The Verge

AUGUST 20, 2020

The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops for high school and college students. Shopping for a laptop can be stressful — doubly stressful if you or your children will be learning online for the first time. Kids of different ages have a range of different laptop use cases and different needs. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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The Verge

JANUARY 20, 2021

Asus is touting it as the world’s lightest 14-inch commercial laptop, and it is light. That means the ExpertBook isn’t the longest-lasting business laptop I’ve ever tested (the $3,000 Dell Latitude still holds that crown), but it’s certainly in the hall of fame. port, one Micro HDMI to LAN port, and one 3.5mm combo audio jack.

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The Verge

JANUARY 5, 2021

CES has almost arrived, and Dell is kicking things off with some new versions of its Latitude laptops (designed for business customers), led by the new Latitude 9420 and 9520. The new camera system on the Latitude 9420. Dell also says that it’s upgraded the camera and audio quality for better videoconferencing. Image: Dell.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Even before the appearance of new reasoning models, some of AIs hottest companies produced state-of-the-art new AI systems. Google DeepMind broke through with a family of natively multi-modal models called Gemini that understand imagery and audio as well as they do language. But one company is already reaping the rewards. Gemini 2.0

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The Verge

AUGUST 21, 2020

A portable device with some compromises I recently surveyed a bunch of students about the most important aspects of a high school or college laptop. Because at $649 list price (it’s about $673 on Amazon at time of press), the question isn’t “Does this laptop knock your socks off?” It’s got a budget laptop look. The Swift 3 is 2.65

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The Verge

JANUARY 5, 2022

They will hit Android phones via software updates (that may not require full OS updates), Chromebooks, Android TV, Bluetooth headphones, and even some Windows laptops from Acer and HP. Headphones are extending Bluetooth to support auto-switching and head-tracking spatial audio, just like AirPods.

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The Verge

JANUARY 30, 2021

A lightweight laptop that doesn’t cut too many corners If you need a laptop that’s not just light, but among the lightest of the light, you’re looking for the 14-inch Acer Swift 5. I’m not sure how many people are catching diseases from their laptops to begin with, but I suppose it can’t hurt. inches thick). You get one USB 3.2

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The Verge

JULY 17, 2020

But compared to many other laptops available today, it’s really heavy — it’s about five and a half pounds. Some folks might enjoy hefting a five-and-a-half-pound laptop around the house or in their backpack during the day. inches, the XPS 17 is smaller than many laptops in its class. It looks and feels like a very nice laptop.

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The Verge

JANUARY 13, 2021

AMD headlined with a new series of CPUs, the 7nm Ryzen 5000 series, that is going to be a really compelling gaming laptop option. Nvidia headlined with new graphics for laptops, bringing some performance that was previously exclusive to desktop machines. It’s clear, so people can read your lips.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 3, 2020

OLED panels — which made a name for themselves in high-end TVs but are growing more popular in laptops as well — can deliver a stunning picture compared to IPS LCD displays. But all those pixels suck up a heck of a lot of battery, and companies sometimes slap them on laptops that can’t fully fill their power needs. It’s just 2.65

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The Verge

MARCH 12, 2021

Functional but could be better This year, multiple companies primarily known for gaming laptops have been branching out into the portable business and productivity sector. The system puts solid specs in a nice chassis, but there are a few misses that make it a bit expensive for what it offers. I would expect more from a $1,249 laptop.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

AudioQuest’s Dragonfly portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) brings higher-quality audio to your devices. Portability is the biggest feature here — swapping between my phone and my laptop is the reason I’m recommending this for anyone who wants one gadget that will let you listen to hi-res audio on any device. Photo: Rode.

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The Verge

APRIL 20, 2021

Microsoft’s newest Surface Laptop brings better battery life and a better chip On paper, the Surface Laptop 4 is a Surface Laptop 3 with better chips. Sure, there are differences here and there: the Laptop 4 is ever-so-slightly thinner, and there’s a new “Ice Blue” color option. The big changes are on the inside.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

We’ve got the best cheap laptop for you, no matter your budget. The best cheap laptops for video editing, gaming, and more If you’re shopping for the best cheap laptop of 2021, the question to ask is: what’s most important, and what are you willing to sacrifice? Our pick for the best cheap laptop of 2021 is the HP Envy x360 13.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

An unremarkable laptop with a remarkable chip AMD has started a laptop revolution. There’s no doubt about it: the Ryzen 4000 series has brought exceptional performance to midrange ultraportable laptops — performance that previously cost an arm and a leg. For evidence, just look to The Verge ’s Instagram account. “No

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In the past, I have presented remotely using skype audio and video. Last year I audio-skyped into a conference in the UK to present with Steve Bridger. For the audio, we use a phone line that was fed into the AV system and wireless mic. We had a very reliable Internet connection.

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The Verge

AUGUST 29, 2020

A gaming laptop that doesn’t cut too many corners The Razer Blade Pro 17 is far from an Ultrabook. Like its smaller counterparts in the Blade line, the Pro 17 is chic and professional, lacking the bells and whistles you might expect to see on a large gaming laptop. Even among gaming laptops, that’s… well, not great.)

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

On the infrastructure side of things, Xreal developed inexpensive AR eyewear that integrates with laptops and smartphones consumers and businesses already have, and Snaps virtual Lenses let millions of its users tap AR to transform images they capture of the world around them and easily create their own Lenses with AI.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2023

Meet Async , a new productivity startup based in New York that wants to replace quick calls with asynchronous audio messages. You open the app on your laptop or phone, start recording and get a link that you can share anywhere. Async gets particularly interesting with its profile link system.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

But try to find an AMD model The Acer Aspire 5 is a very functional laptop. Basically, it’s a $549 laptop that doesn’t completely suck. There was a time when that would’ve made this the best budget laptop you can buy. There was a time when that would’ve made this the best budget laptop you can buy. It’s not seven pounds.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Amazon says the video is one-way, meaning only the host is on camera during the virtual experience, but the audio is two-way so you can ask questions and make requests. If you take a virtual shopping experience, any purchases are handled via Amazon’s payment system.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s been almost two years since Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx , its flagship ARM processor for Windows laptops, but at IFA 2020, the company is unveiling its successor: the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G, which promises some incremental improvements over the original.

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The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Samsung has announced two new Galaxy Book devices: the Galaxy Book Pro (a regular clamshell laptop) and the Galaxy Book Pro 360 (a touchscreen convertible). Not only are these some of the lightest Galaxy Books, they’ll be some of the lightest laptops you can buy, period. Very few laptops are lighter. They start at $999.99

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Sonos Arc Ultra is a $999 premium soundbar from the smart home audio brand, and it promises unmatched surround sound thanks to the brand's new Sound Motion technology, which works with Dolby Atmos to fill the room with realistic, perfectly realized sound. But even without extra audio firepower, I could feel the bass in my chest.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

The best Chromebooks for every type of user The best Chromebooks aren’t just laptops that run a few Android apps anymore. Chromebooks can cover a wide variety of computing needs now, and a good Chromebook can be more useful than a mediocre Windows laptop. Asus nailed the basics, too. Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Perfection, for a price I have used a heck of a lot of laptops in the past year, and some of them are quite nice. But I’ve never touched a consumer laptop as gorgeous as the Spectre x360 14. as tested) the Spectre x360 is easily my new favorite 2-in-1 laptop. With a starting MSRP of $1,299.99 ($1,589.99

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

In-person participants will need to bring their own laptops). In addition to the main screen in your conference room, you can also set up laptops with their video and audio at a seat at the table. They can also move the camera or adjust volume on the audio if needed. 6: Give Remote Participants A Seat at the Table.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 1, 2007

I’m on week 3 of my Ubuntu laptop migration – things are smoothing out – I’ve got audio working, I can listen to mp3 and audio streams. I still haven’t figured out how to get higher resolution on my laptop screen, but that’s mostly due to lack of time trying to get it to work.

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The Verge

MAY 2, 2021

USB-C, USB-A, audio jack on the left. I’m picky about touchpads, but this one is quite roomy, with a smooth Gorilla Glass surface — I’d choose it over plenty of touchpads I’ve used on multi-thousand dollar Windows laptops. Gen 1 Type-A, and a 3.5mm combination audio jack. My one disappointment was audio.

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The Verge

MAY 7, 2021

That was before the pandemic hit, and Microsoft decided to prioritize Windows 10X for single-screen laptops instead. Microsoft has always seen Chromebooks as a big threat in businesses and schools , but over the past year there has been a big increase in demand for regular Windows laptops. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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The Verge

JULY 10, 2020

The best laptop under $1,000 This year’s HP Envy x360 is a big deal. It’s easily the best laptop under $1,000 that you can buy right now. The system did not prove as well-optimized for video editing, unfortunately. AMD processors have mostly been fodder for budget and midrange laptops for the past few years.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Apple officially discontinued Music Memos, an iPhone app that allowed musicians to quickly record audio and develop new song ideas. Walther had previously spent three and a half years at Spotify, following its 2017 acquisition of the audio detection startup Sonalytic , which he had co-founded.

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The Verge

JUNE 17, 2021

The result of its labors: an ominously named rating system it calls The Gauge. Presumably, this device is attached directly to the televisions of the roughly 14,000 homes from which The Gauge currently gathers data, as the Times once again reports that the measurement does “not count what is watched on phones or laptops.”.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Despite Acer’s branding, this isn’t the most environmentally friendly laptop you can buy Many laptop manufacturers are making lofty statements about the sustainability of their products. It’s an entire laptop targeted to, in Acer’s words, “eco-minded users.” Recyclable, plastic-free packaging is also getting more common.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 2, 2021

In many ways, it’s already here — the free update has been available for Windows Insiders to download and test for months, and recent versions like the Release Preview will likely be indistinguishable from the final operating system. On a home-built desktop (Core i7-7700K, RTX 3060 Ti) and a 2017 Dell XPS 15 laptop (Core i7-7700HQ).

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The new TV dongle is called Chromecast with Google TV, and it runs the new Google TV operating system (which seems to be a rebrand of Android TV) with its own remote control, unlike any previous Chromecast device. A new Nest smart speaker: “Nest Audio”. Image: WinFuture. Image: WinFuture. Image: Google.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

MoFuse is a mobile content management system that allows you to easily create mobile websites using basic HTML and the RSS feed of your blog. LevelUp is a mobile payment system that allows users to register their credit cards to make purchases at participating merchants with a simple scan of a QR code. MoFuse :: mofuse.com.

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