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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.

Nintendo Switch 2 concept

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

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.

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

Scrapbook styled punk pop-art image showing a mock up of the Google Search home page on a colorful background. — Google's AI Overview broke the Internet this year — is AI ready to replace search? Generative AI might act like a search algorithm, but don't fall for it

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.

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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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By Claire Tabari last updated 13 December 24

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

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Best MacBook for college students in December 2024

By Sean Riley last updated 11 December 24

Here are the best MacBook laptops for college students

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By Claire Tabari published 9 December 24

Here are our favorite applications for education, perfect for students of varying ages

Creative & Media Apps

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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

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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.

Latest Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 review

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 review: A business laptop that takes more than it gives

By Rami Tabari published 15 December 24

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 wouldn’t earn my business. Every great feature it offers comes with a cost, and that’s topped off with middling performance and short battery life.

Business Laptops

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 gaming and content creation laptop

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 review: An understated gaming laptop that is a content creator’s dream

By Madeline Ricchiuto published 15 December 24

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Latest News

Lenovo rollable laptop screen as seen in a 2022 video released by the company.

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

By Nick Lucchesi published 19 December 24

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 may adopt a killer Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch feature

By Claire Tabari published 19 December 24

This new Lenovo Legion Go 2 leak has us brimming with excitement

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The 24 biggest AI moments of 2024: A Laptop Mag countdown

By Rael Hornby, Stevie Bonifield last updated 20 December 24

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 7 review

This is the budget Windows laptop I’d buy over a Chromebook

By Joanna Nelius published 19 December 24

It’s more powerful and cheaper than some Chromebooks

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Robert Downey Jr. gave this 'Stark' warning to Hollywood execs over AI in 2024

By Stevie Bonifield published 19 December 24

This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.

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