How to buy a laptop for school in 2019

If you're planning to tackle demanding tasks like video and audio editing or 3D modeling, we recommend getting something beefier than an ultraportable. That's where workhorse laptops like Dell's XPS 15, Lenovo's ThinkPad Extreme or the MacBook Pro come into play. Typically, they come with more-capable processors such as Intel's six-core i7-9750H and the top-of-the-line…

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Don’t expect Apple to switch to USB-C for the iPhone 11

The upcoming phones will all still have Lightning ports, according to 9to5Mac's sources. That's despite some Apple watchers believing the company would go down the same route as the latest iPad Pro and switch to USB-C.The phones also seem likely to have a new Taptic Engine to replace the pressure-sensitive 3D Touch tech which Apple…

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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: A full bag of tricks

When it comes to overall sound quality, immersive audio is where the Ambeo Soundbar really shines. There's a lot more dimensionality to the sound than I'm used to from my Sonos Playbar and Sub combo. And you don't need Dolby Atmos content to notice the difference, though it certainly enhances the spatial quality. The Ambeo…

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AfterShokz Aeropex open-ear headphones prove less can be more

The controls will all be familiar with a combo power on /volume up /pairing button and a volume down next to it. On the left transducer you will find a multifunction button, which you'll primarily use for starting, stopping or skipping tracks. It can also answer calls (which I never do, spam!) and even redial…

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Origin crammed an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and gaming PC into one case

In honor of the company's 10th anniversary -- and to celebrate the legacy of its half PC, half Xbox 360 Big O desktop -- Origin PC has created a mammoth new custom gaming PC, featuring every major console on the market: an Xbox One X, a PlayStation 4 Pro and a Nintendo Switch. As the…

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The road ahead for Waymo, AV engineering and mobility, with Waymo CTO Dmitri Dolgov

Earlier this month, TechCrunch held its annual Mobility Sessions event down in San Jose, where leading mobility-focused auto companies, startups, executives and thought leaders joined us to discuss all things autonomous vehicle technology, micromobility and e…

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