Sean Riley

Madison, Middleton, United States

Assistant Managing Editor at Laptop Mag

Managing Editor for @LaptopMag. Director of Marketing for @GameholeCon. Look forward to hearing about tech and tabletop gaming.

Articles

The MX Master 4 may arrive soon

2 days ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

The Logitech MX Master 3 or MX Master 3S have dominated the best wireless mouse discussion since they launched in 2019 and 2022, respectively. While mice aren't updated on as aggressive a cycle as the best laptops, that's still a pretty long time since a meaningful change to the popular mouse. Thanks to images published by the , we finally got a good look at what appears to be the long-awaited Logitech MX Master 4.
iOS 26 could deliver a big battery boost to these iPhones

4 days ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

The iOS 26 developer beta introduces a variety of new features, along with the "Liquid Glass" UI, but perhaps the most valuable addition is the new "adaptive power" mode. Battery life isn't the sexy spec that everyone wants to talk about, but I can't imagine there is a single iPhone owner who wouldn't appreciate a little more battery life out of their phone.
Can freebies and discounts get you to buy a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7? Here's what Samsung is offering

1 week ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)As someone who enjoys using foldables, I'm more excited than skeptical about the Galaxy Z Fold 7. While I rotate phones regularly, I gravitate to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 when I'm at my busiest covering trade shows, as the extra screen real estate is indispensable. Having a tablet-sized device that fits in my pocket is the kind of futuristic convenience I dreamed of when carrying both an HP TC1100 2-in-1 and a Motorola Droid 15 years ago.
iPadOS 26 makes the iPad a laptop

1 week ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

iPad fans, we need to talk. Apple revealed iPadOS 26 during its WWDC 2025 keynote on June 9, and as you would expect, it is the best version of Apple's tablet operating system to date. Visually, you have the big Liquid Glass update that will permeate every Apple OS later this year, but the most significant updates are the ones that turn your iPad into a MacBook replacement.
Banking Trojans have hit millions of Android devices in 2025

1 week ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Getty Images/Feodora Chiosea)Android malware remains a massive danger in 2025, with a June 5 mobile threat report from Kaspersky revealing that 12.1 million attacks were conducted on Android devices running Kaspersky software between January and March 2025. Now, considering that number doesn't include the majority of the world's 3.3 billion Android OS devices that aren't using Kaspersky, you get an idea of the scale of this concern.
Android 16 is rolling out now

2 weeks ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

On Tuesday, Google announced on its Android developer blog that Android 16 started rolling out to supported Pixel devices, including several new features I've been itching to try on my Pixel 9a since they were announced on May 13 ahead of Google I/O 2025. It may not be as exciting as a Google Pixel 10 announcement, but it means the Pixel phone (and more Android phones in the coming months) that you already own will be getting some enticing new upgrades.
Asus' ROG XG Station 3 is one of the best uses of Thunderbolt 5 I've seen

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)The best eGPUs (external GPUs) have always drawn considerable interest from laptop enthusiasts. The idea is brilliant: plug one into your thin-and-light laptop, and suddenly, you're gaming at desktop-class frame rates. The reality? Their clunky proprietary connections, limited bandwidth, and often sky-high price tags make them more of a niche solution. In 2025, though, that's finally poised to change - thanks to Thunderbolt 5.
I tried the surprisingly fast ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)Whether you are an aspiring esports pro or just want to reach for the limits of your gaming prowess (and beat your friends), Asus just dropped a compelling new option at Computex 2025. The ROG Harpe II Ace, a sequel to the original ROG Harpe Ace, is the latest addition to the company's Ace lineup, which is a collection of hardware designed with esports players in mind.
I can't stop thinking about this ROG gaming keyboard, it can transform into the perfect keyboard for almost anyone

1 month ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)On Monday, I was ushered into a room just off the lobby of Asus HQ in Taipei, Taiwan, to see and use the latest ROG hardware announced at Computex 2025. Even after listening to a 30-minute presentation by Asus on what we were about to see, I wouldn't have guessed the device that would dominate my attention for most of my time there. The ROG Falcata is a wireless 75% split gaming keyboard.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: Which MacBook is right for you?

Mar 19, 2025 | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 received much acclaim when it started shipping on March 12, 2025, replacing the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 after just under a year. However, for anyone trying to find the best MacBook in this size class, the MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 that launched in October 2024 is an intriguing option too. Make no mistakes: The Pro M4 beats the Air M4 in almost every metric. Our testing and reviews make that clear.