But Apple isn’t the only company making audio improvements. Google’s Pixel Buds 2 makes some necessary changes to the OG buds, like making them truly wireless. The new buds offer good audio, real-time translation and, taking a page out of Apple’s book, you get Fair Pair. It’s a comeback story two years in the making. But which pair of earbuds are the best in the land? Read on to find out....

Alienware m15 OLED pricing and availability I had fun testing the $2,779 iteration of the Alienware m15. It has a 2.2-GHz Intel Core i7-8750H processor with 16GB of RAM, a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU with 8GB of VRAM, an Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU and that show-stopping 4K, OLED display. The $1,299 base model offers a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i5-8300H CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 1TB (+8GB SSHD) Hybrid drive, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU with 6GB of VRAM, an Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU and a FHD panel....

As part of the sale, you can get the RTX 3070 Alienware x15 Gaming Laptop for $1,899 (opens in new tab) via coupon, “100OFF1499”. Typically, this gamer-centric notebook costs $2,749, so that’s $850 in savings. This marks the second lowest price ever for this Alienware x15 configuration. In fact, it’s one of the best gaming laptop deals we’ve tracked this season. Shop: Dell’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Best gaming deals...

It’s also one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far. Echo Show Black Friday deals These Alexa-enabled smart displays make a great gift for anyone, as they’re great for video calls, streaming movies and more. It features a 5.5-inch (960 x 480) display, a single 4-watt speaker, a microphone, and built-in 2MP camera. Black Friday 2021 falls on November 26 and we expect to see tons of excellent deals on today’s most coveted tech....

Today, the company has refreshed most of the Fire tablet lineup including some new additions like the Fire Kids Pro aimed at 6 to 12-year-olds and a new productivity bundle for the Fire HD 10 series that looks to turn the budget tablet into a laptop replacement. Best tablets in 2021The best cheap tablet deals in May 2021The best kids tablets in 2021 The $149.99 Fire HD 10 gets a refresh inside and out....

Kindle Paperwhite deal The Kindle Paperwhite is this deal features a 6-inch anti-glare display at 300 PPI, a 5 LED front light, and 8GB of storage, which holds thousands of books. And with its IPX8 waterproof rating, the Kindle Paperwhite is great for worry-free reading by the pool or even in the bathtub. Others say this latest Kindle Paperwhite is noticeably thinner and lighter than the previous-gen model. In a nutshell, the Kindle Paperwhite is a solid choice if you’re in the market for a portable reading-specific device....

So why should you spend so much on this svelte laptop? For one, check out its spec sheet. It packs a 13.9-inch laptop with a 3K 3000 x 2000-pixel touch display, 1.8GHz Core i7-8550U quad-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. In terms of connectivity, you get a mix of USB Type-A and Type-C ports, and Thunderbolt 3. In our lab tests, the Editor’s Choice MateBook X Pro earned a solid 12,913 on the Geekbench 4 general performance test....

The new mid-tier and premium chips will live alongside the AMD A-series CPUs already found in certain budget Chromebook models, like the HP Chromebook 14. The best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2020The best Chromebooks in 2020What is a Chromebook? Buying guide and advice Compared to the A-series CPUs, the new Ryzen 3000C processors will deliver up to 178% faster performance when running modern web apps (based on Octane 2.0 benchmark)....

At the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, the social media tech giant announced that Among Us VR will hit virtual store shelves during the 2022 holiday season. Meta also teased us with some Among Us VR gameplay that will catch your eye. Meta Quest 2 reviewThe best VR-ready laptopsHow to buy real estate in the metaverse Among Us VR is a highly anticipated game The developers behind Among Us VR include Innersloth, Robot Teddy, and Schell Games....

“The slate tablet market is over-saturated and is experiencing declining demand from consumers, so we’ve decided to discontinue the Android-based Venue tablet line,” a Dell spokesman told PCWorld. The irony is that the Dell Venue 8 7000 is one of the best-rated Android tablets we’ve reviewed, sporting a gorgeous OLED display and an innovative RealSense camera. The problem is that no one really needs an Android tablet anymore–and that they’ve always trailed the iPad in one critical area....

Compact, powerful, and travel ready with its foldable plug design, this power brick charges up to 2 devices simultaneously. It packs 100W of power to juice up laptops, tablets, phones, and just about any other USB-C mobile device. Use a USB-C to USB-C cable (opens in new tab) to charge USB-C devices or USB-C to Lightning cable (opens in new tab) to charge Lightning devices (both sold separately). The Anker 100W USB-C 2 Port charger works with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Dell XPS 13, ThinkPad, Pixelbook, Surface Book, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy devices, Pixel phone and more....

As part of the sale, you can get the AOC C32G2E 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor for $199 (opens in new tab). It typically retails $299, so that’s $100 in savings. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this particular display. It’s one of the best monitor deals available right now. Shop: Adorama’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Best gaming monitor deals The AOC C32G2E is one of the best curved monitors to buy for gaming....

However, the newer components can’t help its dismal 15.6-inch display, mediocre speakers and a poorly placed webcam packed into a thick chassis. It’s like a mid-range gaming laptop dressed up with premium components and selling for a premium price. Still, the new CPU and GPU make it easier to overlook those glaring flaws as does the over 6 hours of battery life. It’s still a solid gaming laptop, it’s just not one of the best gaming laptops you can buy....

Best iPhone 12 chargersiPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Apple AirTags design The AirTag isn’t much to look at, or so it seems at first glance. It has a small circular design that looks to be about the size of a silver dollar. The tracker has an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both dust and water resistant. In order to add some fun and personalization to the design, Apple is giving consumers the option to engrave your name or even an emoji onto the AirTags....

Right now, you can pre-order the new 2021 Apple iPad for $299 (opens in new tab) from Walmart. That’s $30 off its normal cost of $329 and of course the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this just announced iPad. As far as iPad deals go, this is one of the best out there. Shop: Walmart’s entire iPad sale (opens in new tab)More: Best Apple dealsBest tablets of 2021...

These two laptops have a lot going for them, including high-resolution displays and available Core i9 processors. They also come equipped with dedicated graphics cards for casual gaming. The MacBook Pro and ZenBook Pro 15 scored high marks in our reviews, and are among the best premium laptops on the market, but which is right for you? Let’s find out. Apple MacBook Pro vs Asus ZenBook Pro 15: Specs Compared Design If you’ve owned a MacBook Pro in the past few years, then the design of the new model needs no introduction....

The report, citing unnamed sources, claims the premium over-ear headphones have been in development since 2018 and postponed multiple times. When they arrive, the headphones will rival high-end products, including the Bose 700 and Sony WH-1000XM3. Apple AirPods Pro reviewBest Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesApple AirPods X, over-ear headphones leak — Beats could dissolve Two models are reportedly in production. One has leather-like fabrics, or faux leather, and the other is a lightweight fitness model with small perforations for breathability....

A fan asked on Twitter, “Why did you choose to have the hidden blade on the upper part of the wrist?” The answer was relatively simple: It’s all about a Viking’s honor. 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...

Design The aluminum Chromebook Flip C302CA looks and feels like a MacBook, so it might fool anyone who doesn’t see the big Asus logos on the 2-in-1’s lid and bezel. The Chromebook’s 360-degree hinge feels stable and makes it easy to transition the bend-back convertible among laptop, stand, tablet and tent modes. Weighing 2.6 pounds and measuring 0.6 inches thick, the Flip is lighter than the Acer Chromebook R 13 (3....