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For the past seven years, I have tracked consumer tech through constant shifts in hardware, platforms, and the way people actually use devices. Covering everything from budget gear to flagship ...

IFA 2026 was packed with gadgets galore. We expected the annual “Innovation For All” tech show in Berlin to have the usual abundance of smart home devices and home appliances, but companies big and ...

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Heavy, especially with the 180W charger Display colors are noticeably muted Battery life is mediocre 512GB storage will disappear quickly I don’t particularly enjoy describing a $1,459.99 laptop as ...

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Decent performance for the price. Keyboard and touchpad are good, not great. Simple design aesthetic is nice. It has plenty of ports, including Ethernet. Display lacks color. Thick bezels and a tall ...

Alienware has been around for 30 years. But what may surprise you is that in all of that time, the company has never made a true budget gaming laptop. Even some of its smaller systems from previous ...

2026 has been a PITA for just about everyone, and most of us are looking for budget buys without sacrificing too much quality. For gamers, the Alienware 15 might be the laptop to buy if they’re ...

The EU has exempted the Apple Watch and AirPods from its battery removal requirement, saying their sealed designs make user-replaceable batteries impractical. The change still requires final approval ...