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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Benchmarks: Qualcomm’s Upcoming Mobile Chip Tested
In case you missed our other coverage from Snapdragon Summit 2024, new second-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for Windows on Arm laptops, as well as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5—Qualcomm’s fastest mobile parts ever—are on the way. The company’s made some bold claims about performance, but of course, independent benchmarks will tell the full…
I Tested 2 Budget Alienware Gaming Laptops, and the 16X Aurora Is the One to Get
8.3/ 10 SCORE Alienware 16X Aurora Pros Strong performance for the price Big, bright and fast display Free M.2 slot to add second SSD User replaceable RAM Crisp, 1080p Windows Hello webcam Cons Keyboard isn’t best for gaming Audio output underwhelms When sitting side by side, Dell’s two midrange gaming laptops, the Alienware 16 Aurora…
I’ve Tested More Than 50 Cases for the iPhone 17 Lineup. This Is the Ultimate Case Guide
Other Screen Protectors I’ve Tested ESR Armorite Pro screen protector. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu ESR Armorite Screen Protector and Privacy Protector for $20: This pack is better value than Smartish’s screen protectors, because you get three tempered glass sheets instead of two. All the necessary equipment is here, from an application tool to wet wipes. While…
You Have A Few More Hours To Score the 62 Best Labor Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested
Labor Day weekend is almost over, but there is still a pontoon boat load of deals to score while shopping with a cold beer and a hot dog. The unofficial end of summer brings with it bargains on WIRED-tested gear, including home office essentials and some of our favorite gadgets. For the past few weeks,…
I Tested the Asus ProArt P16 Laptop and It Delivers the Goods for Creators
9.0/ 10 SCORE Asus ProArt P16 Pros Gorgeous 16-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Strong component lineup, including RTX 5070 GPU Slim and light given the size and what’s under the hood DialPad controller on touchpad is useful Cons Runs hot and loud 3D frame rates are good but not great Display bezels are a bit thick…
We’ve Rounded Up the Best Early Labor Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested
Labor Day is not until September 1, but retailers are already offering oodles of Labor Day deals. The unofficial end of summer, a celebration of the American worker’s contribution to our national prosperity, brings with it bargains on WIRED-tested gear, including home office essentials and some of our favorite gadgets. For the next couple of…
Best Cordless Vacuums We've Tested (August 2025)
Many cordless vacuums come with anti-tangle brushrolls better suited for pet hair. Getty Images/Amy Kim/CNET Eureka Eureka ReactiSense 440 (Out of stock): This cordless vacuum would be our best overall pick if it was in stock. It has some of the highest scores of any cordless vacuum we’ve tested, with 97.53% sand pickup from hard…
Threadripper 9000 Tested and Evaluated
Threadripper 9000 is here! AMD’s flagship workstation platform was released in July with IO and IPC along with all new architecture. Learn more about Threadripper Pro 9000 WX and 9000 HEDT here. About Threadripper Pro 9000 WX‑Series AMD has officially launched the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX‑Series, featuring Zen 5 architecture with up to 96 cores/192 threads in the flagship 9995WX….
I’ve Tested 45 Scooters on the Streets of New York—Here Are My 9 Favorites
Other Scooters to Consider I’ve tested many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Niu KQi 100P Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Niu KQi 100P for $350: The KQi 100P is slightly lighter, cheaper, and faster than the Segway E2 Pro, my top budget recommendation, but I eked out slightly less…
Best Laptops We've Tested (July 2025)
There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it’s understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main…