HP OmniBook Ultra 14 MSRP $ 1,680.00 “The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is fast and efficient, but a couple of shortcomings hold it back.” Excellent build quality Strong productivity performance Good battery life Very good keyboard High-resolution webcam Touchpad should be haptic IPS display is just OK List prices are expensive HP continues to roll […]
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Windows is about to axe these three iconic apps
Arif Bacchus / Digital Trends Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will include many new features, including a controversial new app. But PCWorld reports that the following major Windows 11 24H2 updates will also remove three iconic apps you may currently use: WordPad, Cortana, and Tips. Although each of these are being discontinued, there are […]
5 laptops you should buy instead of the Dell XPS 14
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The Dell XPS 14 is an excellent 14-inch laptop with a thoroughly modern design and aesthetic, as well as some fast components. You can even configure it with an Nvidia RTX 4050. But there’s no question that it’s been controversial. Between the invisible trackpad to the LED touch keys, there […]
How Vision Pro tech could come to the Mac
Apple / Apple You’re probably familiar with the Apple Vision Pro, which uses spatial computing technology to bring content alive in the world around you. Virtual reality headsets and 3D displays exist to make games and other content feel more immersive. Apple, however, wants to be the best of the best and is looking into […]
This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I’ve covered a lot of gaming keyboards over the past couple of years. In most cases, they’re standout offerings from mainstream brands like Asus, HyperX, and Corsair. And in most cases, these companies bring some premium, enthusiast-level features to products you could find in your local Best Buy. The Meletrix […]
AI chatbot goes rogue during customer-service exchange
International delivery firm DPD is updating its AI-powered chatbot after it gave some unexpected responses during an exchange with a disgruntled customer. Musician Ashley Beauchamp recently turned to DPD’s customer-service chatbot in a bid to track down a missing package. After making little progress with the chatbot, he decided to have some fun by asking […]
This all-in-one Canon printer is small, simple, and surprisingly cheap
Canon Pixma TS6420a MSRP $ 130.00 “The Canon Pixma TS6420a is a great personal printer with scan and copy capabilities, but ink costs will add up quickly if you print often.” Great photo prints Fast for a budget printer Very compact and lightweight Low upfront cost Easy setup Black ink is expensive Tricolor cartridge wastes […]
SteelSeries’ new mic is better than my $700 setup
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I thought I had my audio figured out. Before I started reviewing graphics cards and gaming monitors, I worked at a recording studio, and got my foot into the world of reviewing with pro audio equipment. I’ve touched microphones that you could find in a bargain bin for $ 50, […]
Logitech’s new Pro X peripherals are stunning, but I only recommend one of them
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Logitech gave its Pro series of gaming peripherals a refresh. We have the Pro X Superlight 2 mouse, the Pro X TKL keyboard, and the Pro X 2 Lightspeed headset. But after using all three for over a week, I’ve concluded that there’s only one worth buying. Logitech’s gaming peripherals […]
Best iPad deals: Pro, Air, Mini and accessories on sale
Over the past decade Apple has expanded the tablet market and helped turn the tablet into a computing device that’s relied upon daily by both businesses and individuals. There is now a wide range of iPad models available to choose from, and a wide range of accessories as well. Apple products are difficult to find […]
Apollo, a Reddit app featured during WWDC, is being shuttered
On Thursday, the developer of the popular Apollo app for Mac, which is a third-party interface for Reddit, announced that the app would be closing. The app will remain live until June 30. The developer announced the change in a Reddit post, saying “Eight years ago, I posted in the Apple subreddit about a Reddit […]
HP Weekend Flash Sale: The 6 best laptop deals, from $250
HP decided that Super Bowl weekedn was the perfect time to cut prices on just about all of their budget laptops. If you’re looking for a 2-in-1, student laptop, gaming laptop, touchscreen laptop or Chromebook, this sale has something for you. We’ve picked out the laptop deals with the best specs for the price, so […]
iCloud might be sending your photos to strangers’ computers
Microsoft’s newly announced iCloud for Windows app, which is intended to connect your iCloud to your Photos app on your PC, has already developed a glitch that is sending photos to the wrong users. Several users have reported instances on the MacRumors Forums where they have received someone else’s images when attempting to load their […]
Google Meet or Zoom? Soon, it won’t matter
Google has announced support for embedded interoperability on Google Meet and Zoom Room devices at no extra cost, coming later this year. Soon Google Meets devices will be able to join Zoom meetings, and Zoom Rooms will be able to join Google Meet meetings. It will be as easy to use as clicking on a […]
How much does the RTX 4090 cost? RTX 40-series buying guide
Nvidia has finally announced the RTX 40 series, and three new RTX 40 cards will be available later this year: the flagship RTX 4090, the high-end RTX 4080 16GB, and the RTX 4080 12GB. Along with apparently massive performance improvements over last-generation RTX 30 series cards, these new GPUs come with high price tags. How […]