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Apple Intelligence's big moment is here — and it's greatest challenge

James Pero published 22 December 24

Apple Intelligence just added a host of new features, but now Apple faces its biggest challenge with users.

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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

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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.

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

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

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

Laptop Mag's Biggest AI Moments in 2024 image showing various leaders in the AI industry in a punk-pop-art scrapbook art style on a colorful pastel background. — The 24 biggest AI moments of 2024: A Laptop Mag countdown A curated series of events that defined AI’s impact this year — and possibly in the years to come

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Asus ROG Strix 18 — Leaks suggest new AMD Strix gaming laptops with RTX 50-series are on the way Can Spring 2025 hurry up and get here already?

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 Gen 7 review — This is the budget Windows laptop I’d buy over a Chromebook It’s more powerful and cheaper than some Chromebooks

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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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Here are the best MacBook laptops for college students

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Acer Swift 16 AI (Intel) review: Polarizing potential

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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.

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

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By Sarah Chaney last updated 19 December 24

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By Ross Rubin published 22 December 24

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By Stevie Bonifield published 22 December 24

The courtroom battle between the New York Times and OpenAI may have a long-lasting impact on how AI is developed in the future.

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