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Reçu — 2 octobre 2025 ⏭

The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
2 octobre 2025 à 10:00
After opening a Legion Go 2, I've discovered a big difference between it and the Xbox Ally X. It seems Lenovo is clamping down on upgradability, while ASUS ROG is leaning into it.

A closeup of the left controller while connected to the Lenovo Legion Go 2.

I tested the Legion Go 2 for hours — it improves upon the original gaming handheld except in one crucial way

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
2 octobre 2025 à 09:00
The Legion Go 2 offers several improvements over the original handheld that help make it the most versatile Windows handheld gaming PC to date. Our review.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 right controller in its FPS mode base with the let controller lying down. The Legion Go 2 is propped up on its kickstand behind them.

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
2 octobre 2025 à 07:20
Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4

Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
2 octobre 2025 à 07:15
I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (black) and ROG Xbox Ally (white) in a glass display case at Gamescom in August, 2025.

11 best deals I could find at Newegg's Gametober sale — Up to $200 off the latest AMD and NVIDIA GPUs for a limited time

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
1 octobre 2025 à 16:59
Newegg's Gametober sales event kicked off on October 1, and it brings serious discounts on PC components and peripherals. I combed through the full list of deals to bring you the 11 best discounts on CPUs, GPUs, and SSDs.

Newegg Gametober deals

Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
1 octobre 2025 à 10:30
Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.

Sandisk exclusive, officially licensed storage drive with Xbox Ally X

The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
30 septembre 2025 à 13:00
The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

Xbox Ally X (front) and Xbox Ally (back) in a display case

9 best deals from Lenovo's Windows 10 EoL laptop sale — Save up to $700 on ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
29 septembre 2025 à 17:00
Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, and Lenovo has discounted a wide range of laptop models to help you upgrade to Windows 11. I handpicked the 9 best deals right here.

Lenovo laptop deals

"They're nanoseconds behind us" — NVIDIA's CEO sounds alarm on China's AI rise and questions US chip strategy

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
29 septembre 2025 à 10:00
Huawei recently announced a three-year plan to overtake NVIDIA's AI dominance in China, and that's bad news for the US firm struggling with restrictions.

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp.

Reçu — 16 septembre 2025 ⏭

Razer let its head of design outside — but only to teach me how the company's gaming gear is brought to life

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)
15 septembre 2025 à 18:05
I was given the opportunity to chat with Charlie Bolton, Razer's Global Head of Design, to learn how Razer designs and releases its popular gaming products.

Image of design concepts and prototypes at Razer.

The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
15 septembre 2025 à 13:22
Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld with a red background, behind 'Notify Me' and 'Sold Out' banners.

"NVIDIA violated the anti-monopoly law" — China's ongoing investigation digs up antitrust violations as trade tensions mount

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
15 septembre 2025 à 10:16
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 31, 2025 - A illustration photo shows NVIDIA logo in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on July 31, 2025 (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead.

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
15 septembre 2025 à 10:01
ASUS ROG's sturdy design sensibilities contrast with a shockingly high price, leaving the Bulwark Dock to undoubtedly struggle against affordable alternatives.

ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) on a pink card background

Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)
14 septembre 2025 à 09:30
HP has released a VALORANT Edition of its OMEN 35L pre-built gaming desktop, with a custom case and components. It's available now, and I've gone hands-on.

Image of the HP OMEN 35L VALORANT Limited Edition pre-built desktop gaming PC.

Reçu — 20 août 2025 ⏭

Save $400 on Samsung or get NFL Sunday Ticket free with Verizon internet — plus snag a $200 gift card

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
20 août 2025 à 09:58
Verizon internet customers can get $400 off Samsung devices or free NFL Sunday Ticket — plus a $200 Amazon gift card on select plans.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro on a porch and leaning against bricks.

HP's "high-quality, 2-in-1 AI laptop" is down to $699 for a limited time — ideal for students and Windows 10 refugees

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 août 2025 à 16:51
HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 2-in-1 Back-to-school

NVIDIA's inept AI game assistant now works on more RTX hardware — should you be using it for PC gaming?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 août 2025 à 15:30
NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.

AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G review

My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
18 août 2025 à 10:02
The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

A top down view of a customized computer built in 1982 with a keyboard built into the wooden frame.

Intel's Core Ultra laptops get a crucial new feature for AI users — and catch up to AMD in the process

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
18 août 2025 à 08:55
If you want to leverage even an integrated GPU for AI you need memory, and Intel is following AMD's lead on Core Ultra and allowing you to choose how much you're using.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

It's becoming obvious that relying on cloud storage is too risky for our most important files — Here's how offline backups can help

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 août 2025 à 07:02
Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.

Western Digital My Passport Ultra connected to laptop.

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