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Upgrading your PC at home or your on-the-go setup is always daunting, but the many innovations presented at CES 2026 by various brands are the top options to look out for. Here's a list to help you ...

The CES 2026 show floor closes today, but Engadget’s coverage is still ongoing. Our camera rolls and notebooks still have untold stories to share — you’ll be seeing more thoughts and analysis in the ...

The new SmartPower HDR tech adjusts the voltage to keep laptop displays from draining your battery unnecessarily. The new SmartPower HDR tech adjusts the voltage to keep laptop displays from draining ...

Lenovo’s new rollable laptop for gamers has an OLED screen that horizontally extends from a 16-inch to a 24-inch. Lenovo’s new rollable laptop for gamers has an OLED screen that horizontally extends ...

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Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. The ROG ...