This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. With Android apps able to run on Chromebooks, it’s become increasingly valuable to have one that not only has a touchscreen, but can convert into a tablet. That’s what the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook and IdeaPad …
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Acer’s latest Spin 5 2
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. There seems to be a growing contingent of laptop users out there fed up with 16:9, wide-screen displays because that’s just not an aspect ratio that’s great for productivity. If this is you, Acer’s new Spin 5 and its 2K-resolution, 13.5-inch …
Read More »Sleek Lenovo Legion Y740S gaming laptop weighs just over 4 pounds
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Lenovo’s Legion gaming laptops offer good mainstream performance with designs that don’t necessarily scream “gamer.” So when I saw the announcement for the 15-inch Legion Y740S, a gaming laptop that weighs only 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg), is just 0.6-inch thick (14.9mm) …
Read More »Lenovo’s X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga for 2020 let you easily block prying eyes
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. I just reviewed the seventh-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon and fourth-gen ThinkPad X1 Yoga a few months back and here we are with their replacements, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5, already being announced ahead …
Read More »Lenovo goes after writers, artists and designers with Creator Series PCs
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. PC makers are really trying to attract creators at the moment. Sometimes the results are great. Other times, they’re little more than gaming PCs dressed for the office, not a tournament. Lenovo’s new Creator Series announced ahead of CES 2020 looks …
Read More »GoPro’s $50 Light Mod is available and does more than light up your video
When GoPro released the Hero 8 Black in October it also announced new Media, Display and Light Mods to give you better audio, a front-facing screen and more light when you need it. You’ll be able to preorder the Media and Display Mods for $80 each in January and February, respectively, but you can get the $50 Light Mod right …
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If you’re a proud new owner of a two-in-one PC — aka a convertible laptop — this story is for you. Two-in-ones have come a long way since the 2012 launch of Windows 8, but if you’ve never used one, it might not be completely clear how it might fit into your life. Frankly, that’s totally understandable. It wasn’t …
Read More »How to trick out your new Nintendo Switch
So you got a Nintendo Switch as a gift and it’s a lot of fun, but you feel like it could be better with an accessory or two? You’re right. Here are our favorite options for the best Nintendo Switch accessories to buy, making your experience of playing a Switch game better at home and on the road. Super Smash Bros. …
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Ask anyone who owns a camera drone what their main gripe is and the answer is likely short flight times. Drone maker Zero Zero Robotics says its upcoming V-Coptr Falcon will blow past industry standards by staying in the air for up to 50 minutes. And it didn’t do it by bulking up the battery, but by going from a …
Read More »DJI’s Black Friday camera deal returns: $248 for the Osmo Action
DJI, best known for drones like the new Mavic Mini, released its first action cam earlier in the year, the Osmo Action. If you’re looking for a feature-packed mountable camera that can compete with GoPro’s top cameras, this is it — and you can get it at the all-time low price. Amazon is selling it for $248 currently, well below its …
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