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Our expert picks for the best noise-cancelling headphones, per budget and styleCheck out our Bose 700 review…and our Sony WH-1000xM4 review A notable upgrade, these over-the-ear ANC cans grant listeners deeper bass, stronger noise neutralization, and extra features that elevate the listening experience. They also retain many of the same hallmarks that made the Life Q20 so popular, including reliable connectivity and unbeatable battery life (40 hours with ANC on). But don’t expect perfection, as the $80 Life Q30 has its fair share of flaws....

And with the company’s signature silk drivers, Hi-Res audio certification and AI-driven ANC, these tick all the right boxes on paper, but do they stick the landing? After the somewhat lackluster Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, has Anker shaken off this moment and returned to its former glory? In one word, yes. But let me explain in more detail. Anker Soundcore Space A40 availability and price As of right now, they are available for pre-order from Soundcore’s website (opens in new tab)....

The listing, reported by tech analyst Jon Prosser, shows a product called the Apple AirPods (X Generation) that will sell for $399. We suspect the page is referring to over-ear ANC headphones given that Apple’s high-end AirPods Pro earbuds cost $150 less. Can’t wait for the AirPods X? Check out our AirPods Pro review.In the market for a pair of great headphones? See our full Beats Solo Pro review.The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy now....

That’s because Apple improved every aspect of this pint-sized slate. The 8.3-inch screen is larger than before, and yet, slim bezels have reduced its overall footprint. The iPad mini’s outstanding performance via the A15 Bionic chip is more than anyone will need, and the addition of optional 5G support cements its place as the best tablet for using outside of your home. There are some downsides to going with the iPad mini beyond its small screen (which is an advantage for some people)....

Still, this MacBook Pro offers all-day battery life, pumps out tons of volume, and features a bright, colorful and sharp display. Yes, the pros (pun intended, sorry) outweigh the cons, including Apple’s aging design language. And when it comes to performance, this MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops around and one of the best business laptops for those who need to run demanding programs. 15-inch MacBook Pro 2019 cost and configuration options?...

Published Jan 31 by the USPTO (and spotted by Digital Trends), the patent seeks to bridge the gap between the physical keyboards still used on laptops and desktop computers, and the touchscreen keyboards we are all used to seeing on smartphones. The display of the laptop in the patent looks like any other, but the bottom section sandwiches a touch-sensitive display between a glass keyboard and the bottom of the device....

The iPad’s new operating system, iPadOS, also came out earlier than anticipated, that same day (Sept. 24). It features a much improved homescreen and new multitasking tricks. Check out my full review of iPadOS to see why I think it’s the biggest update to Apple’s slate in years. The big new feature of this iPad is that Apple’s given its cheapest slate a bigger screen, increasing the panel by half an inch diagonally, from 9....

While you can find Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals for less on older models, this is the cheapest we expect to see the Apple Watch 7 this year. Apple Watch 7 Cyber Monday deal The Apple Watch 7 is one of the mobile tech industry’s best wearables. The latest model added a larger display while also reducing the bezels on the watch. This results in a much sleeker look and larger touch targets for improved ease of use....

For $799, you get a 27-inch, 3840 x 2160-pixel display with a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-Sync support. It’s colorful and bright, HDR400-enabled, and offers a ridiculous 1-millisecond response time. However, we noticed that the HDR tends to dim content automatically, not utilizing the full potential brightness of the display. Additionally, there are no speakers, which is upsetting given the high price, and the bezels are a little thick....

Asus Zephyrus G GA502 Price and Configuration Options The Zephyrus G that I tested currently runs for $1,199; it comes outfitted with an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H processor, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU with 6GB of VRAM, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. There’s a $1,099 model that Asus sells, which downgrades to 8GB of RAM. Design While the Zephyrus G is technically in the budget tier of the Zephyrus line, it’s still incredibly stylish....

Right now, you can get the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 on sale for $1,349 (opens in new tab) at Best Buy. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 wowed us with its 11-plus hours of battery life, awesome AMD CPU performance and lightning-fast SSD. Do you want 11-plus hours of battery life and killer performance? Oh, and a bright display topped with a comfortable keyboard and strong speakers? You just can’t beat the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14....

The Zephyrus S GX701 can be configured with up to a Intel Core i7-8750H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU with 8GB of VRAM, 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The new Zephyrus S is still slim and sleek as ever, measuring just 15.7 x 10.7 x 0.74 inches and weighing in at 5.95 pounds. It’s similar to its 15-inch predecessor in terms of design, except its aluminum hood has a carved cut out for the LED indicators instead of a bulky extension....

For a limited time, you can get the Asus ZenBook 14 for $759 (opens in new tab) at Newegg. Normally, this laptop would set you back $900, so that’s $140 in savings. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this configuration and one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far. Best Black Friday deals 2020: The top early discountsBest laptops in 2020 The Asus ZenBook 14 is a great laptop if you’re looking for a portable that does it all....

But as good as the laptop was, there’s always room for improvement as Asus has proven with its latest iteration of the award-winning laptop, the ROG Zephyrus S (GX531). Preorders for the sleek system start August 31 and will be available September 15. Gamers will have a choice of two systems: a Nvidia GTX 1060 GPU version priced at $2,099 and a 1070 Max-Q GPU model for $2,199. Design The Zephyrus has always been a slim notebook, but Asus managed to shave of a few tenths of an inch, bringing the Zephyrus S dimensions to 4....

Our expert picks for the best wireless headphones, per budget and styleCheck out our Bose 700 review…and our Sony WH-1000xM4 review These cans are designed for audiophiles to use at home, in the studio or the go, boasting a lightweight frame that houses superior specs, including Audeze’s 90mm PM drivers and an ultrathin diaphragm. Of course, a lower price tag comes with compromises. No special features, no controls, and you’ll also have to do your listening in complete isolation to enjoy peak audio performance....

Currently, Dell has the excellent XPS 13 Touch w/ 10th Gen CPU on sale for $699 (opens in new tab)via coupon “XPS13LTS1” direct from Dell. Normally, this laptop retails for $908, so that’s $209 off its normal price. It’s one of the best back-to-school previews we’ve seen all month. More: Best laptop dealsBest Dell deals Best Dell laptops in 2020 If you’re looking for the best alternative to the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, look no further than the Dell XPS 13....

So if you’re still checking items off your back to school wish list, it’s not too late to save. There are tons of ongoing back to school deals on laptops, tablets, monitors, and PC accessories available today. What’s more, students, parents, and teachers net extra savings with exclusive college student discounts. Back to school Apple Education Store (opens in new tab) deals instantly discounts MacBooks and iPads. Pricing for the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro starts at $1,199 (opens in new tab)....

More: Best Buy Dads and Grads sale (opens in new tab) Best Buy’s Dads and Grads sale In our Lenovo Yoga C740 review, we were impressed by its slim, versatile design and battery life, which endured 10 hours and 18 minutes in our test. We also liked its built-in security features and gave it 4 out of 5 stars for its solid overall performance. During real-world testing, the Yoga C740 hardware took just about everything we threw at it....

Right now, you can get the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for $999 (opens in new tab). Traditionally priced at $1,299, that’s a whopping $300 in savings and the Surface Laptop 5’s lowest price in history. In fact, it’s one of the best laptop deals we’ve tracked this holiday season. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 5 is a laptop that’s suitable for anyone seeking a lightweight system that can keep up with their workflows on the fly....

While the consoles have had their rocky launches, especially where availability is concerned, this marks the year where gaming makes the jump to 4K at 60 frames per second and super fast loading times. This has been one of the most important years for gaming, and 2020 has seen the launch of many amazing titles that we’re super excited to talk about. Without further adieu, here is Laptop Mag’s 15 best Games of the Year for 2020:...