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Asus' ROG Flow X13 , Z13 , and X16 are powerful laptops with some of the top hardware on the market. But they rely on ROG XG Mobile GPUs for high-end gaming performance, making them an enticing option for those who want a slim laptop on the go, but a powerful gaming rig when you plug into the eGPU at home. GeForce RTX 4090 (in its mobile form), one of the best graphics cards for gamers. The ROG XG Mobile is an external graphics dock that Asus introduced back in 2021 for the company's premium ROG Flow X13 (GV301/GV302), ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301), and ROG Flow X16 (GV601) laptops. IT connects to the host device via a proprietary PCIe connector, so the ROG XG Mobile isn't compatible with notebooks outside of the aforementioned ROG Flow units. However, the most significant benefit of the connector is that it provides a PCIe 3.0 x8 highway for communication between the ROG XG Mobile and the host. The theoretical bandwidth for a PCIe 3.0 x8 connection is 63 Gb/s, around 57% higher … [Read more...] about Asus’ Pricey, Proprietary Mobile RTX 4090 eGPU Arrives, for $1,999

Apple Watch Series 8 MSRP $399.00 Score Details DT Editors' Choice “Powerful, comfortable, and familiar. The Apple Watch Series 8 isn't a revolution in Apple's portfolio, but it's still the best smartwatch you can buy.” Pros Sleek, comfortable design Display is big and gorgeous Excellent health features Fast charge speeds watchOS 9 is better than ever Car crash detection Cons Temperature sensors are limited Almost identical to the Series 7 In 2023, the Apple Watch is a known quantity — and one of the most recognizable products in Apple’s portfolio. That’s why when you look at the Apple Watch Series 8, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect. It’s bound to be easy to wear, have plenty of health features, and offer the best software you can find on any smartwatch. Contents About our Apple Watch Series 8 review Apple Watch Series 8: design Apple Watch Series 8: screen Apple Watch Series 8: health … [Read more...] about Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better | Digital Trends

If you’ve been on the fence about picking up one of the latest Galaxy S23 phones, some new research from Ookla may help tip the scales in Samsung’s favor. Contents A worthwhile 5G upgrade Mixed results elsewhere Your mileage may vary In a new speed test report , Ookla tcompared the 5G performance specs of the Galaxy S23 models to last year’s Galaxy S22 in several countries — with some surprising results across the board. Related Videos A worthwhile 5G upgrade In the U.S., Ookla found that the Galaxy S23 models generally outperformed their S22 equivalents by a healthy margin when it came to median download speeds. The Galaxy S23 saw a 21% performance gain over the Galaxy S22, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra showed 16% faster download speeds when compared to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra. Specifically, the median download speed for the Galaxy S23 Ultra was measured at 187.83Mbps, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra came in at 161.87Mbps. The report also … [Read more...] about Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is | Digital Trends

Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it's a fast means of communication that's much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren't nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Contents How to report spam texts on an iPhone How to block spam texts on an iPhone How to filter messages from unknown senders on iPhone How to block spam texts on Android How to report spam texts on Android Other tools for stopping spam texts How to recognize a spam text Show 2 more items The good news is that U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently set its sights on reducing text messaging spam, much like it's already done for spam calls . The first phase of the FCC's … [Read more...] about How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones | Digital Trends

OnePlus 11R MSRP $485.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “With a gorgeous display, great performance, a good primary camera, and excellent battery life, OnePlus has cut the right corners to make the 11R the best value-for-money OnePlus phone in years.” Pros Comfortable in-hand feel Excellent display Great performance All-day battery life Good primary camera Cons Average ultrawide camera Bad macro camera Only available in India The OnePlus 11R doesn’t only look similar to the OnePlus 11 . It also offers several features that you’ll find on the more expensive flagship phone, but for less money. Contents OnePlus 11R: design OnePlus 11R: display and audio OnePlus 11R: performance and battery OnePlus 11R: camera OnePlus 11R: software OnePlus 11R: price and availability OnePlus 11R: verdict Show 2 more items The 120Hz AMOLED display, 100-watt fast charging, and a 5,000mAh battery all … [Read more...] about OnePlus 11R review: the value phone you’ve been waiting for | Digital Trends