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Razer Blade Stealth 2017: Our first take

Users who liked Razer's Blade Stealth will be excited to learn that the gunmetal variation is very attractive, but there's more to a laptop than its body.
Computing Reviews
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Origin Neuron review

As our Origin Neuron review shows, the right builder and the right case can elevate off-the-shelf parts into an amazing gaming desktop.
Computing Reviews
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Asus ROG Strix GD30CI gaming desktop review

Our Asus ROG Strix GD30CI review reveals a PC with plenty of performance, but there’s more to it than the right GPU. The Asus GD30CI falls behind on details
Computing Reviews
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Origin EON15-S gaming laptop review

Budget-friendly gaming laptops have come a long way, but as our Origin EON15-S review demonstrates, they still have a long way to go.
Computing Reviews
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and 1950X Review

Our AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and 1950X review goes deep on the company’s duo of flagship processors. Do they cement the company’s comeback?
Wearables Computing
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD’s march back into relevance continues with the long-awaited Vega-powered gaming GPUs, but as our AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and RX Vega 64 review shows, it’s a battle.
Wearables Computing
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD’s march back into relevance continues with the long-awaited Vega-powered gaming GPUs, but as our AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and RX Vega 64 review shows, it’s a battle.
Wearables Computing
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LG 34UC89G review

Our LG 34UC89G review shows just how hard it is to balance features in a gaming monitor, as LG falls prey to a common trap.
Computing Reviews
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Dell S2716DG review

Dell’s 1440p gaming display falls into an awkward space between penny pinching gamers, and the luxurious lifestyle, but whether the S2716DG can carve out a middle class spot in the market remains to be seen.
Computing Reviews
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LG 38UC99 38-inch ultrawide monitor review

LG's 38-inch ultrawide was the first monitor of this size to hit the market. But now that competitors have caught up, does it still hold up? We weigh up its size, connectivity options, and energy efficiency, to see how it stands up to the competition in the increasingly dense ultrawide monitor market.
Computing Reviews
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I tried out these 8 Tinder alternatives, and didn’t get a single message

Tired of swiping? Try out these great "dating" apps that put a new spin on the time-honored practice of the one night stand.
Phones Buying Guides
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Bring home a frosty Winter White AMD R9 Nano for the holidays

Need something special to put under the tree this holiday season? AMD has an all-white R9 Nano for the system builder in your household.
Computing News
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HP takes Star Wars branding to the Dark Side with this Empire-themed notebook

If you just can't get enough Star Wars stuff, HP has a special edition laptop that will have you feeling the force again in no time.
Computing News
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With real Windows 10 under the hood, Microsoft hardware is finally ready to roar

Microsoft has struggled to re-invent itself for over a decade. Most of its attempts have fallen flat, but its new hardware may be the exception. Is this the year Redmond stops playing catch-up, and starts to lead?
Computing News
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Microsoft Surface Book vs. MacBook Pro 13: Spec Showdown

The MacBook Pro 13 has long been the gold standard for laptops, but Microsoft's new, more versatile Surface Book offers an alternative.
Computing Best Ofs
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Razer celebrates in Berlin by bringing back an old favorite

After eight years on ice, Razer has brought the Diamondback out of retirement. Plus, the Kraken goes mobile and the mobile Orochi mouse goes Chroma.
Gaming News
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Google’s OnHub is a smarter, faster router you won’t want to hide in a corner

Wi-Fi problems are the worst. That’s why Google teamed up with TP-Link for the OnHub, a wireless router with modern sensibilities and features.
Phones Audio / Video
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Join us as we struggle to stay alive in Epic Games’ Fortnite on Facebook Live

Epic Games' Fortnite is finally here, and we're going to struggle through our first few rounds live on the Digital Trends Facebook page.
Gaming
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Microsoft is backtracking on its Play Anywhere promise, starting with Dead Rising 4

At E3 Micrsofot promised to bring future Xbox titles to PC via Play Anywhere, but you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true.
Gaming News
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Close to the Metal Ep. 50: How well does your system run ‘Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’?

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds may have sold a ton of copies, but it still has a ways to go toward smooth frame rates and optimization.
Gaming Features
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Close to the Metal Ep 35: We’re not over the moon about Mass Effect: Andromeda

EA's new Mass Effect title should be a visual showpiece, but as you'll hear on this week's Close to the Metal, not all that glitters is gold.
Computing News
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Close to the Metal Ep. 34: Quantum Computers are finally landing, but it’s still early

Quantum computing is finally here. Still in its infancy, we'll discuss the implications of the most headache-inducing topic in computing.
Podcasts Computing
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Close to the Metal ep. 33: Ryzen is here, but is AMD really back?

AMD is hoping its new Ryzen chips are its chance at a big comeback -- just like every other chip release from the red team.
Podcasts Computing
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Close to the Metal ep 32: Tonight’s the Night for New GPUs

On this week's Close to the Metla, we wait not-so-patiently for tonight's possible announcement of new GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD
Podcasts Computing
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Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Nintendo Switch fills a gap in PC gaming

Nintendo's upcoming Switch console is already making waves, particularly among the PC gaming community. On this episode of Close to the Metal, we'll discuss why that might be the case.
Computing Gaming
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Close to the Metal Episode 7: AMD pushes entry level gaming with sub-$200 GPUs

AMD has two new budget-friendly cards in the RX family, but one of them has us much more excited than the other, and it might not be the card you think.
Podcasts Computing
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Dropping the ball: Visa’s new NFL ads prove not every video needs 360 degrees

In theory, 360-degree videos can allow users to see a new angle on new content and familiar places. It's also easy to misuse, as in the case of Visa's NFL training ads.
Computing News
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Cinema Display fans will have to wait as Apple shows off LG 5K screen instead

There were a lot of expectations going into today's Apple Keynote, but users hoping for new Cinema Displays will have to settle for LG 5K screens for now.
Computing News
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Razer takes PC gaming beyond the screen with two new concepts

Razer has spent the last year seriously revamping its product line, and now it's time for a little fun with two new concept projects.
Computing News
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Sorry Microsoft: The iPad Pro is selling better than the Surface Line

While tablet sales continue to plummet, Apple rises to the top with premium performance-focused products, leading it to an important victory over Microsoft.
Tablets Apple
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Close to the Metal Ep. 52: AMD’s return to form with Vega and Ryzen

AMD's return to greatness has been marked by steady growth, and Threadripper and Vega are the crowning achievement of that climb.
Computing Gaming
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AMD unveils Vega 64 and 56 starting at $400, available on August 14

AMD's consumer Vega 64 and Vega 56 GPUs are finally here. We have the details on pricing and availability for the red team's new video cards.
Computing News
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AMD rips the veil off Threadripper, surprises with entry-level option for $550

AMD's massive Ryzen Threadripper CPUs are ready for their big debut at Siggraph. Here's the details on their pricing and availability.
Computing News
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Microsoft says Cortana has 145 million users, reveals new hardware partners

Microsoft is opening up the capabilities that Cortana has to other developers in the form of Skills, including a recent Fitbit integration.
Computing News
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti review

PC gamers have been waiting with bated breath for the new GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti reviews, and we’ve got four GPUs worth of benchmarks.
Computing Reviews
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These 4K ‘The Witness’ screenshots are a masterclass in elegant simplicity

Carefully crafted by Braid's Jonathan Blow, our 4K The Witness screenshots demonstrate the masterful artistic quality and elegant simplicity.
Gaming Computing
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Join us as we take on the Destiny 2 beta live right here

Join us at 4:00 PM PST on Facebook Live as Brad coaches Hanif through the Destiny 2 beta on Playstation 4.
Computing News
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How to make Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds run silky smooth on any PC

A little edge could make a difference in Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, and this performance guide will help smooth out framerate issues.
Gaming Features
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