Design The Aspire 5 is elegantly designed with black ridges that flow across the lid to meet the glossy silver Acer logo in the center. Above that, the Aspire logo sits engraved into the sleek, silver hinge. It’s not often I get a lid that’s satisfying to look at and touch, but Acer did a swell job here. The stationary Aspire hinge complements the silver accents surrounding the rim of the interior chassis as well as the touchpad....

Acer Nitro 5 price and configuration options Acer’s $879.99 17.3-inch Nitro 5 includes a 2.4-GHz 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor, 8GB of RAM (upgradeable to 32GB), a 512GB PCIe SSD (with room for a second 2.5-inch SSD or hard drive – Acer includes the upgrade kit and cable), GeForce GTX 1650 graphics and full-HD 1920 x 1080 display, all packed into a hefty, tried-and-true “gamer-inspired” chassis of bold colors and angular edges....

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U GPU: AMD Radeon graphics RAM: 8GB Storage: 512GB SSD Display: 14-inch, 1080p Battery: 11:09 Size: 12.7 x. 8.6 x 0.6 inches Weight: 2.65 pounds Model: SF314-42-R9YN What’s the Swift 3’s secret? A Ryzen 7 4700U CPU, baby! Oh yeah, you heard right. Not only did the Acer Swift 3 smoke its Intel counterpart on performance (check out our Acer Swift 3 Intel review), but the AMD-packed ultrabook overshadowed high-performing premium laptops, too....

And now, with £300 off the list price, it is even better! For a limited time at Box.co.uk, you can pick up a ZenBook 13 with 10th Gen Intel Core i5 for just £699.97. (opens in new tab) More: Best touchscreen laptopsBest cheap laptop dealsAsus ZenBook 13 review As you can read in our Asus ZenBook 13 review, we are huge fans of what this provides in an ultra-sleek, lightweight frame....

The company released 29 new tools as part of Microsoft Cognitive Services, a series of AI cabilities that are easy to plug into and train for existing apps. They include recognizing gesture, video indexing, search queries, live translation and search tools. These include Project Prague, which utilizes an Intel RealSense camera to recognize gesture input across a number of apps. For instance, in a demo I witnessed, a user could close and open a fist to make a microphone-dropping animation appear on screen, then switch to YouTube and pinch a video to fullscreen and finally use gesture controls for gaming....

These long-rumored headphones were quietly revealed in a press announcement this morning instead of being showcased on the big stage. The AirPods Max flaunt a “custom acoustic design” made of stainless steel and use Apple’s H1 chip. The cans come with all the features you’d expect from a premium pair of headphones, including Adaptive EQ, noise cancellation, transparency mode and spatial audio. Best noise cancelling headphonesBose 700 headphones review...

Sure, we didn’t hear anything about those rumored body temperature sensors, and the stems are still intact, but these new earbuds are an upgrade through and through. Is it time for an upgrade? There are a number of differences between the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro, even though they may look similar in design. If you’re considering giving the second-generation earbuds a whirl, we’ve outlined the differences below. For an in-depth look at Apple’s new wireless earbuds, check out our AirPods Pro 2 review (we’ve named them Apple’s best wireless earbuds ever)....

Not only that, but with $50 discounts on the latest MacBook Pros and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 (opens in new tab) for under $100 and $600 off the impressive MSI Summit 2-in-1 (opens in new tab), now’s the best time to save big on the latest tech. Today’s best deals: TL;DR Today’s best deals: In more detail Looking for more deals? Every day, we scour the internet for the best bargains for your buck....

Black Friday 2022 is Nov. 25 and we expect to see more epic deals on tablets. Be sure to bookmark our Black Friday tablet deals hub for the best discounts. title: “Amazon Fire Tablet Black Friday Deals Save Up To 50 " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Jayne Rubio” Black Friday 2022 is Nov. 25 and we expect to see more epic deals on tablets. Be sure to bookmark our Black Friday tablet deals hub for the best discounts....

The Fire HD 8 Plus (opens in new tab) has the same specs as the new Fire HD 8 except that it packs 3GB of RAM instead of 2GB. Streaming, gaming, and other app downloads over time make it easy to max out your tablet’s storage. If you need more storage, 64GB models of Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus are priced at $119.99 and $139.99, respectively. You can also expand your digital real estate by adding up to 1TB of additional storage via the tablet’s microSD card slot....

However, AMD could soon be making a push into more mainstream laptops. This week, the company officially took the wraps off of its new 7th Generation APUs (accelerated processing units), which promise huge improvements in performance over its current 6th-gen lineup of chips, particularly for gaming and video. With a couple of SKUs that take on Intel’s Core i5 and Core i3 directly, the new “Bristol Ridge” processors could make it easier for budget-conscious consumers to play casual titles at decent frame rates....

You can only really figure out what is and isn’t a good value by using them. On the face of it, the Liberty 3 Pro seems to address the key missing pieces in the Liberty 2 Pro — that being active noise cancellation and a 30% smaller design — for an additional $20 (£30), but do they translate into a continually good value? Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro: Availability and price You can order a pair of Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro in Midnight Black, Frost White, Fog Gray and Dusk Purple....

Should you be in the market for something affordable and don’t care much about appearance or coveted features like active noise cancellation, then the Liberty Air 2 is a smart investment. It even earned a place on our Best Wireless Earbuds page. Best Wireless HeadphonesBest Noise-Cancelling Headphones In the case you’ve already splurged on the AirPods 2 or AirPods Pro, then there’s no need to swap models. Although, you might find Anker’s buds offer more bang for the buck....

Design The X7 v6 is an absolute beauty. A series of subtle lines placed strategically along the black aluminum lid give it that slightly avian look that its white, backlit hawk emblem suggests. The rear end tapers gently to accentuate the vents. As nice as the exterior is, the inside of the X7 is the real showstopper. The large, island-style keyboard is awash in a mesmerizing rainbow glow. While the keyboard is definitely a sight to behold, it doesn’t detract from the wing-like vents at the top of the deck, which flank the backlit, hawk-themed power button....

The best laptop deals in April 2021Best phone deals in March 2021The best Apple deals for March 2021 The hearing will focus on whether the government should require HP and Apple (among others) to provide access to parts and schematics to independent repair shops and not just the companies’ own authorized dealers. Currently, 25 statehouses are taking right to repair bills under consideration, after an initiative that passed in Massachusetts last year....

Apple AirPods Max deal In our Apple AirPods Max review, we complemented the cans for not only looking good also sounding good. And they’ve got some formidable active noise cancelling to boot. The headphones are stylish, comfortable and packed with tech. Not only do you get great audio quality, you have Adaptive EQ to ensure you’re always getting the optimal audio experience. With their 40mm custom dynamic drivers, the AirPods Max are just a few steps below delivering audiophile-grade audio, but the headphones can definitely make a case for hi-fi grade....

Kuo has previously claimed that a second-generation headset would be in the works, stating that it would be lighter, faster, sleeker, and offer battery improvements. It will apparently feel much more weightless and boast a new design optimized to fit an improved battery system. He previously claimed it would arrive in 2024, but now appears to have pushed this back to 2025. Where is Apple’s first-generation AR/VR headset? Previous reports indicate Apple’s rumored $3,000 AR/VR headset is tipped to enter mass production in either August or September....

Apple iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air (2020) review: This is the one to buyBest tablets in 2020 Apple’s iPad Air is the best tablet for most people and the best iPad to buy. The iPad Air in this deal packs a 10.9-inch Retina display, an A14 Bionic chip, 64GB of memory, and Apple Pencil Gen 2 and Magic Keyboard support. In our iPad Air (2020) review, we loved its sleek, thin-bezel design and loud, clear speakers....

This move also represents a potentially huge change to macOS and iOS and how they would coexist going forward. The project, reportedly code-named “Kalamata,” is still in its very early stages, but the aim is to make Macs work better in concert for iPhones and iPads. Bloomberg says it will “result in a multi-step transition,” so you won’t see every device get Apple’s new processors anytime soon. “Apple has switched the Mac’s silicon platforms before, so if anyone can do it, Apple can....

Dell’s 13-inch laptop helped modernized the industry with its edge-to-edge screen and remarkably compact design. Those advantages, combined with a stunning 4K display, speedy performance and long battery life, make it a compelling option over the aging MacBook Air. But the XPS 13’s reign could soon come to an end now that Apple’s beloved portable laptop has returned. Here is how the new MacBook Air stacks up against the Dell XPS 13....