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Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops These high-scoring laptops have some of the brightest screens on the market.

Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 proves quirky design can be practical (even if not Windows)
By Zachary Boddy published
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.

Bluetooth 6 is here — faster, smarter, and ready for your gadgets
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Bluetooth 6 was introduced in September 2024, but it still remains a rare sight in our favorite tech. That's expected to change in 2026, and I have all the details you need to know right here.

Dell plans to hike PC prices by up to 30% due to the RAM shortage
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops The ongoing DRAM and NAND shortage caused by the AI buildout is having serious ramifications in the tech world, and Dell is planning a significant commercial price hike as a response.

One of our top recommend 2025 laptops is now less than $650 for Christmas
By Alexander Cope last updated
Deals The Surface Pro 12-inch may have cut some corners, but it remains one of the top AI laptops on the market for taking notes or working while traveling abroad.

Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock costs way less than the competition
By Cale Hunt published
Review With 12 total ports, charging up to 140W, and triple 4K@144Hz display support, this dock seems like it should cost more than it does.

Seagate’s Astro Bot HDD review: storage with a playful twist
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

The Xbox Ally X handheld is rough now, but it points to the future of portable Xbox gaming
By Adam Hales published
Handhelds The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.
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