Michael Gariffo
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Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm announce XR partnership ahead of Apple's rumored headset debut
Samsung's Unpacked 2023 event ended with an unusual teaser that saw execs from Qualcomm and Google on stage to reveal a new alliance focused on XR. → Read More
Razer's Edge Gaming handheld now available in Wi-Fi and 5G flavors
The company's long-teased, Android-based portable console is now available, and we finally know how much the 5G version exclusive to Verizon Wireless will cost. → Read More
Touchscreen MacBook: 4 reasons why we love the idea
You'd buy a touchscreen MacBook, wouldn't you? Would you? → Read More
Hyte's new Y40 PC case brings its wraparound glass to a more traditional shape
The company's follow-up to its massively popular Y60 keeps the all-glass front corner, but uses a more standard rectangular shape to define its mid-tower size. → Read More
CES 2023: New Drop compact speakers blanket your desk with sound for under $130
The tiny speakers, debuting at CES 2023, use multiple radiators to pack "holographic" sound into a package that can fit on even the smallest desks. → Read More
HyperX's CES 2023 lineup includes Haste 2 mice, Clutch Gladiate Xbox controller
The company's hit Haste and Haste Wireless are both getting a less-perforated follow-up, while it also expands its offerings to include an officially-licensed Xbox controller. → Read More
HyperX launches new line of 3D-printed keycaps, headphone backplates, and more
The company is leveraging the flexibility of parent company HP's 3D-printing technology to offer a new line of add-ons to customize and re-style its gaming peripherals. → Read More
Samsung's Odyssey G9 gaming monitor family to add OLED, 8K models at CES 2023
Samsung's highly successful super-ultrawide Odyssey G9 family is expanding once again with a new OLED model equipped with Quantum Dot technology and what Samsung is calling the "world's first Dual UHD gaming monitor" running at 8K, announced as part of CES 2023. → Read More
LG debuts its thinnest Gram laptop yet
LG's Gram laptops have been among the thinnest and lightest available since their debut. Now, the company is shaving the latest Gram down to its slimmest iteration and launching a new, style-conscious variant, too. → Read More
Chromebook vs laptop: Which one best fits your needs?
There are real differences that can make these two types of portable computer ideal or terrible for each user. Let's take a look at what makes Chromebooks different from other laptops, which would work better for you, and some recommendations. → Read More
iPad Pro (2022) vs. iPad (2022): Should you invest in the 'Pro'?
Let us guide you through the differences between the standard iPad and iPad Pro to help decide which is truly best for you, without wasting cash on unneeded features. → Read More
iPad (2022) vs. iPad Air (2022): Which one's really better for you?
Finding the right fit for your needs and budget in Apple's ever-evolving tablet lineup can be a challenge. Let us help you decide whether to save cash by opting for the latest iteration of its base-model iPad, or if the iPad Air's upgraded features make it worth the extra cost. → Read More
OLED vs. LED: What's the difference and is one better than the other?
In the alphabet soup of display tech acronyms, OLED and LED are among the most commonly used. Let us explain how these seemingly similar technologies are actually very different, and help you decide which is best for you. → Read More
How to screenshot on a laptop (Dell, Lenovo, Mac)
Whether you've got a windows-based laptop like a Dell or Lenovo unit, or any model of Apple MacBook, we'll show you how to easily capture anything on your screen. → Read More
How to connect a Nintendo Switch to your TV
Nintendo's most recent console generation is unique in its ability to be undocked and used as a mobile gaming device. But, when you want that big-screen gaming experience, it's important to make sure your Switch and its dock are connected to your TV correctly. → Read More
I'm a keyboard enthusiast and this is the best gaming keyboard right now
Review: The wildly in-demand Wooting 60HE keyboard delivers the biggest shock to the PC gaming peripheral world in years. → Read More
This $60 wireless bridge massively upgraded my VR gaming experience
Review: NexusLink's Wireless Gaming Bridge provided one of the best VR gaming experiences I've ever had, for a price that's so low you could buy two for less than most wireless routers with similar performance. → Read More
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook review: Hardware isn't what's holding back cloud gaming
Review: Lenovo's first attempt at building a Chromebook specifically designed for cloud gaming inadvertently shows that it's the cloud-based services themselves, not the hardware, that determines the quality of your experience. → Read More
Best HP Cyber Monday deals still available in 2022: PC, laptop, monitor sales
HP is one of the biggest PC makers out there, but the company also produces top monitors, printers, and accessories. Right now, many excellent HP deals are still available after Cyber Monday 2022. → Read More
15 best HP early Cyber Monday deals 2022: Top PCs, monitors, accessories on sale
HP is known as one of the biggest PC makers out there, but the company also produces great monitors, printers, and accessories. Let's take a look at what deals are available for its products during this year's annual sales extravaganza from Black Friday to early Cyber Monday. → Read More