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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's $80 "real fan" price tag overlooks one long-term cost

Games cost more. Fine. But don’t tell players that struggling to afford them is fandom.

The Alienware Area-51 looks like a UFO, but I've identified its one feature every gaming laptop needs

The Alienware Area-51 looks like a UFO, but I've identified its one feature every gaming laptop needs

There’s no excuse anymore; gaming laptops need to step up their game if they want to land in my shopping cart. I’m asking for one thing: a mechanical keyboard.

Microsoft wants to win the handheld gaming war by no longer making one

Microsoft wants to win the handheld gaming war by no longer making one

Microsoft's rumored first-party Xbox handheld may take longer to arrive than expected. The company has paused development on the Xbox handheld to focus on Windows 11 optimization.

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Skip the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 — here are 3 budget-friendly 2-in-1 laptops with great battery life

The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 let me down in one critical area, but luckily there are better options for your money. Here are the top 3 alternatives with better battery life.

"We don't circulate this much": Google co-founder reveals shocking AI hack

Ethicists wonder if bullying your AI -- even if it yields better results -- will make you a jerk in real life.

Intel isn’t working on discrete GPUs for laptops: Here’s why.

Amid an entry-level workstation "renaissance," Intel doesn't appear to be developing discrete laptop GPUs but instead relies on the Core Ultra 200H's integrated graphics.

Is 2025 the Year of the eGPU revival?

If you asked me on January 1, 2025, to guess how many eGPUs we'd see this year, I'd have probably said "none" because eGPUs seemed to be a thing of the past.

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After 30 years of PC gaming, I traded in my keyboard and mouse for a controller. Here's what happened.

After 30 years of PC gaming, I traded in my keyboard and mouse for a controller. Here's what happened.

After 30 years of PC gaming, I bought a controller with a keyboard and mouse. It's perfect for one genre of video games and absolutely terrible for another.

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No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.

No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

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WWDC 2025 preview: A gloomy prediction for Apple Intelligence, "Solarium," and macOS "Tahoe"

WWDC 2025 preview: A gloomy prediction for Apple Intelligence, "Solarium," and macOS "Tahoe"

With WWDC 2025 right around the corner, here are the top announcements to watch for

Want a business laptop for work and play? This ThinkPad is for you

Want a business laptop for work and play? This ThinkPad is for you

Business laptops need to prioritize two things: size and battery life. However, the ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 gives you that and a wild multimedia experience. Here’s how.

Asus' ROG XG Station 3 is one of the best uses of Thunderbolt 5 I've seen — unlock desktop-class power with a single port

Asus' ROG XG Station 3 is one of the best uses of Thunderbolt 5 I've seen — unlock desktop-class power with a single port

The Asus ROG XG Station 3 leverages the power of Thunderbolt 5 to give you desktop-class GPU performance over a single cable.

The Nvidia RTX 5070 could be the most popular laptop GPU of this generation

The Nvidia RTX 5070 could be the most popular laptop GPU of this generation

At Computex in Taipei this week, Laptop Mag got some quick benchmarking in on an MSI Crosshair 18 HX laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU.

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"I hope it becomes a go-to for pros": I tried the surprisingly fast ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse

A featherweight gaming mouse with heavyweight features

You can finally play Fortnite on iPhone again — but you won't want to without this mobile gadget

This controller is so good for mobile gaming, it feels like cheating. It's also the perfect companion for playing Fortnite on iOS after its return to the App Store.

If money is no object, this new ThinkPad X9-15 is the business laptop you want

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition is the perfect business laptop for someone with light workloads and a heavy money clip, as they’ll get a gorgeous display and pleasant audio packed into a sleek chassis with a long battery life.

"I'm not worried about our competitors": What Qualcomm's Snapdragon strategy says about Intel, Apple, and AMD

Qualcomm announced the first Snapdragon X Elite chips at the Snapdragon Summit in 2023, while the new generation is expected to be announced at the Snapdragon Summit in 2025. This leaves a two-year gap between chipset generations. Will that delay mean Qualcomm is left behind?

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I can't stop thinking about this ROG gaming keyboard, it can transform into the perfect keyboard for almost anyone

The Asus ROG Falcata is a 75% wireless split gaming keyboard announced at Computex 2025. Myriad configuration options could make it a compelling option.

Google and XREAL announce Project Aura, XR smart glasses for Android

XREAL's Project Aura emerges as the Android device to watch out for as XR glasses take a generational leap at Google I/O.

Microsoft has second thoughts over a surprisingly controversial Windows change

Microsoft shoved Windows 11 features into Windows 10, and then instantly regretted it. This isn't the best way to convince folks to jump to Windows 11.

The Asus ProArt P16 nails local AI and beats MacBooks — but it doesn’t come cheap

It outperforms MacBooks in more ways than one — but you’ll need to pay up for all that power.

An exclusive look at Google's NotebookLM app on Android and iOS

On Monday Google launched the NotebookLM stand-alone app for Android and iOS, ahead of Google I/O 2025. "This first version of the app includes many of the core features of NotebookLM," a Google manager tells Laptop Mag.

'It’s just collecting dust': One year later, Apple Vision Pro users wonder if they wasted their money.

A year after launch, Vision Pro buyers are voicing regret — and warning you not to buy one. Where did the Vision Pro go wrong? It's more complicated than you think.

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