Intel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK
The latest NUC, or Next Unit of Computing, from Intel’s lab once gain tries to make headway in the always competitive, and skeptical, world of PC gaming. Skull Canyon, the company’s last effort, was less than perfect – but the new backs up its cutting-edge Intel processor with AMD Radeon Vega graphics.
Eufy Robovac 11S (BoostIQ) review
Affordable and simple, the Eufy Robovac 11S isn’t going to wow you with smart home compatibility or a fancy app. It instead relies on simple, effective cleaning and a low price. Is that enough to compete against other robot vacuums with a long list of standard features?
Google Pixelbook review
Do you want the best Chromebook money can buy? Our Google Pixelbook review examines the operating system’s new flagship, which brings faster performance, excellent design and build quality, and a new 2-in-1 form factor. But is it worth shelling out $1,000 for compared to other alternatives?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review
Lenovo’s ThinkPad line is targeted at business use, but it’s long appealed to hardcore PC geeks. The X1 Extreme, which combines a powerful processor and high-resolution screen with Nvidia graphics, seems built for them. Check out our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review to find out if it’s a win.
Intel ‘Bean Canyon’ NUC Review
Intel’s Next Unit of Computing, or NUC, offers tiny desktops with performance that keeps up with much larger systems, and they’re even affordable. But there’s a catch. You must install your own RAM and hard drive. Our Intel NUC ‘Bean Canyon’ review considers whether it’s worth the trouble.
HP Spectre x360 15-inch (2018) review
HP’s Spectre x360 15-inch is one of the first 2-in-1s to boast Intel’s Core i7-8705G, a chip with AMD Radeon Vega graphics on-board. It promises a level of performance rarely seen in flagship laptops, but the speed comes at a cost. Battery life and portability are problems anyone looking to buy this Spectre will need to consider.
Origin Chronos (2019) review
The Chronos is Origin’s smallest PC, but while it occupies less space than most A/V receivers, it delivers the power of a much larger desktop. Its dull exterior design does the system a disservice. Once you turn it on, you won’t be bored. Our Origin Chronos Review tests the desktop in multiple benchmarks and games.
Dota Underlords and Teamfight Tactics are a mess, and gamers love it
The up-and-coming autochess genre, lead by Dota Underlords and Teamfight Tactics, is a bit different from most strategy games you've played. Both titles are a bit of a mess, with chaotic battles and mediocre interfaces. Gamers love them despite their flaws, and that's part of a larger trend.
Don’t call it retro. Atari’s VCS is a modern console for PC gamers
You might think the Atari VCS is another retro console like the Nintendo SNES Classic or Sega Genesis Mini. You'd be wrong, though. Atari's VCS is actually a modern console that runs PC hardware. Sure, it can play your favorite old-school Atari games, but it can also do much more than that.
Quake 2’s rerelease proves indie games could lead the ray tracing revolution
Quake II's RTX ray traced release shows how ray tracing can be relevant to games that don't have photo-realistic graphics. That might be what Nvidia needs to bring more indie developers on board. Ray tracing, which offers a physical simulation of the way light bounces, opens a new frontier for realism.
