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1 month ago | 
gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith
I’m having a love/hate relationship with the Razer Blade 16 right now. There’s so much to love about this system. It’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 you’re gaming, creating content, or working. The OLED panel is stunning to look at as is the laptop’s bright, comfortable keyboard and it’s got a solid suite of ports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 “gaming” 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.
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2 months ago | 
gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith
There’s just something about building your own PC. Whether it’s your very first build or your umpteenth, it’s just magic. It can also be a time-consuming, nerve-racking process. (Did you make sure you’re grounded before you touch anything??) And for those who don’t have the time or patience to build a rig, a prebuilt one can be just as good.
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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.
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2 months ago | 
gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith
With all the flashy tech that comes across my desk, it’s easy to overlook the thing that actually powers everything – the lowly power strip. Look up any desk setup video; most folks look for ways to hide the necessary but otherwise dull accessory. But Genki, maker of a wide-ranging list of accessories and gaming peripherals, has found a way to elevate the power strip into a piece of tech that’s equal parts visually captivating and functional.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith
Yes, Nvidia 50-series gaming laptops are coming. And yes, they’ll cost an arm, leg, and possibly a firstborn. And in an economy where many of us are worried about the price of food and other essentials, spending upwards of $2,000 on a laptop isn’t feasible. In those cases, looking at a previous-generation model or a less powerful system to save some cash is not a bad idea. You definitely should check out the MSI Cyborg 14.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
gizmodo.com | Sherri Smith |Sherri Smith
Rugged phones get a bad rap. They get written off as some novelty act, a bulky behemoth that should only show its face on a construction site or in a military capacity. But Doogee, a Chinese company, sees beyond a few niche cases to bring us the Doogee S200, a mid-tier smartphone with some serious ruggedness but enough features to brush fingertips with the flagship category.
