Sherri Smith

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Author at Gizmodo

Tech and games journalist with a passion for good food and better drink.

Articles

Razer Blade 16 Review: A Toasty Powerhouse

1 month ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

Iâ€™m having a love/hate relationship with the Razer Blade 16 right now. Thereâ€™s so much to love about this system. Itâ€™s got two of the most powerful mobile components on the block with an AMD Strix Point CPU and an Nvidia Blackwell 5000 series GPU. Together, it makes the Blade 16 an outright AI-centric juggernaut whether youâ€™re gaming, creating content, or working. The OLED panel is stunning to look at as is the laptopâ€™s bright, comfortable keyboard and itâ€™s got a solid suite of ports.
You Can Control the Newest Samsung TVs With a Flick of Your Wrist (And a Samsung Watch)

1 month ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

In a case of product synergy no one asked for, you can now control Samsung’s 2025 line of televisions with the company’s smartwatches. Yep, for those cases where your remote goes M.I.A. to the Isle of Lost Things, you can still watch the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again or The Residence but you will need an a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra…and a brand new Samsung TV.
Bless the Modder Who Is Fixing AMD's Newest GPUs

1 month ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

You save up your hard-earned money to invest in a new graphics card for your PC, snagged your new prized possession, and life is good. You’re gaming with smooth renders, negligible latency, and blistering frame rate. Or are you? If you own one of 9000 series RDNA 4 GPUs that’s not the case except for a select few games.
What to Expect at Nvidia GTC 2025

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

Nvidia’s been on a roll this year, starting with the announcement and launch of its 5000 series GPUs. However, as the company’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) starts next week, it’s clear that Nvidia has more news on deck. The five-day event, which starts March 17 and concludes March 21 in San Jose, California, consists of a series of workshops, talks, and panels focusing on the company’s future.
Apple Mac Studio Review: A Hefty Little Powerhouse

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

Listen. The Mac Mini can do a lot of things and do them well. But there are just certain jobs that you’ll need more power than even the top-of-the-line model can handle. In those cases, it’s time to whip out the big guns, namely the Mac Studio. From its chunky size (compared to the Mac Mini) to its M4 Max or M3 Ultra chipset, the Mac Studio falls solidly in the realm of creative professionals and the AI coder wunderkinder.
JBL Charge 6 Review: The Champ Is Here

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

The JBL Charge 6 has some big shoes to fill. Its predecessor, the Charge 5, consistently got high marks for its durability, utility, endurance, and of course, its audio performance. Thankfully, the Charge 6 has things well in hand. The speaker is currently one of the most durable Bluetooth speakers on the market. And as the name suggests, you can still top off your smartphone or tablet when its battery’s low.
JBL Flip 7 Review: Big Sound in a Small Package

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

JBL is on a quest to build the perfect speaker. Itâ€™s an impossible quest, of course, but every iteration, it seems to inch ever closer to the finish line. Case in point, the JBL Flip 7. At first glance, itâ€™s a run-of-the-mill speaker. But not only is it lighter than its predecessor, itâ€™s more durable, with more powerful bass and redesigned tweeters. The result is a speaker that punches well above its weight class, pumping out loud, clear audio that rivals devices twice its price point.
Falcon Northwest Tiki (Intel, RTX 5080) Review: The Thin Reaper Has Arrived

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

When people hear the words desktop computer, many think of a massive behemoth. The visual gets a heaping helping of RGB when you throw the word â€śgamingâ€ť into the mix. But not all gaming desktops have to be massive. Want proof? Take a look at the Falcon Northwest Tiki, a compact powerhouse that can hold its own with the big boys.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Review: Prebuilt Supremacy

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

Thereâ€™s just something about building your own PC. Whether itâ€™s your very first build or your umpteenth, itâ€™s just magic. It can also be a time-consuming, nerve-racking process. (Did you make sure youâ€™re grounded before you touch anything??) And for those who donâ€™t have the time or patience to build a rig, a prebuilt one can be just as good.
An AI Laptop That's All Business

2 months ago | gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith

On the surface, the HP EliteBook X G1a ($2,199 testing, $1,999 starting) looks like any other business laptop. It’s got a safe, elegant design that screams “work laptop.” But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find the EliteBook X G1a, one of the most intriguing business laptops of the year to date. It’s one of the first laptops to sport one of the new AMD Ryzen AI processors. Built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, this chip is designed to deliver power and efficiency in equal measure.