Lenovo beats Google to the punch with the first 4K Chromebook

Lenovo Yoga ChromebookImage used with permission by copyright holder Lenovo has jumped ahead of Google’s long-rumored second-generation Pixelbook witha fancy new Chromebookof its own that comes packing a 4K screen and an eighth-generation Intel Core processor. What’s even more impressive is that it keeps the price tag much more reasonable thanGoogle’s earlier Pixelbook release. The price is just $600 for the new 2-in-1. Debuted at the IFA 2018 show, the Yoga Chromebook is a 15-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook with a 4K “near-edgeless” touchscreen display....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Brett Johnston

Lenovo Smart Display vs. JBL Link View

Looking for a hot new smart display? Two of the currently popular models on the market are the Lenovo Smart Display and the JBL Link View. These two smart displays have very different designs – and very different purposes. Let’s take a look at all the major differences so you can make the right choice when deciding between them. When it comes to a smart display, the most important part is usually the screen, and for good reason....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 942 words · Jordan Henry

LG, Samsung, Sonos, and Vizio soundbars discounted for Father’s Day

Best Buy has discounted a selection of must-havesoundbarsfrom the likes of LG, Samsung, Sonos, and Vizio ahead of Father’s Day.With prices as low as $200, there’s bound to be something for every budget. Order one now, and it will arrive in time for the big day. LG 2.1 Soundbar— $200, was $280 If you aren’t looking for anything too extravagant but still want excellent sound to complement your new 4K TV, then look no further than the LG 2....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Jennifer Jenkins

Marvel Rivals S0 Battle Pass rerun: dates, price & skins

Marvel Rivals S0 Battle Pass rerun: dates, price & skins You asked. You begged. You may have even rage-posted about it. And now, theMarvel Rivalsdevs have finally listened: the Season 0 Battle Pass is making a comeback. Whether youmissed it the first timeor just want to flex on the newbies with that sweet Galactic ClawBlack Pantherskin, this is your moment. But don’t sleep on it; this rerun is only sticking around for two weeks, and it’s got zero free stuff....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Shannon White

Measure up for your Focal smartglasses in the U.S. and Canada with North’s app

Prospective smartglass wearers in the U.S. and Canada can now measure up for theirNorth Focal smartglassesby getting virtually measured inNorth‘s Focals Showroom app, allowing customers across North America access to the future of eyewear, no matter where they live. Available on Apple’s iOS, the Focals Showroom app uses Apple’s Face ID technology as the basis to measure a person’s face in real time. Using other technology developed by San Francisco-based tech startupStandard Cyborg, the Focals Showroom app is able to take accurate 3D measurements of your face, and allow you to try on various Focals models virtually....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Dana Stewart

Meet the Italian composer who conducts the world’s biggest all-robot orchestra

Thanks to the digitized instruments found on Pro Tools and GarageBand, any wannabe music producer can command a virtual orchestra in 2018 using no more hardwarethan a single laptop. If they’re really serious about their craft, they might plug in an MIDI keyboard, a guitar, or a stand-alone sampler to go one step further. That’s nothing compared to Italian electronic music producer Leonardo Barbadoro. For his latest album, he’s still using a computer to program his instruments — but, thanks to some impressive robot technology, the instruments are all real....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Paul Schroeder

Microsoft demonstrates new docking, multitasking, and snap layouts in Windows 11

Microsoft announced the release ofWindows 11today and we are currently learningwhat to expect from the upcoming operating system. The company placed a lot of focus on productivity and allowing users to tailor the Windows 11 layout to their needs. Some of the new features include Snap Layouts, new docking and undocking mechanisms for external displays and laptops, multitasking help, vertical tabs, and the ability to operate multiple desktops. The first interesting multitasking feature is Snap Layouts....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Kathleen Ray

Microsoft Teams will soon add push-to-talk walkie-talkie feature to smartphones

The Microsoft Teams communication and collaboration platform will soon add a push-to-talk feature that will allow smartphones and tablets to function as walkie talkies. Microsoft revealed the upcoming Walkie Talkie feature in a blog post thatdetailsnew ways that its products and services will empower firstline workers, or employees with service- or task-oriented roles. According to the post, the push-to-talk feature will enable “clear, instant, and secure voice communication” that will turn company-owned smartphones and tablets into walkie talkies....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Charles Caldwell

MSI GT77 Titan laptop review: a hot, expensive gaming monster

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ When Intel launched itsfirst 16-core laptop CPU, one question reverberated throughout the world of high-end laptops: why? MSI’s 17-inch workstation replacement, the GT77 Titan, is among the first machines that try to answer that question....

June 27, 2025 · 10 min · 2129 words · Brandy Fernandez

NCIS' Most Lethal Villain Actor Received Audition Requests For Spinoffs

Summary Other spinoffs have tried castingNCIS' most lethal villain, actor Rudolf Martin reveals. Being on the air for more than two decades,NCIShas come up with some cruel bad guys, though the majority of them were eventually taken down at the end of an episode by the Major Case Response Team (MCRT). Some, however, were given multi-episode arcs, leading to special finales or crossover events. InNCIS' 1000th episode, the show even revisited its very first bad guy....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Brandon Smith

One Piece Odyssey’s streamlined RPG gameplay has me hooked

There’s no reason that I should enjoyOne Piece Odysseyas much as I currently do. I’ve never seen an episode of the anime or read a page of the manga. The game itself isn’t a terribly good introduction to either one, tossing a whole cast of characters at me without telling me who they are. Within a few hours, I’m deep in a fan service plot filled with references to the series I don’t understand and in-jokes that go above my head....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Sarah Hughes

Palworld dev confirms PlayStation 5 release date in Japan “not yet decided”

Palworld dev confirms PlayStation 5 release date in Japan “not yet decided” One of the big reveals during Sony’s State of Play on September 24 was theshadow drop of Palworld for PlayStation 5. Pocketpair’s action-adventure/survival hybrid, which has been available in early access on Steam since January, allows players to capture Pals and work together with them to battle, explore dungeons, build, and craft. In a translated September 25X/Twitter post, they confirmed that Palworld’s global deployment on PlayStation 5 had stopped short of reaching Japan, stating that a release date had “not yet been decided....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Bethany Johnson

Play with a controller & mouse all at once with wild new peripheral

Play with a controller & mouse all at once with wild new peripheral An insane patent looks to manufacture a device that is one-half controller and one-half mouse. It hopes to merge the best of console and PC gaming all in one, but did anyone stop to ask if we actually need it? As it goes with patents in the gaming industry, a great deal of wild and wacky ideas get submitted, but few ever actually see the light of day....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Gregory Yang