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AMD reveals Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors at CES 2021

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. AMD announced its Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors on Tuesday, with Chief Executive Lisa Su taking to the virtual stage for her CES 2021 keynote. The new line includes a 35 watt version intended for a …

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is a dual

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. As part of PC and component maker Asus’ CES 2021 gaming announcements, the company unveiled a special edition of its dual-screen gaming laptop. The Zephyrus Duo 15 SE features a new 15.6-inch main display, next-gen components from AMD and Nvidia and …

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Intel invents ‘ultraportable gaming’ laptops for CES 2021

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Intel’s flipping its mobile gaming processor equation for CES 2021: This year’s target is “ultraportable gaming,” otherwise known as systems that prioritize portability and workday-long battery life over raw performance from behemoths that never leave your desk. But never fear, Intel …

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The 25 best battery life laptops for 2022

It should come as no surprise that battery life is one of the key things we look for in a laptop computer. What is surprising is which laptop brands and models take the top spots when it comes to battery life. They’re not always the usual suspects. Why are we so obsessed with battery life? More than screen size, processing power, …

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Best gaming phone for 2019

If you’re on a quest to find the best gaming phone out there, you have a wide array of specialist options to consider, including the Asus ROG, Razer Phone 2, Nubia Red Magic Mars, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Xiaomi’s Black Shark.  The best gaming phones are designed especially for playing games, with features including Super AMOLED screens, large screens, superfast processors, advanced cooling systems, stereo …

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Best MacBook Air alternatives for 2022

Apple’s popular MacBook Air set the bar for years for what you could expect from a $1,000 laptop and gave you a great entry point into MacOS without having to shell out for an iMac or MacBook Pro. However, PC makers have caught up to the Apple laptop and, in some cases, surpassed what’s possible for an ultraportable laptop.  Despite having …

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Best laptops and desktops to give as holiday gifts for 2020

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. With so many people working from home or remote learning, this is a good year to give the incredibly thoughtful gift of upgrading a loved one’s slow or clunky old system. Our picks for the best laptops and desktops to buy for the holidays include brands like Apple, …

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CNET’s 2020 Innovation Award winners made things better during a difficult year

During a pandemic year marked by mounting economic and emotional challenges, the latest advances in technology helped us stay employed, continue the education of our children, comfort loved ones, and reimagine our ideas about community. In CNET’s second annual Innovation Awards, we wanted to recognize a handful of advances that changed things for the better in a really tough year. …

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Porsche Design Acer Book RS review: Sports car on the outside, sedan under the hood

Acer makes some of the best inexpensive laptops you’ll find, as well as interesting premium models that are more about design than being a good bargain. With the name Porsche Design stamped on the lid of this one, I’m guessing you can figure out which group this falls into. Built from carbon fiber and magnesium with diamond-cut edges, the Acer Book …

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 is a glimpse into how much better your next Android phone will be

The chip that will power most high-end 5G phones next year is here: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. And for the first time in its ultra high-end lineup, Qualcomm has integrated its 5G modem on the same chip as the brains, AI and other processor features, likely giving 5G phones a boost in battery life.  Smartphones need a lot of components …

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