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Oppo Reno 4 Z review: Affordable 5G

(Pocket-lint) – Throughout 2020 the battle for dominance in the mid-range smartphone market burned fierce. With one group of companies in particular showing it was more than willing to add some competition to a market that had grown a little stagnant in the wake of manufacturers chasing that four-figure price bracket. That group, of course,… Read more

Asus TUF Dash F15 Review: RTX 3070 Meets Intel H35

Our Verdict The Asus TUF Dash F15 is an attractively thin gaming clamshell with an eSports-ready screen. But you can squeeze more frames out of other RTX 30-series laptops. For Decent battery life Fast screen Successful software-based noise cancelling Easy upgrades Against Frame rates could be better No webcam Flat keyboard Gaming laptops are trying… Read more

Alienware m15 R4 Gaming Laptop Review: RTX 30-Series Performance, Eye-Popping Color

Our Verdict The Alienware m15 R4 packs plenty of RTX 30-series performance in an attractive design with an amazing screen. For Sleek design Strong performance Snappy Keyboard Vibrant optional OLED Screen Against Warm temperatures Relatively short battery life Nvidia’s RTX 30-series “Ampere” graphics cards have been burning up the desktop market since they launched last… Read more

Asus ROG Flow X13 review: a game-ready 2-in-1

The ROG Flow X13 and the XG Mobile deliver reasonable performance for quite a high price. A top-notch convertible with a pricey sidecar If I saw the Asus ROG Flow X13 in the wild, I would never guess it was a gaming laptop. It’s a 13.4-inch 2-in-1 convertible that’s just 2.9 pounds and .62 inches… Read more

8BitDo’s Arcade Stick is a sleek and stylish Switch controller

8BitDo is best known for its affordable retro controllers, but its latest product is quite a bit more ambitious. It’s a wireless arcade stick for the Nintendo Switch and PCs, simply called the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, and at $89.99 it’s now the most expensive controller in the company’s lineup. Arcade sticks can be pretty pricey,… Read more

8BitDo’s Arcade Stick is a sleek and stylish Switch controller

8BitDo is best known for its affordable retro controllers, but its latest product is quite a bit more ambitious. It’s a wireless arcade stick for the Nintendo Switch and PCs, simply called the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, and at $89.99 it’s now the most expensive controller in the company’s lineup. Arcade sticks can be pretty pricey,… Read more

Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD Review: The Best Just Got Better

Our Verdict Samsung’s 870 EVO is one of the most responsive SATA SSDs we have tested. Fast, efficient, and well-backed by Samsung, the 870 EVO is our top choice for a solid SATA SSD. For Reliable and responsive architecture Appealing aesthetics AES 256-bit encryption Capacities up to 4TB 5-year warranty Software suite Go to page:… Read more

Samsung Galaxy S21

Our Verdict The S21 gives here and takes there, but ultimately strengthens the Galaxy reputation For Rich, smooth display Solid battery life Superb all-round camera Against No microSD slot, earbuds or charger Sony rival sounds better With flagship smartphones from the likes of Samsung and Apple reliably refreshed every year, it’s perhaps unrealistic to expect… Read more

Best Bang & Olufsen speaker 2021: Which B&O speaker is right for you?

(Pocket-lint) – Bang & Olufsen makes some of the best looking and best-sounding speakers on the market, Bluetooth and otherwise. There are a couple of ranges within B&O Play’s lineup: BeoPlay and BeoLit, with the BeoLit name dating all the way back to 1939. Quite the heritage. Our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers We’ve… Read more

The best monitor 2021: Top 4K and Quad HD options for everyone

(Pocket-lint) – Whether you have a monster PC, a MacBook, or just an everyday use-it-for-everything computer, there are many reasons why you’d need a monitor. That also means there are many things to consider when looking to buy one. For some, only the biggest and sharpest panel will do. For others, it’s fast refresh rates… Read more

iDSD Diablo is iFi’s new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp

Home News (Image credit: iFi) iFi is kicking off 2021 with the self-proclaimed best battery-powered DAC/headphone amp it has ever produced – the iDSD Diablo. Engineered to sit proudly at the top of iFi’s range of mobile and transportable devices, the Diablo is, says the firm, built for purists. Similar in size to other amps… Read more

Tom’s Hardware CES 2021 Awards: Hot New Hardware for the Year Ahead

Home News (Image credit: Asus, Lenovo, LG, Thermaltake, Razer, MSI, Nvidia, EVGA. iBuyPower, AMD and Shutterstock) Let’s be honest. This wasn’t the CES anyone wanted. We’ve been covering North America’s largest tech show for years, so we can definitively say that, without in-person booths and demos, it’s just not the same. The most interesting things… Read more

CES 2021: ASUS introduces a wide range of new laptops for work, gaming, and education

We already got a look at new gaming laptops from ASUS and its ROG sub-brand earlier in the week, but the company has also announced new additions to the TUF Gaming, Zenbook, Expertbook, Chromebook, and VivoBook laptop series, as well as a new laptop aimed at those learning from home. According to Samson Hu, co-CEO of ASUS,… Read more

CES 2021: MSI unleashes new laptops powered by Nvidia RTX 30 series

Following on from last night’s announcement that Nvidia’s RTX 30 series is coming to laptops, MSI has today unveiled its latest gaming notebooks, powered by Intel and Nvidia. As part of the MSIology event hosted today at CES 2021, the company exhibited its new range of laptops. There’s some familiar faces – including the Stealth… Read more

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads the 5G pack with S-Pen and 108MP quad camera

Home News (Image credit: Samsung ) Samsung’s Galaxy S21 phones are official. The firm took the wraps off its Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra during its Galaxy Unpacked event, where it also unveiled the Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds. The event, which took place a month earlier than usual, was of course virtual,… Read more