Experience

Acer Predator Apollo DDR4-3600 MHz CL14 2×8 GB Review

Introduction High performance memory kits have evolved over the last few years, both in styling and technology. Styling has shifted to heavier heat sinks, LED light bars, and fancy RGB control software. The technology has done what it inevitably will by producing greater speeds and densities at generally lower cost as DDR4 has matured. The… Read more

Skoda Enyaq iV 80 review: Smooth operator

(Pocket-lint) – Flick your eyes over the Skoda Enyaq fast enough and, shocker, you might kind-of mistake it for a Tesla Model X from certain angles. No, there’s no crazy gullwing doors here. No, there’s not quite as much real-world range either (it’s not far off, on paper, at least). But, heck, the Skoda doesn’t… Read more

Inventive grandson builds Telegram messaging machine for 96-year-old grandmother

Making sure elders can keep in contact with children and grandchildren has never been more important in a time of global lockdown. That’s why Twitter user @mrcatacroquer, Manuel Lucio Dallo, built the Yayagram — a DIY project that makes sending and receiving voice and text messages over Telegram a physical process just like using an… Read more

Longer Orange 10 3D Printer Review: Cheap Price, Poor Performance

Our Verdict A small-format resin 3D printer with a bargain-basement price, the Longer Orange 10’s weak output and wobbly build quality make it a poor bargain. For + Inexpensive price + Small footprint Against – Laser-cut UV lid feels wobbly – Low XY resolution – Small build volume The Longer Orange 10 is the entry-level… Read more

A Heat Pipe-Cooled PCIe 4.0 SSD Is Finally Available in a Fanless System

Home News (Image credit: Atlast Solutions) Sometimes a tiny little thing can drastically improve performance and the user experience. Atlast! has developed just this kind of thing for one of its latest designs — it now uses a heat-pipe cooling system to passively cool both an SSD and the motherboard chipset. The performance of modern… Read more

Mavix M5 Gaming Chair Review: Polish Over Posture

Our Verdict The Mavix M5 looks and feels premium, backed by its tough mesh upholstery and pleasant faux leather accents. However, a backrest that forces you to recline and low lumbar support area leaves too much of your back, shoulders and neck unsupported when sitting up straight. It may be better for console or living… Read more

Cherry’s First Mechanical Laptop Switches Improved My Typing Speed, Comfort

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Whether you’re working or gaming on your computer, there’s nothing quite like the feel of a mechanical keyboard. All of the best gaming keyboards are mechanical, but when it comes time to choose a laptop, you’ll find not many come mechanical switches. While there have been a handful of… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: a midrange phone that will last

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If a $100 budget phone is the fast-food dollar menu and a $1,000 flagship is a steakhouse dinner, then the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G sits comfortably halfway between the two: the laid-back all-day cafe with surprisingly tasty… Read more

Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook review: good price, bad screen

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Lenovo’s Ideapad Flex 3 Chromebook is one of the tiniest Chromebooks I’ve ever used. It’s also one of the cheapest, retailing for just $349.99. Any laptop that costs that little is going to have some serious drawbacks… Read more

Google’s Guacamole may be premature, but it sounds ripe to become an Android feature

Google probably wasn’t planning to reveal this until the company’s I/O developer conference on May 18th, but it looks like a cat may be out of the bag: the company’s testing a feature that should let you stop alarms and answer calls on your Android phone simply by saying “stop” — no need to pick… Read more

Oculus has turned on wireless PC streaming for the Quest 2

Oculus is turning on its Air Link PC streaming feature for the Quest 2 virtual reality headset. Air Link is part of the Oculus v28 software update, which recently started rolling out to Oculus headset owners. Facebook Reality Labs head Andrew Bosworth says you can find the feature if you’re running v28 on your PC… Read more

Oculus is rolling out its new and more expressive avatars starting today

Oculus is beginning to roll out redesigned avatars that are more expressive and customizable than those that launched in 2016. They’ll appear starting today in just a few games for the Quest VR platform, including Epic Roller Coasters, PokerStarsVR, and Topgolf with Pro Putt. Soon, they’ll appear in Synth Riders, and later in the year,… Read more

Citroën ë-C4 review: Crossover coupe that’s comfortable to the core

(Pocket-lint) – There’s a little thing in the car world called CMP – Common Modular Platform. While you won’t see it, it’s underpinning a number of cars coming from the PSA group – Citroën, Peugeot, Vauxhall, DS Automobiles, and for those in Europe, Opel. That’s why you’ll find a number of cars with what look… Read more

Sony 360 Reality Audio support arrives for Sennheiser’s premium Ambeo Soundbar

Home News (Image credit: Future) Sennheiser has announced another reason to consider its five-star Ambeo Soundbar: Sony 360 Reality Audio support. A new firmware update, available today, means Ambeo owners can enjoy 360 Reality Audio tracks via Google Chromecast. Live concert streaming service nugs.net is the first to work, with “additional services and content expected… Read more

Xbox Series S

Our Verdict The Xbox Series S isn’t perfect and won’t be for everyone, but it delivers a near next-gen gaming experience for a reasonable price For Attractively priced Solid AV and gaming performance Responsive controls Against Over-complicated AV set-up Doesn’t support native 4K gaming Small hard drive The Xbox Series S is a tough console… Read more