Joshua Goldman

Acer Swift 3x laptop delivers an Intel graphics boost for budding creators

The Acer Swift 3x isn’t all too different from the Swift 3 released earlier this year. At least on the outside. Inside, along with an Intel 11th-gen Core i7-1165G7 processor, is the chipmaker’s new Iris Xe Max discrete graphics. That’s a step up from the integrated graphics you’d typically find in a laptop like this. …

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DJI’s Pocket 2 palm

Two years ago DJI released the Osmo Pocket, a tiny handheld 4K camera stabilized on a three-axis motorized gimbal. For the follow-up, the Pocket 2, DJI dropped Osmo from the name but bulked up on features and accessories to make it an even better option for creators looking to do more with less.  Like the original, the Pocket 2 records 4K-resolution …

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PS5 and Xbox Series X aren’t family

Update, Nov. 6: Read our reviews of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. I got swept up in the preorder madness for an Xbox Series X on Sept. 22 (yes, I was able to get through). I had it in my cart — the Xbox Series S to be precise — and, as I sat and stared waiting for the “complete purchase” …

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Prime Day storage deals still available on microSD cards, SSDs, hard drives and flash drives

Amazon Prime Day 2020 is officially over, but there are still storage steals to be found from brands such as SanDisk, WD, Lexar and Samsung. We’re keeping track of all the best Prime Day deals still available, and we’ve identified the best Walmart “Big Save” deals, which remain available through the end of day. What follows are some of the best storage bargains …

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DJI Prime Day drone deal: Get $100 off Mavic Mini Fly More Combo (Update: Expired)

Update, Oct. 15: Amazon’s Prime Day sale officially ended at midnight PT. We’re keeping track of the best Prime Day deals still available, however, and we’ve identified the best Walmart “Big Save” deals, which remain available through the end of today. _____ DJI’s smallest Mavic drone, the Mavic Mini, has a big discount on Amazon Prime Day 2020. The palm-sized folding drone normally costs …

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DJI’s Ronin returns as the RS 2, RSC 2 to stabilize cameras big and small

As it does with its camera drones, DJI updated its Ronin-S and Ronin-SC three-axis camera gimbals based on feedback from professionals. The new models, the $849 RS 2 and $499 RSC 2, are lighter and more flexible in design while bulking up on features and without sacrificing battery life. In Australia and the UK, the prices for the RS 2 …

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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is a small 2

Lenovo has a new Chromebook designed for the sudden explosion of remote workers. The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is a 13.3-inch, full-HD resolution two-in-one. It starts at $579 (approximately £445 or AU$800 converted) and is built for Chrome Enterprise, a version of Google‘s operating system with increased features for manageability, security and scalability.  Even if you don’t need all of …

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Corsair takes on the popular Logitech G305 with the $40 Katar Pro wireless gaming mouse

The Corsair Katar was one of the company’s least expensive and lightest gaming mice, but it was wired. The new Katar Pro keeps the price low and the weight down, and it’s wireless. At $40, it’s $10 to $20 less than Logitech’s popular G305 gaming mouse and at only 96 grams (3.4 ounces) the Katar Pro is 3 grams lighter …

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HyperX Alloy Origins gaming keyboard gets clicky Blue switches: Hands

HyperX added a satisfying click to its Alloy Origin gaming keyboard with its own HyperX Blue switches. The $110 full-size gaming keyboard (£110, AU$153 converted) was previously available with the company’s tactile Aqua switches and linear Red switches. The combination of the Alloy Origin with HyperX’s Blue mechanical switches gives you a slim, sturdy gaming keyboard with a classic clicky …

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HP Spectre x360 14 offers 2

It seems like laptops with 3:2 screen ratios are officially a trend. The HP Spectre x360 14 is the company’s first Spectre two-in-one with a taller display than the 16:9 widescreen displays you’re probably used to seeing. Acer has already released a laptop and a two-in-one with 3:2 displays and, Thursday Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Go with the same screen ratio, which …

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