Articles by Claire Tabari, Staff Writer

Self-described art critic and unabashedly pretentious, Claire finds joy in impassioned ramblings about her closeness to video games. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Brooklyn College and five years of experience in entertainment journalism. Claire is a stalwart defender of the importance found in subjectivity and spends most days overwhelmed with excitement for the past, present and future of gaming. When she isn't writing or playing Dark Souls, she can be found eating chicken fettuccine alfredo and watching anime.

Articles by: Claire Tabari

Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2024) review: The perfect portable gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 21 September 24

Editor's Choice

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is the perfect gaming laptop for travelers. It features excellent battery life, a light chassis, a bright display, and military-grade durability.

Nintendo Switch 2 images leak, suggesting bigger screen and a mysterious new button

By Claire Tabari published 18 September 24

Here's a breakdown of everything we learned from these Nintendo Switch 2 leaks.

Best phone deals — iPhone 15 Plus in hand

This iOS 18 trick will prevent you from destroying your phone battery

By Claire Tabari published 17 September 24

iOS 18 introduces an update to an underlooked feature that could be a huge benefit to your battery health, although you might have to sacrifice some juice with the setting activated.

Valve's Steam Deck in a hand with God of War on the screen

How AMD could make Valve's Steam Deck obsolete

By Claire Tabari published 16 September 24

With AMD's Ryzen Z chip looking like it will make a fool out of the Steam Deck's current hardware, Valve is facing some pressure

Don't buy the iPhone 16 — Apple's best iPhone is yet to come

By Claire Tabari last updated 16 September 24

If you're a fan of finding the best cost-to-performance ratio, recent rumors surrounding this product make it seem like the iPhone 16 stands no chance against it.

Apple October Event: What to expect from Mac M4 and iPad

By Claire Tabari published 16 September 24

Here are some rumors on the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, iPad Mini, and next generation iPads, all of which are expected to be unveiled at an Apple event in the coming weeks.

Put down that Windows gaming handheld! Wait 'til early 2025

By Claire Tabari published 15 September 24

A recent announcement from AMD could spell disaster for unreleased Windows gaming handhelds.

Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor review: Two displays in one for under $600

By Claire Tabari published 12 September 24

Alienware’s first-ever dual resolution monitor is an absolute success, but it’s only worth it for a niche selection of gamers.

Close up of the Apple Watch Series 10 in glossy Jet Black

The Apple Watch Series 10 might finally convince me to switch to an iPhone

By Claire Tabari published 11 September 24

An array of health features and refined design are making me want to invest in my first smartwatch and maybe an iPhone to go along with it.

7 Apple Watch Series 10 upgrades you need to know before buying

By Claire Tabari published 10 September 24

From sleep apnea detection to a much-improved battery, here are seven Apple Watch Series 10 upgrades you need to know before buying.

MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Rumored release date, price, specs, performance, and more

By Claire Tabari published 8 September 24

Here's everything we know about the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus

Nintendo Switch OLED with white joy-cons on a chair

Nintendo needs to release the Switch 2 soon or risk getting buried by competition

By Claire Tabari published 5 September 24

It's hard to believe that Nintendo will actually unveil the Switch 2 this month, but the company needs to do it soon or risk getting absolutely buried by its newfound competition.

Acer's breakthrough handheld gaming PC has one problem, and it's not the ROG Ally

By Claire Tabari published 4 September 24

Acer unveiled its first dive into the Windows gaming handheld market at IFA Berlin 2024 with the Nitro Blaze 7, but it may have overlooked one vital component.

Acer Swift Go 16 vs Zenbook S16: Which 16-inch laptop is king?

By Claire Tabari published 1 September 24

Without further ado, let us see which 16-inch laptop is king between the Acer Swift Go 16 and Asus Zenbook S16.

Acer Swift Go 16 review: Premium performance for a decent price

By Claire Tabari published 30 August 24

The Acer Swift Go 16 is a winner, boasting phenomenal performance, decent battery life, and a vibrant display in a light and thin 16-inch chassis.

Your ROG Ally doesn't suck, Windows 11 does

By Claire Tabari published 29 August 24

It appears that SteamOS yields huge performance and battery life improvements when compared to Windows 11.

One good reason not to buy a PS5 in 2024

By Claire Tabari published 28 August 24

The PS5 is still the best place to enjoy the greatest exclusives of the current generation, but here's one reason why I'm recommending you don't buy a PS5 in 2024.

Was PlayStation Portal just the beginning for Sony's handheld ambitions?

By Claire Tabari published 26 August 24

Will PlayStation compete with the Switch?

My favorite laptop has a successor — Does it meet expectations?

By Claire Tabari published 24 August 24

It's been a little over a year since I tested my favorite laptop, and now, the ninth generation of the Lenovo Yoga 9i is in my hands. Does it live up to the hype?

Asus ROG Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Can MSI finally pull ahead?

By Claire Tabari published 24 August 24

MSI announced the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus earlier this year, and it could be prepared to give the Asus ROG Ally X a run for its money.

Lenovo Yoga 9i vs. HP Spectre x360: Which of these incredible laptops is superior?

By Claire Tabari published 23 August 24

It's about time we pit it the HP Spectre x360 up against last year's champion, the Lenovo Yoga 9i, and see if it can steal the title of best 2-in-1.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9) review: Is it still my favorite laptop?

By Claire Tabari published 23 August 24

Editor's Choice

The Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9) is still fantastic, with solid Intel performance and a stunning OLED display, but its weaker battery life puts it a step below last year’s model.

If I were going back to school, I would buy one of these 3 dorm room monitors

By Claire Tabari published 22 August 24

There are plenty back-to-school monitor deals, but here are the best we've seen for those in need of a great overall product, something more budget-friendly, or an absolute beast for gaming.