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Here’s how Deathloop’s death loops work

An early look at the next game from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios Deathloop is a game about, well, death loops. The next release from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios, Deathloop puts you in the role of a man named Colt who wakes up in a strange-yet-stylish 1960s-inspired place called Blackreef. Like the studio’s past work, the… Read more

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) review: Can it finally replace the laptop?

(Pocket-lint) – A lot has happened in the world since the launch of the iPad Pro 12.9-inch in 2020, yet the need for us to work on the go is still an key factor for many people. Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro looks to up the ante once again, bringing a new processor, a new screen,… Read more

HP Elite Folio Review: Pleather for the Pros

Our Verdict The HP Elite Folio is a long-lasting, quiet laptop/tablet combo, but it offers a middling performance for a high price. For + Versatile design + Runs very cool and quiet + 3:2 Display + Full-sized stylus charges in keyboard + Long battery life Against – Display could be brighter – Windows on Arm… Read more

Zalman X3 Review

1 Packaging & Contents » Introduction I would like to thank Zalman for supplying the review sample. The Zalman X3 has been around for a hot minute, but that does not make us less excited to review it. Released in early 2020, the X3 represents Zalman’s approach of including some unique DNA to have their case… Read more

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 Review: Team Red’s Blasting Off Again

Our Verdict The Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is so good that it makes us wonder why Dell didn’t team up with AMD on a laptop sooner. For + Strong gaming performance + Excellent productivity performance + Unique chassis + Not too costly for it power Against – Internals run hot – Middling audio –… Read more

Apple’s new iMac brings M1 goodness to the desktop

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. This is an iMac unlike any other iMac we’ve seen before, and it all comes down to the M1 chip. Sure, there are some other differences between this 24-inch iMac and the 21.5-inch model from 2019 that… Read more

London’s electric scooter trials will kick off on June 7th

London’s long-awaited electric scooter trials will begin next month on June 7th, the city’s transport authority and local councils announced today. Three scooter companies have been selected to offer rentals for up to 12 months as part of the pilot program: Dott, Lime, and Tier. Privately owned electric scooters will continue to be illegal to… Read more

BIOSTAR Z590 Valkyrie Review

Introduction After almost a decade of total market dominance, Intel has spent the past few years on the defensive. AMD’s Ryzen processors continue to show improvement year over year, with the most recent Ryzen 5000 series taking the crown of best gaming processor: Intel’s last bastion of superiority. Now, with a booming hardware market, Intel… Read more

Intel Optane Memory H20 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Running Optane and Flash in Harmony

Our Verdict Blending Optane memory and QLC flash, Intel’s Optane Memory H20 is an innovative M.2 NVMe SSD that delivers a unique caching experience. It is ultra-responsive to most consumer workloads, especially repetitive tasks. For + Optane caching improves system responsiveness + Rivals high-end NVMe SSDs in light and mixed workloads Against – Low endurance… Read more

You can now explore a surreal Gucci garden inside Roblox

For the next two weeks, the virtual realm of Roblox is getting a dose of high fashion. Currently, fashion house Gucci is hosting an artsy garden space, which will be available for Roblox users to explore starting today through to May 31st. The space was conceived as a virtual counterpart to a real-world installation called… Read more

Tiger Lake-H Tested: We Benchmark Intel’s Top-End 8-Core i9-11980HK

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Intel is starting to get its legs again. The company, which initially had issues with its 10nm chips, has released its first eight-core, 10nm Tiger Lake-H processors that are ready for gaming and high-end productivity notebooks. For its 10th gen chips, Intel used a 10nm process (“Ice Lake”) for… Read more

Master & Dynamic MW08 review: Approaching perfect

(Pocket-lint) – The true wireless earphones market is getting pretty saturated these days. That means it’s becoming harder and harder for any audio company to stand out. So how does one make a pair that people will notice and care about? Master & Dynamic’s approach for the past couple of years has been to build… Read more

U.S. Senators Close to Inking $52 Billion Semiconductor Funding Plan

Home News (Image credit: Intel) According to a Reuters report, a group of four U.S. senators might unveil their $52-billion microelectronics industry backing proposal on Friday or early next week. The chip industry support plan is set to include funding of R&D and production and the establishment of national programs. The $52 billion five-year plan… Read more

Angell electric bike review: A match made in heaven?

(Pocket-lint) – The e-bike space is a fascinating one at the moment, with big brands hopping on board to release their own electrified bikes, but a very healthy independent scene also pumping out unique options too. The best electric bikes: Get around fast on these top ebikes One such bike is the Angell, a French… Read more

Adata Tries to Ride the Chia Wave While It Can

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) It seems like Adata’s decided to lace up its boots, put on its cowboy hat, and ride the bullish Chia Coin market until it finally stops bucking. The company published a press release today extolling the virtues of its latest high-capacity SSDs and memory products in a bid to convince… Read more