We're only a few weeks into 2025 and it's already been a big one for chipmakers, and AMD overhauled a lot of its chip lineup for the new year. That massive overhaul included a new series of handheld gaming PC processors.
Even though I’ve had my eye on MSI’s gorgeous black, gold-trimmed 2-in-1 Summit laptop since it debuted, I couldn't bring myself to buy it. That may now change.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/msi-summit-13-evo-pen-2-stylus-arrow-lake
Amazon cuts the price on the 200W Anker Portable Charger with Charging Base for a limited time, so you can save $75 on this 20,000mAh multi-charger.
Smart glasses can look a bit odd, and carry a bit of stigma following the unsuccessful launch of Google Glass, but any fuss in 2025 is much ado about nothing.
The Strix Scar 18 was our winner for Best Gaming Laptop at CES 2025, in part because of the Scar's upgradeability and easy repairs. But we also loved the AnimeVision LED lights on the top cover panel and the full 360-degree light bar on the bottom side of the Scar 18.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835l-hands-on
Nvidia is infusing AI into gaming like never being with AI NPCs. Are they the future of gaming... or a threat to it?
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-ai-npc-gaming-chatbot-
The Ryzen AI Max series of APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) offers incredible performance in gaming, content creation, and AI thanks to its innovative approach to x86 chip design.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI offers RGB lights everywhere you look, plus swappable MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches, a 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan for the thinnest cooling fan blades, powerful new Intel and Nvidia chips, a dual-mode Mini LED display panel, and truly absurd specs for storage and memory.
The Legion Go 2 remains a prototype for now, but based on our initial impressions, it feels like a worthy successor to the 2023 Lenovo Legion Go.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/lenovos-legion-go-2-hands-on
Gates regrets not seizing an opportunity when Microsoft had the chance, but it's honestly for the best.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/android-bill-gates-windows-phones-apple