Tag: author_name|Sam Rutherford
Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: The ultimate all-rounder
Even among 2-in-1 PCs, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio offers a unique blend of performance and adaptability. But now on the second model, thanks to refreshed specs plus the addition of a USB-A port and a microSD card reader, it feels like Microsoft has given its mobile workstation the finishing touches…
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Apple updates its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with new M3 chips
At Monday’s Apple Event, dubbed “Scary Fast,” Apple announced an updated line of 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros featuring a range of new M3 chips and Space Black chassis. Apple now offers the 14-inch model with a base M3 processor for $1,599, the first time the 14-inch laptop has hit…
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The Snapdragon X Elite is Qualcomm’s most powerful chip to date
On Tuesday, at its annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced a major addition to its line of mobile chips with the Snapdragon X Elite, which the company is calling its most powerful processor to date. The Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite is the successor to last year's Snapdragon 8cx Gen…
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: The joy of pure imagination
Mario has been stomping Goombas, smashing blocks and running from left to right for damn near 40 years. How is Nintendo supposed to keep its classic side scroller feeling fresh after all this time? First, you shift the location to a brand new kingdom. Next, you introduce a bunch of…
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OnePlus Open review: A thinner and more affordable flagship foldable
Samsung was the first manufacturer to make a proper foldable phone, but it’s gotten a bit complacent. Now OnePlus is releasing its first phone with a flexible screen and it’s already giving the Galaxy Z Fold 5 a run for its money. Not only does the Open pack larger displays,…
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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro review: Google’s most compelling phones in years
Since the original Pixel, the special sauce for all of Google’s phones has been its software. We’ve seen this throughout the years in its cameras with things like HDR+ processing and Google’s potent Night Sight mode. And more generally with features like Call Screen, Live Translate and the Recorder app.…
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