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Nextbit Robin phone will be no more as new owner Razer steps in

Having hatched its cloud-based Robin phone with a Kickstarter campaign, it’s time for hardware startup Nextbit to find its next nest. And it’s a move that may surprise you. On Monday, gaming hardware maker Razer announced that it acquired all 30 members of the Nextbit team. Razer wowed this year’s CES with a gaming laptop …

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CNET giveaway: CES 2017 swag bag

Now playing: Watch this: The coolest TV tech of CES 2017 17:51 CES 2017 is over, but the prizes are not. On top of seeing a three-screen gaming laptop and a TV that’s only 2.57 mm thick, the CNET team walked around the Las Vegas Convention Center to find great swag for one lucky reader. Our locked-and-loaded swag bag includes: …

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Social media has all eyes on attorney general nominee’s hearing

All eyes are on the Senate today as some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his White House cabinet go through their confirmation hearings. People on social media are paying particularly close attention to the hearing for Jeff Sessions, who’s up for attorney general. Protesters are still rallying against Trump’s choice, as the senator’s controversial past raises concerns. On Facebook, …

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If you bring a new laptop to CES 2017, better make sure it’s a two

Now playing: Watch this: Meet the coolest laptops of CES 2017 9:11 There seems to be two big ways to get some attention for your new PC at CES 2017. One is to make a bold, powerful gaming system like the triple-screen Project Valerie from Razer. The other is to bring a new two-in-one hybrid that blurs the line between …

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Gaming laptops get an extra life at CES 2017

Gaming laptops were once the Rodney Dangerfield of computers — they got no respect. Many were much more expensive than comparable desktop gaming rigs, despite having worse performance and less flexibility. Worse, many were laptops in name only, with back-breakingly big bodies, and some of the worst design elements ever pulled from the adolescent sci-fi fantasy look book. Over the …

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The top tech as CES opens

Now playing: Watch this: Noted everyman Nick Offerman warms up the CNET stage… 11:59 OK, now CES has finally started. Despite how busy the show’s press days were, it’s hard to believe that the doors of the Las Vegas Convention Center opened only hours ago. As attendees swarm in, there’s still very much to see, touch and tell you about. …

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Razer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for PC gamers

PC gaming company Razer makes high-design laptops such as the Razer Blade Stealth, as well as accessories, from gaming mice to colorful keyboards. The company is offering discounts on many of its peripherals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday through online stores, including Amazon and Newegg. (The deals will appear at these links on the days in question.) Black Friday …

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Best Windows alternatives to Apple’s new MacBook Pro

Despite the fact that most people have not used one of Apple’s new MacBook Pros, there are some creative professionals — including graphic designers, photographers and video editors — who are already disappointed by them. For them, it’s all about the specs. Apple’s new machines don’t feature the latest Intel and Nvidia processors, don’t offer more than 16GB of memory, …

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MacBook Pro vs. Surface Book vs. Razer Blade vs. Dell XPS 15

Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 If you really want a MacBook Pro, you’ll buy a new MacBook Pro. But maybe you’re on the fence. How does the new Mac compare to the Windows competition? Truth be told, there aren’t as many direct competitors as you’d think. The recently upgraded Microsoft Surface Book, the 14-inch Razer Blade …

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