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Lenovo Legion Go S review: SteamOS could save us from disappointment
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld boasts beautiful hardware and grand promises, but its performance and battery life lead to nothing but disappointment at this price.

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Multi-Shift offers the best value
By Michael Hoglund published
Review It's the best sim racing gear shifter I've ever used that didn't break the bank.

Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 with Snapdragon X Plus is amazing
By Zac Bowden published
Review The $750 IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 from Lenovo is another great Snapdragon X laptop, this time powered by the entry-level X Plus processor.

NZXT Capsule Elite review: A budget microphone for creators
By Michael Hoglund published
Review A simple yet elegant design complements good audio with elegant aesthetics, and it's a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their voice for the masses.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H review: Efficient power but flawed AI
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the flagship in a new line of mobile chips, and it's impressive in several ways. Its approach to AI is also confusing, though.

HP OMEN 35L pre-built PC review: A gorgeous gaming tower showcase
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The HP OMEN 35L can now be equipped with Intel Core Ultra, pairing its beautiful design with capable and reliable performance, as well as some AI smarts.

This affordable mini PC easily handles my daily workload
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Geekom A6 mini PC features an AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon graphics, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a fantastic device that costs under $500.

Civilization 7 is the best playground for world domination
By Cale Hunt published
Review After more than 50 hours of playtime, I'm finding it easy to recommend Civilization 7 to friends and readers. Here's what I found after 50 hours of play.
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