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Nintendo Switch in hands

Why Nintendo's Switch 2 already has me bracing for disappointment

James Pero published 21 December 24

Nintendo Switch is something truly magical that gave gamers that best of a gaming handheld and home console. Does Nintendo have anything new up its sleeve for the Switch 2?

Asus ROG Strix G18

Leaks suggest new AMD Strix gaming laptops with RTX 50-series are on the way

Sarah Chaney published 20 December 24

Leaks spotted at online retailers suggest an imminent launch for AMD Strix gaming laptops with Nvidia's new RTX 50-series GPUs.

Asus ROG Strix G18

Nvidia's RTX 50-series gaming PCs are likely getting a huge price hike — here's why laptops could be next

Madeline Ricchiuto published 20 December 24

If you're looking to upgrade with Blackwell, be prepared for some sticker shock

1More Quad Driver Earbuds

There may be a Steam Deck 2 on its way, just not Valve's

Claire Tabari published 20 December 24

Lenovo's next-generation, SteamOS-powered Legion Go could make for a great Steam Deck follow-up.

Google's new Gemini AI model can show you that it's really "thinking"

Sarah Chaney published 20 December 24

New 'reasoning' AI models are popping up left and right, and this latest model from Google could be its most impressive yet.

TP-Link routers targeted by Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks

TP-Link routers may face nationwide ban after 'significantly alarming' link to US cyberattacks

Rael Hornby published 20 December 24

An investigation into TP-Link could see the company's routers banned in the US.

In 1999, Nvidia reinvented the GPU. In 2024, it is powering the AI revolution Nvidia is the brain behind your favorite AI — for now

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE cloud gaming Chromebook — Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Did the gaming Chromebook level up? Can the 516 GE change our minds about cloud gaming?

TP-Link routers targeted by Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks — TP-Link routers may face nationwide ban after 'significantly alarming' link to US cyberattacks Pretty spy for a Wi-Fi

Asus ROG Strix G18 — Nvidia's RTX 50-series gaming PCs are likely getting a huge price hike — and laptops could be next If you're looking to upgrade with Blackwell, be prepared for some sticker shock

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core — Qualcomm claims it only copied "1% or less" of Arm technology for the Snapdragon X As the trial continues, we're getting a clearer picture of what the fallout could look like

1More Quad Driver Earbuds — There may be a Steam Deck 2 on its way, just not Valve's Lenovo's next-generation, SteamOS-powered Legion Go could make for a great Steam Deck follow-up

Google's new Gemini AI model can show you that it's really "thinking" Finding out how Gemini got its info has never been easier

iPhone 16 Pro in natural titanium against copper gradient background — Here are two ways to get a free iPhone 16 Pro — no trade-in required Get the iPhone 16 Pro for free this holiday season.

Christmas wish list dear santa — Laptop Mag Holiday Wish List: Top holiday 2024 tech gifts we want See our first ever Laptop Mag Holiday Wish List

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Best 14-inch laptops 2024

Best 14-inch laptops 2024: Small size, big potential

By Joanna Nelius last updated 17 December 24

Our most well-reviewed 14-inch laptops for consumers and business users — including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks, and Chromebooks.

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The best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy now include tablet/laptop hybrids from Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and HP.

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By Sean Riley last updated 11 December 24

Here are the best MacBook laptops for college students

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Laptop Mag tests and reviews over 100 laptops annually to find the best ones for you, regardless of your budget or needs. Our regularly updated guide will show you the best laptops in 2024.

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Best MacBook in 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

By Sean Riley last updated 19 November 24

Picking the best MacBook is a tough call, but we've tested and reviewed every model to make sure that you know which Apple laptop you should buy.

Best Lenovo laptops in 2024: Our 6 favorites tested and reviewed

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 15 November 24

These are the best Lenovo laptops, from ThinkPad laptops with industry-leading keyboards to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

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Acer Swift 16 AI (Intel) review: Polarizing potential

By Joanna Nelius published 21 December 24

The Swift 16 AI’s greatest strengths lie in its display and speakers — but they aren’t strong enough to make up for this laptop’s biggest weakness: heavy multitasking performance.

Windows Laptops

Acer Predator Helios 16

Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Powerful, gorgeous, and reasonably priced

By Claire Tabari published 21 December 24

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has fantastic hardware without sacrificing its gorgeous display, and it’s reasonably priced.

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Nintendo Switch 2 rumors: Release date, specs, price, launch games, and more

By Sarah Chaney last updated 19 December 24

A new console from Nintendo, currently dubbed the Switch 2, could be on the way in 2024. Here's what we know so far.

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Lenovo rumored to release rolling laptop screen at CES 2025 — watch it in action

By Nick Lucchesi published 19 December 24

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By Rael Hornby, Stevie Bonifield last updated 21 December 24

A curated series of events that defined AI’s impact this year — and possibly in the years to come.

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Google's AI Overview broke the Internet this year — is AI ready to replace search?

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 December 24

Google's Search Generative Experience got off to a rocky start in 2024.

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