TechRadar Verdict The Acer Predator Orion 7000 (2023) is a real improvement on its previous model, though Acer has missed the opportunity to fix that PC’s most commented-upon flaw: super-turbo about-to-lift-off fans. But it hasn’t “fixed” the series’ gorgeous aesthetic and has taken us from an RTX 3080 to the outstanding RTX 4090. Performance-wise the machine is impeccable. It is expensive, but really the price is pretty good for what you get....

TechRadar Verdict Amazon’s first soundbar is a basic, low-cost model that’s light on features, but relatively weighty in terms of value. Although it’s sold as part of the Fire TV product family, there’s no voice control or any wireless streaming features beyond Bluetooth. Overall, the Amazon Fire TV soundbar is as basic as it gets, with limited connectivity and sound processing options. Even so, viewers looking to add a simple soundbar to improve upon their TV’s built-in speakers won’t be disappointed, and when Prime Day discounts arrive, Amazon’s soundbar could end up being an even better value....

Are hyper-specialized processing units the future of computing? Meet the company who wants to be the Nvidia of data queries Neuroblade’s SPU for data analytics workloads can accelerate performance by up to 100 times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Businesses that run SQL queries may be about to get a massive boost thanks to a specialized semiconductor chip developed by Neuroblade – built specifically to handle this particular use case....

TechRadar Verdict Most of the best hair dryers today promise to create various styles on different hair types, but few live up to that promise. The Bellissima Creativity 4 You is the exception. Its range of attachments, coupled with its speed and temperature settings make it great for smooth, straight styles, large curls, and everything in between. It’s hot enough to style the thickest, longest hair, and it leaves even the most unruly hair feeling soft, shiny, and frizz-free for days....

EVs and autonomous driving go hand-in-hand. What does this mean for you today? The truth about self-driving cars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you’ve probably heard of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems). This tech has created a lot of buzz and is somewhat controversial. You can think of ADAS as cruise control on steroids. It’s something most new cars come equipped with these days (especially EVs) but it’s not autonomous driving – at least not yet....

Google’s Pixel 8 launch was great, but Chromebook Plus is what really caught my eye Chromebooks could soon be true laptop-replacements – finally! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I loveGoogle’s Pixel devices, and nearly always have one in my gadget circulation. But the launch of thePixel 8andPixel 8 Pro, joined by thePixel Watch 2, at theOctober Made by Google product showcase, wasn’t the only thing from the search giant that grabbed my attention over the past week....

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from smart tags to the Pixel 8 Pro Get caught up in no time at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gather round, gather round, because we’ve got some tales to tell you – tales from the last seven days in the land of technology. It’s been another busy week in a run of busy weeks, with a host of new gadgets launched and plenty of consumer tech news besides....