VR is all about fine details working together seamlessly. Even a tiny amount of lag ruins a game and a glitchy controller can induce nausea. It’s a holistic thing. So, while I was glad to finally try some games on Microsoft‘s lower-cost, easier-to-setup flavor of Windows VR, I’m a little concerned about how good it …
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In between gawping over the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and waiting for Apple to invite us to the unveiling for its new iPhone(s), CNET heads to Berlin this week for the biggest, oldest and oddest technology show in Europe. Miss IFA enjoys technology, the color red and smiling. Messe Berlin First held in 1924 as the “Berlin Radio Show,” IFA …
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Intel is very concerned that you may be using a five-year-old computer. The company claims there are at least 450 million computers still in service that are five or more years old. So, one of the big selling points for the just-announced 8th generation of Core i-series CPUs is that these new chips are twice as fast as those found …
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The best new gaming laptops, ranked +38 more See all photos Editor’s note: Going forward, the most recent updated version of our best gaming laptops list can be found here. Gaming on a laptop is no longer the frustrating compromise it once was. Slimmer designs paired with more powerful processors and graphics cards have brought gaming laptops closer than ever to …
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PC maker Acer is adding a wider variety of configuration options to its GX line of gaming desktops. Rather than breaking the bank, the addition of newer AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 CPUs are aimed at “entry to mid-level gaming,” according to the company. The Acer Aspire GX-281 desktop, already available with Intel CPUs (which can carry a premium …
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The convenience of carrying around a compact tablet instead of a laptop has some people ditching their old notebooks for a more portable experience, but the benefits of a full keyboard can still come in handy. The models on this list blur the line between tablet and laptop — usually referred to as “hybrids” or “two-in-ones.” The double-life of a …
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Computex is kicking off once again in Taipei, Taiwan, and CNET is on the ground, braving the humidity, ready to bring you all the big news. Unlike CES in Las Vegas, which catches the whole tech industry in its massive net, or next month’s E3, which zeroes in on gaming for three days in LA, Computex is all about PCs …
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We first got a glimpse of the Nitro 5 at the Acer press conference last month, and Acer is leaning heavy on “modern titles at a mainstream price.” Designed in different configurations to hit a variety of needs for casual gamers, the Nitro 5 will start at $799 in July (converting to around AU$1,075 or £615). Working to give you …
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VR needs good controllers. The Oculus Rift has a pair. The HTC Vive has a pair. Microsoft’s upcoming VR and “mixed reality” headsets will have them, too: here’s what they look like. Related coverage from Microsoft Build Everything just announced at Microsoft Build iTunes is coming to the Windows 10 Store Microsoft to take on Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home …
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The most important feature for many laptop shoppers is battery life, and rightly so. We carry these devices to meetings, to class, on airplanes and even just from room to room at home. Maximizing time away from the power outlet keeps you mobile and lets you move around without lugging a power brick. Buying the best laptop Laptop buying guide …
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