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The gaming site VideoCardz caught a recent tweet from Razer’s CEO, Min-Liang Tan sharing his unfortunate findings from a meeting that “significant increases in components costs” will lead to price increases for all of its gaming laptops next year (via PCWorld). Best gaming laptops 2021MSI MPG Artymis 323CQR curved gaming monitor reviewThe best Cyber Monday deals still going on While he doesn’t extend his comments beyond Razer, only specifying that it will impact “next gen gaming laptops across the board (including the Razer Blade)” it’s hard to imagine that this issue won’t pervade the entire gaming laptop category....

For a limited time, you can nab the Galaxy 21 for just $299 (opens in new tab)at the Google Store. That’s $500 off the phone’s $799 list price and the cheapest it’s ever been. To get this deal, new and existing customers must buy and activate the Galaxy S21 on Google Fi. Shop: Google Fi deals (opens in new tab)More: Best phone deals Samsung manufacturers some of the industry’s best phones and the Galaxy S21 is among the most powerful....

Currently priced at $1,549 via Dell’s website, you can now get the QHD XPS 13 (opens in new tab) for $999 at the Microsoft Store. Buy on Microsoft Store (opens in new tab) In addition to the 3200 x 1800 touch display, this configuration also packs a 1.8GHz Core i7-8550U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Simply put, this is a powerful XPS configuration that we’d recommend for almost every scenario — even gaming....

On the other hand, Google shines in the area of phone support. Their agents are friendly, patient and helpful. I was given the correct answers with easy-to-follow instructions. Also, the brand’s Pixelbook Help forum is packed with useful articles and expert advice in all things Pixelbook. Armed with a base model Pixelbook Go and three simple questions, I began my investigation. I asked Google how to enable Android apps, how to play Google Stadia and how to install the Microsoft Edge browser....

The report comes from Axios, and if it’s accurate, Google could cut off both Intel and Qualcomm all in one fell swoop. Check out the best Chromebooks you can buy nowFind out the answer to “Should I buy a Chromebook?” According to Axios, the new chip is code-named Whitechapel and was designed in partnership with Samsung, which isn’t all too surprising. For context, Samsung also manufactures Apple’s iPhone chips as well as its own Exynos CPUs....

Today, Envision announced that it packed its high-tech spectacles with brand spankin’ new, eye-catching features that will enhance the day-to-day lives of low-vision users. The metaverse marginalizes disabled persons — how virtual worlds can be more inclusiveCreating a phone for disabled people — how companies can be more inclusiveThe best laptops of 2022 Envision updates its AI-powered smart glasses custom-made for low-vision people Envision’s AI-powered smart glasses, custom-made for low-vision people, was built on Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2....

Google Pixel Fold: Price, release date, features, and moreBest budget phones in 2021Best phone deals in 2021 As previously reported, the Pixel 5a was tipped to still be part of Google’s Pixel releases in 2021, with its launch date expected to be in August. The leak supports these claims, and has finally given us a ballpark price for the next A-series Pixel. According to the report, the Pixel 5a will sport a 6....

The Pixel Slate is a good option for anyone who wants a tablet running Chrome OS that can transform into a laptop via a detachable keyboard. In our Pixel Slate review, we gave the tablet props for its elegant, slim design, gorgeous 12.3-inch display and comfortable detachable keyboard (sold separately). The slate also lasts long on a charge (around 10 hours) and has surprisingly powerful speakers. Unfortunately, we ran into some Bluetooth connectivity issues during our testing and the optional keyboard makes the package a bit hefty....

You could already play games in 4K on Google Stadia, but it was limited to certain devices like the Chromecast Ultra and TVs. Now it’s available on the web for laptops and desktops. You can check your 4K status by going to your in-game menu, clicking “Connection,” then “Data usage” where a green “4K” icon will appear, according to 9to5Google. These are the best PC games you can play right nowYou can run Google Stadia on the best laptops under $500...

You may recall reports from a few weeks ago about Google using scare tactics to drive people away from Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge browser. After receiving criticism for its petty antics, Google has now dropped the message. Google is using scare tactics to get people to use Chrome instead of EdgeGoogle Chrome’s fear of Microsoft Edge is revealing its bad sideMicrosoft Edge hands-on: The Chrome killer is here No, it still doesn’t want you to use Edge, but Google’s more agreeable statement now reads: “You can now add extensions from the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge— Click on ‘Add to Chrome....

How to block a website on Google ChromeThe best cheap Chromebook deals in June 2021How to download Android 12 beta According to a recent update on its support page (via MakeUseOf), the tech giant will no longer show the advertising ID of users who don’t allow personalized ads. Instead, developers will only get a “string of zeros in place of the identifier.” Google notified developers of the upcoming privacy update, although no specific date was mentioned....

A student on the Tom’s Guide forums asked us for help choosing between three sleek and powerful laptops for school. CaptainVenomFTW writes, “I know all these laptops are overpowered for just school, however, I want something nice to last me for a while. I want a light and nice looking laptop [with good internal specs].” The choices that CaptainVenom gave us are as follows: HP Spectre x360 ($1,449 for Core i7, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, Poseidon Blue) (opens in new tab)HP Spectre x360 ($1,249 for Core i7, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver) (opens in new tab)Asus ZenBook Flip 14 ($1,298 for Core i7, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, Slate Gray)Lenovo Flex 5 ($649 for Core i7, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, Onyx Black)...

“I’ve never used any apple product before [sic],” they wrote, so maybe a laptop would be more comfortable. They have $800 to spend. Let’s start with the iPad Pro. For something lightweight, the iPad is a great bet, and iOS is very intuitive. The 10.5-inch iPad Pro starts at $649 for the 64GB model, and you can add cellular for a grand total of $779. The 256GB model is $799 for Wi-Fi only....

Now replace “textbook” with “laptop,” and you know how our forum member The Phoenix is feeling. Aside from the touch screen and price limit, The Phoenix has a few more requirements for their notebook. They also want a system with at least a 2.0-GHz dual-core or 1.6-GHz quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD with upgradable storage. MORE: Which Laptop CPU is Right for You? The Phoenix, we have to talk....

So why are holiday deals starting earier this year? Thanks to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, published on Sept. 30, we know why. According to the poll, 44% of holiday shoppers plan to shop earlier this year. The reason being that inflation could have a direct impact on prices later on. Meanwhile, 31% of people are shopping now because they don’t believe the deals will be better than they are at the moment....

For the price, you get to enjoy gaming on the bright 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display for hours on end thanks to its long-lasting battery which scored 11 hours and 32 minutes during our Laptop Mag battery test. Best Cyber Monday Deals 2020Best Black Friday laptop dealsBest Black Friday gaming laptop deals As noted in our recent review of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, this gaming laptop is a badass....

Office Max is selling the IdeaPad S340 for $449 (opens in new tab), or $330 off. Here’s where things get good: This laptop has a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. I can’t think of another deal I’ve found, either on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, that had a better price-to-performance ratio. Update Dec 3: Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone yet the IdeaPad S340 is still available for $449....

This is a bold move from Microsoft, and just before Xbox Series X pre-orders launch on September 22, Microsoft may have just secured the golden ticket to win the competition against the PS5. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farThis is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5 so far...

We’re not 100% sure if this is a ground-up remake in the way The Last of Us Part I was or if it’ll just be an incremental improvement. Otherwise, the remaster plans to feature enhanced lighting, overhauled textures, character models on par with Horizon Forbidden West, and better animations. Additionally, it seems that Guerilla Games’ multiplayer title set in the Horizon world is still set to launch according to the original report from MP1ST....

You’ll see that the sale price says it’s $2,099, but thanks to our very own Dell discount code (opens in new tab), you can get an extra $100 off and a free Alienware gaming mouse too. That’s incredible value for what we call the king of AMD gaming laptops in our Alienware m17 R5 review (opens in new tab). What you have here is a big laptop that goes equally hard on specs as it does size....