Latest articles by Daniel Rubino
Qualcomm scores BIG win against Arm, can continue to sell Snapdragon X chips for PCs
Hardware Qualcomm had properly licensed its central processor chips from Arm, though the jury delivered a mistrial.
HP slashes $2,000+ off this 32GB laptop for a Cyber Monday blowout
OMG The EliteBook 845 (G10) is 69% off with its remaining stock, but there isn't much time left!
Microsoft flips the tables and goes after the FTC for improper behavior
Getting legal Microsoft is flipping the tables on the FTC, asking it to investigate itself over an alleged leak of “hundreds of pages” of materials to the press.
This $299 15-inch Intel Core HP laptop is actually NOT hot garbage!
It's Good Believe it or not, you CAN get a $299 Windows 11 laptop that's not a slow mess, thanks to this flash sale from HP.
Signal Messenger for Windows is now Arm64-optimized
💪ready The popular and secure messaging Windows 11 app just received an update that brings support for Snapdragon X processors based on ARM.
Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024
Review Thanks to Qualcomm's new processor, Microsoft's original vision for the Surface Pro is finally a reality, making it the most exciting release since 2012.
Google Drive is finally available for those with Qualcomm Windows 11 ARM laptops
Arm ready Google has announced that Drive for Desktop beta support is available for Windows 11 ARM64 devices, including those using new Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.
Beeskie is the first native Bluesky app built for Windows 11, and a Microsoft engineer makes it
If you’re using the social network Bluesky more and more, then you’ll want to follow this new app’s real-time development
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HP’s 16-inch AI PC has been suspiciously discounted by $540, and there are less than 11 hours left to get it
Act fast HP’s Pavilion laptop with Intel Core Ultra, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is now just $560, but you better act quickly.
I get free headphones to test for my job, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is so good that I paid full price—but you don’t have to
The best While the most expensive in the Bose lineup, the $100 savings make these the best noise-canceling headphones you should buy. Here’s why.
The new Razer Freyja haptic gaming cushion went from concept to reality in 9 months. Here’s why else it’s unique.
Bzzzzzzt Project Esther, the world's first haptic gaming cushion, was revealed at CES 2024. It is now Razer Freyja, and you can buy it today.
Panasonic Connect announces the Let's note FV4 laptop for US government, hospitals, and anywhere else where a secure PC is required
That's different Panasonic Connect is bringing its Let’s note FV4 enterprise laptop to the US for the first time with a user-replaceable battery and clearance for government use.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 brings the power (and efficiency) of Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2 processors to creators
Takes on Arm The new OmniBook range from HP is expanding with the Ultra Flip 14 in late September, and it also boasts Intel’s new Series 2 Ultra processors.
Dell’s $50 new silent mouse and AI keyboard are frankly awesome, especially with that Copilot key
Let's collab Dell just announced new silent keyboards and mice, perfect for students and business users who want quiet time while working.
Reddit CEO says it's “a real pain in the ass to block these companies" from crawling the site, says Microsoft refuses to negotiate
Drama Microsoft is reportedly refusing to pay for scrapping data from Reddit, or rather, it refuses to even talk to Reddit, so says its CEO in a new interview.
Finally, Microsoft has successfully integrated Copilot AI into its Microsoft Launcher for Android smartphones
AI Everywhere Microsoft's Launcher app for Android gets the Copilot AI treatment in the latest update in the beta channel.
ARM64 and AI are driving a 'Great Reset' in the Windows PC industry, a transformation unlike any witnessed in the past three decades
OPINION Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PCs result from a perfect storm of AI and Qualcomm's new processors, reshaping the entire Windows PC ecosystem. It's the biggest shift since Windows 95 and the rise of internet PCs.
ASUS's inaugural Copilot+ laptop features a 15-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display, numerous ports, and a numeric keypad, offering a straightforward yet refined AI PC experience.
Vivobook S 15 Keeping to the basics, ASUS has announced its first true AI PC with the Vivovbook S 15 (S5507), which is now available for preorder and will ship in June.
HP shocks with a major overhaul of entire PC portfolio, introducing Omni and Elite brands while ditching Spectre, Envy, and others
The return With the announcement of new Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, HP is taking the opportunity to rebrand its entire PC lineup with Elite for commercial use and the return of Omni and OmniBook for consumer PCs.
Qualcomm unveiled a new mid-tier ARM64 processor, the Snapdragon X Plus, which benchmarks indicate is faster than Apple's M3
Another Option In addition to the Snapdragon X Elite 12-core SoC, Qualcomm offers a 10-core version to target more mainstream PCs while also keeping ahead of Apple’s M3.
Dell XPS 14 (9440) review: An outstanding Windows laptop, thanks to its minimalist design, superior display, and powerful graphics
Review Slightly larger than the XPS 13 but much more powerful, Dell's new XPS 14 (9440) is a gorgeous feat in engineering, performance, and design.
Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mk3 (2024) review: With Intel 13th Gen and faster graphics, there's still nothing better than this semi-rugged laptop
Built Tough Panasonic has updated its groundbreaking 2019 Toughbook FZ-55 semi-rugged laptop with Intel 13th Gen, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, making it still a winner for hardworking pros.
Not a typo: Instead of $1,650, Samsung's Galaxy 2-in-1 laptop is just *$799*, but only for a few hours
OMG Best Buy shaved $850 off from the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 15.6” AMOLED laptop reducing its price to just $800, but for a VERY short time.
Intel's gambit: New Core Ultra mobile CPUs take on Apple and AMD with AI chips, double the graphics power and ultra-efficient laptops. But will it work?
Core Ultra Intel unveils specs for select Core Ultra series mobile CPUs, featuring a new core setup focused on efficiency, AI enhancements, and updates to its Evo platform for 2024.
