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NVIDIA's RTX 5060 is here, but where are all the reviews?
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA launched its RTX 5060 GPUs for desktops and laptops today, but they come without any real reviews. Here's what's going on behind the scenes.

I got an early hands-on with what may be the best value AI laptop of the summer
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops HP has announced the new OmniBook 5 laptops, and sent me a pre-production sample to test out this exciting, value-driving Snapdragon X device a little early.

Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) review: The most affordable, but not the best value
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) is Lenovo's most affordable tower PC designed for gaming, but it's overpriced and under-featured compared to the competition.

Save $1,200 on the best premium gaming monitor right now
By Sean Endicott published
Deal You can get $400 off Samsung gear like laptops, gaming monitors, and OLED TVs when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home or Home Internet plans.

Microsoft ends production on Surface Laptop Studio 2, no successor in sight
By Zac Bowden published
Surface Production on Surface Laptop Studio 2 is reportedly coming to an end. Resellers will no longer stock it over the summer, and it appears a Surface Laptop Studio 3 isn't imminent.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.

Intel appears to be working on an Arc B770 Battlemage GPU
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Intel's social media team has been teasing us with Arc B770 hints lately, which is great news for value-conscious PC gamers looking for an alternative to NVIDIA and AMD.

Microsoft may debut Arm-based AMD chip in a Surface in 2026
By Zac Bowden published
AMD A reliable leaker claims Microsoft intends to launch new Surface PCs next year with AMD's upcoming Arm-based chip codenamed Sound Wave, but said chip looks to be designed for low-powered devices.
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