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  • CNET

Past articles by Dan:

"He Has His Apocalyptic Moods" Walter Isaacson on Elon Musk

The biographer talks to Gizmodo about his latest subject, AI, assembly lines and Ukraine. → Read More

Live: Top Amazon Prime Day Deals for 2023

Find tech you want for less during Amazon’s made-up annual holiday sale, with help from our Gizmodo experts. → Read More

Best Games on Xbox Game Pass: GTA 5 Returns in July

Give these games a try. → Read More

Secrets of Amazon Prime Day

Don't get caught up in the hype. These tips will help you navigate the flood of July tech deals from Amazon and other retailers. → Read More

Apple’s Vision Pro Head Strap Problem

The biggest issue for any spatial computing, and VR or mixed reality hardware, is that you still have to strap a giant computer to your head. → Read More

Early Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Get Right Now

No need to wait for July 11-12, some Prime Day bargains are already available. → Read More

Best Games on Xbox Game Pass: Need for Speed Unbound Leads New Titles for June

Give these games a try. → Read More

Apple Vision Pro Is 'Strange Days' for Spatial Computing

My hands-on demo session with Apple's impressive, expensive headset reminded me, in a good way, of a 90s vision of reliving recorded memories with wearables. → Read More

Hands-On With the MacBook Air 15-Inch

The biggest MacBook Air is a welcome upgrade for older eyes like mine. → Read More

MacBook Air 15-Inch: Apple Just Announced Its Biggest Air Ever

Finally, the 15-inch MacBook Air I've been waiting for. → Read More

Hands-On With Apple's Logic Pro for iPad

Make music on the go with the new iPad version of Apple’s professional audio app. → Read More

The Case for a 15-Inch MacBook Air

Commentary: Apple doesn't currently offer a 15-inch laptop, and hasn't had a different MacBook Air size since 2016. → Read More

Asus ROG Ally Review: Handheld Gaming, Windows-Style

Asus takes on the Steam Deck with a Windows-based gaming device that makes big leaps in hardware, but the Ally's software and UI have room to grow. → Read More

Dell XPS 15 2023 Review: A Creator's Laptop With Stealth Gaming Chops

This slim 15-inch Windows-based MacBook Pro competitor, with its Nvidia 4070 GPU, is a great way to mix work and fun. → Read More

Here Are the Best Game Subscription Services

Every gaming platform has monthly game subscriptions, from Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation Plus. → Read More

Will Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Run on Your PC?

The new EA action game has some hefty system requirements for your gaming laptop or desktop. → Read More

Asus ROG Ally Hands-On: Handheld PC Gaming Reimagined

The Ally is lighter than the Steam Deck, with a better screen, and it runs Windows 11 out of the box. → Read More

Will Diablo 4 Run on Your PC?

Laptop, Mac or Steam Deck -- here's which computer platforms you can play Diablo 4 on. → Read More

Best Battery Life Laptop 2023

For traveling or just staying unplugged, these are the longest-lasting laptops you can buy right now, as tested by our experts. → Read More

Alienware m18 Review: A Big and Bold Gaming Beast

It's not the only 18-inch gaming laptop of 2023, but so far it's the most powerful. → Read More