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HP does something utterly unique with its new laptops by letting you choose between Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors

HP revealed its new EliteBook X 14 family of laptops at CES 2026, and HP lets you choose from a wide range of options — including your choice of silicon.

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Value and casual PC gamers, Acer has revealed new gaming laptops designed specifically for you — great specs and a slim option, too

Acer says its Nitro V Series gaming laptops are designed for casual and value-conscious gamers. Here's everything you need to know about them.

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The world’s best-sounding Xbox headset just got a redesign with some major upgrades — and it’s already available

At CES 2026, Audeze announced (and released) the next-generation Maxwell wireless gaming headset, and I've been able to spend a little bit of time with it.

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HP didn’t just announce a laptop — it refreshed the entire OmniBook lineup with new designs, OLED options, and next‑gen chips

At CES 2026, HP announced a complete refresh of its OmniBook consumer laptops with all-new Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm options — but one stands apart.

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HP announces world's first NEO:LED All-In-One — it's obviously gorgeous looking, but here's why we love it

HP OmniStudio X 27 is the first All-In-One desktop PC to utilize the new NEO:LED display technology. This screen type, powerful processors, and helpful features make this the perfect device for creative workflows.

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Goodbye, WD_BLACK: SanDisk's NVMe SSDs have been rebranded — and the company revealed a powerful handheld gaming SSD

During CES 2026, SanDisk revealed that it is rebranding its WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe SSDs. Here are all of the storage devices that are getting name changes.

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Microsoft is slowly turning Edge into another Copilot app — tests redesigned UI that takes inspiration from Copilot

The latest Edge preview builds now feature an updated UI that borrows the design language that first debuted in Microsoft's Copilot app.

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ASUS confirms price increases starting January 5th as component costs surge yet again, pushing PC hardware even further out of reach

Price increases are coming to select ASUS products in January 2026, as the company responds to volatile memory and storage costs tied to wider industry pressures.

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Here's what happens when you reach Prestige Master in Black Ops 7 — all the rewards, new challenges, and unlocks

Reaching Prestige Master in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is but a step on the overall grind, but it does open up some new rewards and challenges. Here's what you get.

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2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market

Handheld gaming is my new daily driver, but the industry is at a crossroads. To survive 2026, PC handhelds need to stop acting like PCs and start acting like consoles.

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Game prices rose higher in 2025, but is AAA losing out to budget titles? I tried "voting with my wallet" — and I don't regret it

Is the $80 game a dead end? While 2025 saw big publishers hiking prices, I and many other gamers moved in the other direction.

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Windows 11 surges among PC gamers on Steam as Linux stalls — the open-source OS mildly loses momentum after a brief uptick

Steam’s December 2025 survey shows Windows 11 accelerating sharply, while Linux’s recent growth stalls, marking a noticeable shift after several months of gradual Linux gains.

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Rising hardware costs, publisher incentives, and platform strategy shifts all point to 2026 becoming the year cloud gaming takes over — whether players want it or not

RAM prices are so high that 2026 being a year cloud gaming finally breaks out into the big time might not be a crazy idea.

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3 Windows 11 and Microsoft features you'll love in 2026 — and 1 you'll hate

As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

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Dispatch is one of my favorite superhero stories in years — between the great characters, humor, and romance, I'm already hungry for a Season 2

AdHoc Studio's Dispatch is one of the best narrative-focused games in years, cutting through superhero malaise to deliver a funny, hopeful story.

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2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 as frustrating bugs and intrusive features continue to erode trust in Microsoft’s flagship OS — something desperately needs to change

From broken updates to forced features, Windows 11’s 2025 problems show a platform in crisis — and users deserve better.

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Xbox and Double Fine's Keeper on Game Pass is filled to the brim with strange little guys — I just think they're neat!

Keeper is the latest game from Double Fine Productions under Xbox Game Studios, and it's filled with adorable little guys.

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Diablo 4 is in the best place it’s ever been — which is exactly why I’m worried for Lord of Hatred and its risks of overcomplication

Diablo 4 is at its peak in Season 11, which makes the massive changes coming in Lord of Hatred feel exciting and terrifying.

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Cyberpunk 2077 gets nostalgic with this user-made VHS filter and has me yearning for a simpler time — are CRT TVs cool again?

Cyberpunk might be set in 2077, but some gamers are still clinging to the warming glow of CRT TVs as this fan-made VHS filter for Windows PCs proves.

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Microsoft's canceled dual-screen version of Windows Phone has leaked, and you can now try it on a Surface Duo

Andromeda OS was Microsoft's dual-screen version of Windows designed for the Surface Duo that was scrapped in 2018, and for the first time ever you can now try it on a real device.

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ASUS’ ROG Falcata might be the most underrated gaming keyboard of the year — and it's an ergo split design

The ASUS ROG Falcata is a unique, ultra-premium wireless gaming keyboard with hardcore specs and a controversial split design. Does anyone actually want this?

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Lenovo just updated its Legion Go handhelds to better support the Xbox Full Screen Experience — just like the Xbox Ally

A new Legion Space update brings a variety of improvements and optimizations to Legion Go handhelds, especially for the Xbox Full Screen Experience.

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The E‑WIN Champion Upgraded looks sturdy on paper, but real‑world comfort and adjustability issues hold it back from being a top pick

I have been given the latest iteration of E-WIN's Champion series of gaming chairs to review, and frankly, if I need to prop myself up to compensate for its stiff seating and rickety balance, that's not a good sign. Here's what I have to say in my full review.

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This Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 feels more like a portable powerhouse than a gaming laptop

I've been using the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10), a truly beautiful gaming laptop with serious style and impressive hardware... but it may not be the best.

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HyperX's most premium microphone pulls double USB/XLR duty, but I didn't expect to need my own mount

I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.

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