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We’ve tested plenty of laptops — these Techtober standouts deliver the best mix of performance and value
Best Buy is hosting a "Techtober" sales event to compete with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, and the deals are already live. I spotted up to $700 off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, and I rounded up the best deals right here.Best Buy Techtober deals roundup
6 octobre 2025 à 15:02

We’ve tested plenty of laptops — these Techtober standouts deliver the best mix of performance and value

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6 octobre 2025 à 15:02

Best Buy is hosting a "Techtober" sales event to compete with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, and the deals are already live. I spotted up to $700 off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, and I rounded up the best deals right here.

Best Buy Techtober deals roundup

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Windows 10 End of Life is here — These are the best Windows 11 laptops to replace your old PC
Windows 10 is set to enter its end-of-life phase on October 14, and you might be wondering which Windows 11 laptop you should buy to replace your aging hardware. I make an argument for each of these 12 top-rated laptops.Photos of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (2025) Intel Aura Edition 14-inch laptop.
6 octobre 2025 à 09:49

Windows 10 End of Life is here — These are the best Windows 11 laptops to replace your old PC

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

6 octobre 2025 à 09:49

Windows 10 is set to enter its end-of-life phase on October 14, and you might be wondering which Windows 11 laptop you should buy to replace your aging hardware. I make an argument for each of these 12 top-rated laptops.

Photos of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (2025) Intel Aura Edition 14-inch laptop.

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The keyboard is basically free if you buy this Surface Pro 12-inch from Best Buy right now — but only for a limited time!
In honor of Amazon's Prime Day sales, Best Buy is doing some sales of its own, and right now you can grab a Surface Pro 12-inch with keyboard for less than the price of the tablet on its own.First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.
6 octobre 2025 à 08:29

The keyboard is basically free if you buy this Surface Pro 12-inch from Best Buy right now — but only for a limited time!

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

6 octobre 2025 à 08:29

In honor of Amazon's Prime Day sales, Best Buy is doing some sales of its own, and right now you can grab a Surface Pro 12-inch with keyboard for less than the price of the tablet on its own.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

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Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock
The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.Beelink SER9 PRo
6 octobre 2025 à 06:37

Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

6 octobre 2025 à 06:37

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

Beelink SER9 PRo

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Can Jensen Huang maintain Nvidia’s grip on AI as competitors rise amid geopolitical tensions?
Nvidia dominates AI with 94% of the GPU market and record revenue, but mounting pressure from Amazon, Google, China’s chip ban, and rising rivals is starting to test its grip.Google, Amazon, Nvidia LOGOS
2 octobre 2025 à 16:54

Can Jensen Huang maintain Nvidia’s grip on AI as competitors rise amid geopolitical tensions?

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2 octobre 2025 à 16:54

Nvidia dominates AI with 94% of the GPU market and record revenue, but mounting pressure from Amazon, Google, China’s chip ban, and rising rivals is starting to test its grip.

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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
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.
2 octobre 2025 à 10:00

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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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.

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I tested the Legion Go 2 for hours — it improves upon the original gaming handheld except in one crucial way
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.
2 octobre 2025 à 09:00

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.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?
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
2 octobre 2025 à 07:20

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

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Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC
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.
2 octobre 2025 à 07:15

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.

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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
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
1 octobre 2025 à 16:59

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

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Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?
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
1 octobre 2025 à 10:30

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

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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
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
30 septembre 2025 à 13:00

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

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9 best deals from Lenovo's Windows 10 EoL laptop sale — Save up to $700 on ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion, and more
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
29 septembre 2025 à 17:00

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

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"They're nanoseconds behind us" — NVIDIA's CEO sounds alarm on China's AI rise and questions US chip strategy
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.
29 septembre 2025 à 10:00

"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.

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Razer let its head of design outside — but only to teach me how the company's gaming gear is brought to life
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.
15 septembre 2025 à 18:05

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.

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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?
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.
15 septembre 2025 à 13:22

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.

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"NVIDIA violated the anti-monopoly law" — China's ongoing investigation digs up antitrust violations as trade tensions mount
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)
15 septembre 2025 à 10:16

"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)

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Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead.
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
15 septembre 2025 à 10:01

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

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Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream
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.
14 septembre 2025 à 09:30

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.