX just revealed an incredible, 360Hz OLED ultrawide monitor
Monitors At CES 2026, HP and HyperX revealed four new OMEN gaming monitors, with three using OLED technology. The most exciting of the bunch, though, is the ultrawide.
HP's latest business laptop lets you choose between Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm
Laptops HP revealed its new EliteBook X 14 family of laptops at CES 2026, and HP lets you choose from a wide range of options — including your choice of silicon.
The world's best-sounding Xbox headset just got a major upgrade, and it's available now
Headphones At CES 2026, Audeze announced (and released) the next-generation Maxwell wireless gaming headset, and I've been able to spend a little bit of time with it.
HP refreshed everything — new designs, OLED screens, and big AI upgrades
Laptops At CES 2026, HP announced a complete refresh of its OmniBook consumer laptops with all-new Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm options — but one stands apart.
Minecraft’s 2025 stats are absolutely ridiculous — this game refuses to slow down
Minecraft Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.
The ROG Falcata is a clean, quiet, surprisingly classy gaming keyboard
Review The ASUS ROG Falcata is a unique, ultra-premium wireless gaming keyboard with hardcore specs and a controversial split design. Does anyone actually want this?
Lenovo's Legion Go update improves Xbox Full Screen Experience
Handhelds A new Legion Space update brings a variety of improvements and optimizations to Legion Go handhelds, especially for the Xbox Full Screen Experience.
Lenovo’s Legion 7i Gen 10 shows what happens when a gaming laptop refuses to compromise
Review I've been using the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10), a truly beautiful gaming laptop with serious style and impressive hardware... but it may not be the best.
HyperX Caster microphone arm: Undeniably premium, but is it really worth it?
Review I've been using the HyperX Caster boom arm, and it's a premium, easily adjustable mount for microphones and cameras. It's also among the most expensive, though.
HyperX FlipCast microphone: USB and XLR in one, but no mount in the box
Review I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.
This Minecraft holiday bundle is the easiest gift you’ll buy in 2025
Deal Mojang Studios is discounting Minecraft for the remainder of the holidays, giving everyone a rare chance to save on the world's best-selling video game.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Dec. 2025): What's coming and leaving soon
Xbox Game Pass As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.
Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 proves quirky design can be practical (even if not Windows)
Review I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
Hogwarts Legacy is totally free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time
Gaming During The Game Awards 2025, it was confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy is the newest free game on the Epic Games Store, at least for a limited time (so go redeem).
We're actually getting a new Star Wars game in the Old Republic era
Gaming During The Game Awards 2025, we got our first teaser for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a brand-new action-RPG coming to PC and consoles... eventually.
Pragmata finally has a release date, and a demo is coming soon
Gaming Pragmata has been on players' radar for a long time, now, but Capcom has finally announced a proper release date at The Game Awards 2025, along with other news.
ROUTINE (Xbox & PC): We waited 13 years to play this game, and it was worth it
Review A lot of us have been waiting for years for ROUTINE, and some of us have been waiting for well over a decade. It's here on Xbox Game Pass, and it's fantastic.
Razer’s Boomslang Anniversary Edition blends nostalgia with modern specs, celebrating the mouse that started it all
Accessories Razer has officially unveiled the limited Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a reimagining of the original gaming mouse that started it all back in 1999.
