Alex Dobie
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Transformer 3 Pro hands-on: Meet ASUS's answer to the Surface Pro 4
By Alex Dobie last updated
ASUS is the latest company to launch a Surface Pro-style, with the versatile new Transformer 3 Pro.
First look video: ASUS's Zenbo robot reads recipes, meows like a cat and tells you bedtime stories
By Alex Dobie last updated
Today we tracked down ASUS's household robot on the Computex show floor in Taipei, where ASUS was holding tightly controlled demo sessions.
ASUS Transformer 3 hands-on: iPad-class thinness, running Windows
By Alex Dobie last updated
ASUS goes thin and light in its sleekest transformable yet — the Transformer 3.
Hands-on: ASUS ZenBook 3 brings the fight to Apple with less bulk, more power
By Alex Dobie last updated
New super-slim ASUS laptop is lighter, thinner and more powerful than the latest MacBook.
The EU Copyright Directive is about to make the internet worse for almost everyone
By Alex Dobie last updated
What you need to know about the European 'link tax' and 'upload filter.'
Lenovo shows second-generation Yoga Book at Computex 2018
By Alex Dobie last updated
Yoga Book 2 is official, but you'll have to wait a while for everything to be revealed.
Three's Feel At Home inclusive roaming expands to 24 more countries
By Alex Dobie last updated
Starting in September, new free roaming countries for Three UK customers include Germany, Greece, Belgium, Netherlands, Malta and Iceland.
How to watch BBC iPlayer outside the UK
By Alex Dobie last updated
BBC iPlayer's regional locking may scupper your attempts to view the Beeb's output when you're abroad. Here are a few handy workarounds.
Eve V hands-on: Quirky crowd convertible
By Alex Dobie last updated
Eve promises a Surface-beating tablet at a disruptive price. And so far the signs are very promising indeed.
ASUS VivoBook S + VivoBook Pro hands-on
By Alex Dobie last updated
ASUS is bringing high-end notebook internals to more affordable price points with its new VivoBook laptops.
Understanding 4G in the UK: Everything you need to know
By Alex Dobie last updated
Cutting through the technobabble.
ASUS ZenBook Pro (2017) + ZenBook Flip S hands-on
By Alex Dobie last updated
ASUS builds out its premium laptop line with two very different devices.
Windows Central Best of Computex 2017 Awards
By Alex Dobie last updated
Check out our top picks from Taipei.
EU roaming fees are no more
By Alex Dobie published
From June 15, roaming fees between operators in EU member states are no more — but future for UK customers + visitors remains unclear.
Acer Nitro 5 hands-on: Gaming power on a budget
By Alex Dobie published
Acer's new entry-level gaming laptop looks the part, packs plenty of performance, and starts at just $799.
ASUS unveils new ZenBook and VivoBook laptops at Computex 2017
By Alex Dobie last updated
Five new laptops from ASUS target the premium performance segment.
Gigabyte Aorus X5 MD hands-on: GTX 1080 + NVIDIA Max-Q
By Alex Dobie published
Gigabyte's Aorus brand brings us an impressive new high-end gaming notebook which uses NVIDIA's Max-Q tech to cram a GTX 1080 into a surprisingly slim chassis.
ASUS's new ZenScreen is the USB-C second screen you didn't know you needed
By Alex Dobie last updated
The latest 15.6-inch ASUS ZenScreen connects to your computer, tablet or phone... and props up using a pen.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 hands-on: GTX 1080 and ludicrously thin
By Alex Dobie last updated
The new ROG Zephyrus GX501 boasts NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics in a frame that's only 17.9 mm thick.
MSI Titan, Raider + Stealth Pro (2017) gaming laptop hands-on
By Alex Dobie last updated
MSI launches new 'Titan' gaming notebook with mechanical keyboard, and 'Raider' with new audio and cooling tech; meanwhile Stealth Pro gets a GTX 1070 upgrade.
Will EU roaming become more expensive after Brexit?
By Alex Dobie last updated
Are we in for a roaming price hike when the UK leaves the European Union?
Should you buy an unlocked phone in the UK?
By Alex Dobie published
Want to break free from upfront fees and network subsidies? Welcome to the world of unlocked phones.
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