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The Xbox backlash continues as another console 'exclusive' is reportedly being explored for PlayStation 5
By Jez Corden published
Sail away After this weekend's backlash to rumors of Hi-Fi Rush being ported systems beyond Xbox, now another game is reportedly slated for PlayStation.
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This new 4K Alienware monitor overcomes the limits of OLED, and its specs almost feel like cheating
By Sean Endicott published
World first Alienware just unveiled a QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor checks off the whole specs sheet and looks like a great option for PC or console gaming.
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Razer Blade 14 and Blade 16 continue to be on the cutting edge with 240Hz OLED displays
By Sean Endicott published
The Blade 16 is the star of Razer's CES announcements, but the Blade 14 will turn heads as well. Both laptops feature OLED displays with 240Hz refresh rates and powerful internals.
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Acer's Nitro 17 gaming laptops are getting a refresh with 14th-gen Intel and 40-series NVIDIA graphics
By Cole Martin published
Nitro The gaming laptop will also be bolstered by Microsoft Copilot, with a new dedicated AI key.
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Intel's new Core Series 1 laptop chips ditch all the AI talk, target lower power, more affordable devices
By Richard Devine published
CES Joining Core Ultra, Intel has revealed Core Series 1, the new lower powered chips designed for more mainstream, affordable laptops. And there's no talk of AI.
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Intel's 14th Gen Core mobile processors for laptops gain Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 to offset mostly lackluster spec bumps
By Ben Wilson published
14th Gen Modest gains for the Core i9-14900HX in a slight step up over the 13th Gen.
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Acer's new gaming laptops are all about AI power with RTX graphics and a dedicated Copilot button
By Colton Stradling published
Acer AI Acer announced two new Predator Helios and two Predator Helios Neo laptops that move the brand to 14th Gen Intel CPUs and add better AI integration into the devices.
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Alienware and 100 esports athletes worked together to create the brand's first competitive gaming peripherals
By Sean Endicott published
Prose for pros The Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard are the first competitive gaming peripherals from the popular gaming brand.
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Alienware won't tell you how it improved the m16 R2's airflow despite removing the thermal shelf and making the gaming laptop 15% smaller
By Sean Endicott published
Keep your secrets Alienware unveiled the revamped m16 R2 gaming laptop today at CES 2024. The laptop has better airflow than its predecessor, despite having a 15% smaller body.
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Alienware announces the world's first 1440p monitor with an outrageous 360Hz refresh rate
By Colton Stradling published
QHD@360Hz With a 0.03 GtG response time and 360Hz refresh rate at 1440p, the Alienware 27-inch 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor will likely open the door to a new standard for FPS gaming.
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