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This 18-Inch Asus ROG Strix Gaming Laptop at $1,239 Is the Steal of Prime Day
18 hours ago Laptops are very expensive these days. These discounts help. The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $949 (save $150) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB …
Apple MacBook Neo
We can't think of a time we've been happier to be dead wrong about Apple. The company actually did it: It delivered a brand-new, no-strings-attached MacBook for $600. Apple's MacBook Neo (models start at $599, or $499 for education buyers) confirms many of the rumors leading up to its debut. It drops Apple's A18 Pro processor (first seen in the iPhone 16 Pro of 2024), along with 8GB of memory and up to 512GB of storage, inside a slightly smaller MacBook chassis with fun new colors.
Facing Down Nvidia's DGX Boxes, Apple Shows Off Thunderbolt 5 Macs Running Trillion-Parameter AI Models Together
Apple isn't interested in letting rivals like Nvidia get a leg up in the AI race. To stay competitive, it's enabled its existing Thunderbolt 5-supporting Macs to connect together as more advanced "AI clusters" for tandem AI model processing, similar to Nvidia's recently released DGX products. Apple's Answer to Nvidia DGX? The Mac, Of Course This isn't uncharted territory for Apple, but it's a first using Thunderbolt 5.
I was a Vans guy for years, but Allbirds' Tree Loungers turned out to be the superior slip on sneakers
I own both the Wool Lounger and Tree Lounger from Allbirds. Joe Osborne/Insider Updated 2025-08-21T18:56:58Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
How to Decode Dell's 2025 PC Rebrand
Dell's 2025 kicked off with a serious New Year's resolution: to reset its entire brand identity. New Dell computers will focus on the "Dell" name and eliminate its well-known sub-brands XPS, Inspiron, Precision, and Latitude. Best Dell Laptops in UAE and Saudi Arabia Fastest Laptops in UAE and Saudi Arabia Best Touch-Screen Laptops in UAE and Saudi Arabia Best OLED Laptops in UAE and Saudi Arabia Dell's goal?
Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (2025, M4)
With its twin 2025 reboots of its MacBook Air laptops, Apple finds itself surrounded by some fierce competition, with AMD- and Intel-based Windows notebooks prepared to outpace and outlast the Airs. Perhaps, in part, this is why Apple did something it seldom does: It pushed a price cut. For 2025's models, Cupertino reduced the MacBook Air's starting configurations by $100 each.
First Look: Lenovo’s 2025 ThinkPad X13 Amps Up the Power, Goes Hyper-Light
Lenovo is showing nearly as much new PC hardware at MWC 2025 as it did at CES 2025. This time, though, the company is emphasizing its ThinkPad roots. Eight new ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops are part of Lenovo’s MWC outpouring, but let’s focus on two highlights: the ThinkPad X13 Gen 6, and the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1. These two fresh laptops represent a particularly potent advancement for the ThinkPad X13 line, and a whole new form factor for the ThinkPad T14 series: its first 2-in-1 laptop.
The Best PCs (Desktop Computers) for 2025 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
To help you make the best decision in your search for the best desktop, we've gathered a list of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the topic, as well as a few more unsolicited but helpful facts to inform your choice. Below that, you'll find a condensed list of the above recommendations for easier spec comparisons. How Do I Choose a Good Desktop Computer? We've reviewed an impressive variety of the best desktops above, right?
The Best Laptops of CES 2025
The 58th annual CES was an absolute whirlwind of computing news, the most jam-packed with new silicon in years. Every single major PC chipmaker involved in the laptop game—AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm—had new mobile processors debut at the show. Of course, with that came a deluge of new laptops from nearly every vendor, including Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, LG, and Samsung. This was also the year that the AI PC finally came alive.
Hands On: Lenovo’s ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition Is a Mighty Swipe at MacBook Air
Apple and its MacBook Air have been a thorn in the side of every PC laptop maker for more than 15 years now, but they’ve also driven the competition to innovate rapidly and sometimes drastically. And we can always count on Lenovo to be at the tip of that spear, this time at CES 2025 with what looks like a legitimate x86 rival to Apple’s leading laptop. This is the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, available this February in 14- and 15-inch varieties starting at $1,399 and $1,549, respectively.
Nvidia 50-Series Mobile GPUs Bring AI-Based Rocket Fuel to Gaming Laptops This Spring
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Hands On: Dell's 16 Plus 2-in-1 Says Adios to Inspiron, Hello to 'Lunar Lake'
Dell’s 2025 rebrand of its entire product stack, which debuted at CES 2025, isn’t all that relevant to my first impression of its refreshed big-screen 2-in-1 laptop for the year. Now known as the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 instead of the “Inspiron Plus,” Dell’s larger hybrid laptop gains quite a bit in the process of losing some syllables to its name.
CES 2025 First Look: HP’s OmniDesk PCs Show Off Arboreal Style, AI Power
It’s not often at CES that you see high-style, affordable desktop PCs. It's just not that kind of show; usually the stuff on display is high-end. But HP has filled that void with its new OmniDesk tower PCs. I saw these new desktops firsthand before their CES 2025 debut, and I’m excited for a new range of home-oriented PCs to test. These new towers come in two varieties.
CES 2025: Dell Rebrands Its Whole PC Lineup-Now, It’s All Just ‘Dell’
It’s finally time to say adios to some long-running names in the Dell-o-sphere such as “XPS” and “Latitude.” Using CES 2025 as a launching pad, Dell has a new product-branding strategy for its entire PC lineup starting with its newest models. All of Dell's classic, well-known product-line names for its PCs are being replaced by a more straightforward naming convention that Dell hopes will make buying decisions easier for newcomers to the Dell brand.
Our PC Editor's Top Cyber Monday Desktop Deal Picks Are Up to 30% Off
I'm one of PCMag's deputy managing editors on our namesake PC hardware team, focused on laptop and desktop systems. For more than a decade, I've tested PCs and edited computer and hardware reviews. I've also covered every Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping holiday during that time.
Our Favorite Dell Desktop Is Under $600 for Cyber Monday
The holidays can get hectic, so if you missed out on Black Friday deals, we have your back with a host of Cyber Monday deals on desktop PCs for your home office or gaming setup. Don't sleep on your last chance to access the best prices of the year. (And check out more Cyber Monday deals across 19 key categories.) The XPS line is Dell's workhorse, and this XPS 8960 is a PCMag Editors' Choice award winner for high-end desktops.
The Best Early Black Friday Deals in UAE on Laptops From Asus, Dell, Samsung, More
Black Friday doesn't officially start until November 29, but that doesn't mean retailers aren't getting in on the sale action early. That includes one of our favorite categories: Laptops (we are PCMag, after all). Now we know a laptop is a big purchase and you're probably not buying a new one every year. But if it's on your holiday wish list, now is the best time to snag a deal. Check out these on-sale laptops and check back early and often for more options heading into Black Friday.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2024, M4 Pro)
Pros Dominant content creation performance More than 24 hours of battery life Game-changing nano-texture display option Thunderbolt 5 support Helpful Center Stage webcam upgrade Cons Only a minor performance boost over M3 MacBooks Strangely priced configuration Nano-texture display is an optional extra Apple has once again stolen a march against leading mobile workstation laptops with the 16-inch MacBook Pro (starts at $2,499; $3,649 as tested).
Apple Mac mini (2024, M4 Pro)
Pros Excellent high-end performance for work and play in a small chassis More memory in base model for the same low price New space-saving design Cons Storage capacity in base model is still scanty Fans can be noisy under load Internal memory and storage are not upgradable post-purchase The M3 line of processors were but a blip in Apple's saga of reinventing and refining its Mac computers, and the Mac mini compact desktop missed a third-generation update.
Apple Debuts Mighty M4 Max Chip In Widely Improved MacBook Pro Laptops
Apple has crossed yet another rubicon with its 2024 MacBook Pro laptops: With the update to M4, M4 Pro, and now M4 Max processors, these are the longest-lasting Macs yet at 24 hours by Apple's testing. That's just the first in a litany of improvements Apple brings to bear in its latest laptops for the professional set. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops are now equipped with the M4 line of processors, going all the way up to Apple's freshest powerhouse mobile chip, the M4 Max.
Apple Boosts Mac Mini With M4 Chips, 16GB Starting Memory, and New Design
After being skipped over in third-generation M-series computers, the Mac mini has returned to deliver the most cost-efficient entry point for Apple's M4 line of chips. Keeping its starting price at $599, Apple also bumps up its starting configuration to 16GB of unified memory as a baseline. This has two effects: First, it finally dispels any negativity surrounding Apple's use of 8GB of memory in starting configurations without costing anyone extra cash.
The 4 best Apple MacBook laptops in 2021 for work, general use, and students
Best MacBook overall Apple The latest MacBook Air gains Apple's M1 processor, bringing impressively fast performance and long battery life for under $1,000. Pros: Fast performance, super-long battery life, much-improved camera Cons: iPhone apps don't add much to the experience The MacBook Air has consistently been the go-to MacBook for most people and a solid entry-level computer.
The Best Amazon Prime Day Laptop Deals Are Here: Apple, Acer, Asus, and More
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, there’s no need to wait for Black Friday, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 runs through Oct. 9. Here at PCMag, finding the best prices on laptops we love is in our DNA, and we’ll be doing it continually throughout October Prime Days so be sure to check back here for the lastest deals and discounts during the sale. And if you want to round out your new PC setup, check out our Prime Day mega-post with hundreds of top deals in 18 key tech categories.
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Gaming Laptops and Desktops
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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Gaming Laptops and Desktops
We won't sugar coat it: PC gaming is the most expensive way to play the latest games-period. At least shopping holidays, like Amazon Prime Day starting July 16, help dull the blow to your wallet. While we here at PCMag are trusted experts in reviewing gaming desktops and gaming laptops, we also have deep expertise in finding the best deals on those products regardless of whether a shopping holiday is on.
HP Tips a Caffeinated '55 TOPS' AMD Ryzen AI CPU in New OmniBook Ultra
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Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Gaming Laptops and Desktops
Shopping Now Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more Electrek - Reinette LeJeune • 53m We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale.
Which Arm-Based Laptop Should You Buy?
[ Editor's Note: The above hardware specifications are only for the 13-inch models of each product. Also, the specs listed above for the MacBook Air reflect the version we fully tested for its review, not its starting loadout.] Portability: It Doesn't Get Much Thinner Than This Apple and Microsoft have laser-focused on weight and thinness in their laptops.
Why Are Intel Processors AWOL in Microsoft's New Surfaces?
I found something amiss in Microsoft's huge reveal of its new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models: Where are the ones with Intel processors inside? Yes, for the first time, Microsoft has released consumer-grade Surface products without an Intel option-just Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite.
Tips from an Amateur Traveler
I recently got back from an 8 day trip to Europe. My partner, Cara, and I are both work from home software engineers and we wanted to break our typical schedule and experience some new things. In summary, we had an amazing time. Growing up, I had the privilege of living abroad. I lived five years in Beijing, China, two years on the island of Guam, and spent age 18-20 in Melbourne, Australia.
Top-Rated Picks to Round Out Your New PC
Congratulations, you just spent a bundle on a new PC! Hopefully, it gives you years of happy service, and you found it through one of our exhaustive reviews derived from the ever-ongoing testing here at PC Labs. But wait-did you think your PC-buying adventure was over? Not quite: If you bought a desktop, you probably need several more critical items to get started. Typical PCs don't come with monitors, for one thing. And the keyboards and mice that come in the box, if any?
Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch (2024, M3)
Pros M3 processor brings marked improvements New support for two external displays Thin and light, despite its footprint Same competitive price as first generation Cons No changes to design Too few ports for its size Running two external displays requires lid to be shut Less than a year after the first 15-inch MacBook Air debuted, its successor has landed in a redefined laptop market, with fresh competition from Intel-based desktop replacements.
Buying a Gaming Laptop This Year? Consider Picking Up Last Year's Leftovers
If you're looking to upgrade your gaming laptop this year-or buy your first one-stop and consider this before clicking "Add to Cart": Since we haven't seen new mobile graphics processors (GPUs) from AMD or Nvidia since early-to-mid-2023, this year's newest gaming notebooks don't offer much better performance than systems released last year. And you don't have to dig deep to find many of these "aged" gaming rigs.
Best NBA Player Props Today
It pains me to play an Under on Gilgeous-Alexander's points prop because I think he should be the NBA MVP odds favorite, and I've been rooting for him to have some big games of late so he will overtake Nikola Jokic. But in sports betting, you have to separate fandom from the betting odds, and at 31.5 against the Magic on Tuesday, we have an edge on the Under.
Best NBA Player Props Today
This is my favorite prop on the board tonight, and I would be very surprised if we didn't see this line steam up to 9.5 with similar juice to what we are seeing on the 8.5. When you think of Alex Caruso, you think of his defense and not necessarily a scoring prop, and you're not wrong. The Chicago Bulls guard is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, but he is also a solid 3-point shooter.
Magic vs Heat Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight
The Magic have the personnel to make life difficult on Jimmy Butler, but the Heat's leading man is crafty enough to pass the buck, as our NBA picks explain. Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic will be in Miami on Tuesday to face Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat as the race for first place in the Southeast Division heats up, and we have you covered with our best bet for this matchup using the latest NBA odds.
Best NBA Player Props Today
Devin Booker's a scorer through and through, and our NBA player prop picks think he'll not only be able to pick on the Bucks' weaknesses tonight, but motivated to fill it up against an old Suns rival. The NBA odds slate is loaded on Tuesday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks facing off against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and we've searched through the player prop markets to bring you the best NBA picks for Tuesday's games.
Best NBA Player Props Today
Kuminga isn't the only Warriors assists prop we are looking to target on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets; we're also seeing an edge with Steph Curry's prop as it trades at plus money for the Over 5.5 assists. When Curry faced the Nets on December 16, he only had 1 assist, but you can't judge Curry off of this previous matchup. The small ball lineup with the emergence of Kuminga is a much different offense than one led by Chris Paul with Curry off the ball.
Best NBA Player Props Today
De'Aaron Fox is likely smarting from his All-Star snub, and our NBA betting picks believe he'll take out his frustration on a vulnerable Indiana Pacers squad. Join us as we give out our daily trio of NBA player props. It's an NBA Friday, which means it's time to find some edges in the NBA odds for player props as you relax and make a dent in your couch while sweating some bets following another workweek.
Best NBA Player Props Today
Jordan Clarkson has struggled to top his scoring props in recent games, but with his total lowered and the Jazz facing a Joel Embiid-less 76ers, could he be eyeing a big game tonight? Clarkson headlines our NBA props. It's a light schedule in the NBA tonight, but we have searched through the NBA odds to find you our favorite player prop bets. The calendar flips to February and I'm happy to start a new month.
Patrick Mahomes Odds & Props
When the Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year, Patrick Mahomes' stat line wasn't all that impressive. Our NFL betting picks are calling for more of the same in this year's Big Game vs. this 49ers defense. Patrick Mahomes is set to make his fourth Big Game appearance when his Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58.
2024 Super Bowl Exact Score - Odds for Projected Scores for Super Bowl Teams
Better on the exact final score of the Super Bowl is an increasingly popular prop — we have the latest exact score odds for 49ers vs. Chiefs, based on key numbers and Super Bowl odds. Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024 2:26 PM ET Read Time: 4 min The Super Bowl matchup is set, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Best NBA Player Props Today
It honestly feels like this is my 17th time handicapping a matchup between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. I've targeted this prop in previous matchups between these two, and with Over 4.5 assists trading at -130, I'm going after it again for Jrue Holiday. A game against Indiana is wide open, with lots of scoring and very little resistance on the defensive end. Myles Turner is also questionable on Tuesday for the Pacers, which would make the paint even more wide open.
Best NBA Player Props Today
Kevin Durant's scoring touch has floundered in recent games but that has resulted in an excellent opportunity to exploit the market. His points prop has dropped significantly and he's highlighting tonight's NBA player prop picks. Move aside, NFL Playoffs, we have 12 games on the NBA schedule tonight and plenty of NBA odds to search through to find the best player props to wager on.
2024 Super Bowl Score Predictions - Odds for Projected Scores for Super Bowl Teams
Better on the exact final score of the Super Bowl is an increasingly popular prop — we have the latest exact score odds for 49ers vs. Chiefs, based on key numbers and Super Bowl odds. Last Updated: Jan 29, 2024 2:37 PM ET Read Time: 4 min The Super Bowl matchup is set, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Best NBA Player Props Today
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are absolute studs for the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you haven't been able to catch many of their games this season, I encourage you to tune in. They can both score with the best of them, but on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, life could be a little more challenging for Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams.
Best NBA Player Props Today
The Orlando Magic’s breakout has been one of the better stories in the NBA this season. An elite defense has fueled the Magic to a 22-19 record and the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. That defense will be put to the test when they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to town. The 76ers come into this game playing well. They sit in third place in the East, they rank second in the NBA in net rating, and Joel Embiid is making a compelling case for a second consecutive MVP award.
NFL Divisional Round Picks and Predictions
The Lions will be giving nearly a touchdown when they host the Buccaneers in the Divisional Round on Sunday afternoon, and while they've been a good bet in the Dan Campbell era, Jason Logan has his doubts about Detroit this week. When it comes to betting NFL underdogs in the playoffs, it’s often easy to make a case for taking the points. I mean, we’re talking about the top teams in the league. Whichever side gets tabbed as the dog, they’ve got more than a few positives pushing them.
Celtics vs Raptors Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight
On this page Best odds Best bet Same-game parlay Best promotions Since acquiring Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, the Raptors have been a much better team on offense, running a string of Overs with relative ease. To go with it, the defense has been much worse. Facing the Celtics, the total is absolutely in play. There is no doubt that the Toronto Raptors have been a much more exciting basketball team since the trade for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
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