Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Live Science and more. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Gaming Editor for the Daily Star. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.
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While we’re expecting a touchscreen MacBook Pro in the future, could it be less focused on our fingers and a great way to lean into the Apple Pencil?

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Laptops powered by Neural Processing Units (NPUs), like the Acer Swift 14 and 16 AI, are quietly using machine learning to make your everyday workflow effortless.

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Microsoft’s Xbox app just arrived on ARM, but is it enough as gamers are swayed by Linux?

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At a time when trust in Windows is at a low, Microsoft’s latest bungled security patch has caused another headache.

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CES 2026 is here, and it’s filled with some fantastic new products — here are our favorites from the first day on the show floor

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In making AI better, the RAMifications are significant for future devices and their ability to multitask.

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I finally found the mouse and keyboard combo of my dreams.

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The first rumors of Nvidia GeForce RTX 60-series GPUs are starting to circulate. Here's everything we know so far.

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After Geekbench data leaked, it appears we’ll get our first Panther Lake CPUs in just a few weeks courtesy of Asus.

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I made the change that has become so popular, ditching my laptop for an iPad. Here's why I've done it.

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RAM just become "Rarely Affordable Memory," as retailers warn of sharp price climbs in December due to 500% surge.

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Looks like Panther Lake processors could be ready for primetime with a fresh new Geekbench leak

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Valve's new console/PC hybrid will aim to price similarly to building your own PC.

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Smart glasses and mixed reality headsets are bringing a lot to the table right now and things are set to only get more exciting.

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ROG Xbox Ally relying on "Xbox Play Anywhere" makes the claim of it being an Xbox questionable. But think about it — this could be an exciting prospect for a truly open next-gen console.

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Kling 2.5 Turbo is a lesser-known but crucial update in the world of AI video generation.

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Ahead of launch, I went hands-on with the Logitech MX Master 4, and it’s everything I wanted it to be, but with one caveat that some users won't be able to get over.

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Ahead of its reveal, I got to grips with the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980. Here’s why it’s so impressive.

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Amid an army of rivals, is the Steam Deck OLED still worth picking up? I'd argue yes, with caveats.

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macOS Tahoe's Live Activities are a subtle game-changer for a coffee addict like myself.

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Mark Gurman has suggested MacBook Pro may not get an OLED display until 2027.

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The MacBook Pro notch could be a thing of the past, with Apple's reported move to OLED meaning the Dynamic Island could take its place.

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New benchmarking suggests that Intel's chip may outperform the Xbox ROG Ally X, months before it launches.
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