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New Alienware m15 gaming laptop delivers more power and pumps up the bass

Alienware's refreshed m15 R3 will satiate your thirst for mobile gaming performance. This laptop tops out with the latest silicon from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia.
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Zoom video chat rival Google Meet releases free version

The web giant this week announced it has completed work on a free version of its video chat tool -- Google Meet -- and has now rolled it out globally.

MacBook Pro 14 rumored to be pushed back to 2021

We have a while longer to wait for the overhauled MacBook Pro 14, according to Twitter leaker L0vetodream, who says it will not launch until some point in 2021.
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Hackers are trying to sell a haul of more than 73 million user records

A hacking group is trying to sell user data from online services including dating app Zoosk, printing service Chatbooks, and food delivery service Home Chef.
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Microsoft offers free fix for unexplained cracks on Surface Laptop 3 displays

Surface Laptop 3 owners who suddenly found cracks on the device's screen may avail of free repairs, but Microsoft's explanation of the issue remains vague.
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Want a ThinkPad with AMD inside? Ryzen 4000 chips give you more options

This summer, a number of Lenovo ThinkPad models will ship with AMD's powerful Ryzen 4000 processors. That means eight cores in laptops starting at just $639.
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AMD’s new chipset drops support for older CPUs to prepare for Ryzen’s future

AMD has announced that its new B550 chipset will not support older generations of Ryzen chips. It's a line in the sand for the next era of AMD's processors.
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Tile is coming to future Intel devices, so you’ll never lose your laptop again

Thanks to a partnership with Intel, Tile's finding technology will soon be embedded in new laptops, helping make lost or stolen devices a bit easier to find. 
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The new MacBook Pro’s old processors show why Apple needs to switch to ARM

Apple is expected to switch from Intel to ARM processors very soon. With its outdated chips, the new MacBook Pro 13 shows why we cannot wait for that to happen.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 bring better CPUs and 1080p webcams

Microsoft has announced the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2, the latest 2-in-1s in the Surface line. They look similar, but the real changes are under the hood.
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This magical app gives Macs the feature I wish they always had

I’ve been struggling with one part of MacOS for a while, but a recent app discovery has changed everything — I wish MacOS included its functionality natively.
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Did Apple’s WWDC announcement hint that Face ID could come to the Mac?

Apple’s WWDC 2020 promotional imagery may be dropping some interesting hints about Face ID and the future of the Mac. June 22 could be very interesting indeed.
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The next Oculus Quest VR headset will likely be smaller and lighter

Facebook's Oculus is reportedly developing a successor to its mid-tier Quest. It's expected to have a lighter and smaller design, 90Hz refresh rate, and more.

The MacBook Pro 13 update still leaves a big gap in the Mac lineup

The new MacBook Pro includes great features such as the Magic Keyboard. But the performance improvements don't apply to the cheaper models this time around.
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Microsoft to bring Windows 10X to laptops first, pivot from dual screens

Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Windows 10X operating system once intended for only dual-screen devices, will be coming to laptops and tablets, too.
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Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro features Magic Keyboard

Apple has finally announced the long-awaited refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, with a more reliable keyboard, faster performance, and a 32GB RAM option.
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Zoom with fish: Tokyo aquarium wants people to video chat with its eels

The aquarium is asking folks at home to video chat with its eels to give the fish some company and help them maintain familiarity with humans during lockdown.
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5 reasons the iPad Pro can’t replace the MacBook, even with the Magic Keyboard

Apple’s iPad Pro Magic Keyboard brings it a lot closer to rival laptops -- but it still cannot replace your MacBook. Here’s why it is not a laptop killer yet.
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Intel launches 10-core 10th-gen desktop chips. Can they hold up against Ryzen?

Intel has finally launched its 10th-gen desktop chips, otherwise known as Comet Lake-S. The jump to 10 cores is a good sign, but it's not completely good news.
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Leaked specs reveal a monster Dell XPS 17 that could trounce the MacBook Pro

Official-looking specifications for Dell's upcoming new XPS 17 and refreshed XPS 15 laptops appeared online. The laptops look to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro.
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The next generation of laptops could support 16K monitors over USB-C

Thanks to the new DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 standard unveiled by VESA, your PC may be able to hook up to a 16K panel over a USB-C cable.
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AMD bullish on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 sales despite coronavirus

AMD is optimistic about the rest of the year, thanks in part to the upcoming console launches of Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's PlayStation 5.
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Microsoft says Thunderbolt 3 is not safe for Surface products

A leaked video highlights the security concerns around Microsoft not including Thunderbolt 3 ports on its Surface devices.
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I’m a Windows fan for life, but here’s why the new MacBooks almost won me over

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has such an excellent keyboard, touchpad, and speakers that sound so great, I'm almost tempted to switch from Windows to Mac.
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Here’s why you shouldn’t charge your MacBook Pro on the left side

If your MacBook Pro gets warm and slows down when you charge it up, it could be the result of a rather strange glitch. Here’s how to get things back to normal.
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Wi-Fi 6E is the biggest change to happen to Wi-Fi in 25 years

You'll need new equipment to take advantage of the new speeds, but the FCC's approval of opening up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use is a huge move that can improve network speeds and reliability while reducing latency.
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A crazy 12-core MacBook is coming. Here’s why that’s game-changing

A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple’s first ARM-based processors could revolutionize the MacBook, with 12 cores and more coming to Apple laptops.
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You should wait a little longer to buy a MacBook Pro

Buying a MacBook Pro right now isn't a good idea. Why? Apple is about to bring out a new version that will be miles better than the current model.
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Zoom’s latest software upgrade aims to defuse ‘zoombombing’

Zoom has released a major update for its video-conferencing software that it says addresses recent criticisms regarding the platform's privacy and security.
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Apple will relaunch the iMac with a new 23-inch screen this year, report says

Apple will update the iMac and iPad with new sizes in the second half of 2020, according to a China Times report. Mini-LED displays will be delayed, however.
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AMD’s new Ryzen 3 processors are the $100 chips your budget gaming rig needs

AMD brings its 7nm architecture to a processor that's priced under $100. The Ryzen 3 3100 and more upscale Ryzen 3 3300X both pack a quad-core design, support for PCIe 4.0, and improved performance to take on Intel's Core i3.
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Razer goes big on upgrades for Blade Stealth, adds GTX 1650 Ti and 120Hz screen

Razer has announced a powerful update to its 13-inch Blade Stealth gaming laptop, now offering GTX 1650 Ti graphics and a 120Hz refresh rate display.
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Surface Go 2: Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s smallest 2-in-1

The Surface Go 2 is rumored to launch as early as this spring. Here's everything we know about the device so far, including price, specs, and release date.
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Microsoft to launch Surface Go 2 in May with larger screen, slimmer bezels

The most affordable Surface device, the Surface Go 2, is said to be coming in May with a slimmer bezel, as well as improved Intel processors under the hood.