Gadgets

When it comes to uncompromised portable gaming power, the 18-inch form factor reigns supreme. While 15-inch and 16-inch laptops aim to balance performance with everyday mobility, 18-inch powerhouses exist for a very different purpose: delivering true desktop replacement capabilities with maximum graphics power limits and thermal capacity. Dell’s Alienware line has a long history with…

Finding the right balance between massive screen real estate and manageable portability has always been a battle in PC gaming. For years, gamers had to choose between compact 15-inch machines that thermal-throttled under load or massive 17-inch “laptops” that required a dedicated duffel bag. Enter the 16-inch 16:10 form factor. Dell’s Alienware line has embraced…

The IMAX-certified headset-in-a-glasses-frame promises 3D movies, live sports and a portable workspace, but buyers will have to wait until spring 2027. Meta has unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a virtual reality device that weighs about 100 grams and looks closer to a pair of glasses than a headset. It goes on sale in spring 2027 for…

Smart rings are small wearable devices designed to be worn on a finger while collecting information about movement, sleep and various physiological signals. Depending on the model, a smart ring can track metrics such as heart rate, heart-rate variability (HRV), blood oxygen, skin or body-temperature trends, activity, sleep and recovery. Unlike smartwatches, most smart rings…

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is set to arrive on October 23, 2026 — but it’s stepping into a market where Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has already been shipping since early August. One phone is a known quantity with independent lab tests behind it; the other is running on manufacturer-announced specs that haven’t yet…