Instead, the Spectre clamshell is finally getting a touch screen and a new color, while the x360 is getting a privacy screen. Both will be available on October 29. The Spectre 13, starting at $1,299.99, now comes with both FHD and 4K displays, both with touch, which the original did not have. Besides its usual dark ash silver color, it now comes in ceramic white with gold accents, which looks stunning up close....

However, despite all of that goodness, the ZBook 15 has a notable flaw: Its display. The Sure View panel looks fuzzy and has narrow viewing angles – even when the privacy setting is turned off – which is disappointing for a workstation. The blurry webcam doesn’t help, either. Overall, the ZBook 15 delivers great performance, but it’s not quite a home run. ZBook 15 G5 Price and Configurations The ZBook 15 that I tested costs $3,435 and is outfitted with an Intel Core i7-8850H vPro processor, Nvidia Quadro P2000 GPU with 4GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a 1080p Sure View panel that can protect your privacy....

With a premium design that does look slightly like a certain pair of Apple earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 2 stand out with its unique driver structure that delivers sound crafted in partnership with Devialet. Throw in the machine learning-driven noise cancellation, and it’s clear the company has gone all out. So, the question is obvious: does all of this translate into a supreme pair of buds? Let’s find out....

This higher end is starting to become quite a competitive space for Windows laptops, which is being dictated by the need to nail three essential things: strong specs, slick software and a premium user experience. Let’s see what Huawei is doing to accomplish these. Stepping up to the MacBook Pro The design looks quite similar to Huawei’s cheaper alternative, the MateBook D 16, but there are plenty of premium upgrades here....

“We remain committed to providing exceptional customer experiences,” a Microsoft spokesperson told PCWorld. “Our initial evaluation of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision on Huawei has indicated we may continue to offer Microsoft software updates to customers with Huawei devices.” Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Just when we thought Huawei was done selling laptops in the U.S., a number of MateBook products resurfaced in the Microsoft Store. A few weeks ago, Microsoft quietly yanked Huawei laptops from its online store....

But do you know what makes it even better? A deep price cut. At Best Buy, for a limited time, you can save up to $300 on the Surface Book 3 (opens in new tab) with prices starting at just $1,399. More: Best video editing laptopsMacBook Pro vs Surface Book 3Best 2-in-1 laptops As you can read in our Microsoft Surface Book 3 review, we’re big fans of this laptop/tablet hybrid for its generously long battery life, comfortable typing experience and pure power under the hood to get things done....

The 2nd generation AirPods Pro are a solid refresh of the 1st generation AirPods Pro. Powered by an upgraded H2 processor, they feature new touch controls, enhanced active noise-cancellation and longer battery life. Also new to the AirPods Pro 2 is Personalized Spatial Audio which creates a unique profile based on the size and shape of your head and ears. This ensures a more personalized sound experience — a welcome feature for Audiophiles....

Right now over at Walmart, you can save $100 on the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (opens in new tab) and grab one for just $529. More: Best ChromebooksBest laptop dealsAcer Chromebook Spin 713 review Acer Chromebook Spin 713 deal The Chromebook Spin 713 offers zippy performance and a bright, gorgeous touch screen, all in a versatile package that is rather affordable. To sum up the key points, we were a big fan of its speed — brought about by its Intel Core i5-10210U CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and a zippy 128GB SSD....

I have a 2TB SSD, a 2TB HDD, a 500GB SSD and a 8TB HDD in my desktop but that’s just not enough. I’ll never be satisfied until I load every one of my M.2 slots with an SSD that’s capable of storing every single game I own. I’m only kidding, of course… I think?

In a teardown of the new MacBook Air published this week, iFixit gave the device a score of 3 out of a possible 10 for repairability. The MacBook Air did get high marks for “many components” that were modular and easy to access, including the fan, speakers, and ports. But iFixit derided Apple for soldering the storage and RAM to the motherboard. That means those components, easily upgraded in many other manufacturers’ laptops, can’t be swapped out....

While we don’t know exactly how much manufacturers get paid to put trialware onto their notebooks, you can be certain that some money is changing hands. Every install of McAfee, Dropbox or Evernote you see on your new computer menu helps the vendor make a profit, and without those installs, the price of your laptop would almost certainly be higher. To defray some of the laptop’s manufacturing cost, you simply pay with a few minutes of your attention....

Tiger Lake isn’t going to single-handedly right the ship for Intel. But the latest SiSoftware benchmarks for the Core i7-1165G7 outed by leakster @TUM_APISAK are showing a significant performance leap for the new processor over Ice Lake along with a few new details (via Tom’s Hardware). HP Envy x360 13 (2020) reviewIntel Tiger Lake CPUs: Rumors, release date, specs, benchmarks and moreBest gaming deals of July 2020 According to the benchmarks, the Core i7-1165G7 will include a quad-core, eight-thread processor running at 2....

“We have redesigned parts of the processor to introduce new levels of protection through partitioning that will protect against both Variants 2 and 3” Krzanich wrote, referring to one of the Spectre flaws and Meltdown, respectively. “Think of this partitioning as additional ‘protective walls’ between applications and user privilege levels to create an obstacle for bad actors.” The other Spectre flaw, aka Variant 1, “will continue to be addressed via software mitigations,” Krzanich said....

While Apple certainly may have more up its sleeve for iOS 15 that will unfold over the course of the betas as we get closer to the iPhone 13 release this fall, the features covered today point to an update reminiscent of iOS 14 with more granular controls and personalization made possible for users. Here’s a look at everything that Apple had to say about iOS 15 at WWDC 2021....

The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro surprises with the A10X chip’s sheer brawn, while the Surface Pro’s operating system, keyboard and port selection make it more of a complete PC. You might think you know which machine you want, but this face-off may change your mind. Of course, many of you likely want to know how the larger, 12.9-inch iPad pro compares to the 12.3-inch Surface Pro. We look forward to updating this story once we test the larger iPad Pro....

The complaints reveal that the last two iPhone generations cannot remain connected to Bluetooth during calls. “Connection between the car and phone fails anywhere from 2-8 minutes after the call starts,” one poster said. Interestingly, the car brand that is most affected by this bug is Toyota. Phones with the longest battery life in 2021How to add vaccine card to Apple Wallet iOS 15 bug hinders in-car Bluetooth connectivity The poster who launched the Apple Support thread insists that their in-car Bluetooth feature doesn’t have any issues playing audio in the car....

Apple Watch owners that were quick to jump on the iPhone 13 upgrade last week were greeted with one hiccup with their new Apple Watch and iPhone combo. A bug currently prevents the iPhone 13 from working with the useful “Unlock with Apple Watch” feature that Apple introduced this spring to allow iPhone users to skip Face ID or entering a PIN to unlock their phone if they have their Apple Watch (via Gizmodo)....

The new iPhone 13 mini patches the few shortcomings that prevented the 12 mini from becoming a commercial success. Most notably, the battery is 10% larger and promises to last longer on a charge. The rest of the iPhone 13 mini’s package, though, is an incremental upgrade, and with the 12 mini available at its lowest price ever, the all-important question is whether the former’s minor improvements are enough to justify paying a higher price for it today?...

Once again, EverythingApplePro has a host of new rumors to share courtesy of leaker Max Weinbach; this time around things are mostly focused on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max and range from camera hardware and software changes to new colors (via AppleInsider). iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy?Asus ROG Phone 5 review: The ultimate gamer’s phoneBest phone deals in March 2021...

While Apple bringing its 120Hz ProMotion displays to iPhones was a hugely desired feature, its display rates range from 10Hz to 120Hz. Dropping this to as low as 1Hz offers better power efficiency. Display analyst Ross Young suggests the iPhone 14 Pro models could offer 1Hz, but the jury is still out. Apple bringing an always-on mode to its latest iPhone models would be an intriguing upgrade for many iPhone owners, but only time will tell if iOS 16 will offer the software that can utilize it....