The critics’ biggest issue with The Rise of Skywalker is what makes it great
One of the biggest criticisms of the Rise of Skywalker is that it leans too heavily on plot and backstory. But as I settled into the film, I found its straightforward nature allowed me to focus on the real heart of the story. The characters we've grown to love over these past three films.
This is the most important tech from each year between 2010 and 2020
From 2010 to 2019, we found the most influential and substantial tech from each year in the past decade. Many of the most foundational pieces of technology that we take for granted today started just in the past ten year years, and here's why each of them was just so revolutionary.
CES 2020 preview: Are dual-screen PCs about to have their big moment?
Earlier in 2019, Microsoft announced its first dual-screen laptop, the Surface Neo. This wasn't just a new product -- it was the launch of a new category of PC. The dual-screen laptop. CES 2020 may end up being our first big look at what kinds of dual-screen devices other companies have been working on.
I tested the Dell G3, G5, and G7 gaming laptops. Here’s the one you should buy
Dell has a number of good options for budget gaming laptops, but choosing between the G3, G5, and G7 can be confusing. With endless configurations to wade through, knowing the difference between the three laptops isn't easy. We tested all three to find the best Dell Inspiron gaming laptop of them all.
An 8K videographer told us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow
The Mac Pro isn't for everyone. The extreme price tag should tell you that much. Who is it for, then? Well, we spoke to a creative professional who's been using it for weeks. Videographer and photographer Vincent Laforet explained to us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow.
Dell XPS 13 (2019) review
The XPS 13 has always been easy to recommend -- that is, unless you needed a good video conferencing webcam. So, what happens when Dell fixes one of the only problems we had with the XPS 13? Well, it’s near perfection. The 2019 XPS 13 shows Dell listening to complaints and addressing them.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: A beautiful miss
The Surface Laptop 3 now comes in a 15-inch model, which looks quite similar to what you get with the 13-inch version. But new here is a new all-aluminum finish and a custom AMD Ryzen processor. Can Microsoft's new clamshell compete with laptops like the Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 16?
The 16-inch MacBook Pro may bring back the physical Esc key
According to a new photo discovered in the latest version of MacOS Catalina, Apple has a new layout for the Touch Bar on future MacBook Pros. The rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro may pull the Touch ID apart from the Touch Bar, as well as turning the Esc into a physical key to address common complaints.
The Pixelbook Go is another spinoff, but I’m still waiting for a true sequel
Google has launched the new Pixelbook Go, a cheaper alternative to the Pixelbook. It looks like a solid addition to the lineup, but it's not the true sequel to the Pixelbook I've been waiting for. There are a number of features I would have liked to see come to the Pixelbook 2, but for now, I'll still have to wait.
The petitions are right. The Surface Duo should run Windows 10X
Microsoft has finally returned to the smartphone game with the Surface Duo. But to our surprise, this new device runs Android rather than Windows. It seems like the more practical choice given the company's previous blunders, but is it really the right way to go when you have an operating system already designed for dual-screen devices?
Windows 10 X is the future of dual-screen devices, and doesn’t ditch keyboards
At Microsoft's annual Surface hardware event, the company announced Windows 10 X, a software platform designed specifically for dual-screen PCs. It's not a new version of Windows, or a brand new operating system in itself. Instead, it takes the core of Windows 10 and reimagines the interfaces to take advantage of dual-screen devices.
This Windows Core OS concept feels like the future I’ve always wanted
Microsoft is rumored to debut its own Windows Core OS-powered device at its upcoming Oct. 2 hardware event. But this concept mock-up takes the potential of a modular operating system to the next level, showing how it would function in active workplaces that might not have access to a desktop interface.
Facebook’s Horizon VR world looks like Second Life all over again
At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook announced a new social VR platform called Facebook Horizon. It won't launch in beta until 2020, but will let users build their own avatar, explore worlds, play games, and even create their own environments using the built-in creator tools. Sound familiar? It's Second Life all over again.
Facebook reconfirms it’s working on AR glasses, just weeks after leak said it was
At its annual Oculus Connect 6 keynote, Facebook took to the stage and confirmed that it is indeed working on a set of AR glasses. The confirmation comes just weeks after a leaked report was published that indicated the company was working Ray-Ban on a project that's set to launch in a few years.
AMD’s Threadripper 3000 will launch in November. Here’s the first official image
AMD has officially announced that its third-generation Threadripper processor will launch in November. The release of Threadripper 3000 has always been scheduled for 2019, though recent 7nm supply issues had cast some doubt on AMD's ability to deliver its promise for a 3rd-gen Threadripper this year.
Intel awards five more laptops with Project Athena badges
Ahead of IFA 2019, Intel has announced the expansion of its Project Athena program,which now includes more laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. These new laptops will be sold with the Engineered for Mobile Performance badge, allowing Intel to play a more direct role in selling to potential buyers.