Following a quick sneak peak at IFA in August, Acer has introduced two new models in its premium-meets-portable line of Predator Triton gaming laptops. Based on the same cantilevered design Acer used for its 15.6-inch Predator Triton 700, the new $4,000 Predator Triton 900 comes equipped with a 17-inch 4K display, Continue Reading
Best laptops under $500 to buy in 2019
How much computer can you get for less than $500? Quite a bit, as long as you manage your expectations. That’s easier with Chromebooks. Chrome OS isn’t nearly as power-hungry as Windows, so you can get by with a lower-end processor, slower storage and less memory — many of Continue Reading
New Nvidia RTX gaming laptops are blazing fast, and here’s the proof
In the biggest update to mobile gaming graphics since 2016, versions of Nvidia’s new RTX 20-series GPUs are launching in laptops today. Originally announced at CES 2019, this represents a generational leap over the previous GTX models. The first RTX laptop tested at the CNET Labs is the Asus Zephyrus Continue Reading
2 million workers to get pay rise from today as National Living Wage rises
AROUND 2million workers across the UK will see their wages rise today (April 1), which also marks 20 years since the National Minimum Wage launched. The increase in rates will boost pay packets by up to £750 a year, according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation. The National Minimum Continue Reading
This Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch laptop is a steal at $399.99
These days I have exactly one requirement when buying a laptop: It must have a solid-state drive. If you’ve ever had a system with one, you know it’s an order of magnitude faster than a traditional (i.e. mechanical) hard drive. Alas, it’s pretty rare to find a laptop with a Continue Reading
Sales tax revenue from April grows 40.7% in four Northwest Arkansas cities
The June report from Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale city offices indicates the cumulative sales tax revenue from April sales totaled $7.976 million, up 40.76% from a year ago. Revenue for the month also rose 25.8% from April 2019, well ahead of the pandemic. The June report reflects the Continue Reading
The Supply Side: With annual Prime Day, Amazon grows CPG market share
Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event has had a noticeable impact on the market share of consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories such as baby and beauty. According to a recent report from data marketer Numerator, the e-tail titan is taking share from competitors like Walmart and Target. Over the Continue Reading
How to transfer a Metro Exodus save game to another gaming PC
Anyone playing the new Metro Exodus game on PC, as it’s clearly meant to be played, has run into a few roadblocks along the way. Not only are monsters and mercenaries trying to stop your escape from Moscow, but the forces of PC game retailing are trying to stop Continue Reading
2018 iPhone launch could include an iPhone SE 2 and an Apple Watch
This week’s iPhone rumors breathe new life into the possibility of an iPhone SE sequel that would take its cues from the iPhone 7. We’re also hearing about a new fast-charging feature that could be exclusive to the more expensive iPhone X Plus and a report that all but confirms Continue Reading
No, Apple didn’t delete that guy’s movies. Here’s what really happened
Perhaps you’ve heard a story that goes like this: ‘Apple’s ‘buy’ button is a sham, because Apple has the right to remove movies from your iTunes library after you’ve bought them. If Disney decides it no longer wants to offer a particular movie in your country, your ‘purchase’ is no Continue Reading