Late in 2020, Acer released the Swift 3X, the PC maker’s first laptop using Iris Xe Max discrete graphics, Intel’s first discrete GPU in more than 20 years. The boost in graphics performance elevated the Swift 3X from just a good, general-purpose, thin-and-light laptop to one that could be used for entry-level content creation. With the …
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Walmart has decided to extend its Black Friday sales all the way back into October. And you’re in luck since there are a lot of fantastic offers available right now, such as discounts on a Ninja indoor grill and a robot vacuum cleaner. Don’t wait too long to take advantage of these deals because they’ll be over before you know …
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Get ready for the next collection of great bargains this weekend. We looked through this week’s offers and found great deals from HP, Ulta Beauty, Cricut and Bed Bath & Beyond — all still available right now. We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for your next smart kitchen appliance or a new Chromebook. Let’s get to our favorite …
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High-end gaming laptops like the Alienware m17 R4 and Razer Blade 17 are fun to test because of their amazing performance and ground-breaking designs and features. But when it comes down to it, they’re completely impractical for my laptop needs, and I’m not about to spend upward of $4,000 when I can get all the graphics performance I need in …
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It has been six years since HTC made its first VR headset. But the company’s latest product, the Vive Flow, takes a totally new approach. The phone-connected VR glasses, coming later this year for $500, can make their own prescription adjustments. That means you don’t need to wear glasses at all, provided the Flow’s prescription-adjusting range fits your eyes. And, …
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Amazon has the latest HP Chromebook x360 for $360, which is $44 less than Walmart’s price on a nearly identical model, making it the best deal you’ll find for this Chromebook today. This is a two-in-one model that flips into tablet mode to suit your work style. It also has a 14-inch touchscreen. See at Amazon CNET hasn’t reviewed this …
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Target is hoping you’re ready to scratch that holiday shopping itch. The retailer has launched its first big holiday sale in the form of Target Deals Days, which runs today through Tuesday, Oct. 12. See at Target Among the highlights: Video games on sale for as low as $10 Up to 35% off kitchen appliances Buy two, get one free …
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The 15.6-inch Aspire Vero is one of Acer’s first laptops to ship with Windows 11 alongside updated versions of its ultraportable Swift 5 and entry-level Nitro 5 gaming laptops. The Vero is entirely new, though. Well, not entirely new, as it’s Acer’s first laptop made from post-consumer recycled plastics, and it ships in packaging made from recycled materials that are also 100% recyclable. …
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It’s one of the biggest technology buying hangups: Is my new purchase going to be immediately obsolete? Or at least outdated? That kind of FOMO can lead to long delays in buying a laptop, phone or tablet, always waiting for the next update or upgrade. With the announcement of Windows 11, laptop and desktop shoppers are in this familiar situation. …
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Amazon announced a new device called the Glow during its fall product launch event, a $250 video chatting gadget that allows children to virtually interact with loved ones by playing games and reading books together. Although the company has been selling the Echo Dot Kids Edition for years, it’s rare for Amazon to develop an entirely new device designed specifically …
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