Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
I just tried the transformer of laptops at CES 2024 — and it feels like the future
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 delivers up to Core Ultra 9 power in a 2.2-pound design, plus a clever modular Magic Bay system for attaching accessories that has a ton of potential.
HP Spectre x360 14 hands-on at CES 2024: An AI laptop I'd actually buy
Not yet ratedThe new HP Spectre x360 14-inch is a 2-in-1 with Intel Core Ultra power to make quick work of AI tasks, and it packs a whopping 9MP camera along with an OLED display and Poly Studio audio.
The 'world's first AI powered grill' can cook steaks in as little as 90 seconds — and it's the hottest thing at CES 2024
The Seergrills Perfecta promises to grill your meats perfectly, thanks to a suite of smart sensors and dual vertical infrared burners that reach up to 1652 degrees and provide 360-degree cooking.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip will fight Apple Vision Pro — and Samsung and Google are on board
A new superchip to take on Apple's spatial computing monster
Tush cush — Bemis unveils new bidet toilet seat with 'unlimited' warm water and its own app
Control your throne right from your phone
Apple in 2024: Apple Vision Pro, iPhone 16 and all the new products on the way
2024 looks to be a huge year for Apple with the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, the first OLED iPad Pro and new AirPods Pro 4. Here's what to expect.
LG debuting 98-inch QNED TV at CES 2024 with huge AI picture upgrades
LG's new QNED TVs for 2024 leverage a new a8 AI processor and AI Picture Pro tech to distinguish faces, objects and backgrounds within a scene to boost the textures and details.
I’ve been covering gadgets over 20 years — and these 7 gifts beat everything else
Here's my list of the top 7 gadget gifts of 2023, including the Nintendo Switch OLED, Bose QC Ultra headphones, Ooni Volt 12 pizza oven and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could blow away iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's 5 reasons why
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is shaping up to be a formidable flagship. Here's how it can beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The Apple Vision Pro's spatial video looks like a game changer — here's why
The Apple Vision Pro headset looks promising on its own, but it will become much more compelling when you add the iPhone 15 Pro's spatial video capture to the mix.
Foldable phones still aren’t mainstream — but Samsung, Google and Motorola told me that’s going to change
Foldable phones are getting better and cheaper, but breaking through to the masses remains a challenge
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 7 biggest rumored upgrades
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra promises several major upgrades, including generative AI features, new cameras and a titanium design.
What is Google Bard? Everything you need to know about ChatGPT rival
Google has announced Bard, an AI chatbot designed to compete with ChatGPT. We put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about the new Google AI.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could beat iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's how
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be the tipping point for phones moving away from cameras and focusing more on AI.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could have big advantage vs iPhone 15 Pro Max — meet Galaxy AI
Samsung says that the age of Galaxy AI is coming, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra could surpass the iPhone 15 Pro Max in terms of generative AI powers.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) review: The laptop to beat
The new MacBook Pro is hands-down the world's fastest 14-inch laptop with Apple's M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. Epic battery life makes it nearly perfect for creative pros
New MacBook Pro M3 unveiled — here's what you get for $1,599
The MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 chip starts at $1,599 in the US and replaces the 13-inch MacBook Pro in Apple's lineup. Here's everything you need to know.
It's official — the 13-inch MacBook Pro is discontinued
Apple is discontinuing the 13-inch MacBook Pro, making way for a more expensive and much more powerful 14-inch MacBook Pro M3.
Is the new MacBook Pro M3 a good value?
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 packs a lot of power for $1,599, but is it worth $300 more than the 13-inch MacBook Pro it replaces?
Apple exclusive: This is how Apple Watch 9 redefines the smartwatch with S9 chip
The S9 chip is the biggest upgrade inside the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and we interviewed Apple's Eric Jue and Eugene Kim about how this chip changes what smartwatches can do.
Apple October event — here’s how ‘scary fast' MacBook Pro M3 could be
The new M3 chip that's tipped for the next MacBook Pros could break speed records. Here's what the leaked specs tell us.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max — biggest upgrades
Our iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison looks at the biggest upgrades for Apple's flagship, including the designs, cameras and performance of the new phone.
Google Pixel 8 review: The best Android phone for most people
The Google Pixel 8 wows with its AI-powered camera features and delivers a brighter display in a more compact design. It's $100 more than the Pixel 7 but still cheaper than other flagships.
