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Robert Hallock, senior director of technical marketing at Intel
"We’re just trying to make computers faster, more power efficient, and AI is the new face of that": Intel's Robert Hallock on the impact of AI and the myth of the "killer app"

By Rael Hornby Published

We sit down with Intel's Robert Hallock to get the inside scoop on AI, the "killer app," and more.

AI
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered playing on the HP Omen Max 16
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered is here, and this is how it runs on my RTX 5090 gaming laptop

By Rami Tabari Published

I downloaded The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered so fast, and I jumped at the chance of testing it on the HP Omen Max 16, an RTX 5090 gaming laptop.

Gaming
Xreal One glasses in a case sitting next to Galaxy S25 Ultra and keyboard on a wooden desk next to a split screen image of a Lenovo laptop travel setup on a wooden desk.
I switched to a smartphone and Xreal glasses — a perfect laptop alternative for travel

By Adam Doud Published

I spent weeks traveling with this Xreal One AR glasses combo instead of a traditional laptop and it's a game-changer for working on the go.

VR
A silhouette of a person holding a phone with the ChatGPT logo on screen in front of an abstract background with the OpenAI logo
Being nice to ChatGPT might be bad for the environment. Here's why.

By Rael Hornby Published

Be rude to AI. The planet will thank you.

AI
A silver laptop against a white background, its lid halfway open with the brand logo facing the camera.
I would replace every old Chromebook at my school with this one

By Joanna Nelius Published

Who knows when my school — or any school — will have the funds to upgrade, but here’s why I’ll shout my recommendation for the Acer Chromebook Spin 312.

Chromebooks
A hand holding up the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i AI with lid open in front of a wood table
Business laptops don't have to break the bank — here are 3 I recommend for under $2,000

By Stevie Bonifield Published

Don't waste your money on a subpar business laptop; choose one of these three instead

Business Laptops
HP ZBook Fury 18 G1i professional workstation open facing on a wooden desk against gray and white walls.
The HP ZBook Fury 18 G1i hands-on: Desktop power in a mobile workstation

By Madeline Ricchiuto Published

I got my hands on an early sample of the HP ZBook Fury 18 G1i ahead of the workstation’s launch, and its power, stunning display, and crisp keyboard impressed.

Windows Laptops
Backbone One Xbox mobile controller in hand with Avowed on screen.
I spent a week trying to Master Chief parenting with Backbone’s Xbox mobile controller. Here's what went wrong.

By Rami Tabari Published

Is the Backbone One Xbox mobile controller as comfortable as a true Xbox controller?

Gaming
A hand holding the Switch 2 Joy-Cons at the Switch 2 NYC preview event on April 4, 2025
I'm not rich enough to buy a Switch 2, but these are the 3 accessories I'd buy if I were

By Rami Tabari Published

What accessories would I slap onto the Switch 2 if I could afford it? There are 3 currently available, and one I’m dreaming of.

Gaming
Two cartoon computers shaking hands on a red background with the word Laptop above them and the words Hot Swap beneath them.
Hot Swap: A Laptop Mag series about making the tech switch

By Nick Lucchesi Published

The idea of switching out our technology can leave us feeling cold. But Laptop is here to help.

Laptops
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