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What to expect from Intel, Microsoft, Valve and other PC players at CES 2014

PCs aren't most talked-about topic at CES, but there are a few companies that could make waves in computing at this year's show. Here's what to expect.
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New Lenovo all-in-ones and monitors arrive at CES 2014

Lenovo has introduced new all-in-ones including the N308, which runs Android, and the Horizon II, a 27-inch all-in-one that includes an internal battery.
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Lenovo sends a swarm of new convertibles and laptops to CES 2014

Lenovo has unleashed new and revised products at CES 2014, including a new 10" tablet PC that starts at just $499.
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Intel’s latest NUC is an ambitious attempt to make PC upgrades modular

Intel's NUC 9 Extreme Kit and NUC Compute Element are the company's most ambitious NUCs yet. They not only introduce excellent performance, but also embrace modular design that could change how PCs are built.

5 cool computing devices from CES 2013 that you can actually buy

CES 2013 has come and gone, and many new PCs have been hyped – including some that won't be out for months. We take a look at the best of what you can actually buy.

Intel’s Goliath dominates David at CES

Don't let Intel's comparatively quiet CES fool you, it was still one of the biggest winners of the show.
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 15-inch review

Our Microsoft Surface Book 2 review examines the newer, larger, more powerful 15-inch model. The price will make you want to cry. Is it worth the pain?
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The sheer fun of Halo: Reach is a stark reminder of Destiny’s failures

Halo: Reach was Bungie's last effort in the franchise it created, and it went out on a high note. Nine years after release, Reach is still one of the best first-person shooters ever made, and it magnifies the major flaws Bungie's new franchise, Destiny, never fixed.
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Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA review: All you need

Long on battery life and short on price, the Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA is another affordable entry that tries to unset better known rivals, such as Dell’s XPS 13 and Apple’s MacBook Air. Though not without quirks, our ZenBook 13 review finds it to be an excellent value, and possibly the only laptop you’d ever need.
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Poll: 4 of the 5 most wanted holiday games are Nintendo Switch exclusives

The Nintendo Switch is dominating the 2019 holiday season. As some shoppers wait for next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony in the latter part of 2020, more are considering a Switch purchase, and the company's games are by far the most desirable this holiday season.
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Xbox’s Project Scarlett console is awesome, and it doesn’t matter

Microsoft has set a release date for Project Scarlett, its next-generation game console. It promises incredible performance, stunning 8K visuals, and lightning-quick load times -- but none of that matters. The console's relevance is waning.
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Call of Duty: Mobile is the best shooter I’ve played on a smartphone

Call of Duty: Mobile attempts to put the franchise's tight gameplay in the palm of your hand. It's largely successful, thanks to precise controls and attractive graphics. Call of Duty: Mobile will please fans, but probably won't win new converts. It arrives on iOS and Android later this year.
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Hide your data plan! Google’s Stadia sucks down over 10 gigabytes every hour

Google Stadia lets you play Destiny 2 on your smartphone, but that doesn't mean you'll be walking around town with Cayde-6 in your pocket (and not just because the character's dead). Stadia's high data usage of 10.2 gigabytes every hour is the enemy of data plans everywhere.
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Gazelle Ultimate T10 review: The best commuter ebike

Gazelle's Ultimate T10 is a practical commuting bike, yet it ups the ante with excellent design that races ahead of its boring competitors. Read our Gazelle Ultimate T10 electric bike review to decide if this is the commuter ebike for you.
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Blizzcon 2019: Blizzard’s president opens ceremonies with Hong Kong apology

Blizzard President J. Allen Brack opened the ceremonies at Blizzcon 2019 with an apology for the company's recent actions, which censored the protests of Hong Kong supporters.
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Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 Review: Comfortably quick

Specialized's Turbo Como 4.0 is a quick and comfortable ride that's perfect for your commute. It's more agile, and much faster, than you'd expect a commuter bike to be. It lacks the tech wizardry you might want from an ebike, but Specialized's 45 years of experience building bikes is obvious here.
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The PlayStation 5 will cut your load times and open your wallet

Sony's announcement of PlayStation 5 details was mostly routine, but there was an unexpected nugget of news. The PlayStation 5's dashboard will let players load directly into game activities, and even see rewards before they play. That could completely change game design.
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Swagtron EB12 electric bike review: The bare necessities

Can you buy a good electric bike for $1,000? If you'd asked in 2017, the answer would've been no, but bikes like the Swagtron EB12 have pushed entry-level ebikes to new heights. Swagtron's bike isn't without sacrifices, but most of what's cut won't be missed.
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Classic remaster will be free with ‘World of Warcraft’ subscription

World of Warcraft fans were wondering how much the Classic remaster would cost. Now, they have their answer. Classic will be available as part of a standard subscription and won't be sold alone. That makes World of Warcraft Classic a great value for Warcraft fans.
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Acer TravelMate TMP645-MG-9419 Review

Acer's newest addition to the TravelMate lineup really an alternative to a ThinkPad T-Series or MacBook Pro?
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World of Warcraft Classic Impressions

'World of Warcraft Classic' is a recreation of the popular MMO's original release. It's faithful to the source material and will certainly give you a serious nostalgia trip, but it has the same warts as the original. Count on it as a distraction, not as a revelation.
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Pedego City Commuter Lite Edition Review

Want an electric bike, but don’t want to pedal (much)? Pedego’s City Commuter Lite Edition might be the ebike you’ve been waiting for. It lacks pedal assist, but can hit 20 miles per hour on a flat, and you can buy it for less than $2,000. Read our full electric bike review.
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Here is our ‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ leveling guide

This 'World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth' leveling guide will help you quickly rise from level to the new expansion's maximum of 120. While those who buy the expansion earn a free boost, this leveling guide can help new players who have the expansion or just want to level an alternate character.
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Sony Vaio S Series Review

The Sony Vaio S Series boasts a lightweight design, plenty of solid metal, and benefits from Sony’s signature eye for style.
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HP Pavilion g6 Review

The HP Pavilion g6 brings adequate power and a surprisingly high-quality feel to the table for its paltry price tag.
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Asus U36Jc Review

Review: The Asus U36Jc maintains the slim-and-sturdy design the U series is known for, but aging hardware, a crummy touchpad and a loud fan prevent it from competing with others in its class.
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch (Mid-2011) Review

Review: The 2011 refresh of Apple’s MacBook Air packs more power, a backlit keyboard and Intel Thunderbolt into the same ultralight design, further refining what was already one of the best notebooks money could buy.
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Falcon Northwest FragBox Review

Review: The Falcon Northwest FragBox caters to LAN-party lovers with a portable form factor and blazing performance, but blasts blazing heat, too.
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Sony Vaio C Series (15.5-inch) Review

Review: The Sony Vaio C Series 15.5-inch notebook offers a unique finish and perks like a 1080p display, but can’t compete with similar notebooks on price or portability.
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HP ProBook 5330m Review

Review: The HP ProBook 5330m offers business travellers piece of mind from its rock-solid design and security features, but poor battery life keeps it on a short leash.
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HP Envy 14 Review

Review: The HP Envy 14 stays true to its performance lineage while making a number of important concessions to value and livability.
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Dell Vostro V131 Review

Review: The Dell Vostro V131 goes slim without sacrificing battery life or performance, making it appealing for travelers who work on the go.
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z Review

Review: The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z all-in-one desktop offers a practical down-to-business build, but last-generation hardware condemns it to poor performance for the price.
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HP TouchSmart 610 Review

Review: The HP TouchSmart 610 reclines with a unique hinged design, making the brawny touchscreen all-in-one as versatile as it is powerful.