Intel vs AMD vs NVIDIA: Which is the best CPU and GPU brand 2023?

When you choose a laptop or computer, you’ll inevitably see Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA’s name listed among the spec tables. These are some of the world’s most well-known computer parts manufacturers, each known for producing central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs).  Each of the three companies produces reliable hardware, but some are […]

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Windows Central Podcast #316: Teams Chat is dead and Intel brand updates

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week’s episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel’s most significant brand update in 15 years, Microsoft removing File Explorer features on Windows 11, all the fallout from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and there’s reviews of the NewQ 16-in-1 docking station, Lenovo […]

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple’s Brand New 15-Inch MacBook Air Hits $100 Off Alongside AirPods and Anker Sales

This week we began tracking a series of discounts on Apple’s just-released 15-inch MacBook Air, and it’s now sitting at a $100 discount on Amazon. Besides this great deal, we’re tracking discounts on Beats and Bose headphones, Samsung’s Smart Monitor M8, AirPods, and a few Anker accessories. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some […]

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Samsung smartwatches lose 2nd place to Indian brand Fire-Boltt

Samsung smartwatches have grown in popularity in North America, where the company’s Galaxy Watch shipments in Q1 increased by 15% from the previous quarter. This, however, hasn’t helped the company retain its 2nd place on a global scale, as shipments in other markets outside North America declined 15% year-on-year and 21% quarter-on-quarter. Despite their success […]

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Oppo introduces Kaka as brand ambassador ahead of UEFA Champions League final

Oppo might be facing legal trouble in Europe, but the company is still keen to promote its flagship phones – the Find N2 Flip and the Find X6 Pro. The company announced that it’s expanding its UEFA Champions League partnership by signing former football player Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, better known as Kaka, to […]

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Realme ropes in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for smartphones

Realme’s Indian branch today announced it has roped in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) as its brand ambassador for the smartphone category. The company said it signed SRK – also referred to as “King Khan” – because he “truly embodies the spirit of Realme with his remarkable journey and charismatic persona” and “represents Realme’s […]

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Galaxy Book laptops to get brand new features with Windows 11 update

Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptops running Windows 11 will soon get a lot of new features. Microsoft announced some exciting new features for Windows 11 during its Build 2023 press conference last night. Some of those new Windows 11 features are powered by AI, while others bring some quality-of-life improvements to PC users. Microsoft is also […]

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Samsung maintains its position as world’s biggest Android tablet brand

Samsung, once again, ranked second in the global tablet market. It is also the world’s biggest tablet brand in the Android segment, while Apple is comfortably leading the overall tablet market globally. While tablet sales fell in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, the overall sales are still higher than pre-COVID-19 levels, which clearly shows […]

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Samsung became the most repair-friendly phone brand in 2022

On average, Samsung Galaxy phones released in 2022 were the easiest to repair, based on a study that looks at the amount of time it takes for people to DIY-repair phones at home and the complexity of the step-by-step repair instructions found online. Samsung had the highest rating last year, followed by Apple, Motorola, Google, […]

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Intel is making a big change to its most iconic brand of CPUs

What you need to know Intel plans to shift away from its “Core i” branding for CPUs. The chipmaker will drop the “i” from its naming conventions. Benchmarks, leaks, and reports discussed an upcoming chip called the “Core Ultra 5 1003H.” Intel confirmed that it is making brand changes for its Meteor Lake processors. Over […]

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The Razer Stream Controller X is brand new and nearly half the price of Razer’s first attempt

What you need to know Razer has launched a new Stream Deck, the Razer Stream Controller X. This is their second-ever Stream Deck device and has been made in collaboration with Loupedeck. The Razer Stream Controller X is nearly half the price of the original model, at $149.99. Razer launched its first streaming control deck […]

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After Samsung, Apple is the US’ preferred foldable phone brand

Almost one-third of smartphone users in the USA say their next smartphone will most likely fold in half. And according to the same survey, Apple is among the most preferred foldable phone brands, which is quite an achievement, considering that the company has yet to release a foldable phone. A recent survey by Counterpoint Research […]

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If Oppo and OnePlus leave Europe, which phone brand should you pick?

Oppo and its subsidiary OnePlus have reportedly decided to wrap up their smartphone business in Europe and leave the old continent behind. Sad news for Oppo and OnePlus fans, as few as they are, but the good news is that there’s always a better alternative or two. So, you’re a lost Oppo or OnePlus smartphone […]

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Five or more reasons why Samsung is the best Android phone brand

Samsung is the best Android smartphone manufacturer around, bar none. Even though no OEM is perfect, no matter the company’s past mistakes, Samsung remains the best choice, and it’s easy to see why. But if you’re in doubt, here’s why Samsung is the market leader. Samsung cares about customer support and build quality Samsung offers […]

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T-Mobile to Acquire Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile Brand

U.S. carrier T-Mobile today announced that it plans to acquire Mint Mobile, the affordable smartphone brand that is promoted by and backed by actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert teamed up for a video letting customers know about the coming acquisition. [embedded content] The deal is for Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company […]

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Samsung intros Galaxy A34 5G with brand new photo editing tools

Samsung’s Galaxy A smartphone series for 2023 has expanded with the addition of two new models. One is the Galaxy A34 5G, which Samsung announced today after many leaks and rumors. It’s a low-cost mid-range phone, not as powerful as the Galaxy A54 5G but boasting more features than the Galaxy A14 5G. Samsung announced […]

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Semtech Unveils New Brand Reflecting Company’s Vision to Enable a Smarter, More Connected and Sustainable Planet

Semtech Corporation unveiled a refreshed brand reflecting the company’s redefined identity and vision following its acquisition of Sierra Wireless. With the acquisition of Sierra Wireless, Semtech’s portfolio now includes a broad Cloud-to-chip portfolio of products and services including a wide range of semiconductors, cellular modules and routers, software, and connected services to simplify and accelerate […]

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Xiaomi uses Harman’s brand better than Samsung, which owns it

We have team members at MWC 2023 in Barcelona as we speak, visiting booths hosted by Samsung and other brands. We just paid Xiaomi’s booth a visit, where the company is showcasing the Mi Mix Fold 2 foldable phone — a rival to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 — among other devices. And we couldn’t […]

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Samsung becomes the number one TV brand globally for 17 years in a row

Samsung was the biggest TV brand globally last year. It has been ranked number one for 17 years in a row. That’s a remarkable achievement, especially considering the extremely competitive TV market. Samsung became the world’s biggest TV brand for the first time in 2006, and it has managed to hold on to its ranking […]

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