Apple on Monday revealed its M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, giving us a look at its highest-end chips so far and the brains inside its redesigned MacBook Pro, which comes in 14-inch and 16-inch models. The chips present a new threat to Intel’s decades of PC processor dominance, thanks to more computing cores compared to …
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iPhone SE 3, Mac Pro and everything else we didn’t see at Apple’s October event
Apple showed off a wide collection of new products at its October “Unleashed” event. The company took the wraps off its updated MacBook Pro laptops powered by new M1 Pro and M1 Max Apple silicon chips. The new laptops come in 14-inch and 16-inch options and sport HDMI, SD card and MagSafe ports, but no Touch Bar. Apple also unveiled …
Read More »NZXT BLD Kit review: Building a gaming PC doesn’t get easier than this
The NZXT BLD Kit is for people who want to build a gaming desktop PC for the first time but might not know where to start or are intimidated by the process. You don’t need to hunt for parts on Amazon or fight scalpers on reselling sites for graphic cards. NZXT will send you one big box with everything you …
Read More »MacBook Pro 2021: Every rumor we’ve heard ahead of today’s Apple event
Update, Oct. 25: At Apple’s fourth product launch event of 2021, the company unveiled Apple Music’s “Voice” plan, new HomePod Mini colors, the AirPods 3, an upgraded MacBook Pro M1 16-inch and 14-inch model with MagSafe charging, HDMI ports and updated cameras. The new laptop also ditches the Touch Bar. Here’s how you can buy Apple’s new MacBook Pros. Original story follows. If …
Read More »Apple event 2021: Today marks a critical moment for Apple’s next M1 Macs
Update, Oct. 18: Apple is hosting a launch today to show off its latest devices. You can follow CNET’s live blog here. So far we saw the AirPods 3, an Apple Music ‘Voice’ plan, new HomePod Mini colors and new MacBooks with Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Apple’s new MacBook Pro laptops will ditch the Touch Bar but bring back MagSafe, add …
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Apple boasted about how efficient its new MacBook Pro laptops are during their debut Monday, but it takes Apple’s most power-hungry laptop charger, a beefy 140-watt brick, to top up the biggest of the new laptops. Apple’s previous 16-inch MacBook Pros, which use the Intel processors Apple is kicking out of its Mac family, came with a 96-watt charger. The 140-watt …
Read More »Top weekend deals: HP 2
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 …
Read More »What to look for in a cheap gaming laptop
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 …
Read More »Friday PC deals at Amazon: Huge sale on monitors and laptops from Acer, Dell and more
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Looking to upgrade your monitor or laptop? Amazon has good news for you. The mega-retailer is highlighting a wide assortment of both on its pre-Black Friday “Epic Deals” page from a nice array of brands, including Acer, Dell, ViewSonic, LG, Asus and Philips. See at …
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Black Friday is still weeks away, but that doesn’t mean that retailers like Office Depot aren’t trying to get a head start. With the current shortages caused by supply chain issues, it may not be a bad idea to do your holiday shopping a bit earlier. We’ve scoped out some of the best deals this week at Office Depot, like …
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