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You can now purchase the HyperX Cloud II Wireless headphones, which received our "best" award for value, quality, and comfort. These headphones rely on a robust 2.4GHz radio for excellent audio presence and work with PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch (sorry, Xbox).
If you ever wanted Razer to make a non-gaming laptop but keep the premium design and power, today is your day. The new Razer Book 13 delivers a 28-watt Intel 11th Gen processor and a matching 16:10 near-bezel-less display up to UHD. Pricing starts at $1,200, and they go on sale this month.
If you're going to sit for hours a day gaming at your PC (or writing that novel), you'll want to be comfortable and not ruin your posture. Just like mom said, sit up straight. Razer's new Iskur gaming chair will make your mom proud, but don't be scared off by the price.
Microsoft's Surface Pro X (2020) now features new color options and a slightly faster processor. What does that mean in terms of overall improvement in performance? Not a whole lot. But luckily, Surface Pro X still has an unmatched design and feature set that makes it utterly unique. Here is our full review.
Twitter is getting a lot of bad press lately, but its customer support is even worse. Here's one verified Twitter user's experience with trying to talk to a human at the company.
Surface Duo owners will want to check out these two new (and free) helper apps that help make life easier. One lets you pick which display to share in a screenshot, while the other always forces the web browser to open on the second display. Need more info? Here is what you need to know and where to get these apps.
Sometimes you want a second screen when traveling; other times, you may wish to add inking support to your Lenovo, Razer, or premium Dell laptop. The new ThinkVision M14t is a 14-inch portable display that now supports touch and inking. Plus, you get the pen in the box. Here's our full review.
Adding some fancy colorful lighting to your gaming space has never been easier. Razer's refreshed and new Chroma RGB controllers work with any desktop PC, or maybe you want a cool glowing Qi charger for your phone. They got that. Here is what's new for this holiday season.
Kingston, the company behind HyperX, has a new edition of its famed Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless takes the same brilliant design and audio production to a 2.4GHz wireless realm. Usable on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, it's an outstanding wireless option for those who want hours of comfort.
Microsoft hit it out of the park with Surface Laptop Go, a tiny Windows 10 laptop that is perfect for the couch or boardroom. While the $550 model is tempting, you should opt for the $700 version. Here is why, as well as why we like this laptop so much.
Geekbench 5 Geekbench 5.0 (CPU) (Higher is better) Device CPU Single core Multi core Surface Laptop Go Core i5 1,185 3,390 Surface Go 2 Core m3 847 1,609 Surface Go Pentium 376 947 Surface Pro X SQ1 725 2,819 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 i5-1035G7 1,177 4,413 Surface Laptop 2 i5-8250U 909 3,372 Surface Pro 7 i5-...
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 is getting its six-month update with a new 11th Gen Intel processor, option for full HD OLED with 100 percent DCI-P3 color accuracy, and it still packs that wonderful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Max-Q Design) for graphics. Not much compares to this portable 13-inch powerhouse. Here is when you can get one yourself.
Not doing anything Saturday, October 10th? Join Razer for its new annual live event, dubbed RazerCon. There will be games, live concerts, product announcements, contests, and giveaways ... and yes, it's all powered by Chroma RGB.
Microsoft pushed out the first of many monthly updates for its Surface Duo. While the company provided a general changelog, users of the innovative dual-screen device may want to know what precisely was addressed by this week's update. Windows Central has all the details, as well as what comes next.
If you're worried about the Surface Duo chassis cracking near the Type-C charger, these magnetic adapters are a simple trick to reduce charging wear-n-tear. Here's our quick review of one kit that works quite well.
The HP Spectre x360 13 is back and with it comes an all-new design. HP has fixed the giant bezels and not-so-hot trackpad making its latest model one of the best choices to maximize your dollar. Modern specifications, a unique gem-cut design, and excellent keyboard are its hallmarks. But, that 16:9 aspect display is getting tired.
After five years, Dell has finally redesigned its flagship XPS 15 laptop, and it mostly succeeds. For 2020, there's a taller display aspect, a return to Sharp IGZO, and the latest CPUs from Intel. Despite our concern over the trackpad, the new XPS 15 is a winner.
Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2 now come in matte black with Bluetooth 5.0, longer battery life, and Qualcomm aptX support. But it's that lower price at $250 that make these a clear choice for those who want excellent audio but fear that $350 price barrier from Bose and Sony.
Could this new HP Spectre x360 14 be the laptop of the year? It has quad speakers, a 3:2 (3000 x 2000) OLED display, Intel 11th Gen CPU, and Iris Xe graphics, plus the pen comes in the box all for $1,200. Want to know when you can get it? Here's all you need to know about HP's latest killer convertible.
If you have a Surface Duo and are eyeing some of those new bumper colors for some flair and protection, we have you covered. Here is a quick comparison between Ice (blue) and Ember (red) in photos.