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Every so often, I find a gaming laptop deal that puts my jaw on the floor. Today is one of those days, thanks to this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 that’s $1,350 at Best Buy, a whopping $450 off its original $1,800 price. That’s a lot to pay for a laptop, but it’s a solid deal once you see what’s inside. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a gorgeous 14-inch laptop that runs on a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 270 processor supported by 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and a spacious 1TB of SSD storage. That’s an okay config—nothing too exciting yet, but certainly enough to handle Windows 11, your apps, and your browser tabs without choking. Here’s where it gets interesting: it comes with a cutting-edge Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, granting you access to DLSS 4 and all the other newest Nvidia features. This is a pricey GPU, so it’s surprising to see it available in this range. (Normally you’re getting an RTX 4070 at this price!) This card will keep your laptop future-proofed for quite some time. But the other key highlight here is the OLED display with its crisp 2880×1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. That’ll look great whether you’re playing games or watching Netflix. It’s also equipped with a USB4, a USB-C, two USB-A, and an HDMI, plus a 3.5mm audio jack—plenty of connectivity for all your peripherals—and Wi-Fi 7 support. If you’ve been wanting an RTX 50-series gaming laptop, you know how expensive they can be. Jump on this chance to get this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for $1,350 at Best Buy before this hot deal expires! But if you need something a little cheaper, check out our roundup of the best budget gaming laptops that offer a lot. Save $450 on this RTX 5060 laptop with a beautiful OLED displayBuy now at Best Buy Read...

If you’re always on the go with your laptop, a high-capacity power bank will give you peace of mind that it won’t die on you when you need it most. But who wants to carry around a power bank and a charging cable? Fortunately, these days you can get one with a built-in retractable cable, like this Baseus EnerGeek that’s now $62.99 on Amazon (was $100). Whether you’re constantly working on your laptop or it’s been a few years and it just doesn’t hold its charge as well as it used to, there’s nothing worse than seeing that red “low battery” ping when you’re far from home. This Baseus EnerGeek has a 20,000mAh capacity, enough to fully recharge your laptop and maybe have a little extra leftover. The built-in retractable USB-C cable supports up to 100W of charging, is compatible with all modern laptops, and pulls out to about 2 feet, which should be long enough for most use cases. This power bank also has two other USB-C ports (up to 100W each) and a USB-A port (up to 45W), so you can charge up to 4 devices at once. That said, it has a 145W max throughput across all ports, so charging will be slower with more devices. This is an incredible price for how fast and convenient this power bank is, so don’t skip this chance to get this Baseus 4-port power bank for $62.99 on Amazon! This limited-time deal won’t last forever. Save 37% on this versatile 20K power bank with built-in USB-C cableBuy now at Amazon Read...

Intel is still a relative newbie when it comes to the cutthroat gaming market. That’s true both for its dedicated Arc graphics cards and its integrated graphics that also use the Arc branding. For example, consider Intel’s Lunar Lake chips that power the MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld. According to some recent testing, a settings tweak can boost the Arc 140V Xe2 inside by a significant factor of 10 to 30 percent. Said testing comes from TechPowerUp, which re-ran some numbers on the latest MSI Claw device at Intel’s request after a new update from the MSI Center M app. Specifically, the tweak allows one of the Core Ultra 7 258V CPU’s four performance cores to run at its maximum 37-watt power level. (Most AMD-based handhelds like the Steam Deck max out at 15 watts of TDP.) In most games, this resulted in about a 10 percent performance boost—but some were even better. TechPowerUp says this makes the MSI Claw 8 AI+ the best-performing handheld they’ve tested, handily beating out the Ryzen-based competition. That doesn’t make the Claw the best handheld for everyone, though. It’s still running Windows 11, which is a deal-breaker for some, and there are now even more powerful chips on the market. But we’ve seen other updates to Intel graphics, like a fresh set of drivers, result in dramatic performance improvements before. It’s worth considering if you’re looking for maximum possible performance, or hunting for a thin-and-light laptop that can also handle a bit of gaming on the side. Read...

Batteries suck. They’re just awful. They’re heavy, take up a lot of space, and they inevitably degrade with use. In fact, why don’t we just get rid of them altogether? Oh, right, because they’re the only way to power electronics without plugging them in. But GPD isn’t letting that stop its designers from pulling the battery out on its newest handheld. GPD has been at this game even longer than Valve, delivering tiny, almost-pocketable gaming machines since long before the Steam Deck. But the Chinese manufacturer has definitely gotten a boost from the new craze for PC-powered handhelds, and the new GPD Win 5 is its most ambitious design yet. With a 7-inch screen, a chassis that looks a PSP with gigantism, and AMD’s top-of-the-line laptop/workstation Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip inside, it can turn heads all on its own. (That’s the same chip in the Framework Desktop!) But it might also raise some eyebrows, because it can’t actually turn on without external power. That power comes in the form of an 80-watt-hour external battery pack or a 180-watt DC adapter. The body of the device itself, which is remarkably small despite cramming in the most powerful 16-core mobile chip around, just doesn’t have the space inside. Based on the promotional images, it looks like the device needs all that room for an elaborate dual-fan cooler system that keeps the hardware from burning through the plastic. But don’t imagine that this is an Apple Vision Pro situation. The battery can clip onto the back of the device, so it’s easy enough to hold in your hands or slip into a bag without any extra cables. VideoCardz.com reports that while there’s no internal capacitor, it’s possible to hibernate the device and switch to a new power source if you run the external battery dry. Scoff if you like (I certainly did), but my coworker and handheld fan Adam Patrick Murray says he mostly plays handhelds like the Steam Deck on his couch plugged directly into power, so clearly some PC gamers are into this. Other highlights include up to 128GB of RAM (with 96GB shareable with the Radeon 8060S integrated graphics), 4TB of storage before the microSD card, dual USB-C ports plus USB-A for easy expansion, and an additional “mini SSD card slot” in a format I don’t recognize. And it’s no slouch when it comes to the handheld experience, thanks to creature comforts like Hall effect sticks, shoulder triggers with a “clicky” mode, a 120Hz screen, and a tiny touchpad a la the Legion Go S. The system will launch in September, but there’s still no word on price. For the sake of comparison, the current GPD Win 4 2025 runs about $830 to $1,165 depending on how it’s configured, so expect the Win 5 to be even more pricey. Read...

Philips Hue appears to be teeing up a new, more powerful hub that can turn Hue bulbs into motion sensors, according to leaked details and images that briefly appeared on Philips Hue’s own website.  The unannounced products, which have since been yanked from the “New on Hue” page, included the “faster” Hue Bridge Pro as well as a wired video doorbell, a refreshed and more efficient A19 bulb, permanent and globe-style versions of Hue’s Festavia outdoor string lights, a gradient light strip, and the ability to control your Hue lights with the Sonos voice assistant.  No pricing details were included in the leaked details, which were live on the Hue website for several hours Wednesday. The leaked products on the Hue website were initially spotted by users on Reddit. I’ve reached out to Philips Hue for comment.  Philips Hue generally rolls out its big product releases during the annual IFA conference in Berlin, with this year’s show slated to kick off on September 5, just a few weeks from now. It’s entirely possible that the leaked devices represent Hue’s upcoming IFA product lineup, but that hasn’t been confirmed. The highlight of the leaked Hue devices is the Hue Bridge Pro, which is “faster, has more capacity,” and offers “ultra-fast response times” along with “advanced AI features” and “expanded capacity,” according to the since-deleted marketing copy on Hue’s website.  Even better, the Hue Bridge Pro boasts “built-in MotionAware technology” that can “turn your smart lights into motion sensors,” the Hue leak said.  The Hue description didn’t include any additional details about its MotionAware feature, but I’ve previously written about Ambient Sensing, a technology that allows Zigbee devices, such as Philips Hue lights, to work together as motion sensors.  Such functionality would dovetail nicely with Philips Hue’s entry into home security, and it would also mirror the Wi-Fi-oriented SpaceSense feature offered by Hue’s sibling company, WiZ. (Both Philips Hue and WiZ brands are owned by the same parent company, Signify.)  Filling in some of the blanks is HueBlog, which reports that the Hue Bridge Pro will boasts a whopping 8GB of RAM (up from just 16MB in the existing Bridge) and a Wi-Fi module that allows for a wireless connection to your home router. The current Bridge needs a wired ethernet connection.  The “expanded capacity” of the Hue Bridge Pro is another interesting detail from the Hue leak. The current Hue Bridge has a soft device cap of about 50 products, a restrictive number for those with many Hue lights, sensors, and cameras in their homes. (You can go over the 50-device limit, but the Bridge’s performance may suffer as a result.) A new “pro” Bridge with an expanded capacity would be a lifesaver for those with large Hue collections, not to mention a better solution than trying to juggle multiple Hue Bridges on your network.   Circling back to the home security theme, the Hue leak also revealed what would be Hue’s first video doorbell, a wired unit that offers a “crisp 2K video stream” (up from the 1080p video support on Hue’s existing security cameras) as well as “instant” motion alerts and two-way audio.  This image of an unnanounced wired Hue video doorbell was live on the Hue website for several hours Wednesday.Philips Hue Also in the leak were details of support for Sonos Voice Control, which would allow users to “give simple commands to your Sonos devices to switch Philips Hue lights on and off, dim or brighten, change their color, or select a light scene.” Rumors of Hue lights gaining support for Sonos’s voice assistant began circulating earlier this month.  Meanwhile, Philips Hue’s workhorse A19 smart bulb seems poised to get an update, with the Hue leak describing a revamped A19 light that consumes 40 percent less power while offering the “widest range of tunable white tones.” An image of the revamped A19 bulb that breifly appeared on Philips Hue’s website. Philips Hue Other features for the unannounced A19 bulb detailed in the leak included “ultra-low” dimming and ChromaSync technology for “precise, consistent color-matching.” Hue’s ChromaSync functionality previously appeared in Hue’s Twilight table lamp. Additional leaked products included Festavia outdoor lights that can be mounted permanently on the outside of your home (many of Hue’s competitors have already released their own permanent outdoor lights) as well as globe-style Festavia string lights, with each bulb boasting “an inner tube that perfectly balances color and brightness.”  Finally, a new gradient indoor/outdoor light strip will arrive with the same ChromaSync technology as the A19 bulb, along with “ultra-bright, true white light” and OmniGlow, a “superior strip light that’s made to be a visible feature in any room,” according to the Hue leak.  This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart lights. Read...

Search engine giant Google announced earlier this week that it will start allowing users to customize their Google news experience by manually designating which sources they prefer to see more of. The new feature is called “Preferred Sources.” Google Users will be able to add trusted and/or preferred sources to a list, for example your local newspaper’s website or your favorite blogs. Those sources will then appear more often in Google’s “Top stories” carousel and will also appear in a dedicated “From your sources” section. Google Google has started rolling out the Preferred Sources feature in the US and India, and as of this writing haven’t explicitly said when (or if) the feature will be made available to the rest of the world. Read...

Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google`s Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications. Read...

A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead. I now carry a portable, battery-powered jump starter in each vehicle, as well as a separate portable, battery-powered air compressor that can be used to fill a leaky tire. What’s amazing is that some innovative manufacturers are now combining both products into a single unit. A dead battery can increase your stress levels at a minimum, and can be genuinely life-threatening if your battery fails in a remote area outside of cellular coverage. What a portable car charger does is provide enough power inside of a small battery pack to get you on your way, and includes short cables to connect to each terminal on your car’s battery. A portable jump-starter isn’t one-size-fits-all. Larger vehicles require more charging power. Most portable chargers are rated for a specific size of engine, so the Scatach 011 jump starter (on sale for 47 percent off at $36.99 at Amazon) will accommodate a 9.0-liter gas engine. What I look for are what’s known as “spark proof” reverse polarity protection, so even if you accidentally connect the cables incorrectly, it shouldn’t spark or even discharge. Most, like this one, include a flashlight or some other bonus feature. Zevso’s battery-powered jump starter is a cheap lifesaver when your car won’t start. You can solve the problem in just a minute or two and be on your way.Amazon (Be a little cautious of claims that these battery jump starters can handle 20 or 30 jumps at a time. This ZEVSO starter, 37 percent off or $58.99 at Amazon notes that you’ll need to charge it fully to charge a completely dead battery. But it also includes ports to charge your smartphone in a pinch, so you can let relatives know where you are.) The other gadget I’ve come to appreciate is a portable, battery-powered air compressor. I live on a hill, and my driveway slopes slightly in such a way that my car sits at an angle. Over time, I’ve found that exacerbates any slow leaks. Although I can refill my car’s tires for free in California, the gauges at the service station aren’t always accurate. I bought this Avid portable air compressor last year for $89.99, and it’s been worth every penny. Right now, it’s on sale for $56.08 at Amazon, a deal that takes 38 percent off. What’s great about it is that you can run it off the car’s internal power (the “cigarette lighter”) or off the compressor’s integrated battery pack. Even better, you can simply dial in your preferred PSI rating using a digital readout. Connect the inflator, press the trigger, and the compressor will automatically inflate the tire to the specified pressure, then shut off. Naturally, you can inflate basketballs and other inflatables with the included tips. It’s smart, easy, simple, and cheap — what I want in a gadget like this. I had a slow leak in a tire on the day I wrote this. I hooked it up, and the tire was ready to go after three minutes.Amazon I wasn’t aware of a new breed of hybrid “combo” devices that add both a portable battery charger and air compressor to the same package, but a number of those exist, too. The most popular of these seems to be the VTOMAN X1 (34 percent off or $66.49 on Amazon), which offers all of the features of the standalone devices mentioned above. Some customers have mentioned that the device can overheat if the compressor is used repeatedly and extensively, but VTOMAN simply recommends pausing the inflation until it cools off. If this makes you nervous, there are also some big-name brands in the space at big-name prices: a DeWalt DXAEPS14 for $199, and a Stanley J5C09 on sale for $117.52 which charges with an extension cord. Whatever you end up buying, just simply haul them out every so often and make sure that they have a full charge. That usually means just tapping one of the buttons to light up the display. If you do jump your vehicle, recharge the battery as soon as you get home. Sure, you can always call AAA, or a kind neighbor or friend. But gadgets like these can get you on your way in a few minutes, rather than waiting hours for a tow truck. I think they’re a good investment for my vehicles, and I think they’re a must-have for yours. Scatach`s portable jump starter is under $40 at Amazon!Buy It at Amazon The portable power compressor I own is on sale for $56Buy it at Amazon Combo jump starters/air compressors are just $66Buy it at Amazon Read...