Does this laptop really have more brains? Let’s test this New Snapdragon Laptop Chip!

Your laptop is about to get an AI upgrade, but what does that mean? This little chip called an NPU can do EVEN MORE AI, but what will that actually do for you?

Let’s talk about how we might test this stuff? Continue reading “Does this laptop really have more brains? Let’s test this New Snapdragon Laptop Chip!”

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme One Month Later: HUGE Performance!

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme performance preview!

While I wrap up my review on the Asus A16, I wanted to check in on how well Windows on ARM has aged, and what we should expect from Qualcomm’s second generation Snapdragon X2.

What does it mean to call this “EXTREME”? Continue reading “Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme One Month Later: HUGE Performance!”

Asus NUC 14 Pro Review: A Better Built Mini PC?

I love a good Mini PC, and the NUC has been one of my favorite series of systems for years! Now owned by Asus, has the line improved? Is it still well supported?

Let’s take a look at powerful little computer! Continue reading “Asus NUC 14 Pro Review: A Better Built Mini PC?”

ROG Cetra SpeedNova Review: True Wireless Earbuds For Gamers?

Gaming audio is growing up. It’s not enough to dump a bunch of bass into a weird plastic shell. Users now demand higher fidelity, premium features, and the LOWEST latency.

Borrowing a feature from high end wireless headsets, true wireless earbuds are set to compete with other expensive solutions.

ROG is making this for a specific kind of consumer. Is there broad crossover appeal? Continue reading “ROG Cetra SpeedNova Review: True Wireless Earbuds For Gamers?”

I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!

I flipping love this thing.

It’s one of those gadgets that seems kinda “meh” when you read through the press release, but then the more you use it, the cooler it gets.

If you’re the “IT Department” for you family, this is the kind of gadget that can make your life A LOT easier. Continue reading “I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!”

ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!

ROG Tessen Review!

I have a love/hate relationship with game controllers for our phones. The controllers that stretch out and clamp to the sides of our phones often dont account for phones that have BIG camera housings.

Asus delivers one of the best solutions I’ve ever used for compatibility. Continue reading “ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!”

Snapdragon X Elite Laptops! What you need to know before shopping an AI laptop!

X Elite Laptop REACTIONS!

The new Snapdragon chip is FINALLY coming to new computers! I’m looking up the new systems, and reacting to configurations and prices! Here’s what you need to know if you’re shopping a Windows on ARM notebook PC!

Asus ROG Phone II Review and Some Thoughts on How Gaming Phones are Reviewed…

What makes a phone a GAMING phone?

One part phone review. One part cranky soapbox on how no phone will ever really be “good enough” to tempt reviewers away from the most popular brands for YT SEO. If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree…

This was a LOT of phone for me to wrap my brain around in two weeks. Let’s chat specs, hardware, and UNCOMPROMISING performance. Continue reading “Asus ROG Phone II Review and Some Thoughts on How Gaming Phones are Reviewed…”