Dan Ackerman
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Nintendo Switch V2 vs original Switch: Battery life showdown
Is the ever-so-slightly updated Nintendo Switch worth tracking down? → Read More
Hands-on with the new Sega Genesis Mini, a treasure trove of Gen-X memories
Nintendo flew, Sony flopped. Where will the mini Genesis fall on the retro console scale? → Read More
Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. LG Gram 15: Both make big battery claims
What we know about how Samsung's new laptop will stack up against the competition. → Read More
Samsung DeX wants to invade your laptop
The latest version of Samsung's productivity platform ditches the docks for a direct-to-PC connection. → Read More
Big laptop battle: Razer Blade Pro vs. Origin PC Evo16-S
For your consideration, two slim gaming laptops with RTX 2080 graphics and big screens. → Read More
Are you a Nintendo Switch docker or hander?
The upcoming Nintendo Switch Lite is forcing gamers to choose between handheld-only and TV-compatible versions of the console. → Read More
Apple's new MacBook Pro and Air both score high marks in battery tests
Apple's new MacBook Air was expected to have great battery life, but the quad-core Pro beats expectations. → Read More
Best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals on Star Wars toys, Nerf and other nerd gear
Star Wars Black Series toys? Check. Giant Nerf guns? Check. Nintendo-themed dog toys? Check, Amazon Prime Day goes big on collectibles. → Read More
Hands on with the new Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
We've started testing the new quad-core base model 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the CPU upgrade makes a big difference. → Read More
RIP 12-inch Apple MacBook, my misunderstood friend
Apple quietly kills one of my favorite laptops, because the MacBook Air is suddenly cool again. → Read More
The Sinking City and the best Lovecraft video games
From Call of Cthulhu to Alone in the Dark, Lovecraftian terrors and video games go hand-in-hand. → Read More
The Outer Worlds and Cyberpunk 2077: Two competing RPG views of the future at E3 2019
Two competing RPG views of the future,but only one is part of the Keanuaissance. → Read More
Atari VCS opens pre-orders at $249 for retro console featuring 4K gaming
Exclusive: Preorders for the new set-top console hit Walmart and GameStop, hoping to capitalize on retro gaming while also looking to the future. → Read More
Trash can redux: Reexamining the legacy of the 2013 Apple Mac Pro
It was the revolutionary desktop that turned heads but failed to win hearts and minds, leaving its successor a steep task. → Read More
The incredibly portable Acer Swift 7 was my near-perfect travelling companion
On the road to London, this slim 14-inch laptop turned heads and saved my shoulders. → Read More
Laptop and PC gifts for dads
Treat your grad (or yourself) to these great laptops and PC accessories. → Read More
Apple's MacBook Pro update gets a fresh keyboard and new Intel 8-core processors
The "fastest Mac notebook ever" uses the latest Intel chips to try to win over power-hungry creatives. → Read More
Apple's new MacBook Pro gets keyboard update and Intel 8-core processors
The "fastest Mac notebook ever" uses the latest Intel chips to try to win over power-hungry creatives. → Read More
More MacBook Pro cores for creatives in the "fastest Mac notebook ever"
The incrementally improving MacBook Pro adds new 8-core Intel processors, and tries to win over power-hungry creatives. → Read More
Put down the gamepad, these are the best tabletop board games for video gamers
These tabletop games combine real-world cards and dice with companion apps and video game themes. → Read More