Latest articles by Zachary Boddy
New Xbox Game Pass games (Jan. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
New to XGP As Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2): A few years behind Surface Pro
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2) is a durable enterprise tablet that offers a good user experience, but it feels a few years behind the competition.
The top 7 coolest tech products I saw at my very first CES
CES 2025 I attended CES for the first time this year, and wanted to highlight the 7 coolest tech products I saw or went hands-on with during my time in Las Vegas.
The Surface Pro for gamers is coming back with AMD's most powerful AI processor
Tablets During CES 2025, ASUS has announced the new ROG Flow Z13, a Surface Pro-like tablet designed from the ground up with gaming in mind — and it's powered by AMD.
Lenovo reveals a Steam Deck rival and a next-gen Legion Go prototype
Handhelds Lenovo unleashed its next generation of gaming hardware at CES 2025, including the sleek Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Legion Go (Gen 2) prototype.
Lenovo just announced the shiniest laptop I've seen in a hot minute at CES
Laptops At CES 2025, Lenovo revealed a multitude of Intel-powered laptops, including the incredibly premium and shiny Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Aura Edition.
The Razer Chroma ecosystem is expanding with new products and new features
Accessories During CES 2025, Razer revealed multiple new Chroma-enabled products and revealed an expansion to its "Immersive Ecosystem" with new Chroma features.
Razer may have finally achieved perfection with the redesigned Blade 16
Laptops At CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16. Completely redesigned, the new Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made — and it's powered by AMD.
HP dropping an update to one of my top gaming monitors, a smart gaming display, and more
PC Gaming During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.
I'm becoming a big fan of HP's enterprise laptops after going hands-on with one powered by Intel's best
Hands-On During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.
Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
GOTY 2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.
Razer USB4 Dock review: The best value Thunderbolt dock without Thunderbolt
Review The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.
Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: A Mini LED gaming monitor at an unbelievable price
Review The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p, Quantum Dot Mini LED gaming monitor that costs less than $400, and it's an incredible overall value.
Razer Laptop Cooling Pad review: Loud and expensive, but it really works
Review The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad aims to keep your laptop performing at its best, and it's a surprisingly effective accessory. That massive fan can make a ton of noise, though.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: More RGB for more money, not more features
Review The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.
How to get refunds on digital Xbox games and subscriptions
Xbox Xbox will refund your purchases under certain conditions. Here's how to do it easily and quickly.
7 best tips to setting up your new ASUS ROG Ally handheld
ROG Ally Tips The ASUS ROG Ally and its upgraded X variant are amazing PC gaming handhelds — here are the 7 best tips and tricks for setting up yours during the holidays.
Dell's XPS Desktop (8960) is an RTX 40-Series beast masquerading in a retro-looking case
Review The latest Dell XPS Desktop is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024): Great hardware, too much bloatware
Review The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes over for the iconic Spectre x360 convertible laptop, except now it's thinner, lighter, lasts longer, and boasts more AI features.
AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA311L) review: A solid mic arm that costs too much
Review The AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA3111L) mic arm mount offers reliable adjustability with a highly practical design, but it just doesn't feel like its price tag.
AVerMedia VERSATI go: A stellar microphone for well under $100
Review AVerMedia's AM310G2 microphone dons the "go" moniker to reflect its portability and accessibility, and provides a ton of quality for a reasonable cost.
Insta360 Link 2: A bit inconsistent, but still a top-quality webcam
Review The Insta360 Link 2 follows one of the most popular 360-degrees gimbal tracking webcam with a new design and features, although it can be a little inconsistent.
This is your LAST chance to buy this massive Xbox game before it disappears
Deal Forza Horizon 4 is only days away from its End-of-Life date, and today may be your last chance to buy it on sale before it disappears from digital storefronts forever.
