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12 laptop deals across the US and UK, from budget Chromebooks to OLED models
This week’s picks span affordable Chromebooks, discounted Dell and Lenovo laptops, and larger OLED and Surface options in the US and UK.
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Lesson Logger Turns Golf Lessons Into a Practice Plan on iPhone and iPad
Lesson Logger keeps coaching notes, practice plans and fitness records together, helping golfers carry lesson advice onto the range.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: RTX Spark Excels at Local AI, Falls Short for Gaming
The Surface Laptop Ultra runs large local AI models quickly, but its high price and middling gaming results make it a specialist buy.
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Dell XPS Googlebook Review: Premium Hardware Meets Android-First Limits
Dell’s light, fast XPS Googlebook pairs a sharp 120Hz screen with long battery life, but Googlebook OS limits its value for desktop workflows.
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Retro CRT USB Minis and an ESPHome E-Ink Display Put Small Tech to Play
Two USB-powered DOS prompt minis bring retro charm, while an ESP32-C6 turns a small e-ink panel into a Home Assistant clock and weather display.
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Mac mini M4 at $649: Is It the Better Buy Than the M6?
The $649 M4 Mac mini has plenty for everyday work and creative projects. The $779 M6 adds faster chips and newer wireless connections.
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A 2013 iMac Gets 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD: Is the AU$310 Upgrade Worth It?
A RAM boost and external SSD make this 2013 iMac useful for browsing and light design, though its slow boot and aging processor remain.
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NVIDIA RTX Spark Review: Windows on Arm Gets Serious Graphics and Local AI
RTX Spark pairs a 20-core Arm CPU with Blackwell graphics and up to 128GB of shared memory. It’s a major step for creators, with compatibility and cost caveats.
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Tecno Spark 50S 5G in India: Price, Specs and October 20 Sale
The Spark 50S 5G pairs a 6,500mAh battery and 120Hz display with a 50MP camera. It starts at Rs 19,999 and goes on sale October 20.
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Smartphone Shipments Hit a 14-Year Low as Costs Rise and Upgrades Slow
Counterpoint Research says shipments fell 20% year over year. Higher RAM costs and longer upgrade cycles are squeezing phone makers.
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OnePlus 16 Leak: 185Hz Display, 200MP Camera and 9,000mAh Battery
OnePlus says its China-bound flagship pairs an 185Hz gaming display with a 200MP main camera and a 9,000mAh battery.
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Building a WiFi, BLE and Bluetooth Scanner on a Cheap Yellow Display
A low cost CYD board can scan WiFi, BLE and Classic Bluetooth, but the 320 × 240 version needed substantial code fixes.
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ESP32 and ST7789V Build a Compact Wi-Fi and Serial ANSI Terminal
This ESPHome project turns an ESP32 and a small ST7789V screen into a color ANSI terminal with Wi-Fi, USB serial and baud controls.
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Arctic Freezer 36-S A-RGB Review: Compact Tower Design, Four Heat Pipes and 3,000 RPM Fan
The Freezer 36-S A-RGB pairs a compact 156mm tower with a fast P12 Pro fan. The supplied review details its design, fit and mounting kit, but no test results.
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Guition ESP32-S3 and Tessera make a flexible Home Assistant touchscreen
A 4-inch Guition panel running Tessera turns Home Assistant entities into a configurable bedside control screen, with layouts you can change live.