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MultiVersus: 12 Characters We Want to See Fight
From Carrie Bradshaw to Tony Soprano, these are the streaming video characters we'd like to see knuckle up in the free-to-play platform fighter.
5 Ways Copilot+ PCs Solve the Biggest Problems With AI PCs
Microsoft and PC makers finally give us real reasons to buy AI laptops.
A big.LITTLE Problem: AMD Needs to Hustle to Top Intel, Arm on Hybrid Chip Designs
Recent Intel and Qualcomm processor efforts, built around high-speed and low-power cores, look like winners. Where's AMD's take on the concept?
Why Are Intel Processors AWOL in Microsoft’s New Surfaces?
Intel needs a little more time to reach (or maybe even surpass) the projected performance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips, so no fresh Intel Surfaces for now.
At Microsoft Build, Did We Just See the Spark of a PC-Laptop Revolution?
Snapdragon-based Surfaces. OEMs adopting Qualcomm chips. A way more robust Windows on Arm emulator. The laptop market just got a whole lot more complicated...and interesting.
Drake vs. Kendrick Drama Confirms AI Rap Is for Losers
Computer impersonations have no place in real rap beef.
Apple's 'Let Loose' iPad Event: What We Want and How to Watch
Apple's May 7 event is upon us, and we expect it to debut new iPads and accessories. With that in mind, here’s what we want to see in this year's iPad lineup.
After Winning the Charging Wars, Elon Musk Rewards Team With Mass Layoffs
With more rival EV makers set to turn on access to Tesla's network throughout the year, Musk axes the 500-person Supercharging team and renews his focus on autonomous driving.
7 Features You Need in Your New Laptop (and 4 You Should Skip)
After testing and rating more than 300 laptops, PCMag's longest-serving reviewer has some good advice about essential features in your new PC and what's not worth your money.
Canon's EOS R System Needs Third-Party Lenses Now More Than Ever
Canon finally seems ready to open up its EOS R mirrorless mount to third-party lens makers. This change can't come soon enough.
5 Reasons You Should Play Balatro Now
Haven't heard of Balatro? We tell you why the roguelike deckbuilder is already one of our favorite games of the year.
Why Electric Cars Are Built for Cities, But Only Booming in the Suburbs
EVs thrive in areas where home charging is easy, but the technology has more revolutionary potential as a small, efficient form of urban transit. Here's how we get there.
5 Big Problems Holding Back AI PCs
In 'the year of the AI PC,' neither Microsoft nor computer makers can explain what that means.
Gmail at 20: Ubiquitous, But Bad for Productivity
The reason behind Gmail's success has nothing to do with productivity or innovation.
10 Things We Hope Google Doesn't Take Another 20 Years To Add to Gmail
We've been waiting patiently for the company to copy Outlook’s “sweep” feature for over a decade.
4 Reasons Why Microsoft and Sony Should Release Gaming Handhelds Right Now
The Nintendo Switch and Valve Steam Deck prove there's a market for different spins on portable gaming devices. Now it's time for the industry's two other big brands to get in on the action.
10 Reasons 2024 Is the Best Time to Build Your Own PC
The early 2020s were grim times for PC builders, but the stars and parts are aligning to bring DIY desktops back into favor. Our expert makes the case for busting out your screwdriver.
Intel Dumping Hyper-Threading in Its Next-Gen Chips? That Could Be a Good Thing
Rumor has it: With its "Arrow Lake" processors, Intel could ditch its familiar core-doubling technology. The upside of such a radical move might surprise you.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air Hits $999: Here's Why That's a Big Deal
With Apple removing the M1 MacBook Air from its lineup, its 13-inch M2 sibling is now Cupertino's lowest-cost laptop. Budget buyers should rejoice—PC Labs' numbers explain why.
WordPress Wants to Turn My Old Blog Into an AI Zombie, and It Breaks My Heart
As Tumblr and WordPress prepare to serve their content up as training material for AI, it feels like the spirit of the blog-era internet is dying.
