The Envy x360 13 and 15 are the versatile 2-in-1 members of the Envy family, the former still holds a spot atop both our best college laptops and best 2-in-1 laptops, so needless to say we are extremely interested to find out if the next generation can live up to their predecessors. The more traditional clamshell Envy 16 and Envy 17 on the other hand are looking to correct some of our complaints from the previous generation with new processors that should dramatically improve the performance and battery life that we found lacking....

A French startup called iodé wants to offer you just that: a more private “de-Googled” alternative to the Android phones you’re used to. It sells refurbished phones in Europe that run a special Google-less version of Android– iodéOS. A Google-less Android experience A Google-less Android experience iodéOS takes the open-source Android and strips any traces of Google from it. It’s a familiar story, but what sets iodé apart from similar projects is that it doesn’t leave you with the grueling task of making the Google-less software work like any other standard Android phone....

AMD has been on a roll since the release of the Ryzen 4000 series, grabbing market and mindshare from Intel thanks to solid performance and superior battery life; the company claims 200 laptop designs will launch with AMD inside this year. However, don’t count out Intel just yet, it’s still the leader in the laptop market and Alder Lake may signal a turning point for the company against its resurgent rival as it’s a significant update to Intel’s architecture....

Kensington G1000P USB-C Mini Dock price The G1000P USB-C Mini Dock is priced at $79.99 on Kensington’s listing page. That’s neither too pricey nor too affordable, especially when compared to other reliable USB-C hubs. For example, Kensington’s other USB-C hub, the SD1650P USB-C 4K Portable Docking Station, is priced at $109 and comes with a similar array of ports. The Targus USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Docking Station comes in at $104, but throws in an extra HDMI, SD card reader, and microSD card reader....

Thankfully, there are plenty of gadgets that fit the bill. From PCs to peripherals and everything in between, there are a host of devices that are up for the rigorous demands of work. And a vast majority can also be used for play during your downtime. And that’s what the Ultimate Home Office awards are all about. We wanted to highlight the gear that’s making your work situation easier and more productive whether you’re WFH, hybrid or back in the office full time....

As part of the sale, you can get the excellent Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (opens in new tab) for $1,914 via coupon, “THINKMAYSALE2022”. Typically, it retails for $3,829, so that’s $1914 in savings or 50% off. This is one of the best laptop deals we’ve tracked all season. Shop: Lenovo’s entire Memorial Day sale (opens in new tab) Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is our favorite business machine....

Design: Plain Measuring 8.3 x 0.3 x 4.9 inches and weighing 0.7 pounds, the Lenovo Tab 4 8 has a no-frills design. Its back is covered with a smooth charcoal material that gives the Tab 4 8 an almost velvet feel, while gunmetal-gray plastic sides provide a sturdy grip. The bezels are of moderate size, with the top one featuring a 2-MP front camera. The rear houses a 5-MP shooter. The Tab 4 8 has dual speakers nestled at the top and bottom edges....