Logitech’s M510 Advanced is our favorite sub-$20 mouse, thanks to its comfortable grip and pair of customizable side buttons. We particularly like its dimpled rubber side grips, slim profile and smooth plastic finish, which comes in either black, blue or red. Initial setup and tracking were quick and consistent, while the two-year battery life and dedicated on-and-off switch for preserving its two AA batteries will appeal to power users. Logitech’s signature slide-out battery cover is well-designed and has a dedicated slot for the unifying receiver, which works with other Logitech wireless peripherals as well....

Update: We added results from our Chromebook drop test report to this review in a new “Durability and drop test” section. The big knock against Chromebooks – the light, minimal alternative to MacBooks and PC laptops – is that their software options are limited. The Acer Chromebook R 13 is one of the first notebooks to avoid that problem, as it offers (beta) support for the Android apps in the Google Play store....

I got a hands-on with an early model of the laptop and, so far, it’s checking off all the right boxes. Acer ConceptD 7 Pro pricing and configurations Acer ConceptD 7 Pro pricing and configurations The Acer ConceptD 7 Pro I’m previewing costs a whopping $3,699 and has a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7-10875H processor with 32GB of RAM, a pair of 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD in Intel Raid 0 configuration, and 4K display....

For $999, you can snag the Acer Swift 3, which comes with a powerful Intel Core i7-11370H CPU and a decent 16.1-inch, 1080p display. However, its shallow keyboard may require a period of habituation, and some competitors offer longer battery life. It’s not one of the best laptops around, but it’s solid and has its perks thanks to its economical price. Acer Swift 3 (16-inch, 2021) price and configurations The Acer Swift 3 that I tested costs $999 and is outfitted with an Intel Core i7-11370H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 16....

These long-rumored headphones were quietly revealed in a press announcement this morning instead of being showcased on the big stage. The AirPods Max flaunt a “custom acoustic design” made of stainless steel and use Apple’s H1 chip. The cans come with all the features you’d expect from a premium pair of headphones, including Adaptive EQ, noise cancellation, transparency mode and spatial audio. Best noise cancelling headphonesBose 700 headphones review “With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing....

The iPhone maker has applied for a new patent on a technology it calls a “Magnetic Adapter.” The device, basically a dongle, would essentially bring back magnetic functionality to the USB-C port found on the latest MacBook and MacBook Pro. According to the patent, which was earlier reported on by Mashable, Apple’s dongle would plug into a USB-C port in a MacBook or MacBook Pro. On the other end, you’ll find a connector where you’d attach the magnetic MagSafe....

Design The Asus F555UA’s black lid features a concentric-circle pattern that feels like a vinyl record and will catch plenty of eyes when light bounces off of it. The notebook’s silver deck has a neat mesh texture, and the faux-brushed-metal palm rests felt cool against my wrists. Weighing 4.8 pounds, the Asus F555UA is lighter than the Lenovo Ideapad 500 (5.2 pounds) and Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (5.4 pounds), and just as heavy as the HP Notebook 15 (4....