The Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 is a powerful laptop that excels at gaming, content creation, and other hardware-intensive tasks. Equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090 Laptop GPU, a 16-inch 3.2K Mini-LED display, and a self-contained liquid cooling system, this laptop could outright replace a desktop setup with the right accessories. Here are the best peripherals for getting the maximum utility out of your Lenovo Legion 9i, whether you want to play video games or get some work done.

Illustration: The Verge It was bound to happen eventually: a company has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Elon Musk’s X Corp. over its renaming of Twitter (via Reuters). The company in question is X Social Media LLC, an ad agency from Florida that alleges X Corp. is guilty of violating Florida common law because of “unfair competition and trademark and service mark infringement,” as well as the state’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.X Social Media (hereafter referred to as XSM to make this article easier to write) writes in the complaint that it has used its registered trademark, “X SOCIALMEDIA,” continuously since 2016. XSM claims it has “already suffered loss in revenue that correlates with X Corp.’s rebrand and use of the mark ‘X.’”It’s... Continue reading…

The best laptops for developers and software engineers can handle a workload over and above what's generally expected from a standard PC. Gone are the days of programmers having to sit in front of a huge desktop PC with a bunch of high-end monitors. Some still do, but a powerful laptop with a high-res display provides a portable workstation that can go anywhere you go. The best laptops for the job let you code anywhere, at any time.

Skype is one of the most popular video conferencing apps in the world. If you use one of the best Chromebooks as your daily device for work or school or have installed ChromeOS on a non-Chromebook device, you'll probably want to run Skype. In addition to calls for business, you can also use Skype as a messenger service to keep in touch with family and friends. While Skype doesn't offer a native ChromeOS app, there are several viable options to run Skype on a Chromebook.

The Chrome Web Store is an online store run by Google. It's mainly used by Chrome browser and ChromeOS users to get extensions. However, as a lot of other web browsers these days use the Chromium project as their base, they can also run Chrome extensions. So if you are using Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, or Microsoft Edge, you can download and install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.

The 24-inch iMac M1 is one of the best Macs for those who don't work on the go. Though, just like some other recent Mac models, its port variety is quite limited. You pretty much only get Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack. This makes relying on wired accessories challenging to many users. Fortunately, you can rely on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C dongles to fully utilize the 24-inch iMac M1. To help you with the hunt, we've listed some of the best picks below.

Queen B with that exclusive all-gold link band and original Apple Watch Edition. | Image: Beyonce.com It was never clear who the $10,000 to $17,000 18-karat gold Apple Watch was for, beyond celebrities and the ultrarich, but I hope whoever bought one way back in 2015 expected Apple to stop supporting them at some point. That day has come. Apple has now internally listed all first-gen Apple Watch models, including the solid-gold Edition, as “obsolete,” MacRumors reports.Apple’s obsolete label doesn’t just mean the end of software support. That ship has sailed; the original Apple Watches (widely referred to as Series 0) never updated beyond watchOS 4.3.2 in 2018. It means the end of hardware support: the company will no longer provide parts, repairs, or replacement services.The solid-gold Apple Watch Edition was something of a passion... Continue reading…

Image: Ford Ford announced a new “Flash” trim of the model year 2024 F-150 Lighting, with a bigger screen, longer range, and a heat pump to help improve battery conditioning on those colder days. The company said it is also expecting to make more F-150 Lightning deliveries to customers later this year after a factory shutdown restricted Ford’s supply of the electric truck. Ford says it is targeting an EPA-estimated range for Flash of 320 miles, which would fit neatly in between the automaker’s Standard Range and Long Range models. The F-150 Lightning Standard Range typically gets less than 300 miles of EPA-estimated range, while Extended Range variants can travel as far as 350 miles on a single charge. Ford says it is targeting an EPA-estimated... Continue reading…

Microsoft's new Outlook for Windows is now generally available, and it will replace the existing inbox Mail & Calendar app on Windows 11, version 23H2. But before it does so, the company wants to ensure necessary features of the Mail and Calendar app, like support for iCloud and other third-party accounts, are included in the new Outlook. Besides, the company is actively developing new features like a new RSVP option from scratch to help you better manage meeting commitments.

If you've been shopping for a new TV, chances are, you've seen the vast selection that's now available. While it can get confusing with all the different options out there, the good thing is that you have a lot of great choices and nearly every price point. Although you can spend thousands on a 55-inch TV, if you're only in need of something that looks great and has lots of features — look no further than the Toshiba C350 series.

If you've got an Apple AirTag, which happens to not only be one of the best Apple products for students, but also one of the best Find My devices, you'll want a secure way to attach your AirTag to the object you never want to lose. Accordingly, we've got a great selection of cases to protect your AirTag and creative ways to integrate an AirTag into your everyday life. If you're looking to make the most out of your AirTag, as well as keep it safe, here are our top recommendations.

When it comes to wireless carriers in the United States, you have plenty of options. While mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) will provide you the best prices, the major carriers are typically the ones that are going to be able to offer better support. Verizon is one of the big three wireless providers in the U.S., alongside AT&T and T-Mobile. The company has been around for decades offering cellular service and has pretty good coverage and great speeds.