Apple’s latest iPads deliver innovative capabilities and features for a great tablet experience. You can still find great performance in older models, namely the third-generation iPad Air and the iPad Mini. Both devices serve as more affordable alternatives to the iPad Pro, as well as slightly more capable options than the cheapest $ 329 iPad. With […]
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Apple MacBook Air (2018) vs. Huawei MateBook 13 (2019)
If you’re looking to buy a slim, light, and premium laptop, you might want to consider the 2019 Huawei MateBook 13 or the 2018 Apple MacBook Air. While there are newer models of each, these older configurations aren’t outdated Stone Age laptops just yet. They’re still relevant and cheaper than their fresh-off-the-press 2020 siblings. Here we […]
Unity files for IPO, reveals $163 million loss for 2019 and 1.5 million monthly users
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now Unity Technologies has filed for an initial public offering to help its business of making it easier for developers to create video games and other kinds of computer-generated entertainment. The rumor of Unity’s IPO has been around for a while, and now […]
Palantir, Tech’s Next Big I.P.O., Lost $580 Million in 2019
SAN FRANCISCO — Palantir, a Silicon Valley company with strong links to the defense and intelligence communities, is poised to be the latest in a string of tech companies to offer shares on Wall Street well before turning a profit. The company sent financial documents to its investors on Thursday night, ahead of its planned […]
IDC: Google outsells OnePlus with 7.2 million Pixel smartphones in 2019
The Pixel 3 XL. Ron Amadeo Miles of notch. The back. The top is glossy and hard; the bottom is matte and soft-touch. Ron Amadeo The soft-touch back stops before it hits the sides. Ron Amadeo There’s still a fingerprint reader and a two-tone color on the back. Ron Amadeo The camera sticks out just […]
Google reportedly sold more phones than OnePlus in 2019
Google’s smartphone division had a markedly better 2019 than many anticipated. As per IDC, the Pixel lineup had its “best performance ever” last year and outsold the China-based manufacturer, OnePlus. Google shipped an estimated 7.2 million units — 52% more than it did in 2018. While global figures for OnePlus’ sales in 2019 are not […]
The best data recovery software for 2019
If you accidentally delete important files or photos, it can feel like all hope is lost. Fortunately, if you lost files to a failing hard drive, or accidentally deleted them, data recovery applications may help you get them back. Before downloading and running any recovery software, you should stop using the drive if possible. The […]
The Best OLED Laptops for 2019
In terms of sock-it-to-my-eyeballs innovation, few core technologies can match the history and consistency of new screen tech to wow us. From CRT to LCD, from VGA resolution to 4K (and soon enough on to 8K), a procession of steadily more stunning TV and computer screens has marched through our homes over the years. Which […]
PC shipments grew in Q3 2019 thanks to Windows 10 refresh
The PC market grew between 1% and 3% in Q3 2019, according to research firms Gartner and IDC. After six years of quarterly PC shipment declines, 2018 was mixed, with negative, flat, and positive quarters. 2019 is doing slightly better: Q1 was negative, but Q2 and Q3 were positive. Gartner and IDC analysts pointed to […]
Minecraft Marketplace August 2019: Lucky Blocks tops the charts
The Minecraft Marketplace didn’t have any major sales or events in August, but players still racked up 7,167,675 downloads for the month. That’s behind the 10.9 million in July and 7.9 million in June. But the store is up significantly from just 373,361 downloads during the same period last year. With the Summer Sale ending […]
The Best Laptop Deals of September 2019
Whether you are looking for yourself or just getting a head start on your holiday shopping, these are some of the best laptop deals currently available. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. With summer over and school back in session, this is […]
Alienware m15 R2 (2019, OLED)
Alienware’s hefty big-screen laptops are well known, but its more portable offerings still feel new to the gaming scene. The original m15 was slim but not a standout; now, the Alienware m15 R2 (starts at $ 1,499.99; $ 2,659.99 as tested) rocks a massive redesign, as well as the latest components and top-end features. Not […]
Stormland interview: Diving into one of most anticipated VR games of 2019
Stormland is fast-approaching as one of the year’s hottest VR titles, and UploadVR spoke to Insomniac Games about the VR adventure’s story, gameplay, and inspiration. Back at E3 2019 a few months ago, we conducted a series of interviews with various developers of upcoming VR games. Some of those interviews were posted quickly (such as […]
The best virtual machines for 2019
If it hasn’t happened already, there will come a time when you’ll wish your computer was running a different operating system. Whether you’re a competent software developer or an average user desiring an application exclusive to an OS other than the one you have, there are plenty of valid reasons why you’d want to use another […]
The 2019 MacBook Air Is Back at $899, Its Lowest Amazon Price Ever
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