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The best laptops of CES 2024
The CES show floor was filled with interesting laptop designs. Here are our favorite laptops we saw and tried in Las Vegas.
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders require a FaceID scan with an iPhone or iPad
When shoppers pre-order the Vision Pro starting on January 19, they will need to scan their face with Face ID to make sure they get a precise band fit for the new headset.
Valve squashes Team Fortress 2 and Portal fan projects after years of leniency
Valve appears to have had a change of heart about fan-made tribute projects “borrowing” its IP. GamesRadar+ reported on the Steam maker’s DMCA takedown notice sent to the creators of Team Fortress: Source 2, an attempt to port TF2 to the more modern game engine.
Valve's new guidelines will allow for more AI content in games
Valve has introduced new rules to abide by that will allow the company to add more games with AI content to its Steam gaming platform.
What Sony announced at its CES 2024 press conference
Sony is holding a big press conference at this year’s Las Vegas CES. Details are scant, but you can watch it live on January 8 at 8PM ET.
‘Pokémon with guns’ satire Palworld launches in Early Access on January 19
Palworld, often described as “Pokémon with guns,” finally has an Early Access release date. The game also tackles labor exploitation themes with a sardonic sense of humor, while adding (likely) just enough changes to evade Nintendo’s lawyers.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 offer a more sophisticated take on gaming laptops in 2024
For 2024, ASUS completely redesigned the Zephyrus G14/G16 line with updated specs and a gorgeous aluminum chassis.
MSI is going big with three new 18-inch gaming laptops at CES 2024
At CES 2024, MSI is kicking the year off with updates to three powerful new gaming laptops alongside a fresh design for its budget Cyborg 14 system.
Razer’s Blade laptop lineup shines bright with stunning screens at CES 2024
At CES 2024, Razer announced two world's first displays for the Blade 16 and 18 that look simply incredible.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 has the most mesmerizing hinge on a laptop at CES 2024
In addition to refreshed specs, the Acer Predator Helios 18 is hoping to lure buyers with a captivating new hinge design.
Alienware m16 R2 hands-on: A sleeker gaming laptop design for CES 2024
Despite getting a full revamp last year, Alienware completely redesigned the M16 R2 for 2024 with a new, more compact chassis meant better optimize the power and performance of the most popular configs.
Lenovo announces new gaming laptops at CES that feature proprietary cooling tech and performance-enhancing AI chips
Lenovo just announced a handful of new gaming laptops, including the Lenovo Legion 9i. Each of these computers boasts proprietary cooling technology and speed-enhancing AI.
HP unveiled the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world at CES 2024
Weighing just 3.5 pounds, HP claims the new Omen Transcend 14 is the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world.
Qualcomm's improved Snapdragon XR2+ chip for VR headsets will debut at CES 2024
Qualcomm is bringing an upgraded Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip for augmented reality and mixed reality devices to CES 2024. The company promises higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, which should provide a performance uptick for spatial computing tasks.
Steam’s winter sale is live, offering major discounts on thousands of games
Steam’s annual winter sale is upon us, offering discounts on everything from AAA titles to overlooked indie gems. It lasts from today until January 4.
The best couch co-op games for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox
Here are 26 of the best couch co-op games we’ve played across the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
How to get a refund for The Day Before, the game that got canned in just four days
Steam will refund The Day Before purchases after studio Fntastic's abrupt closure.
Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators
Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.
Steam’s streaming software now lets you wirelessly play PC VR games on Quest headsets
Steam just announced software called Steam Link that connects Meta Quest VR headsets wirelessly, allowing for remote play of PCVR titles. This tech isn’t exactly new, as it’s more or less an official version of pre-existing software like Virtual Desktop.
HTC's Vive Ultimate Trackers have cameras to improve full-body tracking
HTC released the Vive Ultimate Tracker, which delivers multi-point body tracking.