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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, perhaps the most over-the-top, bombastic event ever to be designated an industry trade show, is no more. E3 was a staple of the video game calendar for over two decades, showing off the latest and greatest in gaming hardware and software every summer. But it’s been officially declared dead by the ESA, in the wake of diminishing trade shows worldwide post-Covid pandemic. 

You might think that building a high-end desktop with up to sixty-four processor cores might be enough, and that a user wouldn’t be tempted to push it any further. And you’d be wrong, of course: Plenty of buyers are already overclocking the AMD Threadripper 7000 series of CPUs, desperate to see just how hard you can push some of the most powerful hardware ever made for consumers. But if you do decide to push those clocks, be aware that AMD is going to know about it.

Samsung has been at the forefront of the OLED gaming monitor trend, but so far it’s been mostly interested in gigantic, super-ultrawide screens with requisite gigantic price tags. In the lead-up to CES 2024, the company is showing off smaller and more accessible designs. a 31.5-inch 4K monitor and a 27-inch QHD monitor will be hitting the market sometime next year.

If you’re into competitive gaming, you best stick around. Right now, you can get the 32-inch Odyssey Neo mini-LED monitor for just $999.99 at Samsung, which is a massive savings of $500. Not only does this monitor have a blazing fast 240Hz refresh rate, but it’s also curved, which really ups the immersion factor. If you’ve long been on the hunt for the ultimate gaming experience, this monitor may very well deliver on that front.

Last week, Google launched its new AI, or rather its new big language model, dubbed Gemini. The Gemini 1.0 model is available in three versions: Gemini Nano is supposed to be best suited for tasks on a specific device, Gemini Pro is supposed to be the best option for a wider range of tasks, and Gemini Ultra is Google’s largest language model that will handle the most complex tasks you can give it.

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Expert's Rating

Pros

• Good image management and search functions
• Intuitive and extensive editing options
• Improved beauty retouching

Cons

• AI function “text to image” and access to stock media only available in the subscription version

Our Verdict

The new Photo Director 2024 is an easy to use photo package with many powerful functions.

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Ripped off on eBay? Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case: Scams, fraud, and the like occur time and again on the online auction site. The best defense against criminal activities is to be aware of the methods used by fraudsters — and to follow a few simple rules. We explain the dangers lurking for users on eBay and how to outsmart the gangsters.

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Expert's Rating

Pros

• Great build quality
• Vibrant touchscreen display
• Fast performance
• Nice typing experience

Cons

• Stylus not included
• Average battery life for a Chromebook
• Heavier than expected

Our Verdict

With its blazing fast performance, 2-in-1 form factor, and colorful display, the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus has a lot to offer the everyday person.

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The holiday season is upon us, and if you haven’t done your holiday shopping yet, you might want to start looking at digital gifts. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options. For instance, everyone needs cloud storage, and you can get a great deal on Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage now. During our Digital Blowout, you can get 20TB for just $89.97.